Lipid panel
A cholesterol test is a blood test that measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides (a type of fat) in your blood. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in your blood and every cell of your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
7 tests in this panel
| Test | Normal range |
|---|---|
| Cholesterol | — |
| Cholesterol in LDL | — |
| Cholesterol in LDL/Cholesterol in HDL | — |
| Cholesterol in VLDL | — |
| Cholesterol total/Cholesterol in HDL | — |
| HDL-C | 40–59 mg/dL |
| Triglyceride | — |
Adult reference ranges, attributed to the labs that publish them. A dash means we hold no cited adult range for that test yet.