What is Cholesterol ?
The Total Cholesterol test measures the overall amount of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is necessary for building cells, but when present in excess, it can lead to clogged arteries and increase the risk of heart disease. The test includes both "good" HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) and "bad" LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol, as well as VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein). Clinicians may order a Total Cholesterol test to: Assess cardiovascular risk, as elevated cholesterol levels, especially high LDL, can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Monitor lipid profiles in patients with a history of heart disease or high blood pressure. Evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle changes or medications, such as statins, in managing cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Cholesterol report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Cholesterol test is generally reported in “mg/dl”
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Cholesterol Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Cholesterol range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Cholesterol ranges are:
For any gender, 0 to 100 year of age: 125 - 200
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
Cholesterol Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Cholesterol
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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Cholesterol MS Word format
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