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Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel)
  • Blood Test

Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel)

£38.00

4.9/5 from 131+ verified Google reviews

Comprehensive organ-system panels.

 

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Overview

The Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel) is an essential blood test designed to measure cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, providing critical insights into cardiovascular risk. This panel assesses total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, triglycerides, and calculated ratios to evaluate the balance of lipids that can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, often asymptomatic, but early detection allows for lifestyle changes or medications to reduce risks effectively.

Key Test Components

Lipid Profile
  • Total Cholesterol
  • LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol)
  • HDL Cholesterol (Good Cholesterol)
  • Triglycerides
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio

Sample Requirements

Sample Type:

Venous blood sample drawn

Fasting Required:

8-12 hours fasting required for accurate lipid results

Why You Might Need This Test

Symptoms:

  • Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
  • Shortness of breath or fatigue during activity
  • Leg pain while walking (possible sign of peripheral artery disease)

Health Screenings:

  • Routine cholesterol screening for adults over 20, every 4-6 years
  • Annual checks for those with risk factors like obesity or smoking

Family & Medical History:

  • Family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease
  • Personal history of diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders

Ongoing Monitoring:

  • Tracking lipid levels over time
  • Monitoring effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g., statins)

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Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

Mandy

Amazing service, had my blood taken by Sarah, so quick and convenient. I will be using Swift bloods again and will be recommending to my friends and family. Sarah was. Very professional also friendly, she was really lovely. Swift bloods are definitely the way to go.Thank you very much .

 

Vince Walsh

First Class Service
Friendly and helpful staff. Arranged an appointment for the next day at home. Joanne arrived for my appointment to take the required blood tests and delivered them to my local hospital within 35 minutes. I cannot recommend Swift Blood Tests highly enough.

 

Anne

I can’t praise this company enough! Jo arrived on time and was so lovely, easy to talk to and efficient. The whole process from booking the appointment ( and getting one for the following day) to receiving a text that the bloods had arrived at the hospital was really impressive. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use this service again-

 

Laura T

This is an amazing service which I heard about through a recommendation and I will 100% be recommending to friends. I booked in late one even and Joanne came early the next morning. I work in London so this was perfect to work around unusual business hours. Joanne was so efficient and friendly. Thank you!

 

Gerald Morgan

Organised a visit for my disabled elderly mother. Trying to get a local appointment through the NHS swift queue system would have meant several weeks wait. This service was booked online within minutes and the service was prompt, efficient and very professionally carried out by a friendly nurse

 
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