Cholesterol Blood Test
Measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the ratios between them. Straightforward to repeat when tracking change.
What this tells you
The full lipid picture: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and the ratios between them. The ratios usually say more than the headline number does.
Results are returned and explained privately by the clinic. Nothing is published on this website.
How to prepare
Fasting required
Fasting required. Please have nothing to eat for 8 to 12 hours before your appointment. Water is fine, and keep taking any prescribed medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise. A morning appointment is usually easiest. Drinking water beforehand makes the sample quicker to take.
If anything here is unclear, or you are unsure whether it applies to you, call +44 7830 704502 before your appointment and we will talk it through.
Common questions
Do I need to fast before the cholesterol Blood Test?
Fasting required. Please have nothing to eat for 8 to 12 hours before your appointment. Water is fine, and keep taking any prescribed medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise. A morning appointment is usually easiest. Drinking water beforehand makes the sample quicker to take.
What does the cholesterol Blood Test measure?
The full lipid picture: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and the ratios between them. The ratios usually say more than the headline number does.
How long does the appointment take?
The appointment is booked as 20 minutes. A small blood sample is taken at the studio, usually from the arm, and sent to an accredited laboratory.
How do I receive my results?
Results are returned to the clinic and shared with you privately, with time to talk them through. Nothing is published or stored on this website.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book any blood panel directly, without a referral from your GP.