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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 in our cholesterol test
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.
What our customers say
Good kit, need to do as it says in terms of prep for the blood collection -warming your hands, getting the blood moving definitely helped. Sent it off and the results were back within a few days. The results are clear and actually highlighted an issue which I'll discuss with the doctor. I feel better informed about my health as a result.
Easy kit and useful results. Extremely useful kit! I have a family history of heart problems, so (now I’m middle aged) I’m much more interested in my cholesterol levels. Very difficult to get a face to face doctors appointment where I live, and I like that I can do the test at home. Highly recommend!
How it works
Activate your test by scanning the QR code provided with your kit.
Collect your blood sample.
Send off your sample to our UK based lab using the prepaid label provided.
Get your results with simple and actionable insights within two to three working days.
Use the advice from our team of healthcare experts to make changes to your lifestyle and nutrition, or reach out to your healthcare professional if needed.
How to collect your blood sample
Intended use
This kit is designed for adults (aged 18 and over) for the collection of capillary blood samples to be performed at home. These samples are then returned to a laboratory and analysed against a variety of biomarkers. This kit alone is not suitable for screening or diagnosis, and it is not a substitute for a consultation with a healthcare professional. Please note that you should always seek advice from your doctor before starting any treatment.