CHOLESTEROL HDL; SERUM

What this test checks

Measures High-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol — the form that carries excess cholesterol away from your blood vessels to the liver, where it is removed. Higher HDL means more heart protection.

Why do people get this test?

Part of a lipid profile to assess your risk of heart attack or stroke.

When you should consider this test

• Family history of heart disease
• Routine heart-health screening
• Follow-up while on cholesterol medicine

How to prepare

Fasting 9–12 hours is preferred for accurate results.