What is a Cholesterol Test?
Cholesterol is a sticky, waxy substance present in our blood. It is a type of lipid (or fat). The body uses cholesterol in building cell structures, hormones, and vitamins and providing the necessary energy for cell functioning when it is needed. The cholesterol test will show the total amount of cholesterol, including high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
HDL (good cholesterol) helps metabolise LDL. When cholesterol is high, it starts to deposit on the blood vessels, blocking blood supply flow to various organs. The higher the amount of cholesterol in your body, the higher is your risk of heart disease.