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Diabetes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA seven marker home blood test combining a full standard lipid profile with HbA1c.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel measures cholesterol fractions, triglycerides and longer term blood glucose. It can help identify important cardiovascular risk factors, but it cannot diagnose heart disease or calculate a complete personal risk score by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 biomarkers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLDL, total, non HDL and HDL cholesterol, ratio, triglycerides and HbA1c\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapillary blood collected into the supplied microtainer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK laboratory pathway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUKAS accredited and CQC registered laboratory processing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC1BLP07800\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_notice\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk factor profile, not a complete cardiovascular assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormal risk assessment also considers age, sex, blood pressure, smoking, ethnicity, family history, kidney disease, diabetes and medicines. In UK clinical practice, QRISK3 may be used where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart attack or stroke symptoms require emergency care\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 999 for central chest pain or pressure, severe breathlessness, collapse, new facial or arm weakness, speech difficulty or another possible heart attack or stroke symptom. Do not wait for a home test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_eyebrow\"\u003eQuality and compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHome testing supported by UK clinical standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_trust_grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUKAS accredited laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eISO 15189 accreditation supports laboratory competence, quality systems and diagnostic performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCQC registered services\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe diagnostic pathway uses organisations registered with the Care Quality Commission.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliant collection equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUKCA and CE marked equipment supported by an ISO 13485 quality management framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_trust_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinically bounded claims\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe page separates risk markers from diagnosis, emergency assessment and prescribing decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this heart health profile measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHealth area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBiomarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat they may help show\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtherogenic cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDL and non HDL cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol carried in particles associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall lipid profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cholesterol, HDL and total cholesterol to HDL ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe overall cholesterol pattern used alongside other risk factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirculating fats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetabolic and dietary context, with very high levels carrying pancreatitis risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonger term glucose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHbA1c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage glucose over approximately two to three months and risk of prediabetes or diabetes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho may consider this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis profile may be considered by adults who want to review selected cardiovascular and metabolic risk markers, including those with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA personal or family history of high cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh blood pressure, overweight or obesity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA family history of premature heart disease or stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrediabetes, diabetes risk or an earlier raised HbA1c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatin or other lipid lowering treatment requiring clinician directed monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet, weight or alcohol changes being reviewed over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous raised triglyceride result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA request from a GP or another qualified clinician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA home result cannot replace blood pressure measurement, examination, ECG, imaging or urgent assessment of symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFasting and collection guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTesting point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRecommended approach\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine cholesterol testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost routine lipid profiles can be measured without fasting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriglycerides or calculated LDL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA clinician or laboratory may request a fasting sample when triglycerides are high or a more controlled comparison is needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHbA1c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFasting is not required because HbA1c reflects longer term glucose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat comparisons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse similar fasting status, medicine timing and collection conditions when comparing results over time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not fast unsafely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek advice before fasting if you use insulin, sulfonylureas or another medicine that can cause low glucose, or if you need to eat regularly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the home heart health blood test works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heart_step_number\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReview preparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck fasting instructions, medicines, recent illness, alcohol and previous lipid results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heart_step_number\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollect and return\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect capillary blood into the supplied microtainer and return it using the provided packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heart_step_number\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReview the complete risk picture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterpret the laboratory values with blood pressure, smoking, age, family history and medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing for the test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasting status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFollow the kit instructions and record whether the sample was fasting or non fasting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain water is normally allowed and may help capillary collection.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid unusually heavy alcohol intake before testing because it can raise triglycerides.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord statins, fibrates, diabetes medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and other relevant medicines. Do not stop prescribed treatment yourself.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent illness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcute illness can affect lipids and glucose. Delay non urgent testing until recovered where practical.