Non-HDL Cholesterol

What Does This Test Check?

This test measures non-HDL cholesterol, the sum of all the cholesterol particles that contribute to artery build-up, chiefly LDL. It is often called the bad cholesterol total and needs no fasting, which makes it a convenient screening marker.

Lola Health offers the Non-HDL Cholesterol test at £12, with results in one to four working days from a home sample. As the only option here, there is no price or turnaround comparison to make.

A high non-HDL result may indicate raised cardiovascular risk, but a single reading does not diagnose heart disease and levels shift with diet and lifestyle. Discuss the number with your GP alongside blood pressure and family history before making changes.