Checks total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides plus the cholesterol ratio, giving a snapshot of cardiovascular risk factors.
5 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
This lipid profile covers total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and the ratio of HDL to total cholesterol. Together these give a picture of the fats circulating in your blood: high LDL and low HDL are commonly associated with a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease, while the ratio is used as an additional marker of that risk.
Against the 18 other cholesterol and lipid tests we compare it with, its 5 markers sit close to the group median of 6, so it is neither the deepest nor the shallowest option. On price it undercuts the group median of £49 by around 8% at £45.25, though it is not the cheapest: Monitor My Health's Total Cholesterol Test comes in at £29 with 4 markers, and its own Healthy Heart Test matches this test's 5 markers for £39. Medichecks, London Medical Laboratory and MyHealthChecked also sit at or below £45.25 with equal or more markers, while Randox, Thriva and Medichecks' Heart Disease Risk test cost slightly more.
Where this test scores strongly is collection convenience, earning a perfect 10: you can use an at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw kit, or opt for a venous draw at a clinic or a nurse home visit, with results back in around a day. The listing is also clearly documented, and results are reviewed by a doctor. Blue Horizon uses UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and holds a Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews.
This suits anyone who wants a straightforward, at-home check of their cholesterol and triglyceride levels without booking a clinic appointment, including as a periodic check alongside lifestyle changes or a medication review with a GP. If price is the main concern, Monitor My Health's Total Cholesterol Test at £29 covers fewer markers for less, and its Healthy Heart Test matches this test's 5 markers for £39, so it is worth comparing if you want to spend less for a similar panel.
You can collect your own sample at home using a finger-prick kit or a Tasso autodraw device, or choose a venous blood draw at a clinic or via a nurse home visit. Results are typically back within around a day and are reviewed by a doctor before you see them.
A five-marker lipid panel covering total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the HDL to total cholesterol ratio. At £45.25 it sits close to the median of comparable lipid tests, cheaper than Medichecks' Heart Disease Risk test and Thriva's cholesterol test but pricier than Monitor My Health's Total Cholesterol Test. You can do it entirely at home with a finger-prick or Tasso autodraw kit, with results in around a day.
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.
5 biomarkers against a median of 6 across the 18 tests in its comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the heart health norm of 3.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
£45.25 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (-8%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Cholesterol and lipid profile comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
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