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The Cholesterol Blood Test

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, so checking your cholesterol is vital. Get started with this quick test.

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Finger prick test kit provided
7 biomarkers tested
Results in app within 48 hours
Doctor-reviewed report
Free delivery
18+ only

Is it for me?

Yes, especially if you’re at risk of high cholesterol. You’re at risk if you:

Are over 40
Are overweight (at any age)
Eat an unhealthy diet
Have a family history of heart disease
Have an unhealthy lifestyle

Excellent service

'The kit was easy to use and the testing and reply via the app was very fast. Good for use as a check.'

Brian

What's tested?

This test measures the different types of cholesterol in your blood and the total amount in your body.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that helps your body make cell membranes, hormones and vitamin D.

Everyone needs a little cholesterol, but having too much can clog up your arteries and lead to health problems in the future, including heart disease and strokes.
Measures the total amount of cholesterol in your blood.
Known as good cholesterol. Helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your arteries.
Known as bad cholesterol. High levels can cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries.
The level of good cholesterol in your blood compared to your overall cholesterol level.
The total amount of bad cholesterol in your body. Higher numbers mean a higher risk of heart disease.
A type of fat stored in your blood. High levels can mean a higher risk of heart disease.
The percentage of good cholesterol that makes up your body's total amount of cholesterol.

What happens after the test?

Get a full doctor’s report and product advice, all at no extra charge.

Doctor's report

Get a downloadable report from a registered doctor explaining your results

Product advisor

Book a free video call with our expert advisors for product tips tailored to you

Meet our experts

Get to know our in-house clinicians

Dr Leah Gorodi

Medical Lead and GP with a special interest in lifestyle medicine and health prevention

Dr Taran Toor

Chief Medical Officer, clinical entrepreneur and GP with an interest in digital health

UKAS accredited

Get your results within 48 hours from UKAS-accredited labs.

How it works

1

Register your test

Receive your test and register it on our app.

2

Do your test

Collect your blood sample at home.

3

Send it back

Pop your test in the nearest priority postbox.

4

Get your results

View your results on the app within 48 hours.

1

Register your test

Receive your test and register it on our app.

2

Do your test

Collect your blood sample at home.

3

Send it back

Pop your test in the nearest priority postbox.

4

Get your results

View your results on the app within 48 hours.

Your privacy, guaranteed

Just like your doctor, we take your privacy extremely seriously.

Your data is secure. We use the latest encryption technologies and we’re committed to our data protection responsibilities.

Your data is never sold on, rented out, or shared with third parties for financial advantage.

We work with Care Quality Commission-accredited labs and our blood test kits are all CE-marked.

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FAQs

There are 2 types of cholesterol, and you might have heard them called good and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol is also known as HDL. Bad cholesterol is known as LDL or non-HDL. Together, they make up your total cholesterol level.

Your total cholesterol levels will be specific to you. We'll let you know whether your results fall within a normal range or outside of it once we've processed your results, taking into account variables like your age and biological sex.

Talk to your doctor before taking this test. Being pregnant can have a noticeable impact on your results, so make sure to check in with your GP first.

 

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Intended use

These blood tests are designed for adults aged 18 and over, and are unsuitable for children. Please note that these blood tests cannot treat or diagnose medical conditions. As Holland & Barrett don’t collect any data about your medical history, you must interpret the significance of your results with caution. Be aware that medical conditions, medications, or other aspects of your health can affect your test results. These tests do not replace seeking medical advice and assessment, and if you have an abnormal test result, you should always seek appropriate advice from a trained health professional.