Cholesterol Profile

Age Restriction

This test is not advisable for children under the age of 16

Cholesterol Profile

This test can indicate your risk of developing cardiovascular problems.

Analyses The Following

£55.00

Visit our medical home clinic at our convenient location for your blood draw. A £50 deposit will be taken during the booking process, and the remaining balance can be paid in-store.

The testing kit will be send to your address for you to conduct the test at home, including prepaid return postage for sending back the completed test.

This test measures the levels of different types of cholesterol in the blood. It can help to evaluate your risk of developing heart disease and stroke in the future.The cholesterol blood test measures different types of cholesterol in the blood. It is a substance that is produced in the liver and is found in certain foods. Whilst the body requires a certain amount of cholesterol for functioning, elevated levels of LDL and non-HDL cholesterol can increase the risk of developing heart disease and/or stroke in the future.The cholesterol blood test is an important tool for assessing your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. This is especially important if you have risk factors for heart disease, such as a family history of the condition, high blood pressure, or diabetes. You can also use this test to monitor your cholesterol profile levels over time. Based on your cholesterol blood test results, your healthcare provider may recommend lifestyle changes to help manage your cholesterol levels. These changes may include eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, losing weight if necessary, and quitting smoking. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels.
  • The results of the blood test that you request will not be reviewed by a doctor for any abnormalities. Please note that we are not responsible for providing a clinical diagnosis, and cannot comment on your wider health in general except as to the result of the test you have requested.
  • If you have any concerns at all, it is highly recommended that you undergo a consultation with a clinician registered to practice medicine in the United Kingdom.
  • Private Blood Tests London accepts no responsibility or liability for patients electing to undergo blood tests on a self-referral basis without first seeking the advice of a registered medical practitioner.
  • This service is not designed to replace a diagnostic medical consultation, if you are suffering from health problems you MUST see a clinician.
  • Please note that this testing service is not designed for clinically urgent cases as blood samples are referred to an external laboratory for analysis. Turnaround times listed on the website should be treated as a guideline to when patients should expect to receive results. Clinically urgent blood tests should only be ordered under the care of a registered medical practitioner, not on a self-request basis
  • Patients making an appointment for a blood test on a self-request basis should be aware that they will receive the laboratory report for the selected test only and consent for test results to be emailed to their booking email address without any review, comment, interpretation, advice on suitability of the test, diagnosis or explanation of results from the doctor or the clinic.

Individual Biomarkers

HDL (high-density lipoprotein) works as a scavenger, picking up and carrying away excess cholesterol in your arteries and transporting it to the liver where it can be eliminated. It is therefore known as ‘good cholesterol’ with higher levels being a positive health benefit. In general people with high HDL are at lower risk of heart disease. Those with low HDL are at a higher risk. The best way to increase your HDL is through exercise.
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is known as bad cholesterol because it can transport more cholesterol around the body than needed, leading to a build up on the walls of arteries. The higher the levels of LDL the higher the risk of developing heart disease. By lowering your LDL levels you can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. You can reduce your LDL by increasing the amount of unsaturated fat in your body by eating foods such as avocado or nuts & seeds.
Total cholesterol is a value made up of the different cholesterol components – HDL, LDL and triglycerides. High total cholesterol can indicate an increased risk of heart disease. However, having a high total cholesterol doesn’t always mean that you are at an increased risk of heart disease. It is therefore important to look at each individual component. For example, total cholesterol levels can be high due to a high level of HDL or good cholesterol which actually lowers the risk of heart disease.
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is a form of cholesterol which is considered ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the heart’s arteries.
Triglyceride is the main form of fat found within our bodies. It is important for maintaining energy and provides the fuel for muscles to work. When you eat, excess calories which your body doesn’t need are converted into triglycerides. High levels can increase the risk of heart disease and pancreatitis. By lowering your triglycerides you can reduce the risk of heart disease. Triglyceride results can sometimes be raised if you’ve eaten before doing your blood test. If raised we recommend you repeat the test using a fasting blood sample i.e. first thing in the morning before food.

How Does it work?

From the comfort of your home or the skillful touch of our phlebotomists, experience swift and seamless private blood tests!

Order your blood test

Online Booking

Ordering your blood test is a simple and convinient process. You can choose from a range of tests and get your results quickly and securely online.

Provide Your Sample

at Home Kit

You can either take your blood sample at home, or visit our home clinic where a trained professional will take your blood sample.

Receive Your Result

online test results

Whether you opt for our home kit or via phlebotomy you will receive a full report by email with results of your test, showing how it compares with normal reference ranges.

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Need More Help?

If you need more help with your blood test, our experts are here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Placing an order

You should choose the test that is right for your needs, symptoms, and health concerns. Details of the health biomarkers included in each test can be found on the test pages on our website. If you want an all-round health test, we recommend the Well Woman or Well Man tests which provide the widest range of biomarkers and the best value to check numerous areas of your health.

We offer a range of test solutions to suit your needs. Some of our tests require a tiny blood sample, and so can be taken at home using a finger-prick lancet and then sent to the laboratory.

Other tests require a larger volume of blood to check for more biomarkers. These need to be obtained via a blood sample taken from your vein by a professional, trained clinician, in our clinic location. The samples are then sent to a laboratory for thorough testing.

If your sample has to be tested at the laboratory, we will provide a pre-paid return address envelope so you can post your sample to our partnered laboratory on the same day the test is completed. Your results will be emailed to you within 3-5 working days of sample received at their site.

We will send you your testing kit by Royal Mail Tracked 24

If we receive your order prior to 12pm we will despatch your testing kit on the same working day (or the next working day if ordered on a weekend or public holiday)

If we receive your order after 12pm we will still endeavour to despatch your testing kit on the same working day, but if unable to we will despatch your testing kit on the next working day.

Our tests are medically-approved and are as accurate as tests you would take in a healthcare facility. Our tests are analysed in a lab which is UKAS accredited and registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

If you need to make any changes to your Home Kit order, please contact us and we will see what we can do to help you. Be aware that if you need to cancel your test, you may be charged a cancellation fee.

For all appointment bookings, you can cancel for free up to 48 hours before your appointment time. If you cancel within 48 hours of the appointment time, then 50% of the appointment fee will be refunded and if you cancel less than 24 hours before the appointment time then the appointment fee cannot be refunded. The deduction shall reflect our administrative costs of providing the Services ahead of the appointment. This includes appointments where the appointment fee is already included. You will receive a full refund for the cost of the test, less any deductions, on the credit card or debit card used by you to pay.

Yes – please add their details when making your booking, and then your details at the checkout if you need to. Please be aware that some of our tests are only for customers aged 16 or over.

We believe it’s most effective to monitor your health regularly over time. So, we recommend taking your test every three months. This is the amount of time it typically takes to see the impact of health and lifestyle changes.

Arranging an appointment

Booking an appointment is simple. On the test page of your choice, click the ‘Book Appointment’ button to start the booking process. Select the clinic (We only offer blood test in our branch of Clapham) then select the prefer date and time. Complete your details and then simply checkout to pay for your test.

They can be completed in various ways, depending on the test required. Our more complex blood test samples are typically taken from a vein in your arm, using a small needle.

Some of our tests require you to observe a fasting period. This will be detailed in the product information.

We know that blood tests can be daunting. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member to your appointment for support if you wish. Some customers also like to listen to music or audiobooks to the appointment to distract them. If you feel nervous, unwell or faint, please do let the clinician know and they will be pleased to help you.

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