Cholesterol and Triglycerides Profile (Serum)
This test measures two key fats in your blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. They help assess your heart health and risk of cardiovascular disease.
["Check your blood fat levels to support heart health and prevent potential risks."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 28552-8
- Short code
- CLADO-M
- Synonyms
- C herbarum IgM Qn
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST, tiger-top) or red-top tube without anticoagulant
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 0.35
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 1–99 years
- Method
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA) for qualitative or semi-quantitative detection of Cladosporium herbarum-specific IgM antibodies
- CPT
- 86001
- SNOMED
- 397660003
- Specimen volume
- 0.5–1 mL serum (minimum 0.3 mL)
- Stability
- Room temperature: 8 hours; Refrigerated (2–8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C or below): 30 days. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 200
- Lipemia max
- 100
- Icterus max
- 25
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Why Cholesterol Matters
Cholesterol is a waxy substance your body needs to build cells, but too much can clog your arteries. High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Your body produces some cholesterol, but you also get it from foods like eggs, fatty meats, and full-fat dairy.
Understanding Triglycerides
Triglycerides are another type of fat found in your blood. They’re made from the foods you eat and can build up in your blood vessels, raising your risk of heart problems. While they’re a normal part of your metabolism, high levels may need attention.
How This Test Works
A small blood sample is taken from your arm and sent to a lab. There, it’s analyzed to measure the amounts of cholesterol and triglycerides in your serum. The test helps doctors see if your levels are within a healthy range or if adjustments to diet, exercise, or medication may be needed.
What the Results Mean
Your results will show your total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides. While exact numbers aren’t provided here, doctors use these measurements to determine if your levels are healthy or if you may need to take steps to improve them.
Reference range
Negative: <0.35 kU/L; Equivocal: 0.35–0.70 kU/L; Positive: >0.70 kU/L. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings and other allergological assessments.N/A
No fasting required. Patients should inform the laboratory of any current antihistamine, corticosteroid, or immunosuppressive medication use, as these may affect immunoglobulin levels. Avoid sample collection during acute hemolytic or high-inflammatory states if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Lipid Panel
Frequently asked questions
What causes high cholesterol or triglycerides?
How can I lower my cholesterol and triglycerides?
How often should I get this test?
Sources
- 1
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