Description
High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart problems or a stroke. Check your levels with this simple blood test
- Discreet at-home self-collection blood test via a finger prick to screen for high cholesterol
- Measures Total Cholesterol as well as HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, Non-HDL cholesterol, and Triglycerides
- Fast turnaround – receive your results within 48 hours of your sample arriving at the lab.
- Analysed by our UKAS-accredited, ISO15189-certified, and CQC-registered lab.
- Free referral letter from our GPHC Registered Pharmacist for abnormal results
- Fast, discreet & confidential service with no GP appointment or referral required
- Free delivery – Delivered in 2 days or upgrade to Guaranteed Next Day Special Delivery.
High cholesterol usually causes no symptoms. Check your cholesterol level with our discreet blood test
Our Cholesterol (Lipid) Profile Self Collection At Home Blood Test allows you to easily monitor your cholesterol levels discreetly at home. Having high cholesterol can increase your risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Using our discreet UKCA-marked self-collection blood test kit, you take a small blood sample via a finger-prick and send it to our UKAS-accredited and CQC-registered laboratory for professional analysis. The test measures key lipid parameters, including: Total Cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) Cholesterol, HDL (“good”) Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides — providing a comprehensive picture of your cholesterol profile.
Results are typically available within 48 hours of your sample reaching the lab and are reviewed by a UK-registered pharmacist, ensuring clinical accuracy and expert interpretation. Ideal for anyone monitoring high cholesterol, tracking the effects of lifestyle changes, or taking proactive steps toward better heart health.
What This Test Measures
Your lipid profile includes five key cholesterol markers that together provide a complete picture of your cardiovascular health:
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Total Cholesterol – the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
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LDL Cholesterol (“bad cholesterol”) – high levels can cause fatty deposits in your arteries, raising the risk of heart attack or stroke.
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HDL Cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) – helps clear excess cholesterol from your bloodstream, protecting against heart disease.
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Non-HDL Cholesterol – includes all “bad” cholesterol types combined; an important measure of overall heart risk.
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Triglycerides – a type of fat in the blood; high levels can increase your risk of heart disease and pancreatitis.
Who is at risk of high cholesterol?
Several factors can cause high cholesterol — some of which you can control and others you can’t. Therefore, identifying high cholesterol early on will help with taking proactive steps to monitor and control your cholesterol levels. Factors that you can control and can cause high cholesterol include:
- Eating too much saturated fat
- Being physically inactive
- Smoking and;
- Being overweight or obese
And there are also factors you can’t control, such as family history, gender (men tend to get high cholesterol at a younger age), and the menopause.
You can also book an appointment at our clinic in London or Macclesfield or have a nurse visit your home to have your blood taken professionally by one of our Phlebotomists. Contact us on 01625 568 188 or send a product enquiry for more information





