Compare the best heart & cholesterol tests available in United Kingdom. 69 tests reviewed.
Single-marker BNP test priced in line with heart tests
A single blood test measuring B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), a protein released when the heart is under strain. Suits people wanting to check this specific heart health marker.
Clotting-time check, priced above typical heart tests
A blood test measuring how quickly your blood clots (INR/PT), commonly used to monitor anticoagulant medication such as warfarin or to check for clotting abnormalities.
Priced above both named Lipoprotein(a) peers
A single blood test measuring Lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol particle linked to increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease and stroke.
Single-marker inflammation test for cardiovascular risk
Measures Lp-PLA2 (PLAC), an enzyme linked to inflammation in the arteries and associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Suited to anyone assessing cardiovascular risk alongside known factors like high cholesterol or blood pressure.
Two-marker clotting panel priced above typical heart tests
This test measures Protein C, a natural anticoagulant linked to blood clotting risk, alongside ALT, a liver enzyme. It suits people with a personal or family history of unusual blood clots, or those investigating recurrent miscarriage.
Priced far above Better2Know's own £39 home CRP test
A single blood test measuring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, used as a marker of inflammation linked to cardiovascular risk.
Four-marker clotting panel, priced above the norm
A clinic blood test assessing your blood's ability to clot, covering prothrombin time, APTT and fibrinogen, often used to monitor anticoagulant treatment or investigate unusual bleeding or bruising.
Advanced lipid markers at a steep premium to typical heart tests
Four advanced markers, Lp-PLA2, Apolipoprotein A1 and B, and hs-CRP, used to assess cardiovascular risk and vascular inflammation beyond a standard cholesterol test.
HDL-related marker priced well above the category median
This blood test measures your Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), a protein that carries HDL ("good") cholesterol, alongside other markers used to gauge cardiovascular risk. It suits you if you want a more detailed heart-risk picture than a standard cholesterol test alone.
Single LDL marker, one of the pricier heart tests here
This blood test measures your Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), the main protein on LDL ("bad") cholesterol particles, used as a marker of cardiovascular risk alongside other lipid tests. It suits you if you want a more detailed marker than standard cholesterol alone.
Broad wellness panel, priced above the heart-test average
A five-marker blood panel covering inflammation, cognitive function, thyroid balance and cardiovascular performance, aimed at a broad wellness check on heart and brain-related risk factors.
Genetic heart-risk marker, panel details unclear
Measures lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a cholesterol-related particle whose levels are largely inherited and linked to cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol tests.
