Biomarker Encyclopedia · heart & lipids · Sutton Coldfield

Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat carried in the blood and reported as part of a lipid profile. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Triglycerides is available within 26 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Triglycerides measures

Triglycerides are a type of fat carried in the blood and reported as part of a lipid profile. Their level can be influenced by recent food intake.

Why it is tested

Triglycerides are measured within cardiovascular and metabolic assessment as part of the lipid profile. They appear in lipid, heart and metabolic panels.

Tests that include Triglycerides 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 Triglycerides. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to fast for a triglyceride test?

Triglycerides can be affected by recent meals, so fasting is sometimes requested. Your clinician will advise whether fasting is needed for your panel.

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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