Lipid Profile Blood Test
May 5, 2026
Lipid Profile Blood Test
A lipid profile blood test provides your complete cholesterol picture—measuring total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the "bad" kind that clogs arteries), HDL cholesterol (the "good" protective kind), triglycerides, and calculated ratios—giving a comprehensive assessment of your cardiovascular disease risk that a simple "total cholesterol" number can't provide.
At Blood Test London, lipid profile testing costs from £265 with results in 2-3 days. A doctor always reviews every result.
What's in a Lipid Profile?
Marker | What It Is | Target |
|---|---|---|
Total Cholesterol | All cholesterol combined | Below 5.0 mmol/L |
LDL Cholesterol | "Bad" cholesterol | Below 3.0 mmol/L |
HDL Cholesterol | "Good" cholesterol | Above 1.0 (men), 1.2 (women) |
Triglycerides | Blood fats | Below 1.7 mmol/L |
Non-HDL Cholesterol | Total minus HDL | Below 4.0 mmol/L |
Total:HDL Ratio | Risk indicator | Below 4.5 |
Why Full Lipid Profile Matters
Beyond Total Cholesterol
Scenario | Total Cholesterol | Reality |
|---|---|---|
Person A | 5.5 (slightly high) | HDL 2.0, low risk |
Person B | 5.5 (slightly high) | HDL 0.8, high risk |
Same total, very different risk. The breakdown matters.
What Your Results Mean
LDL Cholesterol
Primary target for reducing heart risk
Below 3.0 mmol/L for most people
Below 2.0 mmol/L if high risk
Diet and statins both effective
HDL Cholesterol
Protective—higher is better
Exercise increases HDL
Low HDL increases risk even with normal LDL
Triglycerides
Affected by recent food (fasting required)
High levels = metabolic issues
Respond well to diet changes
Who Should Test?
Age 40+ (recommended for everyone)
Family history of heart disease
Overweight or obese
Diabetes or prediabetes
High blood pressure
Smokers
Before starting statin therapy
Annual monitoring if on statins
Our Lipid Testing Options
Standard Lipid Profile - £265
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL
Triglycerides
Ratios calculated
Doctor review
Advanced Lipid Panel - £345
All above plus:
ApoB (particle count)
Non-HDL cholesterol
Detailed interpretation
Cardiac Risk Assessment - £445
Full lipid profile
ApoB, Lp(a)
hsCRP
HbA1c
Comprehensive risk evaluation
Book Your Test
Price: From £265
Results: 2-3 days
Doctor review: A doctor always reviews every result
Fasting: 10-12 hours required for accurate triglycerides
Book via WhatsApp | Phone: 020 3951 3429
Blood Test London by The Wellness. Lipid profile testing from £265. A doctor always reviews every result.