YorkTest Heart & cholesterol

Cholesterol Test

An at-home finger-prick test covering total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL and triglycerides. Suited to people who want a standalone check on their cholesterol without a wider panel.

  • At-home test
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
6
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Bad Cholesterols (LDL, non-HDL and VLDL cholesterol)
  • Good Cholesterol (HDL)
  • Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio
  • Triglycerides to HDL Ratio

Test specifications

Provider
YorkTest
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
6
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

6 biomarkers as listed by YorkTest.

Cholesterol status

  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Bad Cholesterols (LDL, non-HDL and VLDL cholesterol)
  • Good Cholesterol (HDL)
  • Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio
  • Triglycerides to HDL Ratio

About this test

The Cholesterol Test measures total cholesterol, HDL ('good') cholesterol, LDL, non-HDL and VLDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, plus two calculated ratios (total cholesterol to HDL, and triglycerides to HDL). These markers are commonly used to build a picture of cardiovascular risk factors linked to blood fat levels.

There is no named comparison group for this test in our data, so we can't say how it stacks up against specific rivals. Its value score reflects that £41 sits around 30% below the £58.50 median we see across the 28 similarly sized heart health tests we track.

It scores well for Clinical depth, placing in the 68th percentile of heart health tests for the number of markers covered, and for Trust signals on the strength of YorkTest's Trustpilot rating of 4.8 from 3,257 reviews, its UKAS-accredited lab, and 44 years of trading. It scores lower for Results and follow-up because, as with all YorkTest tests, there is no doctor review of results as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone who wants a quick, focused check on their cholesterol and triglyceride levels without paying for a wider general health panel, and who is comfortable doing a finger-prick sample at home. We don't have directly comparable named tests in our data to say whether a cheaper or deeper alternative exists, so compare this against other single-panel cholesterol tests on the site before deciding. It is not the right choice if you want your results reviewed by a doctor as standard.

How it works

You take a finger-prick blood sample at home; no phlebotomist visit is needed. The sample is returned to YorkTest's laboratory for analysis, and results are provided as traffic-light values within a stated 7 days. Doctor review is not included as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers six cholesterol-related markers, including LDL, HDL and two ratio calculations, for £41.
  • Simple finger-prick sample taken at home, no clinic or phlebotomist visit needed.
  • Priced around 30% below the typical cost of similarly sized heart health tests we track.

Cons

  • No named comparison peers in our data, so it's hard to check this price against direct rivals.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Cut-price standalone cholesterol and triglycerides check
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

YorkTest's Cholesterol Test measures six cholesterol-related markers, including LDL, HDL and triglycerides, from an at-home finger-prick sample for £41. We don't have named peer tests for this exact panel, but its price sits around 30% below the £58.50 median for similarly sized heart health tests we track. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

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 8.6/10

    6 biomarkers, placing it in the 68th percentile of heart health tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; results in around 7 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 8.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.8 from 3,257 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS accredited own lab (ISO 13485)); trading 44+ years.

  • Value for money 8.0/10

    £41.00 against a median of £58.50 for the 28 similarly sized heart health tests we track (-30%).

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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