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy and blood conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord pregnancy, anaemia, haemoglobin variants, blood loss or transfusion because they may affect HbA1c interpretation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep previous lipid and HbA1c values available so changes can be interpreted over time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon result patterns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese simplified examples support discussion and are not diagnoses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePossible context\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eImportant next step\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh LDL and non HDL cholesterol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect inherited or acquired dyslipidaemia and increased atherosclerotic risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange formal cardiovascular risk assessment and consider secondary causes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh triglycerides with raised HbA1c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay occur with insulin resistance, diabetes, alcohol, weight gain or some medicines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss metabolic assessment and treatment with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow HDL with raised triglycerides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan form part of an insulin resistant or metabolic pattern.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview blood pressure, weight, glucose, smoking and lifestyle factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal total cholesterol but high LDL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe total value may conceal an unfavourable distribution of cholesterol particles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse LDL and non HDL values rather than total cholesterol alone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery high triglycerides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay create acute pancreatitis risk as well as long term cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt medical review.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiomarkers and result interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect each marker to read what it measures, preparation guidance and how low, normal, high or urgent results may be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLDL cholesterol\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLDL carries cholesterol from the liver to tissues. Higher concentrations are causally associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and are an important treatment target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result may be measured directly or calculated from other lipid values. Calculated LDL can become less reliable when triglycerides are markedly raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine lipid profiles do not require fasting. Follow the kit instructions. Record whether the sample was fasting, recent alcohol, acute illness, lipid lowering medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and any recent major dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low LDL may reflect intensive treatment, genetics, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism or another medical condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss an unexpected result with a clinician rather than assuming it is harmful or beneficial by itself.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect healthy risk reduction, lipid lowering treatment or genetic factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret it with overall cardiovascular risk and treatment goals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory or general comparison range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal LDL does not eliminate cardiovascular risk from smoking, blood pressure, diabetes or family history.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eBorderline high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay increase long term cardiovascular risk, particularly when other risk factors are present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss lifestyle, family history and whether formal QRISK3 assessment is appropriate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect inherited or acquired dyslipidaemia and increases atherosclerotic risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange GP review and assessment of secondary causes and treatment options.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA very high result can suggest familial hypercholesterolaemia or another important lipid disorder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt clinical review and follow the laboratory escalation advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal cholesterol includes cholesterol carried in LDL, HDL and other lipoprotein particles. It is useful as an overview but is less specific than LDL or non HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHS public guidance commonly uses below 5 mmol\/L as a general guide for healthy adults, but individual treatment targets may be considerably lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine lipid profiles do not require fasting. Follow the kit instructions. Record whether the sample was fasting, recent alcohol, acute illness, lipid lowering medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and any recent major dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low total cholesterol is uncommon and may reflect treatment, low body weight, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, liver disease or chronic illness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss an unexpected result with a clinician.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect treatment, genetics, diet or another medical factor.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret it with HDL, LDL, non HDL cholesterol and health history.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the general or laboratory comparison range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinue to consider blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and other risk factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eBorderline high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay indicate increased cardiovascular risk depending on the balance of LDL, non HDL and HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview the full profile and formal risk assessment with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay arise from inherited factors, diet, diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver conditions or medicines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange clinical review.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly raised value may indicate familial hypercholesterolaemia or severe secondary dyslipidaemia.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt medical review.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eNon HDL cholesterol\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting HDL cholesterol from total cholesterol. It includes cholesterol carried by LDL and other potentially atherogenic particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is useful in both fasting and non fasting samples and is a key marker for treatment monitoring in UK cardiovascular guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine lipid profiles do not require fasting. Follow the kit instructions. Record whether the sample was fasting, recent alcohol, acute illness, lipid lowering medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and any recent major dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally indicates a lower concentration of atherogenic cholesterol particles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret it with treatment status and overall cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory or general comparison range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA normal value does not remove risk from blood pressure, smoking or diabetes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicates a higher burden of cholesterol in potentially atherogenic particles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss lifestyle, secondary causes and treatment options with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly raised result may suggest severe inherited or secondary dyslipidaemia.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt clinical review.