35% Need the Cholesterol Blood Test?
Also called a lipid profile because it has dual names. It is a home exam using our next-day delivery kit to measure the number of triglycerides in your blood. This sampling method is the main part of a cardiovascular risk assessment strategy. It is part of a wider cardiovascular monitoring concept useful in cases of pancreatitis or monitoring responses to specific treatments.
Who is affected by cardiovascular disease?
Importantly, it is clear that more than half of the UK population has a circulatory condition during their lifetime. You are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease if you have one of the following:
- Diabetes/pre-diabetics, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Underactive thyroid gland.
- Family history of high Fat or heart disease.
- Suffer from obesity.
- Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol.
- Have high blood pressure.
5 BioMarkers:
- Total Fat: the total amount present.
- LDL Fat: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is “bad” fat. High levels raise your risk of stroke, heart attack and atherosclerosis.
- HDL Fat: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is “good” Fat as it helps eliminate LDL.
- Triglycerides: Triglycerides are the body’s form of fat storage. It is located in fatty tissues and circulates in the blood to fuel muscles to work.
- Total: this ratio of fat/ HDL is used to measure cardiovascular risk.
How Fast do the Cholesterol Test Results take?
However, the target turnaround time for the results is within one week. However, the turnaround time is a guide only and sometimes depends on assay run schedules.
Lastly, please take your sample from Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays at the lab.
Why choose our Cholesterol Blood Test Kit?
The Laboratory that processes the samples uses CE-certified special purpose extremely high tech instruments and robotic machines that are from the largest Medical suppliers in the world
- We have Technology that is leading.
- We have reasonable Prices due to Batch Processing each 1-7 days.
- Support is actioned each day by Medical Laboratory People not just anyone that can do customer service.
- Pre-Paid Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, Return to Lab Label included.
- Result Certificate Issued by Confidential Email (No SMS)
- Jump the queue option for £50
- WhatsApp Support with Laboratory Staff
- Prescription Bundle Referral for £60
Whats Included in the Cholesterol Home Kit?
Self Finger Prick Tube Kit
- BD Microtainer Industry Standard*
- Sample return clear safety bag.
- Absorbing Pad
- Return UN3373 Labelled Bag.
- Return label option at the checkout.
- Instructions for use.
- Pre-Return Online Sample Registration
- Free Replacement Kit if loss or Damage
- Plain White package for privacy and discretion from neighbours
- Cost effective Standard kit with Upgrade Kit Option for £50
- Patient Request Comments Box (read by the Laboratory Staff processing your sample for better quality and communication)
*During shortages we may substitute CE approved Alternative.
Register your Sample Tube from your Kit here in your Account dashboard.
Steps to Order a Cholesterol Blood Test?
Firstly, order your kit online and once it arrive collect your sample at home.
Then drop off the parcel preferably in the morning to get the earlier box clearances. Using the Return Track24 pre-paid label on each kit, drop the package off at the nearest Royal Mail Priority Red Box to send it to the Lab.
Finally, Once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your certificate.
FAQ of Common Cholesterol test Questions?
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Q: Firstly, what is it?
- A: It is a waxy substance found in the fats in your blood. Your liver produces about 75 per cent of your body; the rest is ingested as a dietary supply from the foods you eat.
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Q: And what do high levels do to the body?
- A: Excess in your body can build up as unwanted plaque along the inner walls of your arteries, narrowing the arteries and restricting blood flow.
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Q: But how do you know if you have high levels?
- A: High levels typically produce no signs or symptoms, so many people have no idea their level is too high. You can find out if you take a health check.
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Q: Therefore, how often should I check my levels?
- A: Starting at age 20, your health should be checked every four to six years with a Test kit.
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Q: Finally, what are foods to avoid if you have high levels?
- A: To lower your levels, reduce the consumption of foods high in saturated and trans fats, such as red meat, butter and full-fat dairy products.
Scientific Data from Cholesterol Test Instrument and Reagent Supplier?
Technology Method:
Fully automatic biochemistry analyser
Limit of Detection:
- Total Cholesterol: 1.29 mmol/L
- HDL: 1 U/L
- LDL: 10 U/L
- Triglycerides: 10 U/L
- Total cholesterol/HDL: N/A (Calculated)
Accuracy and Precision:
- Total Cholesterol: The approximate error is ≤ ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 5%.
- HDL: The approximate error is ≤ ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 4%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 6%.
- LDL: The approximate error is ≤ ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 5%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 10%.
- Triglycerides: The approximate error is ≤ ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 4%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 6%.
