Cholesterol and Lipid Screen
£89.00
Having excess weight or obesity increases your chances of developing high cholesterol and the higher your cholesterol levels, the higher your risk of a heart attack or stroke. However there are no symptoms so without a test it is unlikely that you will know whether you are at risk. The good news is that often your cholesterol can be controlled through diet.
Take action today and purchase our simple finger-prick Cholesterol and Lipid Screen
You can opt to receive a written report and talk through your results with one of our wonderful weight loss Doctors or simply receive a report in your email inbox.
How does it work
Checking what’s happening inside your body is quick and easy — do it from the comfort of your home.
We help you understand your health in 3 simple steps:
We help you understand your health in 3 simple steps:
1. Pick your blood tests.
2. Do your test
Your blood test kit arrives within 1-2 days, along with instructions on how to take your sample. Post it back to our partner lab for free.
3. Get results in 5 working days
We will be in touch as soon as we get your results. If you have opted to receive a report and speak to Doctor, we will be in touch to book your appointment. If you have opted to simply receive a report, keep an eye on your email inbox .
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trust the results?
We have partnered with the a UKAS accredited labs who are is also registered with the CQC. This means your results are independently analysed and 100% trustworthy.
What is contained in the kit?
Your kit contains everything you will need to do a finger-prick blood test in the comfort of your own home. This includes sterile
How do I take the test?
Start by laying everything in the pack out on a table or clean work surface. You need to be standing with your hand below your elbow. This means that gravity will help your blood to flow. Get the tubes that will collect your sample set up. The kit includes a one-time use lancet which will puncture your skin. It is a small prick. You will not see the needle and the lancet is completely hygienic. Simply massage your hand and guide the blood into the tube. Depending on which test you have purchased, you will need to fill either one or two tubes. This entire process will take about two minutes. Once filled, pop the cap on the tube. Complete the labels supplied with the pack and stick these to the tube. These then go into the box. Complete the return form. This goes with the box into the envelope, also supplied. The whole package can go into the post, postage is already paid.
It is important that you post this the same day. Avoid posting on weekends or at times when the post might not be collected for a day or two.
What is the benefit of a Doctors Appointment?
Our wonderful weight loss Doctors specialise in the area of weight loss and health. This means that not only will they explain your results to you, they can also advise you with regards to the necessary diet and lifestyle changes that you should make.