Biomarker Encyclopedia · heart & lipids · Sutton Coldfield

Total Cholesterol

Also known as: Cholesterol

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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.

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Total cholesterol measures the overall amount of cholesterol, a fatty substance, in the blood. At The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, Total Cholesterol 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 measures

Total cholesterol measures the overall amount of cholesterol, a fatty substance, in the blood. It is one component of a lipid profile.

Why it is tested

Total cholesterol is measured as part of cardiovascular and general health assessment. It is included in lipid, heart and comprehensive panels.

Tests that include Total Cholesterol 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. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

Is total cholesterol interpreted on its own?

It is usually interpreted alongside HDL, LDL and triglycerides as part of a full lipid profile. The overall balance is more informative than one figure.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-01

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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