Lipid Profile.
A comprehensive cholesterol check covering 7 parameters, including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, giving a fuller picture of your cardiovascular risk than a single cholesterol number.
More than one number.
A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (often called the protective type), LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, the ratio between total cholesterol and HDL, and HDL as a percentage of total cholesterol. Together, these give a fuller picture of your cardiovascular risk than total cholesterol alone.
Markers included: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, HDL percentage, non-HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides.
This test is one of the most useful checks for assessing your long-term risk of heart disease and stroke, and is often repeated periodically to monitor changes over time or the effect of lifestyle changes or medication.
Is this test right for you?
A sensible baseline for adults wanting to understand their heart disease risk.
Worth checking proactively if heart disease or high cholesterol runs in your family.
Regularly checking your cholesterol is a normal part of monitoring treatment.
Useful for seeing the impact of diet, exercise, or weight changes over time.
£39. See our full blood test range for other options.
From appointment to results.
Book your appointment
Your pharmacist will confirm whether fasting is recommended for the most accurate result.
Blood sample collected
Our phlebotomist takes your blood sample at 113 Chester Road, taking around 15 minutes.
Laboratory analysis
Your sample is processed at an accredited laboratory, with results typically available within 24 to 48 hours.
Results sent to you
Sent directly to you via secure email from the laboratory, after clinician verification, with a written commentary included.
Book your Lipid Profile.
Same-day and next-day appointments usually available.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat & Sun 9am–5pm (private services only)
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113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG · GPhC Registered
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Veritas Pharmacy · 113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG
Lipid Profile FAQs.
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