Description
H&B&Me Cholesterol Blood Test
High cholesterol often has no symptoms, so checking your levels can give you helpful insights. Get a clear picture with this quick cholesterol test – knowledge is power!
✓ Finger prick test kit provided
✓ 7 biomarkers tested
✓ Results in app within 48 hours
✓ Doctor-reviewed report
✓ 18+ only
Who is at risk of high cholesterol?
You’re at risk of high cholesterol if you:
- are over 40
- are overweight (at any age)
- eat an unhealthy diet
- have a family history of heart disease
- have an unhealthy lifestyle
If you meet any one (or more) of the above criteria, your risk of having high cholesterol is increased.
What’s tested?
Cholesterol levels
- Total cholesterol: Measures the total amount of cholesterol in your blood.
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL): Known as good cholesterol. Helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your arteries.
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): Known as bad cholesterol. High levels can cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries.
- TC:HDL ratio: The level of good cholesterol in your blood compared to your overall cholesterol level.
- Non-HDL cholesterol: The total amount of bad cholesterol in your body. Higher numbers mean a higher risk of heart disease.
- Triglycerides: A type of fat stored in your blood. High levels can mean a higher risk of heart disease.
- HDL percentage: The percentage of good cholesterol that makes up your body's total amount of cholesterol.
How it works
Step 1 – Register your test kit on the H&B&Me app
Step 2 – Take your blood sample following the instructions inside
Step 3 – Send your sample back in the prepaid packaging
Step 4 – Access your doctor-reviewed results on the app within 48 hours
2 Pensbury Street, London SW8 4TJ
Ingredients
Test kit contents
- Instructions for use
- Test request form
- 4 lancets
- 2 plasters
- 2 pre-injection swabs
- 2 name labels
- 3 gauze swabs
- 1 double protective packet wallet
- 2 blood collection tubes
- 1 pre-paid postage envelope
Additional information
Advisory Information:
It is important to note that blood tests alone are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, particularly if you have symptoms. You should not make a diagnosis or start any treatment without a consultation with a doctor or suitably trained healthcare professional.
These blood tests are designed for adults aged 18 and over, and are unsuitable for children. Please note that these blood tests cannot treat or diagnose medical conditions. As Holland & Barrett don’t collect any data about your medical history, you must interpret the significance of your results with caution. Be aware that medical conditions, medications, or other aspects of your health can affect your test results. These tests do not replace seeking medical advice and assessment, and if you have an abnormal test result, you should always seek appropriate advice from a trained health professional.
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Directions:
Consult instructions for use. Keep away from sunlight. In vitro diagnostic medical device. Do not re-use. Upper limit of temperature (25° Celsius). Keep dry.
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