HDL Cholesterol
Also known as: HDL, Good cholesterol
HDL cholesterol refers to cholesterol carried by high-density lipoproteins, one of the fractions reported in a lipid profile. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, HDL Cholesterol is available within 26 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What HDL Cholesterol measures
HDL cholesterol refers to cholesterol carried by high-density lipoproteins, one of the fractions reported in a lipid profile. It is measured as part of cardiovascular assessment.
Why it is tested
HDL is measured alongside total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides to describe the lipid picture. It appears in lipid and heart panels.
Tests that include HDL Cholesterol 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
Metabolic Syndrome Extended
Guide price from £174
20 further Vesey panels include HDL Cholesterol. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the heart & lipids group:
Frequently asked questions
What is HDL?
It is one of the cholesterol-carrying fractions reported in a lipid profile and is interpreted together with the other lipids. The full profile is considered as a whole.
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
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.