Heart Health Profile

The measurement of cholesterol, including low-density and high–density lipoprotein cholesterol, is total cholesterol. Total cholesterol is used to produce hormones, this test is used to estimate the risk of developing heart disease.

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) tests are used to estimate the risk of developing heart disease. HDL is ‘good’ cholesterol as its main function is to aid in the removal of cholesterol from the heart's arteries.

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) tests are used to estimate the risk of developing heart disease. LDL is ‘bad’ cholesterol as it causes blockages and cholesterol build-ups in the arteries.

The Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio test is used to estimate your risk of developing heart disease. The Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio is a calculation used to highlight the amount of ‘good’ cholesterol present in the body. HDL aids in the removal of cholesterol from the heart's arteries.

Non-HDL Cholesterol is the number of total cholesterols that lack the ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein (HDL).NON-HDL cholesterol tests are used to investigate the lipid profile during the estimation the risk of developing heart disease.

Triglyceride is a fat stored in the body’s tissues and can be derived from butter and oils. Triglyceride tests are used to investigate the lipid profile during the estimation the risk of developing heart disease.

In order to confirm if you currently have or are at risk of developing diabetes your levels of HbA1c is checked. If left undiagnosed or unmanaged diabetes can lead to death. For those who already have a diabetes diagnosis regular HbA1c checks are essential.

This test is used to measure the average blood sugar level over the past two to three months and is a common diabetes diagnostic test. The sugar investigated is called glucose, glucose builds uo in the blood and binds to the red blood cells hemoglobin. HbA1c test will then measure how much glucose is bound and is used during the diagnoses of diabetes.

Inflammation is a process by which your body's white blood cells protect you from infection from external bacteria and viruses. Checking for inflammation can help diagnose a wide range of conditions.

High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is a test which measures the lower levels of CRP. CRP is a protein which increases in the blood during inflammation. hs-CRP tests are used predict the risk of heart conditions such as a heart attack.