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Understand your heart health today. Check your triglyceride and cholesterol levels from the comfort of your home and receive your results within days.
- Convenient home sample collection kit
- Certified laboratory testing
- Detailed GP-verified report and advice
Is a Cholesterol test right for you?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that circulates within the blood as lipoproteins. Too much cholesterol can clog up your arteries and increase your risk of serious health conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. Six out of 10 people in the UK have high cholesterol, but it does not generally cause symptoms and can only be detected from a blood test. Your total cholesterol is the overall cholesterol found in your blood. It includes your good cholesterol (HDL – which carries badcholesterol away from the cells and back towards the liver), your bad cholesterol (LDL – which carries cholesterol to the cells), and your triglycerides (another form of bad cholesterol carrying cholesterol to the cells). Our Cholesterol Check tests for all three, as well as total cholesterol. We measure risk by looking HDL as a ratio of your total cholesterol - the lower the ratio number, the healthier it is for you.
Buy NowCholesterol: are you at risk?
There are generally no symptoms of high cholesterol, but risk factors include:
- Poor diet
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Smoking and alcohol
- Older age
How to get tested in 3 simple steps...
It’s quick and easy to test your blood at home, and receive a GP-verified online report within days
Step 1: Activate Kit
Create a DocHQ account and register your unique kit ID
Step 2: Take Sample
Collect a blood sample from your finger. Send the sample to lab using pre-paid postage
Step 3: Receive Results
Receive your detailed GP-verified online report with guidance and next steps
FAQ
Your common questions answered
When should you use our Home Cholesterol Test?
How accurate is our Home Cholesterol Test?
What cautions do I need to be aware of?
- Please read the information leaflet before use
- Test use for 18yrs+
- Keep kit out of reach of children
- Store kit in a cool dry place between 4°C-30°C
- The test is single-use only
- Do not use after expiry date
- For external use only
- Do not tamper with test before use
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
What Factors Really Drive Your Cholesterol Levels Up
High cholesterol levels pose a silent threat to our health, often without any noticeable symptoms. Recognising the risk factors associated with high cholesterol is crucial in identifying potential health concerns.
The Difference Between LDL, HDL Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Understanding the differences between LDL 'bad' cholesterol, HDL 'good' cholesterol and triglyceride levels is key to maintaining heart health.
Are Women in Menopause at Risk of High Cholesterol Levels?
One common concern that arises during menopause is the question of cholesterol levels. Do women in menopause have higher cholesterol?