Test Details: This profile of tests is done to measure the amount of good cholesterol, bad cholesterol and triglycerides in an individual's body. It gives a preliminary assessment of the individual's risk of heart disease. Other indication for monitoring of lipid profile is obesity or overweight individual. Prevention of ischemic cardiovascular events is key. Risk factors including age, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, are used by physicians to identify individuals likely to have an ischemic event.