Lipid Profile (4 items)
Laboratory Tests
estimated about CNY 200-500
(estimated about USD 30-70)
30 min
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Description
A lipid profile (4 items) assesses cholesterol and triglyceride levels to evaluate cardiovascular risk; patients in China may need it for routine health checks or diabetes management, with costs typically 200–500 RMB and ChinaMedicalHub assisting with hospital booking and interpreter support.
Main Uses
Assessment of cardiovascular risk, diagnosis and monitoring of dyslipidemia, evaluation before and after lipid-lowering therapy, and screening for metabolic syndrome
Normal Range
Total Cholesterol (TC): 3.1-5.2 mmol/L, Triglycerides (TG): 0.56-1.7 mmol/L, High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C): 1.0-1.6 mmol/L, Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C): 2.07-3.1 mmol/L
Low Values - Possible Causes
Malnutrition or malabsorption, liver disease, hyperthyroidism, severe infection, and genetic disorders
High Values - Possible Causes
Poor diet high in saturated fats, obesity, lack of physical activity, diabetes, and genetic factors such as familial hypercholesterolemia