This test checks your cholesterol levels (the different types of cholesterol that are in your blood) and lets you know your risk of developing cardiovascular problems.
If you have high levels of cholesterol, your arteries can become blocked and this can lead to coronary heart disease, a heart attack or a stroke.
Now you can know if you have high levels of cholesterol and an estimated risk of developing heart disease. This can help you to make positive choices about your diet and lifestyle, to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.
This test analyses 5 essential biomarkers:
Cholesterol
HDL ('good' High Density Lipoproteins)
LDL ('bad' Low Density Lipoproteins)
HDL % of total cholesterol
Total triglycerides
Your ideal cholesterol levels should be:
Your "Total Cholesterol" level = 5 or below.
HDL (good) level = 1 or above.
LDL (bad) level = 3 or below.
Non-HDL level = 4 or below.
Your ideal triglyceride (fatty substance) levels should be:
Triglyceride level = 2.3 or below.
A kit containing everything you need is sent to an address of your choice.
You can then take a simple finger prick sample, using the lancets provided and collect the drops into the tube. You then register it on-line and post it off to the laboratory using the Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked envelope that is included with your kit.
Your full report, showing your results and how they compare with the normal reference ranges, are reported back to you by email. You will receive your result the day after the lab receives your sample.
All test results are reviewed by the in-house GPs who highlight any areas of concern of that might need further investigation and follow up with a doctor.
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Standard Royal Mail 1st Class delivery to you is included in the price and your kit also includes a Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked label for you to send your sample back
Guaranteed next day delivery - £7.50
If you require your kit of results within a specific timeframe, Royal Mail Guaranteed before 1pm is available. Your tracked return label is already included in your kit.
No, you do not need to fast for this test, but it is recommended that you take your sample first thing in the morning.
This test may be useful to you if you would life to know if you have high levels of cholesterol and an estimated risk of developing heart disease by looking at the amount of fat in your blood.
It detects the good type of cholesterol (HDL) and the bad type (LDL) and together these make up your total cholesterol level.
The only way to know how high your cholesterol levels are is to test.
High levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease because it can lead to fatty deposits which build up in the walls of your arteries. These can gradually grow and make it increasingly difficult for blood to flow through your blood vessels, putting increased pressure on your heart.
High levels of triglycerides may contribute to arteriosclerosis, which is the hardening or thivckining of the artery wall.
High cholesterol can be caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices, but can also be genetic. Quite often it is possible to reduce cholesterol levels with healthier lifestyle choices, but there are simple and effective medications, such as statins, available too
Cholesterol is very similar to fat, but is a chemical made in your liver from the food that you eat. That is why some foods are much worse for your cholesterol levels than others.
Cholesterol is important because it helps our cells function properly and is used to produce hormones for growth, development, and reproduction. But when your cholesterol levels go outside of the normal range, you can have an increased risk of getting certain health conditions including cardiovascular disease.
Triglyceride is a type of fat stored in your body's tissue. It comes from foods like butter and oil. Triglyceride tests are used to investigate the lipid protein when estimating your risk of developing heart disease.
Excessive amounts of cholesterol in blood can cause blockages in the artery walls, consequently leading to a heart attack or stroke.
There are two types of cholesterol.
Good - HDL (high-density lipoprotien) is the good, because it's main function is remove the bad LDL cholesterol from your heart's arteries and blood vessels, therefore reducing your risk of heart disease. It does this by absorbing it and taking it back to your liver which then flushed is out of your body.
Bad - LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the type that causes cholesterol build-up which can eventually block your arteries. This increases your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.
Bad - Non-HDL is the total number of all the 'bad' types of cholesterol but simply subtracting the number of HDL ('good') from your total cholesterol number. Again, the higher the number of non-HDL, the higher the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
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