A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, LDL ('bad') cholesterol, HDL ('good') cholesterol and triglycerides. It is a key part of estimating heart and stroke risk, along with blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history. Many adults in the UAE are advised to check cholesterol regularly, and a home visit makes it easy to keep to the schedule.
What is involved
- Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides.
- Sometimes non-HDL cholesterol or calculated ratios.
- Doctors may add lipoprotein(a) or apolipoprotein B in specific situations.
Who usually books it
- Adults with a family history of early heart disease.
- People taking cholesterol-lowering medicines who need monitoring.
- Anyone advised by a doctor to check heart-risk factors.
How to prepare
- Some labs ask for a 9–12 hour fast, others accept non-fasting samples; follow the lab's instruction.
- Avoid an unusually heavy or fatty meal the night before.
- Mention statins or other medicines you take.
What happens during the visit
One small tube, ideally in the morning if fasting. Results are usually shared digitally for your doctor to review.
Limits and warning signs
- Chest pain, pressure or breathlessness are emergencies: call 999 or 998.
- A single result is one piece of a risk assessment; treatment decisions belong to your doctor.
What affects the price
- Standard lipid profile versus extended markers.
- Bundling with glucose or HbA1c.
- Visit location and time.
Tamam does not publish fixed prices for medical services. The vendor confirms the cost for your exact request before you agree to anything.
Licensing of home healthcare in the UAE
Home healthcare in the UAE must be delivered by licensed professionals working for a licensed facility. In Dubai the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licenses providers, with the Dubai Healthcare City Authority covering facilities in Dubai Healthcare City; in Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) regulates them; in the other five emirates private providers operate under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) licensing framework. Tamam passes your request to licensed vendors, and you can ask the visiting professional for licence details.
Medical disclaimer and emergencies
This page is general service information, not medical advice. A licensed provider must assess suitability, consent and any prescription or referral requirements. If symptoms are severe, sudden or life-threatening, contact the UAE emergency services instead of waiting for a home appointment.
999 · 998 In an emergency call 999, or 998 for an ambulance. Do not wait for a home appointment if you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, fainting, a severe headache or signs of heat stroke.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast for cholesterol?
Depends on the lab and your doctor's request. Ask when booking.
How often should I check?
Your doctor sets the interval based on your overall risk and treatment.
What if my result is high?
Share it with a doctor, who will look at your overall risk before suggesting lifestyle changes or medicine.
Book this drip
Match the provider to the actual task. Ask what is included, what is excluded, whether materials are supplied and what happens if the assessment changes the scope. Regulated health work must be handled by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider. Never use a routine home-service booking for an emergency.
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