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HDL - Cholesterol

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
Fasting10-12 hrs
Report inSame day

How to prepare

Fasting needed

Do not eat for 10-12 hrs before the test. Plain water is fine.

Good to know

Fast for 10–12 hours before the test (only water allowed). Take your usual medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

HDL is the "good" cholesterol. It carries extra cholesterol away from your arteries to the liver to be removed. Higher HDL protects your heart.

Why is this test done?

  • Part of the lipid profile
  • Assess heart protection

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Inactive lifestyle
  • Smoking
  • Overweight

Normal range

Men > 40 mg/dL
Women > 50 mg/dL
Heart-protective 60 or more mg/dL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A high HDL is generally good for your heart.

Common reasons
  • Regular exercise
  • Healthy diet
  • Genetics

If your result is low

Low HDL raises the risk of heart disease even when total cholesterol is normal.

Common reasons
  • Smoking
  • Lack of exercise
  • Overweight
  • Diabetes

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Please fast for 10-12 hrs before your sample is collected. You can drink plain water.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. Fast for 10–12 hours before the test (only water allowed). Take your usual medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.

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