Cholesterol Test
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An at-home test to measure total cholesterol levels in your blood.
High cholesterol increases your risk of coronary artery disease, heart attacks and strokes.
The test also allows you to evaluate the effectiveness of current treatments or lifestyle changes.
Doctor approved
Who is this test for?
Individuals at risk of high cholesterol, including those who…
- Have a family history
A genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. - Are overweight, obese or take minimal exercise
Excess body weight can raise cholesterol levels. - Have a poor diet
Diets high in saturated fats, fried and processed foods. - Smoke
Smoking damages blood vessels and lowers good cholesterol (HDL). - Have diabetes
Diabetes can affect cholesterol levels. - Are older
Cholesterol levels tend to rise with age.
What is in the test?
- Test card
- Capillary tube
- Lancet (x2)
- Antiseptic wipe
- Plaster
- Instructions
- You will require a timer
How do you perform the test?
Results
As a general guide, the NHS suggests that total cholesterol levels should be
• 5 mmol/L or less for healthy adults
• 4 mmol/L or less for those at high risk
• 4 mmol/L or less for healthy children (aged 2-19)
Want to know more?
According to the NHS, over half of UK adults are thought to have high cholesterol. This is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood.Too much cholesterol can block your blood vessels and lead to serious health conditions.High cholesterol is mainly caused by eating fatty foods, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking too much alcohol, but it can also run in families.
The Newfoundland Cholesterol Test measures the level of total cholesterol in the blood and provides three medical risk groups: high, borderline high and desirable.
The NHS recommends that healthy adults should have a cholesterol reading of no more than 5 mmol/L.