Bluecrest Wellness Heart & cholesterol

Heart Inflammation and Advanced Lipid Profile

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.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at local venue
Results in
3–8 days
Biomarkers
4
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • hs-CRP
  • Lp-PLA2 (PLAC activity)

Test specifications

Provider
Bluecrest Wellness
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at local venue
Turnaround time
3–8 days
Biomarkers tested
4
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

4 biomarkers as listed by Bluecrest Wellness.

Cholesterol status

  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP
  • Lp-PLA2 (PLAC activity)

About this test

The Heart Inflammation and Advanced Lipid Profile measures four markers: Lp-PLA2 (an enzyme linked to arterial plaque), Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B (proteins involved in cholesterol transport), and hs-CRP (a marker of chronic inflammation). Together, these are used to assess cardiovascular risk in more detail than a standard cholesterol panel.

With four biomarkers, it places in the 48th percentile for clinical depth among the heart health tests we track, roughly the middle of that range by marker count. Price is where it stands out: at £219, it costs more than four times the £53 median for the 25 similarly sized heart tests in our data.

Clarity scores well, with a full biomarker list, sample type and turnaround stated on the listing. Results and follow-up score lower, because like most of Bluecrest's individual tests, there is no doctor review included as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you already have a standard cholesterol result and want a more detailed look at vascular inflammation and lipid transport, for example if you have a family history of heart disease or an unexplained cardiovascular risk. Given the price sits well above typical heart tests in our data, it is worth checking whether a standard lipid or cholesterol panel would answer your question first. If you have symptoms such as chest pain or breathlessness, contact your GP rather than waiting on test results.

How it works

This is a blood test taken by venous draw at a local Bluecrest venue. Once processed, results are typically returned in around 3 to 8 days. There is no doctor review included as standard, so you receive the report directly.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Measures four advanced markers, Lp-PLA2, two Apolipoproteins and hs-CRP, beyond a standard cholesterol test.
  • Listing publishes the full biomarker list, sample type and turnaround upfront.
  • Can be added to an existing Bluecrest health assessment package.

Cons

  • At £219, it costs more than four times the £53 median for comparable heart health tests we track.
  • No doctor review is included as standard.
  • Overlaps with other individual heart tests in the range, such as PLAC Activity and Lipoprotein(a), which can be bought separately.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Advanced lipid markers at a steep premium to typical heart tests
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

At £219, this profile measures four advanced markers, Lp-PLA2, Apolipoprotein A1 and B, and hs-CRP, which go beyond a standard cholesterol test to assess lipid transport and vascular inflammation. It costs over four times the £53 median for the heart health tests we track, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short 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 7.4/10

    4 biomarkers, placing it in the 48th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results in around 8 days, slower 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 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.7 from 6,787 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 own lab); CQC registered; trading 14+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £219.00 against a median of £53.00 for the 25 similarly sized heart health tests we track (+313%).

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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