A triglycerides test is a blood test that measures the level of triglycerides, a type of fat, in the bloodstream. High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Cholesterol represents an essential fat in your body that is important in managing the proper functioning of your cells, however, if the level of cholesterol is not balanced it can increase the risk of heart disease. Therefore, by measuring total cholesterol you can get a proper preview of the amount of cholesterol in your blood that includes levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.

The HDL Cholesterol test typically measures HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, often referred to as "good" cholesterol.

The LDL Cholesterol test typically measures the levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, which is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol.

Non-HDL cholesterol is a calculation that takes into account all of the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in your blood, as well as other types of cholesterol, such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL). Non-HDL cholesterol is considered a better indicator of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol alone.

The cholesterol:HDL ratio is a measure of the balance between "good" (HDL) cholesterol and "bad" (total) cholesterol in your blood.

Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test measures the average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the past two to three months, and it is a common test used to monitor glucose control in people with diabetes. It is important to maintain good glucose control, as uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a range of serious health problems, such as health diseases, nerve, and kidney damage.