Total Cholesterol
Also known as: Cholesterol
Total cholesterol measures the overall amount of cholesterol, a fatty substance, in the blood. At The Vesey Private Hospital 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 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. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the heart & lipids group:
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.
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.