TOTAL CHOLESTEROL IS A BLOOD TEST THAT MEASURES THE OVERALL AMOUNT OF CHOLESTEROL IN YOUR BLOOD. CHOLESTEROL IS A WAXY SUBSTANCE ESSENTIAL FOR BUILDING CELLS, BUT HIGH LEVELS CAN BUILD UP IN ARTERY WALLS, INCREASING THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. THIS TEST IS PART OF A LIPID PROFILE, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES MEASUREMENTS OF LDL (BAD) CHOLESTEROL, HDL (GOOD) CHOLESTEROL, AND TRIGLYCERIDES. MONITORING TOTAL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS HELPS ASSESS HEART HEALTH AND GUIDE PREVENTIVE MEASURES.

A Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after not eating or drinking anything ( except water ) for at least 8 hours.This test is crucial for diagnosing prediabetes, diabetes, and monitoring blood sugar control in people with diabetes.Elevated FBS levels can indicate insulin resistance or impaired glucose metabolism, while abnormally low levels might signal other health issues.