Cholesterol & Lipid Profile
A lipid profile measures cholesterol fractions and triglycerides. These results contribute to cardiovascular risk assessment but are not a complete heart-health assessment on their own. Laboratory testing starts from £72.50.
A lipid profile measures cholesterol fractions and triglycerides. These results contribute to cardiovascular risk assessment but are not a complete heart-health assessment on their own.
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What does a cholesterol blood test show?
A lipid profile reports total cholesterol, HDL, calculated LDL, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Lipid results form part of a wider cardiovascular risk assessment alongside age, blood pressure, smoking status, diabetes and family history.
The test is £72.50 at Medical Express Clinic, with a report usually ready within 1 working day.
Lipid Profile (LIPP)
Lipid Profile
LIPP · £72.50
Analytes: Triglycerides; Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol; LDL Cholesterol (calculated); Non-HDL Cholesterol
Turnaround: Usually 1 working day
- •Total cholesterol
- •HDL cholesterol: often called "good" cholesterol; the result is interpreted as one part of overall cardiovascular risk and is not protective in isolation
- •Calculated LDL cholesterol
- •Non-HDL cholesterol: total minus HDL, useful in risk assessment
- •Triglycerides: fat levels in blood
Risk factors, family history and treatment monitoring
Heart symptoms or known heart disease belong with a cardiology assessment, which is a separate appointment from a standalone lipid test. A GP cardiovascular-risk review is often enough when there are no symptoms and the result needs to be placed in context.
- •Cardiovascular risk assessment
- •Family history of early heart disease
- •Monitoring cholesterol treatment
- •Diabetes, high blood pressure or other risk factors
Whether this test needs a fast
Fasting is not required for every lipid profile. The clinic confirms whether a fasting baseline is appropriate for the reason for testing.
Fasting is not required for every lipid profile. The clinic may request a fasting sample when triglycerides need a reliable baseline, or when a clinician has asked for fasting lipids. That instruction is confirmed when you book.
Sampling on Harley Street usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, and the report is usually ready within 1 working day.
How a lipid result fits cardiovascular risk
- •Cholesterol results must be considered with age, blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history.
- •A normal lipid profile does not rule out cardiovascular disease.
Usually 1 working day. Your laboratory report is supplied securely.
The blood-test price covers the laboratory report, not a consultation. A separate GP consultation is £150 if you want a doctor to interpret the result with your symptoms and history.
Urgent care is the safer first step when there is acute chest pain, collapse, or a stroke-like symptom.
For glucose-related risk, an HbA1c test can sit alongside this profile in a metabolic assessment.
Source: NICE cardiovascular risk guidance.
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Sources & References
- Lipid results form part of a wider cardiovascular risk assessment. - NICE cardiovascular risk guidance[Link]
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Health Screening, Paediatrics and Menopause • GMC 6056535
“Dr Sheehan works in women's health, menopause care and health screening. She has training and experience in weight management, including GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing, and a special interest in paediatric assessment.”
Service information reviewed 2 July 2026.
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Common questions
Q.Do I need to fast?
Fasting is not required for every lipid profile. The clinic confirms what applies to your booking.
Q.Why might the clinic ask for a fasting sample?
A fasting sample can give a more reliable triglyceride reading, and some clinicians ask for fasting lipids as a baseline. Many lipid profiles do not need a fast.
