{"product_id":"cholesterol-hdl-ratio","title":"Cholesterol\/ HDL Ratio","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gycxyt\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eCholesterol \/ HDL Ratio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eThe Cholesterol \/ HDL Ratio test measures the proportion of total cholesterol to High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the blood. HDL is known as the “good cholesterol” because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream. This ratio is an important indicator of cardiovascular health and helps assess the risk of heart disease and stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hrtfu\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d6490x\" data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eTo evaluate overall heart health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jxwojb\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eTo assess the risk of cardiovascular disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q7tpm0\" data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eTo monitor patients with high cholesterol levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14iauvk\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eTo track response to cholesterol-lowering treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5xdtma\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eAs part of routine health screening or lipid profile assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6ntzia\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eSymptoms \u0026amp; Conditions Associated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test if a person has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ax4vop\" data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eHigh blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rtvfic\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eObesity or overweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qb3k0x\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eDiabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jq4e1f\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eFamily history of heart disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajl8nr\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eSmoking habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aypipq\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eSedentary lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tf4l5z\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eChest pain or cardiovascular symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fgp0ed\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eSpecimen Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"178ohro\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eSerum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p5q70f\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"984\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t6w77h\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eFasting for 9–12 hours may be recommended if done along with a complete lipid profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k427gs\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eAvoid fatty meals and alcohol before the test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"72eny9\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1278\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1164\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRisk Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1191\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCholesterol \/ HDL Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1210\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIdeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1223\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBelow 3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1239\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAverage Risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1252\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e3.5 – 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1265\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHigh Risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1278\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAbove 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eReference ranges may vary slightly depending on laboratory standards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16153u4\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tleg3\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eLower Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indicates lower risk of heart disease and better cardiovascular health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t6pv85\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eHigher Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suggests increased risk of blocked arteries, heart attack, or stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xast06\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThis ratio provides a better assessment of heart disease risk than total cholesterol alone. It helps clinicians understand the balance between harmful cholesterol and protective HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l6ho55\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h2z0io\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eCalculated from Total Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol values obtained through automated biochemical analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sm13zx\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eReporting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1942\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vrl69x\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1942\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUsually within 1 day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007226278023,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/384faf74-a69b-4785-9bf1-2ae3668c671e.png?v=1778827155","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/cholesterol-hdl-ratio","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}