Cholesterol blood test at home

Cholesterol Blood Test

£97.00

A cholesterol blood test measures both your “good” (HDL) and “bad” (Non-HDL) cholesterol levels to help assess your risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. High levels of Non-HDL (bad) cholesterol often build up silently in your arteries without any noticeable symptoms—making regular testing important for early detection and prevention.

We need some cholesterol in our blood to allow our body to function healthily, however too much may lead to heart disease resulting in a stroke or heart attack for example. Having high cholesterol tends not to show any symptoms until it’s too late. In some cases a change of lifestyle may reduce or even prevent having high cholesterol.

Our cholesterol blood test will inform you exactly where you are right now, and repeated tests will allow you to track any changes over time.

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Cholesterol Blood Testing

High cholesterol often has no symptoms – but its effects can be life-threatening. Left unchecked, it can significantly raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes. A simple blood test is the only way to accurately assess your cholesterol levels and take control of your heart health.

Why Take a Cholesterol Test?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance made mostly in the liver (around 80%), with the rest coming from your diet. While cholesterol is essential for building cells and producing hormones, having too much in your blood can lead to serious health problems.
Cholesterol travels through the bloodstream via proteins called lipoproteins.

These include:

  • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – often called “bad” cholesterol, as high levels can lead to fatty deposits in your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
  • High-density lipoprotein (HDL) – known as “good” cholesterol, as it helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver for disposal.
What Causes High Cholesterol?

High cholesterol can run in families – a condition known as Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) – but in many cases, it’s linked to lifestyle choices such as:

  • Eating a diet high in saturated fats
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Smoking
  • Excess alcohol intake
  • Being overweight or obese
How to Lower Cholesterol

The good news is that high cholesterol caused by lifestyle factors can often be improved with healthy changes, including:

  • Eating a balanced diet low in saturated fat
  • Exercising regularly (at least 30 minutes, five times a week)
  • Losing excess weight
  • Stopping smoking
  • Reducing alcohol consumption (below 14 units per week)

In some cases, your doctor may recommend cholesterol-lowering medication if lifestyle changes aren’t enough.

How often should I have a cholesterol blood test?

We recommend checking your cholesterol levels annually.
Or, if suffering with a high cholesterol and changes have been made with diet and lifestyle, retest three months later.

Our Nurses visit your Home or Work to take your blood.
Pick a time and date to suit you.
Your results are available online within days of your blood being taken.

Other Questions

  • Regularly eating high saturated fat foods
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Family history of high cholesterol
  • Inactive lifestyle
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Poor diet
  • Diet lacking in fruit and vegetables
  • Family history of cardiovascular disease
  • Drinking excess alcohol regularly
  • Having Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure

This blood test is to check on:

  • Total Cholesterol
  • LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein)
  • HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)
  • Triglycerides
  • Non-HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol

For best results (if medically suitable) it is advisable to fast (water is allowed) 12 hours prior to the test.

Collection method: Venous blood
Results available: 1-2 days after the sample has reached the laboratory.

Cholesterol

Your liver makes cholesterol and can be found in many foods you eat such as dairy, meats and fish.

There are two main types of cholesterol: HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein).

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from foods we eat (such as dairy, meat,oils) or made by our liver.

Any excess calories your body doesn’t need straight away is converted into Triglycerides and stored in your fat cells to be used when needed for energy.

LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein)

LDL is known as the bad cholesterol as it can block up our blood vessels causing them to narrow. Sometimes a clot can form and get stuck in these narrow vessels leading to a heart attack.

HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)

HDL is known as the good cholesterol as it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart disease.

Non-HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol

Non-HDL cholesterol is your total cholesterol minus your HDL. The higher the number of the Non-HDL cholesterol may be indicative that you could be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

How it Works

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1. Order a Test

Order your test, and then Answer the Questions about why you’re taking that test.

Our nurse will contact you for dates, so they can take your blood sample at your home.

Our nurse will then send your sample to our laboratory.

2. Our laboratory team run the tests

Our skilled laboratory staff conduct your blood tests in a clean and secure environment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Each test follows strict protocols to maintain the highest quality standards.

3. Receive Your Results within 7 days

We will email you to inform you that your blood test results are ready.

The email will have a PDF report attached, sent directly to your inbox.

4. Monitor your levels over time

With regular ongoing tests and reports, you can track your results. The reports can be shared with your GP.

Check if you’re improving healthily or where changes could be made.

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