The Heart Disease Risk Blood Test looks at the main risk factors for heart disease including cholesterol and high sensitivity CRP a measure of damaging inflammation.
Biomarker table
Cholesterol status
Total cholesterol
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LDL cholesterol
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Non-HDL cholesterol
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HDL cholesterol
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Total cholesterol : HDL
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Triglycerides
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Inflammation
hs-CRP
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How to prepare for your test
Prepare for your Heart Disease Risk Blood Test by following these instructions. Take this test when any symptoms of short-term illness have settled. Avoid fatty foods for eight hours before your test, you do not need to fast.
How it works
Your personalised, actionable health results are only a few clicks away. Order your test, take and post your sample, then view your results online with our doctors' comments.
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FAQs
What is a heart disease risk test?
Our Heart Disease Risk Blood Test looks at important risk factors that may lead to heart disease in the future. It measures your cholesterol - specifically your ratio of HDL (good) cholesterol to LDL (bad) cholesterol.
What could my results indicate?
A high ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol (above 20%) is protective against heart disease. With this test, you'll get a measure of triglycerides (a measure of the actual fat in your blood) and CRP-hs (a marker for inflammation in the body). High LDL cholesterol coupled with inflamed arteries is thought to be a dangerous combination that can lead to deposits of plaque on artery walls.
Who is most at risk for heart disease?
Everybody has a different risk of developing heart disease, based on your general health, lifestyle, and if you have a family history of the disease.