Evaluation of risk factors in individuals with elevated cholesterol values. Since cholesterol and triglycerides can vary independently, measurement of both is more meaningful than the measurement of cholesterol only.Increased triglyceride levels are indicative of metabolic abnormality and along with elevated cholesterol are considered a risk factor for atherosclerotic disease. High levels may be seen in Biliary obstruction, Diabetes, Nephrotic syndrome, Renal failure, Metabolic endocrinopathies and may be medication induced.