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Lipid profile (cholesterol panel) — book at home

Also known as cholesterol test, lipid panel, LDL HDL test. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.

Esta información es solo orientativa de carácter general y no constituye un consejo médico. Consulta siempre a un profesional sanitario cualificado para cualquier asunto médico personal. En caso de emergencia, llama al número de emergencias de tu zona.

What it is

Measures total cholesterol, LDL ('bad'), HDL ('good') and triglycerides.

Why doctors order it

High cholesterol is silent. The panel estimates your heart-attack and stroke risk and guides diet, exercise and statin decisions.

Sample & preparation

Sample
Blood (venous draw)
Preparation
Fast 9–12 hours for the most accurate triglycerides.
Turnaround
24 hours

How home collection works

  1. Book in the app

    Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.

  2. Sample collected at home

    A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.

  3. Results, explained

    Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.

Frequently asked questions

What sample does the Lipid profile (cholesterol panel) need?
Blood (venous draw). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
Do I need to prepare for the Lipid profile (cholesterol panel)?
Fast 9–12 hours for the most accurate triglycerides.
How long do Lipid profile (cholesterol panel) results take?
24 hours. Results arrive in the iHealix app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.

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