{"product_id":"nutripath-cholesterol-and-triglycerides-blood-test","title":"Cholesterol and triglycerides blood test","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-marketing-headline\"\u003eKnow your cholesterol numbers without waiting for your yearly check up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA foundational snapshot of cholesterol and triglycerides so you can see where your metabolic health really stands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-brand-attribution\"\u003eTest processed by \u003cstrong\u003eNutriPath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-short-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standard blood draw that measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and cholesterol ratios. A low cost starting point for anyone beginning a metabolic or cardiovascular protocol, or wanting to baseline before a weight loss or berberine regimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-long-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour lipid panel is one of the clearest windows into how your body is handling fats, sugars and stored energy. This test measures the five core markers that cardiologists and metabolic practitioners use as a starting point: total cholesterol, LDL (the fraction that can contribute to plaque when oxidised), HDL (the fraction that clears cholesterol from circulation), triglycerides (a direct reflection of dietary sugar and carbohydrate load), and the total to HDL ratio. For anyone working on weight, insulin sensitivity or cardiovascular risk, this is the baseline panel you retest every 12 weeks to measure progress. Results are returned in three to five business days with a clinical report.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBiomarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it tells you\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 5.5 mmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal circulating cholesterol. A single number without context, so read alongside HDL and triglycerides.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDL Cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 3.0 mmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe fraction most closely linked with arterial plaque when oxidised or particle size is small. High LDL alone is not the full picture, but persistently elevated LDL with high triglycerides is a metabolic signal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDL Cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 1.0 mmol\/L (male), 1.3 (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe protective fraction. Low HDL is a common marker in insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Responds to exercise, olive oil and omega 3 intake.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 1.7 mmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most sugar sensitive marker on the panel. Elevated triglycerides nearly always reflect excess dietary carbohydrate or alcohol. Often the first marker to improve on a metabolic protocol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol : HDL Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalculated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA better risk indicator than total cholesterol on its own. Targets under 3.5 are common in functional medicine practice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-how-to-take\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to collect and what to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for 10 to 12 hours before collection (water only). Book a standard pathology collection at any NutriPath referral centre. Your results and report arrive by email within 3 to 5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-warnings\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings and cautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a health information test. Do not stop, start or change prescription medication based on results. Discuss findings with your GP or qualified practitioner before adjusting any treatment plan. If triglycerides are substantially elevated, abstain from alcohol for 72 hours before retesting for an accurate reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faqs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this different from the lipid panel my GP orders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biomarkers are identical. The difference is access: you can order this test directly without a GP referral, get results in days, and pair it with a retesting cadence aligned to your protocol rather than the standard yearly check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I fast before the test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A 10 to 12 hour fast (water only) is required for an accurate triglyceride reading. Morning collections work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I retest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 12 weeks is the standard protocol cadence when you are actively working on metabolic or cardiovascular markers. If results are stable and you are not making dietary changes, every 6 to 12 months is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I combine this with the HOMA-IR test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is often the recommended pairing. Together they give you a near complete picture of metabolic status for under $250.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-clinical-evidence\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000000678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2019 ACC\/AHA Guideline on Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease\u003c\/a\u003e: Establishes the role of lipid measurement in cardiovascular risk stratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15181085\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTriglyceride to HDL ratio as a marker of insulin resistance\u003c\/a\u003e: The Tg:HDL ratio strongly predicts insulin resistance independent of BMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19082851\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLipid response to dietary carbohydrate restriction\u003c\/a\u003e: Landmark review showing carbohydrate restriction lowers triglycerides and raises HDL more reliably than fat restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NutriPath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591885189394,"sku":"OPTI-NUTRIPATH-CHOLESTEROL-AND-TRIGLYCERIDES-","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/2087\/0083\/files\/nutripath-cholesterol-and-triglycerides-blood-test.jpg?v=1786431190","url":"https:\/\/optilabs.com.au\/products\/nutripath-cholesterol-and-triglycerides-blood-test","provider":"OptiLabs by Evergreen Doctors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}