What is a lipid panel?

A lipid panel measures the level of specific lipids in the blood. Two important lipids, cholesterol and triglycerides, are transported in the blood by lipoprotein particles. Each particle contains a combination of protein, cholesterol, triglyceride, and phospholipid molecules. read more

Lipids are found in your blood and tissues. These fats are used as energy in your body, but if levels become too high and unbalanced, lipids can build up in the artery walls to form plaque. read more

WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose high cholesterol, including a total cholesterol test, lipoprotein analysis, lipid panel, and LDL test. read more