Most Trusted & Chosen Cholesterol Test Option with Reasonable Cost in Kolkata

Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat. It moves throughout your body in your blood and lipids do not dissolve in the water. They do not come apart in blood. Your body makes cholesterol. And you can also get cholesterol from your foods.

Cholesterol test price in Kolkata varies from Rs. 250 to Rs. 280.

At AccuHealth Diagnostics Kolkata, our cholesterol test costs are affordable. 

At our Kasba centre, the cholesterol test price is Rs. 250.

At our Baruipur centre, the cholesterol test price is Rs. 240.

Types of Cholesterol That are There

Cholesterol moves throughout the body and is carried by substances called in the blood. These lipoproteins include the following:

• Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) commonly referred to as the bad cholesterol is one of the two main lipoproteins.
• High-density lipoprotein (HDL) commonly referred to as the good cholesterol is the other main lipoprotein.
• Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) are particles present in the blood. They carry triglycerides.

Who Should be Getting a Cholesterol Test Done?

Cholesterol testing is very important if you:

• Have a family history of high cholesterol
• Have a family history of heart disease
• Are overweight or obese
• Drink alcohol frequently

• Smoke cigarettes
• Lead an inactive lifestyle
• Have diabetes
• Have kidney disease
• Have polycystic ovary syndrome
• Have an underactive thyroid gland

All of the above can increase your chances of developing high cholesterol.

Preparations Needed for a Cholesterol Test

You may be asked to fast for a duration of 9 to 12 hours by your doctor. No other preparation is usually needed for a cholesterol test.

You should also tell your doctors about the following things before you go for a lipid profile test:

• Any symptoms or health problems you’re experiencing
• Your family history of heart health
• What all medications and supplements you are taking currently

How is a Cholesterol Test Done 

A cholesterol test is a blood test. During the test, a technician or a phlebotomist will insert a needle into your vein and draw your blood. You may experience slight bruising at the spot of insertion of the needle, but it goes away quickly and there is nothing to worry about.

Choose Accuhealth Diagnostics for getting your Cholesterol test done at an Affordable Cost

Accuhealth Diagnostics is one of the renowned diagnostic centres in Kolkata. With three branches situated in Kasba, Baruipur and Barasat and one collection centre situated in Sonarpur, we have been serving our patients for the last 6 years. All our centres are equipped with best-in-class equipment and cutting-edge technology. Our staff members and lab technicians are highly qualified. We make sure that our customers always get the best of service and experience. We always keep our labs clean and hygienic. For the convenience of patients, we deliver reports through different media – through our website, by SMS, in-person reports at our labs and also we provide doorstep delivery of reports.