A six-marker cholesterol and lipid panel measuring your HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels from an at-home blood sample. Suits anyone tracking the basics of their heart health regularly.
6 biomarkers as listed by Numan.
The Cholesterol Blood Test measures six lipid markers: total cholesterol (from an advanced lipid profile), HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol and the cholesterol to HDL ratio. Together these show the balance between the cholesterol that supports healthy arteries and the type that can build up in them, alongside triglycerides, which clinicians often look at alongside cholesterol when assessing heart health.
Against the other tests in its comparison group, this one measures a similar number of markers, matching Medichecks and MyHealthChecked at six, though London Medical Laboratory and Thriva test seven. Where it stands out is price: at £58 it costs more than any of the eight comparable tests we found, some of which offer more markers for less money, which is reflected in a below-average value for money score.
clarity and documentation scores well because the listing sets out the biomarker list, collection options and turnaround clearly, though it does not describe what the results report looks like. Results and follow-up benefits from Numan's standard doctor review.
This suits you if you already use Numan for other tests or treatment and want to add a straightforward cholesterol check without going to a different provider. It also works if you plan to retest every few months, since the finger-prick collection is quick to repeat.
If price matters most, Monitor My Health's Total Cholesterol Test covers four markers for £29, and Medichecks offers the same six markers as this test for £39, £19 less. If you want more markers for a similar budget, London Medical Laboratory's Cholesterol Lipid Profile tests seven for £39.
You collect a blood sample at home using a finger-prick kit, or a Tasso+ upper-arm device for an extra £10. The sample is sent to Numan's UKAS ISO 15189 accredited partner labs for processing, with results typically ready in 3 to 5 days, and a doctor reviews your results before you receive them.
This test measures six core lipid markers, including HDL, LDL, triglycerides and your cholesterol to HDL ratio, from an at-home blood sample. At £58 it is the most expensive of the eight comparable cholesterol tests we found, which range from £29 to £47.70, despite testing a similar or smaller number of markers than some of them. Results are reviewed by a doctor within 3 to 5 days.
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.
6 biomarkers against a median of 6 across the 18 tests in its comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; results in around 5 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.6 from 35,911 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs (Alderley Lighthouse, Randox)); CQC registered; doctor review as standard.
£58.00 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (+18%).
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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Full 7-marker lipid panel, priced above cheaper peers
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Widest lipid panel in its group, priced at the median
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Below-median price for a 6-marker cholesterol panel
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Full 7-marker lipid panel below the group's median price
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Lowest-priced lipid profile we compare
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Full lipid panel plus CRP and HbA1c, above median price
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Lipid panel plus HbA1c, priced above the category median
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Flexible collection, mid-priced full lipid panel
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Slightly pricier than the median for one extra marker
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Mid-priced six-marker lipid panel with GP-reviewed results
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Mid-priced lipid test, peers within a few pounds
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Home lipid panel, close to its group's median price
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Most expensive test in its comparison group
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Ties for the most markers in its group, priced mid-pack
A seven-marker lipid profile covering total, HDL, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol plus triglycerides. It suits anyone monitoring their cholesterol as part of general heart health.
Full 7-marker lipid panel, priced above cheaper peers
A 7-marker cholesterol and lipid panel covering total, HDL, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and cholesterol ratios, for anyone tracking heart disease risk factors.
Widest lipid panel in its group, priced at the median
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.
Below-median price for a 6-marker cholesterol panel
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