Compare the best heart & cholesterol tests available in United Kingdom. 69 tests reviewed.
Doctor-reviewed ECG, near the heart-test average
An electrocardiogram (ECG) with a doctor follow-up, measuring the rhythm and electrical activity of your heart, aimed at anyone with heart health risk factors.
One of the priciest homocysteine tests, bar one
A single-marker blood test measuring homocysteine, used as an indicator of B-vitamin status and long-term cardiovascular and cognitive risk factors. Suits those wanting to check this one marker specifically.
Priciest of the four homocysteine tests we compare
A single-marker blood test for homocysteine, used as an early indicator of cardiovascular risk and linked to vitamin B12, B6 and folate levels.
Cheapest heart test in the range, but turnaround isn't stated
A 6-lead ECG trace that checks heart rate and rhythm, reviewed by a cardiac data analyst to help flag signs of rhythm abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation.
Two-marker apolipoprotein test with no doctor review
This test measures apolipoprotein A1 and apolipoprotein B, two proteins involved in how cholesterol is transported around the body. It suits people who want more detail on cholesterol transport than a standard lipid test provides.
Nurse-drawn lipid panel at a steep price premium
A 10-marker advanced lipid panel with Apolipoprotein A and B, Lp(a) and CRP, collected by a nurse. Suits people who want a deeper look at cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol tests.
Costs 61% more than the median lipid panel
Checks five markers of cholesterol and lipid levels, including HDL, LDL and triglycerides, from an at-home finger-prick sample. Suits people wanting a broad first look at heart-related fat levels.
Below-average price for a heart-related physical measurement
An ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement comparing blood pressure in the ankle and arm, used to help assess peripheral arterial disease risk in the legs.
Priced close to the average for single-marker heart tests
Measures Lp-PLA2, an enzyme linked to arterial plaque build-up, used alongside other markers to help assess heart attack and stroke risk.
Clinic cholesterol panel; the home version costs £80 less
A cholesterol and lipid panel measuring HDL, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides from a venous blood sample, used to assess cardiovascular risk factors.
Genetic FH panel, doctor-reviewed, priced above heart tests
A genetic blood test screening 5 genes linked to familial hypercholesterolaemia, an inherited condition causing high cholesterol, with a doctor-reviewed consultation.
Same cholesterol marker as the home kit, for £96 more
A clinic-based blood test measuring total cholesterol, taken by a Better2Know clinician rather than at home.
