Biomarkers/parameters tested and reported with this lipid profile testing kit:

Total cholesterol

LDL cholesterol

HDL cholesterol

Triglycerides 

Results within 1-3 days of lab receipt. The report will be quantitative, containing actual figures and remarks for results that fall outside the normal range. The report will be sent to your email.

Please note that with all our tests, you need to register your sample ID online before sending the sample to us for traceability reasons. 

A cholesterol test that can be performed at home and sent to the lab for analysis. The lab report will show your values of Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides, as well as the normal value ranges of each. Check your lipid profile and get an insight into your heart health and risk of cardiovascular disease at a very competitive price. One of the fastest turnaround times on the UK market. 

Learn more about how a lipid profile test can help give insights into cardiovascular health and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). 

The kit contains everything you need to collect blood and send it to our laboratory for analysis. Inside, you'll find lancets, instructions, lab request form, labels, tube, tube pouch, prepaid UN3373 envelope, tube holder, swabs, alcohol wipes and plasters. No need to go to the post office; simply drop off your sample in the nearest red letterbox.

What is a Normal Range for Cholesterol Levels?

Lipid profile test results are often reported in millimoles per litre (mmol/L). Here are the general target ranges for a standard lipid profile:

1. **Total Cholesterol:**
- Desirable: Less than 5.2 mmol/L

2. **Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol:**
- Optimal: Less than 2.6 mmol/L
- Near optimal/above optimal: 2.6 to 3.3 mmol/L
- Borderline high: 3.4 to 4.1 mmol/L
- High: 4.2 mmol/L and above

3. **High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol:**
- Low: Less than 1.0 mmol/L
- Higher is considered better. Ideally, you want HDL levels above 1.2 mmol/L.

4. **Triglycerides:**
- Normal: Less than 1.7 mmol/L
- Borderline high: 1.7 to 2.2 mmol/L
- High: 2.3 to 5.6 mmol/L
- Very high: 5.7 mmol/L and above

These values are general guidelines, and optimal ranges can vary based on individual health factors. It's important to interpret lipid profile results in conjunction with other health information and under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Additionally, different laboratories may use slightly different reference ranges, so it's advisable to refer to the specific reference ranges provided by the laboratory that conducted the test.