Rapid Cholesterol and Lipids Blood Test

Understand your cholesterol levels in minutes

High cholesterol often causes no symptoms but can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Our Rapid Cholesterol and Lipids Blood Test provides a convenient way to check important blood fat levels and better understand your cardiovascular health.

At a glance

Simple finger-prick blood test
Four key blood fat measurements
Results available in approximately 10 minutes

What does the test measure?

This test measures four important markers:

Total cholesterol: The overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
LDL cholesterol: Often called ‘bad’ cholesterol because raised levels contribute to fatty deposits in arteries.
HDL cholesterol: Often called ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol.
Triglycerides: Another type of blood fat associated with cardiovascular health.

Who might benefit from testing?

Testing may be useful if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or other heart health risk factors. It can also help you monitor previously raised cholesterol levels.

What happens during the test?

Our pharmacy team collects a small blood sample using a finger prick. The sample is analysed in the pharmacy, with your results usually available in approximately 10 minutes.

Understanding your results

Your cholesterol results provide useful information about cardiovascular risk. Our team can explain the findings and advise whether lifestyle changes, further testing or a wider cardiovascular risk assessment may be appropriate.

Where is the service available?

Newton Mearns, Dundee, Dunfermline and Stockbridge.