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Ties for the most markers in its group, priced mid-pack
A seven-marker lipid profile covering total, HDL, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol plus triglycerides. It suits anyone monitoring their cholesterol as part of general heart health.
Full 7-marker lipid panel, priced above cheaper peers
A 7-marker cholesterol and lipid panel covering total, HDL, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and cholesterol ratios, for anyone tracking heart disease risk factors.
Widest lipid panel in its group, priced at the median
Checks seven markers of cholesterol and inflammation, including hs-CRP, to give an at-a-glance view of cardiovascular risk factors. Suits anyone with a family history of heart disease or general cholesterol concerns.
Below-median price for a 6-marker cholesterol panel
Checks HDL, LDL, non-HDL and total cholesterol, your cholesterol ratio and triglycerides from a blood sample, giving a picture of heart disease risk factors. Suits anyone wanting a baseline check or tracking cholesterol over time.
Full 7-marker lipid panel below the group's median price
A blood test covering total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the ratios between them, giving a full picture of your cholesterol status. Suits anyone who wants a complete lipid check rather than a single total cholesterol reading.
Lowest-priced lipid profile we compare
A four-marker cholesterol blood test covering total cholesterol, HDL, non-HDL and triglycerides, for a basic check of cardiovascular risk factors.
Combines cholesterol and diabetes risk in one test
A five-marker blood test combining a cholesterol profile with HbA1c, giving a combined view of cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors from one sample.
Full lipid panel plus CRP and HbA1c, above median price
A blood test combining a full cholesterol and lipid panel with HbA1c and CRP, covering three of the main risk factors for heart disease: cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation. Suits anyone wanting a broader heart-risk check than cholesterol alone.
Lipid panel plus HbA1c, priced above the category median
Combines the standard six-marker cholesterol panel with an HbA1c blood sugar marker in one at-home finger-prick test, giving a combined view of heart and metabolic risk factors.
Flexible collection, mid-priced full lipid panel
Checks total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides plus the cholesterol ratio, giving a snapshot of cardiovascular risk factors.
Priciest cholesterol panel among its direct competitors
A six-marker cholesterol and lipid panel measuring your HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels from an at-home blood sample. Suits anyone tracking the basics of their heart health regularly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most expensive test in its comparison group
Checks cholesterol, blood glucose (HbA1c) and testosterone from a finger-prick sample, markers that can point to physical causes of erectile dysfunction such as high cholesterol, diabetes or low testosterone. Suits men wanting an initial check before seeing a doctor.
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.
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.
Compare cholesterol and lipid profile tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Thriva Cholesterol (Lipid profile) | Selph Cholesterol Blood Test | Medichecks Heart Disease Risk Blood Test | Medichecks Cholesterol Blood Test | London Medical Laboratory Cholesterol Lipid Profile | Monitor My Health Total Cholesterol Test | Monitor My Health Healthy Heart Test | London Medical Laboratory Heart Health Profile | Medichecks Core Health Blood Test | Blue Horizon Medicals Lipid Profile | Numan Cholesterol Blood Test | MyHealthChecked Heart Profile Blood Test | MyHealthChecked Cholesterol Profile Blood Test | Randox Health Heart Health Quickdraw Test | Better2Know Heart Health Screen Home Test Kit | MyHealthChecked Erectile Dysfunction Blood Test | LetsGetChecked Cholesterol Test | Better2Know Heart Health Screen |
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| Compare Health Test score | 85.7 /10 Ties for the most markers in its group, priced mid-pack | 85.3 /10 Full 7-marker lipid panel, priced above cheaper peers | 83.0 /10 Widest lipid panel in its group, priced at the median | 82.8 /10 Below-median price for a 6-marker cholesterol panel | 82.8 /10 Full 7-marker lipid panel below the group's median price | 79.8 /10 Lowest-priced lipid profile we compare | 79.1 /10 Combines cholesterol and diabetes risk in one test | 79.0 /10 Full lipid panel plus CRP and HbA1c, above median price | 78.2 /10 Lipid panel plus HbA1c, priced above the category median | 78.0 /10 Flexible collection, mid-priced full lipid panel | 75.2 /10 Priciest cholesterol panel among its direct competitors | 73.6 /10 Slightly pricier than the median for one extra marker | 73.0 /10 Mid-priced six-marker lipid panel with GP-reviewed results | 71.6 /10 Mid-priced lipid test, peers within a few pounds | 68.2 /10 Home lipid panel, close to its group's median price | 66.4 /10 Most expensive test in its comparison group | 63.9 /10 Costs 61% more than the median lipid panel | 62.5 /10 Clinic cholesterol panel; the home version costs £80 less |
| Price | £47.70 | £49.00 | £49.00 | £39.00 | £39.00 | £29.00 | £39.00 | £59.00 | £55.00 | £45.25 | £58.00 | £53.00 | £45.00 | £46.00 | £55.00 | £79.00 | £79.00 | £135.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
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| Turnaround Min Days | 2 days | 1 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 days | 1 days | 1 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 2 days | 2 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 5 days | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | 1 days | 3 days | 5 days | 1 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit) | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist | At-home finger-prick | At-home finger-prick | At-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist | At-home finger-prick | At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | At-home finger-prick kit or Tasso+ upper-arm device (+£10) | At-home finger-prick, posted to lab | At-home finger-prick, posted to lab | At-home Quickdraw (Tasso+) blood collection, posted to lab | At-home finger-prick, post to lab; also clinic £135 | At-home finger-prick, posted to lab | At-home finger-prick | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £55 |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Male | Both | Both |
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