Understanding the Heart Health Profile blood test

The Heart Health Profile is a combined blood test designed to assess key risk factors linked to heart disease, stroke, and metabolic health. Rather than focusing on a single marker, this profile brings together lipid levels, inflammation, and glucose control to provide a broader picture of cardiovascular risk.

This profile includes:

• Cholesterol Profile
• High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)
• Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)

Together, these markers help identify early cardiovascular risk, even in people without symptoms, and support proactive heart health management.

When a Heart Health Profile blood test is recommended

This test is recommended for anyone who wants a proactive assessment of heart and metabolic health or who has risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Heart disease often develops silently over many years, making early testing particularly valuable.

The Heart Health Profile is commonly used for prevention, routine health screening, and monitoring existing risk factors.

Testing may be appropriate if you:

• Want to assess your overall heart health
• Have a family history of heart disease or stroke
• Have high blood pressure or excess weight
• Have diabetes or pre-diabetes risk
• Have previously abnormal cholesterol results
• Want reassurance as part of a general health check
• Are monitoring lifestyle or treatment changes
• Are over 40 or have cardiovascular risk factors

Benefits of the Heart Health Profile test

• Comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment
  Evaluates lipids, inflammation, and glucose control together.
• Identifies hidden risk early
  Detects risk factors before symptoms develop.
• Includes inflammation assessment (hsCRP)
  Helps identify vascular inflammation linked to heart disease.
• Assesses long-term blood sugar control
  HbA1c links diabetes risk with heart health.
• Supports personalised prevention strategies
  Helps guide lifestyle and clinical decisions.
• Useful for monitoring progress over time
  Tracks improvements from diet, exercise, or treatment.
• Simple blood test with no preparation required
  No fasting or lifestyle changes needed.
• Provides clear, actionable insights
  Supports informed heart-health planning.

How the test is carried out

We offer two convenient UK-wide testing options:

Clinic-based blood testing

• Choose your nearest UK clinic
• A healthcare professional collects a blood sample
• The sample is analysed in a certified laboratory
• Results are issued once testing is complete

Home or hotel blood collection (+£60)

• A qualified phlebotomist visits your home, workplace, or hotel
• Blood is collected at a time convenient for you
• No clinic visit required
• Available nationwide across the UK

Both options provide the same laboratory accuracy and clinical reliability.

Understanding your Heart Health Profile results

Cholesterol Profile

The cholesterol profile evaluates blood fats linked to cardiovascular risk, including total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.

• High LDL or triglycerides may increase heart disease risk
• Low HDL may reduce protective cardiovascular effects

UK guideline ranges vary depending on individual risk factors.

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)

hsCRP is a marker of low-grade inflammation within blood vessels, which is linked to cardiovascular disease.

• Low levels suggest lower inflammatory risk
• Elevated levels may indicate increased cardiovascular risk

Results are interpreted alongside cholesterol and other factors.

Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)

HbA1c reflects average blood sugar levels over the previous 2–3 months.

• Normal levels indicate healthy glucose control
• Raised levels suggest pre-diabetes or diabetes, which increases heart disease risk

HbA1c is a key marker linking metabolic and cardiovascular health.