{"product_id":"heart-health-profile-health-test-8-health-indicators-in","title":"Heart Health Profile health test (8 health indicators)-in store\/ home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heart Health Profile is a private blood test covering 8 cardiovascular-risk indicators — a full cholesterol profile (6 markers), HbA1c for diabetes and high-sensitivity CRP for inflammation — 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\u003eCardiovascular risk blood panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo. of biomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 — cholesterol (6), HbA1c, high-sensitivity CRP\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 key risks to heart health together\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\u003ePeople who want to assess several key heart-risk markers in a single test\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople with a family history of heart attack, stroke or type 2 diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who are overweight, smoke, or have high blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople making diet and lifestyle changes who want before\/after cardiovascular data\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\u003eCholesterol profile (6)\u003c\/strong\u003e — total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, total:HDL ratio and triglycerides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHbA1c\u003c\/strong\u003e — long-term blood-glucose control, used to identify diabetes or prediabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a marker of low-grade inflammation linked to cardiovascular 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 eight 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\u003eWhat does the CRP marker add to a cholesterol test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-sensitivity CRP measures low-grade inflammation, which is an independent contributor to cardiovascular risk. Combined with your cholesterol profile and HbA1c, it gives a broader view of your heart health than cholesterol alone. A raised CRP can also reflect other conditions, which the pharmacist can explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if a result is abnormal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are reported with reference ranges and reviewed before release. If a marker is outside the normal range, the pharmacist can explain it and discuss lifestyle changes or 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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