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.
7 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
This test measures seven markers: HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, the total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides, and hs-CRP. The first six give a rounded picture of your cholesterol status, covering both the main cholesterol fractions and the ratio between them, which is commonly used alongside the others to assess cardiovascular risk factors. hs-CRP is a marker of inflammation, included here because inflammation is often assessed alongside cholesterol when looking at heart health.
Within its comparison group of 18 similar cholesterol and lipid tests, this panel's seven biomarkers sit above the median of six, making it one of the more complete panels at this price point. It is priced exactly at the group median of £49, so you are not paying extra for the additional marker. Some peers cover fewer markers for less, such as Monitor My Health's four-marker Total Cholesterol Test at £29, while London Medical Laboratory's seven-marker Cholesterol Lipid Profile matches this depth for £39, £10 less.
The scores reflect this positioning. Clinical depth is rated highly because of the marker count relative to the group, while value for money is more middling since the price sits right at the group median rather than below it. Collection convenience scores well because the test can be taken at home, in a clinic, or with a home nurse visit, with results back in three days. Trust signals are strong, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot rating of 4.5, its UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, standard doctor review, and its trading history since 2001. Results and follow-up also score well because every result is reviewed by a doctor.
This suits you if you want a broader cholesterol and inflammation check than a basic total cholesterol test, for example because you have a family history of heart disease or want to track your lipid profile alongside an inflammation marker. It also suits anyone who wants a doctor's comment on their results rather than just raw numbers.
If you only want a quick total cholesterol reading and are not concerned about hs-CRP, Monitor My Health's Total Cholesterol Test at £29 covers the basics for less. If you want the same seven-marker depth at a lower price and do not mind a different provider, London Medical Laboratory's Cholesterol Lipid Profile at £39 covers the same ground for £10 less.
This is a blood test that can be collected at home with a finger-prick kit, at an in-store clinic, via a home nurse visit, or as a venous draw at a clinic. Results are reviewed by a doctor before being released, with results back in around three days.
At £49, this test covers seven cholesterol and inflammation markers, one more than the median across its comparison group of similar panels. It costs the same as the group median, so the extra hs-CRP marker comes at no extra premium compared with typical panels. The main caveat is that cheaper, narrower options exist if you only want a basic cholesterol check, such as Monitor My Health's £29 Total Cholesterol Test.
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.
7 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 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£49.00 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (-0%).
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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