Lab test

Lipid & Cholesterol Profile Test in Sharjah & Dubai

A Lipid Profile Test measures the precise concentrations of fats (lipids) circulating in your bloodstream. High cholesterol typically presents no early warning signs or physical symptoms, making routine biochemical screening the single most effective way to evaluate long-term cardiovascular health and lower the risk of heart disease or stroke.

At Al Resalah Medical Center, our comprehensive 8-Marker Lipid Panel goes beyond basic cholesterol screening. By assessing key cholesterol fractions, triglycerides, and clinically validated cardiac risk ratios, our panel gives your physician an accurate baseline to craft personalized preventive health strategies.

Choose Your Testing Method

In-Clinic Lipid Profile

Prefer a quick stop? Our Sharjah clinic offers a state-of-the-art facility for fast, accurate, and comfortable sample collection.

  • ✓State-of-the-art collection environment.
  • ✓Combine your test with your physiotherapy appointment.
  • ✓Immediate access to preliminary findings and staff support.
AED 55
Schedule in Clinic Test

Testing at Your Doorstep

Our certified phlebotomists come directly to your home or office for stress-free, convenient sample collection.

  • ✓Schedule a certified technician visit.
  • ✓Widest range of tests available for home collection.
  • ✓Seamless integration of results with your physio treatment plan.
AED 149
Book your Home Lab Test

What’s Included: 8 Biomarkers Tested

Our panel measures 5 primary lipid markers and calculates 3 critical risk ratios for complete cardiovascular risk stratification:

  • Total Cholesterol
  • HDL Cholesterol - Direct
  • LDL Cholesterol - Direct
  • Triglycerides
  • VLDL Cholesterol
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • TC/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
  • LDL/HDL Ratio

Key Benefits & Features

  • Advanced Direct Assays: Direct measurement techniques for precision in assessing both high-density and low-density lipoprotein levels.

  • Fast Turnaround Time (TAT): Rapid sample processing yielding accurate, reliable reports.

  • Flexible Collection: Choose between a quick clinic visit at our convenient Al Majaz 3 center or a hassle-free home sample collection.

  • Integrated Care: Easy follow-up with our General Practitioners and Internal Medicine specialists to turn raw data into an actionable lifestyle or therapeutic management plan.

Patient Preparation Guidelines

To ensure maximum diagnostic accuracy, please observe the following preparation instructions:

  • Fasting Requirement: A 10 to 12-hour fast is required before your blood draw.

    • Permitted: Plain water is allowed and encouraged to keep you hydrated.

    • Avoid: Food, coffee, tea, fruit juices, milk, and sugary drinks during the fasting window.

  • Alcohol & Strenuous Activity: Abstain from heavy exercise on the morning of your draw, as acute physical activity and alcohol intake can temporarily skew triglyceride levels.

  • Medications: Continue taking your daily prescribed medications unless specifically instructed otherwise by your treating physician.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Dietary fats and carbohydrates directly elevate circulating triglyceride levels for several hours after eating. Fasting ensures baseline metabolic stability, yielding accurate values for Triglycerides and calculated lipoprotein fractions.

For healthy adults without underlying risk factors, testing every 1 to 3 years is recommended. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, a higher BMI, a family history of heart disease, or are taking lipid-lowering medication (such as statins), your doctor may recommend re-testing every 3 to 12 months.

Both options use the exact same accredited laboratory processing equipment and protocols. The In-Clinic option (AED 55) takes place at our medical center in Al Majaz 3, Sharjah. The At-Home option (AED 149) includes a visit by a licensed nurse/phlebotomist to your home or office in Sharjah or Dubai.