Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio
Also known as: Cholesterol/HDL ratio
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We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network: have your sample taken at The Vesey or at a partner clinic near you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland. A Health Advisor books it for you on a free 15-minute call, and your results come back to The Vesey for our GPs to review.
This ratio compares total cholesterol with HDL cholesterol and is reported as part of a lipid profile. At The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio is available within 25 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio measures
This ratio compares total cholesterol with HDL cholesterol and is reported as part of a lipid profile. It provides a summary figure derived from two lipid measurements.
Why it is tested
The ratio is reported alongside the individual lipid values in cardiovascular assessment. It appears in lipid and heart panels.
Tests that include Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio at The Vesey
Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.
Lipid Profile
Guide price from £135
Lipids & HbA1c
Guide price from £149
Basic Screen
Guide price from £153
Heart Health
Guide price from £165
Acute Medical Panel 1
Guide price from £168
Acute Medical Panel 2
Guide price from £180
19 further Vesey panels include Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the heart & lipids group:
Frequently asked questions
How is the ratio worked out?
It is calculated by comparing total cholesterol with HDL cholesterol, so both underlying values are reported too. It is interpreted within the full lipid profile.
This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
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