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Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio

Also known as: Cholesterol/HDL ratio

This ratio compares total cholesterol with HDL cholesterol and is reported as part of a lipid profile. At The Vesey Private Hospital 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 and 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 →

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.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

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.

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