A lipid profile test is a blood test that measures various types of lipids (fats) in your bloodstream, including total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol. Each component of the lipid profile plays a distinct role in the body's metabolism and cardiovascular health. What is Total Cholesterol? This represents the sum of different types of cholestero