Lipid profile

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The Lipid Profile measures the fats in your blood that affect your risk of heart disease and stroke. It includes total cholesterol, HDL ("good") cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, triglycerides and the TC/HDL ratio. Raised cholesterol rarely causes symptoms, so a blood test is the only reliable way to know your levels. Results show where you stand and give you and your doctor a clear basis for lifestyle changes or treatment.

Price of test:£35

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A single cholesterol reading shows only part of the picture. The Lipid Profile looks at how the different fats in your blood balance each other. That balance is what drives cardiovascular risk.

Assess your risk of heart disease and stroke: High LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, together with low HDL, contribute to plaque build-up in the arteries.
See the full balance: The TC/HDL ratio shows how much of your cholesterol is the protective type. This matters even when total cholesterol looks normal.
Check triglyceride levels: Triglycerides are often raised with excess weight, high alcohol intake, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
Monitor treatment: If you take statins or other lipid-lowering medication, or have changed your diet, regular testing shows whether it is working.
Spot inherited high cholesterol: Very high LDL, especially at a young age, can point to familial hypercholesterolaemia. This condition needs early treatment.

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Adults over 40: The NHS recommends a cholesterol check as part of a routine health check every 5 years from age 40.
People with a family history: This applies if a close relative had heart disease or a stroke at a young age, or has been diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia.
People with other risk factors: These include high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, smoking, being overweight or an inactive lifestyle.
People with a history of heart disease or stroke: Regular testing helps keep cholesterol at target levels.
People on lipid-lowering treatment: Testing tracks the effect of statins or other medication, usually a few months after starting treatment.
Women during menopause: Cholesterol levels often rise after menopause.

If you are unsure how often to test, speak to your doctor. They will take your health history into account.

Blood Test Preparation Guidelines

Time of day

It is recommended to schedule your appointment for blood tests in the morning hours between 7:00-10:00.

Fasting

It is recommended to fast for approximately 12 hours before blood sampling. The last meal of the previous day should ideally be consumed around 6:00 p.m. On the day before the test, avoid heavy and fatty meals as well as alcohol.

Stay hydrated

Drinking water prior to testing can help with sample collection.

Other factors

Tests should not be performed after a sleepless night or intense physical activity. It is recommended to avoid exercise and stress immediately before blood collection and to not smoke. A short rest is recommended.

Medications and supplements:

Blood samples should be collected before the morning dose. Some drugs can interfere with test results. Consult with your doctor whether you can delay your dose because of lab tests.

Biotin supplements:

High doses of biotin supplements can affect test results, causing false elevation or reduction. It's recommended to avoid taking biotin for at least 72 hours before blood collection. If you are taking biotin, inform the personnel collecting the blood so that they can provide specific instructions.

Preparing for Urinalysis Test

Buy container

Buy sterile, disposable urine containers from pharmacies.

If you do not have a container, the test will not be performed and the cost of the test will not be refunded. The price of the urine container is not included in the price of the test.

Time of day

Ideally, collect the first urine in the morning after an 8-hour overnight rest or at least 4 hours after the last urination to prevent functional proteinuria.

Mid-stream Sample

Collect the urine mid-stream, not at the beginning or end of urination, to avoid contamination. The sample volume should be 20 to 100 milliliters, depending on the container's size.

Hygiene

Wash the area around the urethra with warm water, without using any cleaning or disinfecting products.

Fasting

Do not eat or drink for 12 hours before collecting the urine sample. If necessary, you can drink one glass of clean, unflavoured water during this time.

Physical activity

Avoid intense physical activity before providing a urine sample, as it can lead to an increase in protein and ketone levels in urine.

Menstrual period

Women should avoid providing a urine sample during the menstrual period or within two days of its completion, as this can affect the test results due to the presence of red blood cells and epithelial cells in the urine.

Sexual activity

Abstain from sexual activity before providing a urine sample.

Deliver sample

Take the sample(s) to the sampling point on the same day. Storage: Keep the samples at refrigerated temperature (+2...+8°C) until they are taken to the sampling point.

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