Blood test
Cholesterol Profile
The cholesterol and other fats in your blood — the 'good' and the 'bad' — and how they balance each other.
What it is for
- Cholesterol Profile
Why people check it
High cholesterol has no symptoms: a blood test is the only way to know. It matters because it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. What you eat, especially saturated fat, plays a part — and so do your genes.
- Cholesterol Profile
Who it is for
Adults who want to keep an eye on their heart health, and anyone with high cholesterol in the family.
- Signs
There are no signs — people check it when
- High cholesterol runs in the family — some families inherit it, and it can be treated
- They want to know where they stand with their heart health
- They want to see how changes in diet are working
How to give your sample
The app shows which ways are open for this test before you pay.
A kit at home
A finger-prick kit by post, with the return postage paid. The app walks you through it.
A collection point
A blood sample taken at a collection point near you, found from your postcode in the app.
Someone comes to you
A professional takes the sample at your home or office, on the day you choose.
The result arrives in the app.
It is yours — keep it, or send it to the doctor of your choice: only a doctor can say what it means for you. This page explains what the test is for; it does not replace a consultation.
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