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120 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Lipid Profile Basic Test in UAE | 120 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (daily 8 AM – 11 PM).
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance for result interpretation.
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Test Overview & Methodology
The Lipid Profile Basic Test is a fasting blood panel that quantifies Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides, offering a foundational snapshot of your cardiovascular risk. This affordable, DHA-recommended screening helps guide dietary, lifestyle, and medical interventions for early heart disease prevention. Methodology: Enzymatic Colorimetric (Spectrophotometry) – DHA/MOHAP Certified.
| Feature | Our Lipid Profile Basic | Point-of‑Care Fingerstick |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Enzymatic Colorimetric (Spectrophotometry) – DHA/MOHAP Certified | Reflectance Photometry – limited panel |
| Lipids Measured | TC, HDL, LDL (calculated), Triglycerides | Often only TC & HDL |
| Turnaround Time | Same‑Day Result (within 4–6 hours) | Instant (lower accuracy) |
| Regulatory Status | ISO 9001:2015, DHA Licensed Facility 1143 | May lack full laboratory validation |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“The Lipid Profile Basic Test provides a valuable snapshot of cardiovascular risk, but results must be interpreted alongside your full medical history and physical exam. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or medication. For patients with a family history of early heart disease or metabolic conditions, this screening is particularly important.”
— Dr. Ajay Singh, General Practitioner, DHA Registration ID: 36234132
Advisory: Medication & Lifestyle
Important Medication Advisory
Never discontinue prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication or alter dosages without consulting your physician. The results of this test are intended to inform clinical discussion, not to replace professional medical advice.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
⛔ Exclusion Criteria (hold test if present)
- Acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina within the last 8 weeks
- Current hospitalization for stroke or transient ischemic attack
- Severe systemic infection or recent major surgery (within 6 weeks)
- Uncontrolled diabetes with ketosis
- Pregnancy (lipid metabolism altered; requires specialist interpretation)
🚨 ER Red Flags – Seek Immediate Medical Attention
- Sudden crushing chest pain, pressure, or tightness
- Shortness of breath at rest or with minimal exertion
- Severe headache with blurred vision or confusion
- Acute numbness or weakness on one side of the body
- Loss of consciousness or fainting
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the Lipid Profile Basic Test and why do I need it?
This test measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides to assess heart disease risk. It is a foundational screening for dyslipidemia, a silent contributor to atherosclerosis. Even without symptoms, abnormal levels can indicate the need for dietary changes, exercise, or statin therapy. In the UAE, where metabolic syndrome prevalence is high, regular lipid profiling is advised for adults over 20, especially those with a family history of early heart disease.
2. How do I prepare for the Lipid Profile Basic Test in the UAE?
You must fast for at least 12 hours, drinking only water, before the Lipid Profile Basic. Avoid food, coffee, tea, and sugary beverages; even small amounts can alter triglyceride readings. Water is permitted. If you’re on cholesterol‑lowering medication, take it as prescribed unless your doctor instructs otherwise. Vigorous exercise and alcohol should be avoided for 24 hours prior to the draw. Our home collection service ensures you remain comfortable during the fasting window.
3. What other tests might be recommended alongside a lipid panel?
Doctors often add glucose, HbA1c, hs‑CRP, and kidney function tests for complete cardiovascular risk profiling. Because lipid abnormalities frequently coexist with insulin resistance and inflammation, your physician may suggest a fasting glucose or HbA1c to screen for diabetes, a high‑sensitivity C‑reactive protein (hs‑CRP) to gauge vascular inflammation, and a basic metabolic panel to assess kidney and liver function. Combined, these provide a powerful cardiometabolic risk assessment.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Protection: All results and personal data are handled in full compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical safety and patient consent adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability.
Accreditations: ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) | DHA Facility License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE.
Operated under the corporate lab branding of DNA Labs UAE.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Lipid Profile Basic Test |
| Price (AED) | 120 |
| Turnaround Time | Same-Day (4–6 hours) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Serum (Fasting Blood) |
| Methodology Used | Enzymatic Colorimetric (Spectrophotometry) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E78.5 (Hyperlipidemia, unspecified) |
| LOINC Code | 57698-1 (Lipid 1996 panel - Serum) |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License 1143 – Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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