- Total cholesterol/HDL: N/A (Calculated)
Measuring Ranges:
- Total Cholesterol: 1.29~12.93 mmol/L
- HDL: 1.00~2.50 mmol/L
- LDL: 0.3~10.34 mmol/L
- Triglycerides: 0.3~11.29 mmol/L
- Total cholesterol/HDL: N/A (Calculated)
Validation-Active Information:
- EQA: Yes
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to the validation schedule
- Event-triggered- QC/Calibration/New materials/Batch
Accuracy and Precision:
The accuracy of the test relies on the approximate error percentage. This percentage is the percentage deviation from the actual result. The precision relies on the within-assay coefficient of variations and the between-assay coefficient. The within-assay coefficient of variations is the variance of the result value if the same test was analysed again. The between assay coefficient is the variance of the result value if the same sample was reprocessed from the beginning again.
In range results:
Total: Less than 5.2 mmol/L
HDL:
- Females: 1.29~1.55 mmol/L
- Males: 1.16~1.42 mmol/L
LDL: Less than 3.12 mmol/L
Triglycerides: Less than 1.7 mmol/L (< 150 mg/dL)
Total cholesterol/HDL: Less than 6.00 mmol/L
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Review Date : 25/01/2024
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Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesonline.org.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
Cholesterol Sales, Shipping and Return Policy?
Firstly, we have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
But to quality to it, the item must be in the same condition as when you received it. It is not used, not opened, unworn, and in its original packaging. And you will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
So, please send it to Medicines Online, 61 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PG
Please read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
Also, note that we offer next-day delivery on our kits; courier delivery times are out of our control. However, we cannot refund any late deliveries from Royal Mail unless they are more than 7 days late. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. Finally, orders placed by 1 pm are posted or couriered on the same day.
Principle IVD Regulatory Certification
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MHRA Registration Number: 10271 – Unistik Lancet
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MHRA Registration Number: 9489 – BD Microtainer Tube
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 25/01/2026
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Jordy Bell –
I got the kit for my father and he was really apprehensive of testing like this but the customer team helped me a lot and convinced my father too. Overall amazing experience with this company.
Gianne Cercy –
Very useful product with great and on time results from the team. Worked really well for me.
Amanda D. –
I was a bit skeptical about using it, but this exceeded my expectations. The results were accurate, and I could see the details of each one. It helped me catch an issue early, and I’m now following up with my doctor. Thank you so much for your services!!
Oleksia P. –
The collection process was straightforward, though I did find the lancet a bit too sharp for my liking. Other than that, everything went smoothly and I was able to get my results online quickly.
Ethan G. –
The website has useful resources regarding. It made my decision easier!
Benjamin D. –
I found the pricing to be reasonable. I did experience a slight delay in shipping, but customer service was helpful.
Charu –
This made it really convenient to monitor my cholesterol levels without needing to schedule an appointment at the lab. Thanks for the promptitude!!
Peter B. –
Using them was a breeze! Simple instructions made it easy to collect samples and send them back for analysis!
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Medicines online are very professional. I really like their service.
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I’ve bought several times from Medicines Online, and I got feedback and results that are really helpful. The customer service is really good, and they are always there to help you.
Jen –
Became a little worried after not receiving confirmation of my purchase but customer service helped me on WhatsApp and I found all the emails. Kit arrived the next day and results after 2 days. Pretty happy customer 🙂
Natalie –
Amazing value and fast results!
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Excellent service, results were turned around on 2 occasions with no issues. Cidalia in Customer Services was of great assistance in making sure I got my important last results before closing for the weekend.
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Would recommend Medicines Online to anybody. Used them twice now and will keep doing so.
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I am a regular customer of medicines online and both outgoing packages and incoming results are always very timely. It just works. After an ordering issue today that was cleared up in a matter of hours and to my complete satisfaction, the action will ensure I stay a regular customer necessitated by my condition. Medicines Online 🏆
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I did a Cholesterol Profile, just to give myself an MOT, and I’m glad i did, I’m making a few changes and feel really good about it. These guys are really good actually, really professional and they are attentive, reassuring and stay in contact which was exactly what i was looking for
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“Purchased a full cbc just proactively monitor my health.
Posted the sample on a Monday they received it Tuesday and results were emailed to me Thursday morning. Very good write up explain the results. Would recommend.”
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Excellent service, prompt quick delivery. The items are high quality and premium cholesterol to vit D easy to follow. I will be ordering very soon. Very impressed and cheaper than local pharmacies. Thx for the great service.
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Excellent company. Brilliant customer service, fast delivery and communication
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So much easier than booking appointments and travel to clinics! Will be using again.