Better2Know Heart & cholesterol

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) Test

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.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Apolipoprotein B

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

Cholesterol status

  • Apolipoprotein B

About this test

Apolipoprotein B is the main protein carried on LDL cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol, and higher levels are linked to a greater likelihood of fatty deposits building up in the arteries. This test reports that one marker only.

This is a single-marker test, which places it in the lower band for clinical depth among heart and cholesterol tests we track, close to the 20th percentile. Priced at £195, it sits above the £125 median for similarly sized heart tests, about 56% higher, and that gap is the main reason its value for money score is below average, despite a clear listing that states the sample type, collection routes and turnaround.

The sample is a venous blood draw taken at a clinic or during a home nurse visit, with results stated within three working days. Trust signals draw on Better2Know's Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 775 reviews, its CQC registration and more than 18 years trading; the lower results and follow-up score reflects that a doctor does not review results as standard.

Who is it for?

This test could suit you if you specifically want to track Apolipoprotein B, for example alongside an Apolipoprotein A1 test for a fuller cardiovascular risk picture. It may be less suited if you would rather have a single test covering a broader lipid panel, or want doctor review of results included as standard.

How it works

You give a venous blood sample at a clinic or during a home nurse visit. Better2Know sends the sample to its laboratory to measure Apolipoprotein B, with results stated as ready within three working days and viewed through a secure online patient area. Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard, though a private doctor consultation can be arranged separately.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Results stated within three working days of the sample reaching the lab.
  • Can be booked with a home nurse visit instead of a clinic appointment.
  • Listing clearly states the marker measured, sample type and turnaround.

Cons

  • Covers one biomarker only; a fuller lipid panel would need separate tests.
  • At £195, priced above the £125 median for similar heart tests we track.
  • Doctor review is not included as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single LDL marker, one of the pricier heart tests here
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

Better2Know's ApoB test costs £195 to measure a single marker linked to your LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. That is 56% above the median price for similarly sized heart tests we track, and your results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard. It works best alongside other lipid markers rather than as a standalone check.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.7/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 20th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 3.7/10

    £195.00 against a median of £125.00 for the 27 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+56%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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