Cholesterol and fats in the blood

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Test Details for Ordering
Test Cholesterol and fats in the blood
Laboratory TDL
Price £39.00
Bloods Yes
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DESCRIPTION

Patients are now frequently offered a test of blood cholesterol level and triglycerides. This is normally total cholesterol. However, for a more detailed breakdown of the good fats and the bad fats, you also need HDL cholesterol (good fat) and LDL cholesterol (bad fat). The Lipid Profile includes all four measurements.

SAMPLE

Blood sample

KIT

GOLD TOPPED TUBE, PLASTIC BAG, ADDRESSED ENVELOPE, REQUEST FORM

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Make arrangements to have a blood sample taken
  • Make sure that your name, date of birth and date sample taken are correctly entered on the blood tube
  • Make sure all the necessary details are correct on the laboratory request form.
  • Post the samples in the packaging provided making sure that the laboratory request form is enclosed with the samples.


Please note that there is an additional interpretation fee for my letter to your GP. See Ordering Tests for more details.
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