The Lipid Profile is a blood test that measures cholesterol in your body. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in certain foods and in your body’s cells. Your body needs a small amount of cholesterol to function normally. When too much cholesterol is present, plaque (a hard deposit) may form in your body’s arteries restricting the blood to flow to the heart. This buildup causes hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) over time, which can lead to heart disease.
