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What is a Lipid Panel compared to a Lipid Test?

April 26, 2017lipid panel Test

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What is a Lipid Panel compared to a Lipid Test?

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The word “panel” is used to describe tests that are included together as a group. There are liver panels, electrolyte panels and renal (kidney) panels. The lipid panel includes: total cholesterol, HDL (good fat), LDL (bad fat) and triglycerides. Some panels may also include VLDL, very-low-density lipoprotein and a ratio of total cholesterol to HDL. When viewed in total, these tests offer an overall view of a person’s fat metabolism.