Lipid Ratios, in Thane

Before you come:

Fasting of 8 to 12 hours is required for a reliable result. Stay hydrated with plain water and avoid chewing gum or sweets during the fasting window.

Documents and clothing:

Carry your test requisition, a government-issued ID, and any previous reports so results can be compared over time.

Your medicines:

Don't stop your statin before a lipid test; the on-treatment value is exactly what your doctor wants to see for monitoring.

Booking your slot:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Balkum, Kasarvadavali, and the rest of Thane.

Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, Triglycerides, and calculated ratios (TC/HDL, LDL/HDL, TG/HDL, non‑HDL)

When does a doctor order Lipid Ratios?

Lipid Ratios are usually calculated from a standard lipid profile to give a clearer view of cardiovascular risk. Doctors may order them when assessing chest pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a strong family history of early heart disease.

Who should get Lipid Ratios done in Thane?

Thane's residents face compounded cardiovascular risk from some of the region's longest daily commutes into Mumbai, high occupational stress, disrupted sleep, and delivery-food diets, particularly for professionals along Ghodbunder Road, Manpada, and Pokhran Road. Adults above 35 in Thane , particularly those working in Mumbra, Hiranandani Estate, and other urban centres , should have cardiac markers tested annually even without symptoms. Smokers, people with high blood pressure, a sedentary desk job, BMI above 25, or a first-degree relative with a heart attack before 60 face elevated risk that annual testing actively manages.

What conditions can Lipid Ratios help diagnose?

They help diagnose and monitor atherosclerosis and guide treatment decisions. Lifestyle factors, obesity, smoking, certain illnesses, and some medicines can cause abnormal ratios. Family history of heart attacks or high cholesterol makes this test especially important.

What do Lipid Ratios results mean?

LDL above 130 mg/dL: elevated risk , your cardiologist will advise dietary changes or statin therapy based on your overall risk score. LDL above 190 mg/dL may indicate familial hypercholesterolaemia. HDL below 40 mg/dL (men) or 50 mg/dL (women): reduced protection. Triglycerides above 200 mg/dL: diet, alcohol, or diabetes-related. Troponin above the 99th percentile: heart muscle injury , may signal a heart attack, especially if rising on serial testing.

How often should Lipid Ratios be repeated?

Low-risk adults with a normal lipid profile: annually. Patients on statin therapy: every 6 months to confirm LDL is meeting the treatment target. Post-cardiac event patients: every 3 to 6 months as directed by their cardiologist. Patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: every 3 months until stable on treatment.

What happens after Lipid Ratios results are ready?

Results are delivered to your phone and stored securely on GetVisit. Any value the laboratory flags as critical is escalated for urgent review, and for everything else your doctor or a verified specialist can guide the next step at your convenience.