Cholesterol Blood Tests
A Cholesterol blood test is used to measure the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and other fats known as triglycerides in your blood. This is used to determine your risk of developing heart disease or stroke (cardiovascular disease).
A cholesterol test is an important component of our patient health screens. Your doctor may recommend a health screen to investigate potential reasons as to why you are not feeling yourself. Do not worry about determining for yourself which if any blood test you need. This is something that your doctor will be able to determine and explain during your consultation.
All our blood tests are available same day with some of the fastest results in London. One of our doctors will take the time to explain to you what your test results mean and put in place any appropriate next steps based on those results.
How it works
1. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
2. MEET WITH A DOCTOR
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS
4. FOLLOW UP (OPTIONAL)
Types of Blood Test
Cholesterol and related tests
| Test | Price | Lab results * |
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| DocTap Health Screen | £99 | 2 days |
HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Lipid Profile Glycosylated Haemoglobin |
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| DocTap Over 40s Male Screen | £119 | 2 days |
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HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Lipid Profile Glycosylated Haemoglobin TUMOUR MARKERS Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) |
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| Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile | £84 | 1 days |
| HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Cardiac/Muscle Enzymes Bone Markers Glucose |
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| General Well Person Profile | £139 | 1 days |
Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS |
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| DL10 Cardiovascular Risk Profile 1 | £299 | 4 working days |
Cholesterol |
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| DL11 Cardiovascular Risk Profile 2 | £399 | 4 working days |
Cholesterol |
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| Cholesterol | £44 | 1 days |
| DL1L Biochemistry Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol | £65 | 1 days |
Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Cardiac/Muscle Enzymes Bone Markers Glucose |
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| HDL Cholesterol | £58 | 1 days |
| Lipid Profile | £56 | 1 days |
Triglycerides |
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| Triglycerides | £48 | 1 days |
| Well Man Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol | £175 | 1 days |
Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS |
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| Well Woman Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol | £175 | 1 days |
Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS |
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* Please note that the lab results are estimates and can vary. Tests taken after 1pm will be classified as the following day for timing purposes. You will receive a written analysis of your results within 1 working day of them being available from the laboratory. It is often possible for the doctor who reviews your results to be the same doctor who requested them. This is considered medical best practice but will add an additional 1 working day to the timings. If you have multiple tests then we shall wait to report on them together unless the first results highlight any reason for concern. Sometimes the preliminary results will determine that additional tests need to be carried out on your sample. If this is the case then your results will take longer. There is no additional charge for this service.
Why Choose DocTap?
DocTap seek to provide the most convenient, fastest, effective and best value private blood testing service in London. With 9 blood test centres across London and same day appointments available 7 days a week, it has never been easier to book a cholesterol test. We are proud to partner with The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) which has a worldwide reputation for excellence.
Unlike many organisations, you will see a UK accredited GP who will be able to offer their expert option on what test is most appropriate for you. Your results will also be accompanied by a written analysis of what they mean and what your doctor advises you to do next. Should additional treatment be required, or if you simply wish to discuss the results in more detail, then you can book a 15 minute follow up consultation for only £25. This can either be at any DocTap clinic or over the phone. When booking your follow up consultation you can request to see you original doctor if you wish (subject to their availability).
Should you require a full consulation before deciding to have a cholesterol test then there may be insufficient time to also take a blood sample in the appointment. In that case you can choose to either go to our walk in laboratory by Oxford Street (£15 phlebotomy fee applies) or to make a second appointment for the doctor to take the bloods.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat chemical - known as a lipid - that is made in different areas in the body but mainly the liver. We need some of this to keep healthy, but too much is problematic. It can sit in the small arteries and cause blockages.
What is a Cholesterol Blood Test?
We check a panel of tests in a lipid/cholesterol blood test:
- LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol - traditionally viewed as “bad” cholesterol which builds up in the arteries. It is carried in the blood by protein called lipoprotein.
- HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol - traditionally viewed as “good” cholesterol which helps clean up bad cholesterol.
- Triglycerides - another type of fat carried in the blood. Usually high levels are unhealthy and increase risk of cardiovascular problems.
- Total cholesterol - total of all lipoproteins and triglycerides in the blood.
What does the result mean?
Cholesterol is a tricky blood result to interpret as there isn't a simple normal level. You will need to discuss the results with your doctor in the follow up appointment.
Currently the recommendations are to use the results within a cardiovascular risk calculator (Qrisk) to see if this gives a level where treatment with medication would be advisable. The caveat to this would be a few cases where the problem is genetic, or levels are very high. Then specialist input from a Lipid Clinic may be needed.
However everyone should be modifying lifestyle factors that are associated with increased cardiovascular risk and thinking about losing weight, stopping smoking, exercising more, eating less salt and reducing alcohol levels.
Book a Cholesterol Test Today
Our doctors are available now and can perform diagnosis and blood tests for over 1000 conditions. To see a GP regarding a cholesterol test or for any other reason book an appointment now and start feeling better right away.