Cholesterol Lipid Profile

This profile gives a complete picture of your cholesterol levels. High levels dramatically increase your risk of a heart attack and strokes.

Virtually the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol is by having a blood test.

This profile can be performed both on a finger-prick home test sample, and a phlebotomy sample.

What can I expect from Cholesterol Lipid Profile?

This test is a very comprehensive profile analysing 7 parameters including total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL "good", LDL "bad" levels, and the ratios and percentages between them.

Over 40% of adults have high cholesterol levels and it is a very signficant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.

The only way to find out if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test.

Most high cholesterol is due to a diet high in saturated fats which are in particularly high levels in animal fats. Some cholesterol is essential but we tend to get far to much.

Your genes contribute a lot to your cholesterol levels too but you will never know without taking a blood test.

About 1 in 250 people have very high cholesterol levels caused by a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolaemia. This sadly often results in many family members dying far too early of heart attacks. It can be treated and will take more than dietary changes alone, but knowing if you have it is of course essential.

Knowing allows you to take control and make the changes you need to make to ensure you have the best chance of a long and health life.

Description provided by London Medical Laboratory.