Lipid Profile Test Price in Pakistan: PKR 1,680 at Marham Lab
Also called
Cholesterol testFasting Lipid ProfileLipid Profile FastingCholesterol ProfileFLPLPA lipid profile test costs PKR 1,680 at Marham Lab, down from PKR 2,400. It measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides in one blood sample. You are usually asked to fast for 8 to 12 hours before it, and water is allowed. Your report is ready the same day. Home sample collection is available in Lahore.
Labs offering the Lipid Profile test
| Lab | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
Marham LabOur lab Home sample · Lahore | Rs. 1,680 Rs. 2,400 | |
Home sampleSame day | Rs. 2,160 Rs. 2,700 |
How booking works
1. Tap Book
Lipid Profile is added to your booking for you.
2. Pick a time
Give your address in Lahore and choose a collection day and time.
3. Sample at home
A phlebotomist comes to your address and takes the sample.
4. Get your report
Your report is ready in the time shown above, and you can see it in your Marham account.
What is the Lipid Profile test?
Cholesterol Test and Lipid Profile: The Same Test
What the Test Measures
Your report will list four main values, and sometimes a fifth calculated one.
| Marker | What it is | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol | All the cholesterol in your blood | A broad first look, but never read alone |
| LDL cholesterol | The "bad" cholesterol | The main source of fatty buildup inside artery walls |
| HDL cholesterol | The "good" cholesterol | Helps clear cholesterol away from the arteries |
| Triglycerides | Another type of fat in blood | Rises with sugar, refined carbohydrates and alcohol |
| Non HDL cholesterol | Total cholesterol minus HDL | A calculated number many doctors now prefer |
Normal Range
Reference bands vary slightly between labs, so read the range printed on your own report first. These are the values most commonly used.
| Marker | Healthy range |
|---|---|
| Total cholesterol | Below 200 mg/dL |
| LDL | Below 100 mg/dL |
| HDL | 40 mg/dL or above for men, 50 mg/dL or above for women |
| Triglycerides | Below 150 mg/dL |
| Non HDL cholesterol | Below 130 mg/dL |
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute sets the goal for a healthy profile as non HDL cholesterol below 130 mg/dL with HDL of at least 40 mg/dL for men and 50 mg/dL for women.
What High and Low Values Mean
One value outside the range confirms nothing on its own. Your doctor reads the four numbers together, alongside your weight, blood pressure, sugar and family history.
| Finding | What it may suggest |
|---|---|
| High LDL | More fatty buildup in the arteries over time, raising heart and stroke risk |
| Low HDL | Less protection against that buildup, common with inactivity and smoking |
| High triglycerides | Often linked to excess sugar, refined carbohydrates, alcohol or uncontrolled diabetes |
| High total cholesterol | Needs the breakdown before it means anything, since it can rise from a high HDL too |
| Very low readings | Rarely a concern on their own, but can appear with thyroid or liver problems |
Who Should Get Tested and When
Because high cholesterol is silent, testing is based on age and risk rather than symptoms. The NHLBI screening guide runs as follows.
- Adults aged 20 to 65: every 5 years
- Men aged 45 to 65 and women aged 55 to 65: every 1 to 2 years
- Adults over 65: every year
- Children: from ages 9 to 11, earlier if there is a family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease
Test sooner if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of heart attack or stroke, if you smoke, or if you carry extra weight around the waist.
How to Prepare
- Fast for 8 to 12 hours before the sample when your doctor asks for a fasting profile
- Water is allowed and encouraged during the fast
- Take your regular medicines unless your doctor tells you otherwise
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before, since it pushes triglycerides up sharply
- Tell the phlebotomist if you are pregnant or recently unwell, as both can shift the numbers
What Happens During the Test
- A trained phlebotomist draws a small blood sample from a vein in your arm
- The draw itself takes under a minute
- You may feel a brief sting and see a small bruise afterwards
- You can eat straight away once the sample is taken
- Your Marham Lab report is ready the same day and reaches you online
Conditions It Can Help Detect
A lipid profile is a screening test for cardiovascular risk, not a diagnosis. Raised blood lipids are one of the measurable risk factors that point to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, according to the World Health Organization, which records 19.8 million deaths from cardiovascular disease in 2022 and notes that over three quarters of them occur in low and middle income countries.
The test also supports the follow up of diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease and liver disease, all of which can change your lipid numbers. Only a doctor can tell you what your particular results mean.
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