Better2Know Heart & cholesterol

Cholesterol Test

A cholesterol test for men and women.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • Cholesterol

Test specifications

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

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • Cholesterol

About this test

What is the main test for cholesterol?

The Better2Know Cholesterol test measures the level of cholesterol in your bloodstream. It is important that high cholesterol is detected, since high cholesterol can result in fatty deposits accumulating in your blood vessels which make it harder for blood to flow through your arteries. High cholesterol can ultimately result in strokes and heart attacks and does not usually have any clear signs or symptoms. The Better2Know cholesterol test can therefore be very valuable at spotting early signs of problems such as heart disease and diabetes, particularly if other people in your family have had high cholesterol or you are a smoker, or overweight.

How does this test work?

A blood sample is needed for the test to be run. A Better2Know clinician will take the blood sample for you and send it off to our fully accredited country laboratory for efficient and accurate analysis.

What tests will you run on my sample?

The cholesterol test assesses the sum of your blood's cholesterol content - your cholesterol level.

How will I receive my test results?

The results from your Better2Know cholesterol test will be ready within one working day from when your blood sample arrives at our country laboratory. Once your results are ready, we will contact you. You will then be able to access your results online by logging into your secure patient area on our website at any time.

What should I do with my results?

When your results come back and if they indicate high cholesterol, we recommend discussing your results with a doctor. You could take your results to your doctor or Better2Know can organise a private doctor consultation for you, utilising our network of skilled doctors based around the country.

Book your cholesterol test now

Are you interested in determining your cholesterol levels? Give us a call on the number above, we can book the test in for you and are on hand to answer your questions.

Description provided by Better2Know.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

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 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 4.5/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

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

  • Value for money 6.1/10

    £135.00 against a median of £125.00 for the 27 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+8%).

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