Cholesterol Blood Test

Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.

Results are typically available within 2–3 working days. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.

Fasting is not essential for most cholesterol tests. LDL and HDL cholesterol change very little after eating, although triglycerides can be more affected. You may therefore choose to fast for 8–12 hours for the clearest triglyceride result, but for most people either approach is acceptable. Plain water is fine.

This test may be particularly useful for: Annual health checks; High cholesterol monitoring; Family history of heart disease; Lifestyle monitoring.

This test is commonly chosen when investigating: High cholesterol; Family history of heart disease; Cardiovascular risk assessment. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

This test may help assess or investigate: High cholesterol; Dyslipidaemia; Increased cardiovascular risk. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.

This profile includes: Total Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol; LDL Cholesterol; Non-HDL Cholesterol; Triglycerides; Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio.