Heart Health Blood Test
From £165 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the UK, with a significant proportion of cardiac events occurring in individuals with no prior diagnosis. This advanced cardiovascular risk panel goes beyond standard cholesterol measurement, assessing lipoprotein particle types, apolipoprotein ratios, and additional markers providing a more accurate picture of atherosclerotic risk than total cholesterol alone. Apolipoprotein B is now recognised as superior to LDL cholesterol for predicting cardiovascular events.
Note: Includes apolipoprotein A-I, apolipoprotein B, ApoB/A-I ratio, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and non-HDL cholesterol.
What this test can detect
- Elevated cardiovascular risk — apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a) as independent risk factors for atherosclerosis
- Dyslipidaemia — abnormal lipoprotein profiles not captured by standard cholesterol testing
- Elevated Lp(a) — a genetic risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease present in 20% of the population
- Residual risk in treated patients — individuals on statins with normalised LDL but elevated ApoB
Who should have this test?
- Individuals with a family history of premature heart disease or sudden cardiac death
- Those with existing cardiovascular disease or who have had a heart attack or stroke
- Anyone with borderline results on standard cholesterol testing
- Individuals taking statins wanting a more complete assessment of treatment effect
- Those with diabetes, hypertension, or metabolic syndrome
Live availability — book directly below
Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £165