Cholesterol Profile Blood Test

Check on your cholesterol levels

This at-home test will provide you with a comprehensive wellness profile, measuring key biomarkers related to your cholesterol to help you identify any areas that need attention.

Why test

A cholesterol blood test is essential for assessing heart health.

High cholesterol often presents no symptoms but can lead to heart disease and stroke. Factors like diet, exercise, and genetics influence cholesterol levels. If high cholesterol is detected, lifestyle changes or medications may be recommended.

Our Cholesterol Profile Blood Test was created by healthcare professionals to assess your key biomarkers, and share GP recommendations on your next steps to help you maintain optimal cardiovascular health, and reduce your risk of you developing serious health concerns in the future.

What's included

• HDL cholesterol - Test the level of your 'good' cholesterol, because it helps remove excess cholesterol from your arteries. Higher levels of HDL are beneficial as they can lower your risk of heart disease by clearing cholesterol buildup.
• LDL cholesterol - Measure your 'bad' cholesterol levels, as it can accumulate in your artery walls, leading to plaque formation. High levels of LDL are associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, making this an important marker to monitor.
• Total cholesterol - Determine the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood, including both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol. This gives us a broad overview of your cholesterol levels, but it doesn't tell us how the different types of cholesterol are balanced.
• Total cholesterol: HDL ratio - Evaluate your total cholesterol to HDL ratio to understand the balance between your 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol. A lower ratio is generally better, as it indicates a higher proportion of protective HDL relative to total cholesterol, giving us a clearer picture of your heart disease risk.
• Non-HDL cholesterol - Calculate your non-HDL cholesterol to capture all the potentially harmful types of cholesterol in your blood, including LDL and other lipid particles. This provides a more comprehensive assessment of your risk for cardiovascular disease than LDL alone.
• Triglycerides - Explore your triglycerides health - a type of fat found in your blood which are an important source of energy.

Key facts

• GP reviewed results and recommendations
• Finger prick sample collection from the comfort of home
• Results ready in 2-3 working days
• 4 relevant biomarkers tested
• Samples analysed at our UK based laboratory

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