Cholesterol Blood Test

6 Biomarkers | Venous or Capillary Blood Test | CE-marked | UKAS-accredited | Doctor-reviewed results with personalised interpretation.

A cholesterol and heart health profile checking total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Designed for people monitoring cholesterol balance and cardiovascular risk, this test gives clear, clinically reviewed insight so you can understand your results and know what to do next.

Results are typically available within 2 working days from when your sample reaches the laboratory (excluding weekends and bank holidays).

£39.00

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Choose your sample collection method: Book a venous draw at our Livingston clinic Book a venous draw at home with a nurse +£63 Self-arrange a professional sample collection Partner clinic visit + £35.00 Finger Prick

Fasting required 8–12 h before the test (water only) recommended for glucose, cholesterol/triglyceride accuracy
Sample timing: between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Stay hydrated; avoid strenuous exercise, heavy meals, and supplements (iron, B12, multivitamins, biotin) for 48 hours prior
Continue prescribed medications unless otherwise directed

Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
HDL % of Total
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides

Bilirubin
Glucose
Ketones
Nitrite
pH
Protein
RBC
Urobilinogen
WBC

• Fasting required 8–12 h before the test(water only) recommended for glucose cholesterol/triglyceride accuracy
• Sample timing: between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Stay hydrated; avoid strenuous exercise, heavy meals, and supplements (iron, B12, multivitamins, biotin) for 48 hours prior
• Continue prescribed medications unless otherwise directed

Frequently asked questions

It is for adults wanting to check their cholesterol, whether for routine monitoring, because of a family history, or to track the effect of dietary or medication changes. It measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and the cholesterol ratio.

Fasting for 10 to 12 hours with water only gives the most accurate triglyceride result. Total cholesterol, LDL and HDL are less affected by food, so a non-fasting sample is still informative if fasting is impractical.

LDL carries cholesterol to the arteries and contributes to plaque formation, which is why lower is generally better. HDL carries cholesterol away for removal, so higher is generally favourable. The ratio between total cholesterol and HDL is often more informative than any single figure.

If levels are normal, every three to five years is typically sufficient for general monitoring. If you are actively making changes or taking treatment, retesting at three months allows enough time for a genuine change to show.

Yes, and almost everyone does. High cholesterol produces no symptoms until it causes a cardiovascular event, which is precisely why testing matters. Familial hypercholesterolaemia, an inherited form, is significantly underdiagnosed and worth considering if you have a strong family history.