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHaemoglobin A1c\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHbA1c reflects average blood glucose over approximately the previous two to three months. It helps identify prediabetes or diabetes risk and is used for monitoring people with diagnosed diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHbA1c is not a current glucose reading and may be misleading in pregnancy, recent blood loss, transfusion, anaemia or haemoglobin variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasting is not required. Record pregnancy, anaemia, haemoglobin variants, recent blood loss or transfusion, steroids and diabetes medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay represent low average glucose or shortened red blood cell survival.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss an unexpected low result with a clinician.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eBelow high risk range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 42 mmol\/mol is generally below the UK prediabetes range for someone without diagnosed diabetes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSymptoms or very high clinical risk may still require glucose testing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003ePrediabetes range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 to 47 mmol\/mol indicates non diabetic hyperglycaemia and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange GP review for risk assessment, support and monitoring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eDiabetes range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mmol\/mol or above is within the diagnostic range when HbA1c is suitable for diagnosis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt clinical review. An asymptomatic person usually needs confirmation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eUrgent clinical context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA very high result suggests sustained hyperglycaemia but cannot show current glucose or ketones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek urgent help for vomiting, abdominal pain, deep breathing, dehydration, confusion or drowsiness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTotal cholesterol to HDL ratio\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total cholesterol to HDL ratio divides total cholesterol by HDL cholesterol. It is used as one component in cardiovascular risk assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower ratio is generally more favourable, but the ratio can conceal a high LDL or non HDL concentration and should never replace the individual lipid values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine lipid profiles do not require fasting. Follow the kit instructions. Record whether the sample was fasting, recent alcohol, acute illness, lipid lowering medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and any recent major dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA very low ratio may reflect high HDL, low total cholesterol, treatment or analytical factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret the individual lipid values rather than treating the ratio alone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually reflects a favourable balance between total and HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinue to review LDL, non HDL and the wider risk profile.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the reporting laboratory range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse it as one part of cardiovascular risk assessment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect higher total cholesterol, lower HDL or both and is associated with higher cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss formal risk assessment and treatment options with a GP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA markedly high ratio may indicate substantial lipid imbalance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt clinical review.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHDL cholesterol\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDL transports cholesterol from tissues towards the liver. Lower HDL is associated with higher cardiovascular risk, but attempts to raise HDL directly have not consistently reduced events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery high HDL is not automatically protective. The result should be interpreted with LDL, non HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and the wider clinical picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine lipid profiles do not require fasting. Follow the kit instructions. Record whether the sample was fasting, recent alcohol, acute illness, lipid lowering medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and any recent major dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be associated with insulin resistance, smoking, obesity, inactivity, high triglycerides, some medicines or genetic factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus on the complete cardiovascular risk profile rather than HDL alone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the laboratory or general comparison range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinue to review LDL, non HDL and other risk factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften associated with lower risk, but very high levels can occur because of genetics, alcohol, liver factors or other causes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not assume that high HDL cancels out high LDL or non HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"heart_biomarker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_biomarker_body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriglycerides are fats carried in the blood. Levels can rise after food, alcohol, poorly controlled diabetes, weight gain, kidney or liver disease and some medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistent elevation is associated with cardiovascular risk. Very high levels may increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting status matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon UK guides use below 1.7 mmol\/L for fasting triglycerides and below 2.3 mmol\/L for non fasting triglycerides. The reporting laboratory's range takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_subnote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine lipid profiles do not require fasting. Follow the kit instructions. Record whether the sample was fasting, recent alcohol, acute illness, lipid lowering medicines, steroids, retinoids, hormone treatment and any recent major dietary change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to understand this result\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it may mean\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low triglycerides are uncommon and may reflect low intake, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, genetics or chronic illness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscuss an unexpected result with a clinician.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften not concerning and may reflect diet, treatment or genetic factors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpret it with the complete profile and health history.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_normal\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFalls within the reference interval for the stated fasting status.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintain established cardiovascular risk reduction measures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eBorderline high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay reflect recent food or alcohol intake, insulin resistance, weight, medicines or early metabolic disturbance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReview preparation and discuss repeat testing if needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be associated with diabetes, alcohol, obesity, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid disease or medicines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrange GP review and assessment of secondary causes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"heart_status heart_critical\"\u003eCritical high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery high triglycerides may increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek prompt medical review and follow the laboratory's urgent advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this panel does not include\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_table_wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"heart_table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhy it may matter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood pressure and QRISK3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for a more complete estimate of ten year cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidney and liver tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay identify secondary causes and support safe lipid lowering treatment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn underactive thyroid can raise cholesterol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApoB and lipoprotein(a)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay provide additional risk information in selected people, particularly with family history or discordant results.