Compare the best heart & cholesterol tests available in United Kingdom. 69 tests reviewed.
Cholesterol add-on priced below the heart-test median
Measures VLDL cholesterol, a marker linked to triglyceride levels and cardiovascular risk, alongside routine heart health monitoring. Suited to anyone tracking cholesterol balance or metabolic health.
Slightly pricier than the median for one extra marker
Measures the standard cholesterol and lipid panel plus HbA1c blood glucose, positioned as a heart-health check. Suits anyone wanting cholesterol and blood sugar checked together rather than separately.
At-home Lp-PLA2 heart inflammation marker test
A single-marker blood test for Lp-PLA2, used alongside standard cholesterol markers to look at arterial inflammation. Suits people who already track cholesterol and want an additional marker.
Solid at-home lipid panel, but Thriva tests more for less
An at-home finger-prick test measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the apolipoproteins A, B and Lp(a), for anyone wanting a deeper look at heart disease risk than a standard cholesterol check.
Mid-priced six-marker lipid panel with GP-reviewed results
Measures six markers of cholesterol and lipid balance, including HDL, LDL and triglycerides, from a finger-prick blood sample. Suits anyone wanting a straightforward heart-health check without a full general health panel.
Cheapest way to check cholesterol with Better2Know
An at-home finger-prick blood test that measures your total cholesterol level, suited to a quick check without a clinic visit.
Mid-priced lipid test, peers within a few pounds
An at-home blood test measuring 5 cholesterol and lipid markers, including total, HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, for people wanting a quick heart health cholesterol check.
Single-marker vascular risk add-on, doctor reviewed
The PLAC test measures Lp-PLA2, an enzyme linked to the build-up of plaque in artery walls. It suits people who want an extra marker of cardiovascular risk alongside standard cholesterol testing.
Two-reading blood pressure check, turnaround not stated
This test measures your systolic and diastolic blood pressure using an arm cuff. It suits anyone who wants a pressure reading outside a GP surgery, including as a general check before symptoms appear.
Priciest test in its advanced lipid comparison group
A 12-marker panel covering advanced cholesterol subtypes, apolipoproteins, homocysteine and two heart inflammation markers, collected by a nurse who visits you. Suited to people with cardiovascular risk factors wanting a deeper lipid breakdown than a standard test.
Home lipid panel, close to its group's median price
A home finger-prick test measuring HDL, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, used to assess cardiovascular risk factors without a clinic visit.
Single heart marker priced below typical heart tests
An at-home finger-prick blood test measuring Lp-PLA2 (PLAC), an enzyme linked to inflammation in artery walls. Suited to people with cardiovascular risk factors who want an extra marker alongside standard cholesterol checks.
