Cholesterol and Lipids Test
Our at home Cholesterol and Lipids Test helps you monitor cholesterol through a simple finger-prick collection, with online results in 2 to 4 days. What’s tested Total Cholesterol High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Non-HDL Cholesterol Cholesterol: HDL ratio Triglycerides What is a Cholesterol test? Cholesterol levels can be associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, which can cause heart attacks or strokes. Measuring your cholesterol can help you to make lifestyle and dietary changes to improve your chances of a long and healthy life. Cholesterol is essential for formation of cell membranes, hormones and bile acids. Cholesterol comes both from your diet and the production of cholesterol in the liver. Cholesterol and other lipids are carried in the blood attached to proteins, forming particles known as lipoproteins. HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is often called good cholesterol because it helps prevent dise