The Lipid Panel measures the amount of good and bad cholesterol to assess risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
 
Also Known As:
LP; FLP; fasting lipids; cholesterol panel; lipids blood test; Coronary Risk Panel
 
Assesses the following:
 
LDL/HDL Ratio
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
Lipids
LDL Chol Calc (NIH)
VLDL Cholesterol Cal
Estimated CHD Risk
Cholesterol, Total
T. Chol/HDL Ratio