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehsCRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides selected inflammatory context but is not required for every cardiovascular assessment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECG, imaging or troponin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeded for different clinical questions and acute symptom assessment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"content-standards\" class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_eyebrow\"\u003eEvidence and content standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this product information was prepared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page was prepared from the supplied seven marker Heart Health Profile specification and checked against current NHS and NICE guidance on lipid testing, cardiovascular risk assessment, HbA1c and treatment monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_method_grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specification checked\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAt home format, capillary specimen, seven biomarkers, fasting guidance and product code.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK clinical evidence checked\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNHS and NICE sources used for cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, QRISK and treatment context.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk claims restricted\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe page does not diagnose cardiovascular disease or imply that normal results eliminate risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_method_item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eReview at least annually and earlier when lipid, diabetes or cardiovascular guidance changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"medical-review\" class=\"heart_section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_eyebrow\"\u003eClinical accountability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCardiometabolic evidence, safety and governance review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review roles are separated across cardiometabolic evidence, medical safety and clinical governance. The reviewers are not presented as consultant cardiologists or lipid specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_review_grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"heart_review_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_review_card_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"img\" class=\"heart_review_avatar heart_review_avatar_rimas\" aria-label=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heart_review_label\"\u003eCardiometabolic evidence reviewed by\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heart_review_name\"\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_review_title\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Healthy Ageing Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_review_scope\"\u003eReviewed lipid biology, HbA1c, nutrition, metabolic risk, healthy ageing context and the limits of lifestyle interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ht10f0-c0.myshopify.com\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga-medical-doctor-nutritional-sciences-adviser-and-healthy-ageing-expert\" class=\"heart_review_link\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"heart_review_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_review_card_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"img\" class=\"heart_review_avatar heart_review_avatar_veronika\" aria-label=\"Portrait of Veronika Matutyte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heart_review_label\"\u003eMedical safety and result pathways reviewed by\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heart_review_name\"\u003eVeronika Matutyte\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_review_title\"\u003eMedical Doctor and Healthcare Management Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_review_scope\"\u003eReviewed fasting safety, urgent heart and stroke symptoms, diabetes confirmation, severe triglyceride escalation and laboratory pathway wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ht10f0-c0.myshopify.com\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-and-healthcare-management-expert\" class=\"heart_review_link\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"heart_review_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_review_card_top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"img\" class=\"heart_review_avatar heart_review_avatar_laura\" aria-label=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heart_review_label\"\u003eClinical governance and editorial accountability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"heart_review_name\"\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_review_title\"\u003eMedical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_review_scope\"\u003eReviewed responsible risk communication, diagnostic limitations, patient clarity and the separation of laboratory information from prescribing and emergency care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ht10f0-c0.myshopify.com\/pages\/dr-laura-geige-medical-director-senior-practitioner-and-skin-expert\" class=\"heart_review_link\"\u003eView professional profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_review_meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence checked\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e26 July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical review date\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e26 July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext scheduled review\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBy 26 July 2027 or earlier when UK guidance changes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_board_link\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ht10f0-c0.myshopify.com\/pages\/medical-advisory-board\"\u003eMeet the Grace Belgravia Medical Advisory Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section heart_sources\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_eyebrow\"\u003eAuthoritative references\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK cholesterol, diabetes and cardiovascular information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eView NHS, NICE, UKAS and CQC sources\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heart_sources_body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/high-cholesterol\/cholesterol-levels\/\"\u003eNHS cholesterol level guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk\/cvd-prevention\/know-more\/cholesterol-and-triglycerides\/understanding-your-blood-fats-cholesterol-and-triglycerides\/\"\u003eNHS London cholesterol and triglyceride guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/ng238\/chapter\/Recommendations\"\u003eNICE cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid modification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/ng238\/resources\/cardiovascular-disease-risk-assessment-and-reduction-including-lipid-modification-pdf-66143902851781\"\u003eNICE lipid targets and treatment guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronary-heart-disease\/prevention\/\"\u003eNHS coronary heart disease prevention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/about-diabetes\/looking-after-diabetes\/hba1c\"\u003eDiabetes UK HbA1c guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukas.com\/accreditation\/standards\/medical-laboratory-accreditation\/\"\u003eUKAS medical laboratory accreditation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cqc.org.uk\/guidance-regulation\/providers\/registration\/scope-registration\/regulated-activities\/diagnostic-and-screening-procedures\"\u003eCQC