{"product_id":"cholesterol-health-detection-health-test-7-health-indic","title":"Cholesterol health detection health test (7 health indicators)-in store\/ home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cholesterol Profile is a private blood test giving a complete lipid picture across 7 indicators — total cholesterol, HDL, HDL percentage, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol, total:HDL ratio and triglycerides — processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, and sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol \/ lipid profile blood panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo. of biomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 lipid indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous blood, or finger-prick for the at-home kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLaboratory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLondon Medical Laboratory (LML) — UKAS-accredited (ISO 15189)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 3–5 working days from when the lab receives your sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store at our Holborn pharmacy, or at-home self-collection kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssess cardiovascular (heart attack \/ stroke) risk markers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWays Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdults who want to know their cholesterol level, which can only be found out with a blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with a family history of high cholesterol, heart attack or stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who are overweight, smoke, or have other cardiovascular risk factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople making diet or lifestyle changes who want before\/after lipid data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople on cholesterol-lowering treatment monitoring their response, as advised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e people having chest pain or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke — call 999; use as a substitute for clinical assessment by a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e — the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \"good\" cholesterol that helps clear other cholesterol from arteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDL percentage\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDL as a proportion of total cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \"bad\" cholesterol that can build up in artery walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-HDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e — all the non-protective cholesterol combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal:HDL ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — a combined measure used in cardiovascular risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blood fat linked to diet, weight and heart risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrder online and choose your option: an in-store appointment or an at-home self-collection kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn store:\u003c\/strong\u003e attend Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, where a trained phlebotomist takes a venous blood sample. \u003cstrong\u003eAt home:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick self-collection kit is posted to you; collect your sample and return it in the prepaid packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour sample is sent to London Medical Laboratory (LML) for analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou receive a written report with results and reference ranges, typically within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample, with out-of-range values flagged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are typically available within 3–5 working days from when the laboratory receives your sample. You receive a written report showing your seven lipid markers against reference ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the blood test done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have the sample taken at our Holborn pharmacy (77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET) by appointment, or order an at-home self-collection kit that is posted to you and returned to the lab in prepaid packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the laboratory accredited?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Your sample is processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited laboratory working to the ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to fast before a cholesterol test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor total cholesterol and HDL, fasting is not usually required. If triglycerides are a particular concern, some people are advised to fast beforehand — the pharmacist can confirm what is best for your situation when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if my cholesterol is high?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are reported with reference ranges and reviewed before release. If your levels are raised, the pharmacist can explain what they mean and discuss diet, lifestyle and GP follow-up where appropriate. This test is not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to seek further advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChest pain, breathlessness or stroke symptoms are emergencies — call 999.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscuss your results with a clinician; abnormal results should be followed up with your GP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long do results take?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Results are typically available within 3 to 5 working days from when the laboratory receives your sample. 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