Individual test · Labcorp 343925

Lipid Profile With Non-HDL Cholesterol

This test measures the levels of fat in your blood, specifically focusing on non-HDL cholesterol, which represents all the "bad" cholesterol types that can clog arteries. It helps show your risk for heart disease by accounting for all dangerous fats, which is often more accurate than standard tests if you have high triglycerides or diabetes. This panel helps identify imbalances in blood fats that contribute to hardening of the arteries. However, this test cannot predict a specific heart attack or locate existing blockages in your blood vessels on its own.