diagnostic and screening services guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_section heart_faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heart_eyebrow\"\u003eSearch led questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHome heart health blood test FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I check my heart health with a home blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This kit uses capillary blood collected at home and returned for laboratory analysis. It measures selected cholesterol, triglyceride and HbA1c markers, but it does not provide a complete cardiovascular diagnosis or replace a formal NHS risk assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this heart health blood test measure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reports LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, non HDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, the total cholesterol to HDL ratio and HbA1c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same as a full cardiovascular risk assessment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A full assessment also considers age, sex, blood pressure, smoking, ethnicity, family history, kidney disease, diabetes, medicines and other factors. In the UK, clinicians may use QRISK3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this test diagnose heart disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cholesterol and HbA1c are risk factors, not direct tests for blocked arteries, heart attack or stroke. Symptoms such as chest pain or sudden weakness require urgent medical assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast for a cholesterol blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost routine cholesterol profiles can be measured without fasting. A clinician or laboratory may request a fasting sample when triglycerides are high, a calculated LDL is needed, or results are being compared under controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes HbA1c require fasting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. HbA1c reflects average blood glucose over approximately two to three months and does not require fasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a healthy total cholesterol level in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy adults, NHS guidance commonly describes total cholesterol below 5 mmol\/L as a general guide. Personal targets may be lower when cardiovascular disease, diabetes or other high risk conditions are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a healthy LDL cholesterol level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHS public guidance commonly uses below 3 mmol\/L as a general guide for healthy adults. People with established cardiovascular disease or taking lipid lowering treatment may have much lower individual targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is non HDL cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting HDL from total cholesterol. It captures cholesterol carried by several potentially atherogenic particles and is useful for treatment monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a healthy non HDL cholesterol level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHS public guidance commonly uses below 4 mmol\/L as a general guide for healthy adults. Treatment targets are individual and are lower for many people with cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is HDL cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDL transports cholesterol away from tissues towards the liver. A higher HDL can be associated with lower cardiovascular risk, but very high HDL is not always protective and should not be interpreted in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the cholesterol to HDL ratio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt divides total cholesterol by HDL cholesterol. The ratio is one component used in cardiovascular risk assessment, but it does not replace LDL, non HDL cholesterol or a complete clinical risk calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a healthy triglyceride level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon UK guides use below 1.7 mmol\/L for a fasting sample and below 2.3 mmol\/L for a non fasting sample. The laboratory reference interval and collection conditions take priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan high triglycerides be dangerous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Persistent elevation is associated with cardiovascular risk. Very high triglycerides can also increase the risk of acute pancreatitis and require prompt medical assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat HbA1c result indicates prediabetes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, 42 to 47 mmol\/mol is commonly described as non diabetic hyperglycaemia or prediabetes and indicates increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat HbA1c result indicates diabetes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HbA1c of 48 mmol\/mol or above is within the diabetes diagnostic range when HbA1c is suitable for diagnosis. An asymptomatic person usually needs confirmation with a second qualifying test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a normal cholesterol result mean my heart risk is low?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Blood pressure, smoking, age, family history, kidney disease, diabetes and other factors may still create substantial risk. A formal clinical risk assessment is more informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat can cause high cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossible causes include inherited lipid disorders, diet, obesity, diabetes, an underactive thyroid, kidney disease, liver conditions, alcohol and some medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat can cause low cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow values may occur because of lipid lowering treatment, genetics, low body weight, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, liver disease or chronic illness. Unexpected or very low results should be interpreted clinically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this test to monitor statin treatment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may provide useful lipid information, but treatment monitoring should follow the prescriber's requested timing and targets. Do not start, stop or change a statin from a home result alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat tests are missing from this heart health panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not include blood pressure, kidney function, liver enzymes, ApoB, lipoprotein(a), hsCRP, thyroid tests, ECG, imaging or a clinical QRISK3 assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen should heart symptoms be treated as urgent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 999 for central chest pain or pressure, severe breathlessness, collapse, new facial or arm weakness, speech difficulty or another possible heart attack or stroke symptom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the laboratories UKAS accredited and CQC registered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples are processed through UKAS accredited laboratories within a CQC registered diagnostic pathway. Collection equipment is UKCA and CE marked and supported by an ISO 13485 quality management framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"heart_footer_note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedical guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis profile measures selected cardiovascular and diabetes risk markers. It does not diagnose heart disease or calculate a complete personal risk score.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall 999 for central chest pain or pressure, severe breathlessness, collapse, new facial or arm weakness, speech difficulty or another possible heart attack or stroke symptom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare high, very high, persistent or changing results with a GP. Do not start, stop or change statins, diabetes medicines or other treatment from a home result alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54410194354515,"sku":"481-heart-health-profile","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/7918\/4211\/files\/Home_Heart_Health_Blood_Test_UK_-_Cholesterol_Diabetes.png?v=1785162979","url":"https:\/\/gracebelgravia.com\/products\/heart-health-profile","provider":"Grace Belgravia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}