Lipid Profile Blood Test
From £1 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
A standard lipid profile is the foundational cardiovascular risk assessment tool, measuring the four key lipid fractions — total cholesterol, HDL (protective), LDL (atherogenic), and triglycerides. Together these allow calculation of non-HDL cholesterol and the total cholesterol to HDL ratio, used in QRISK3 and other validated cardiovascular risk algorithms to guide decisions about statin therapy and lifestyle intervention.
Note: Measures total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol/HDL ratio.
What this test can detect
- Hypercholesterolaemia — primary (familial hypercholesterolaemia) or secondary causes
- Low HDL — associated with smoking, physical inactivity, and metabolic syndrome
- Elevated LDL — the principal driver of atherosclerotic plaque formation
- Hypertriglyceridaemia — a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis
- Favourable lipid response to statin or lifestyle therapy
Who should have this test?
- Adults seeking a standard cardiovascular risk screen
- Those monitoring response to lipid-lowering medication
- Individuals with a family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease
- Pre-employment or insurance health screening
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 £1