Lipid Profile Test results help detect the levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides. This helps identify the problem early on and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke through necessary treatment and lifestyle modifications. It measures Total Cholesterol, Serum Triglycerides, Serum HDL, Serum LDL and Serum VLDL. The test also measures the Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio. Factors such as obesity, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking are some of the many causes that can lead to a deranged lipid profile. This test can be taken by people of all age groups.