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Lipids & HbA1c
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This panel evaluates cardiovascular risk and long-term blood sugar control. It helps detect hidden heart and diabetes risk early.
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2-3 days
Biomarkers count
23
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Details about Lipids & HbA1c
What is Lipids & HbA1c?
Lipids & HbA1c is a focused blood test panel designed to assess heart health, inflammation, and diabetes risk together. It combines cholesterol markers, inflammatory indicators, blood sugar control, and a full blood count for a broader health picture.
This profile includes:
• Full Blood Count (FBC)
• Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides
• Cholesterol ratios (Total/HDL and Cholesterol Ratio)
• High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)
• HbA1c (long-term blood sugar marker)
This combination helps identify cardiovascular strain and metabolic imbalance before symptoms appear.
Why do I need Lipids & HbA1c?
Heart disease and diabetes often develop silently over years. Many people have normal symptoms while internal damage is already progressing.
This test is useful if you:
• Have family history of heart disease or diabetes
• Are overweight or sedentary
• Have high blood pressure
• Want a cardiovascular risk check
• Monitor cholesterol or blood sugar levels
• Experience fatigue or low energy
Symptoms and risk indicators include:
• Chest tightness on exertion
• Breathlessness
• Weight gain around the abdomen
• Sugar cravings
• Poor concentration
• High blood pressure
Benefits of the test
1. Assesses heart disease risk
Full lipid profile evaluates cholesterol balance.
2. Detects hidden inflammation
hsCRP reveals arterial inflammation.
3. Monitors long-term blood sugar
HbA1c shows average glucose over 3 months.
4. Supports diabetes prevention
Identifies pre-diabetes early.
5. Evaluates blood health
FBC detects anemia or infection.
6. Helps guide lifestyle changes
Clear markers for diet and exercise impact.
7. Useful for routine monitoring
Ideal for ongoing health checks.
8. Combines metabolic and cardiovascular markers
Gives a more complete risk picture.
Expanded benefit explanation
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are closely linked. This panel evaluates both together, allowing earlier detection and prevention.
Step-by-step — How testing works
We offer two UK-wide testing options:
Clinic testing
• Choose nearest UK clinic
• Blood sample collected
• Lab analysis performed
• Results securely returned
Home visit (+£60)
• Phlebotomist visits you
• Blood sample collected safely
• Sample sent to lab
• Results delivered confidentially
Your results explained
Low levels
Low cholesterol and low hsCRP suggest low heart risk.
Typical UK ranges:
• Total Cholesterol: <5 mmol/L
• LDL: <3 mmol/L
• hsCRP: <1 mg/L
• HbA1c: <42 mmol/mol (6.0%)
Normal levels
Markers fall within healthy ranges.
Interpretation:
Balanced cardiovascular and metabolic health.
High levels
Elevated markers indicate increased risk.
Possible findings:
• High LDL or triglycerides increasing plaque risk
• High hsCRP indicating inflammation
• Elevated HbA1c suggesting pre-diabetes or diabetes
Interpretation:
Lifestyle change or medical review recommended.
How It Works
Simple steps to get your results
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Choose your test online and book in seconds. Select your preferred clinic location or home visit option.
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Attend one of our UK or London clinics, arrange a home nurse visit, or use a finger-prick kit where available.
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Your sample is analysed by accredited UK laboratories, with secure results delivered directly to you.
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WhatsApp UsHow to Prepare for Your Test
Follow these guidelines for accurate results
Sample Timing
Where possible, attend your blood test between 7am and 12pm. Please wait until any short-term illness or infection has fully resolved before testing. Avoid intense exercise for 24–48 hours beforehand, as this can affect certain markers.
Fasting & Hydration
Fasting is not always required, but some tests may recommend it. If fasting is advised, avoid food for 8–12 hours before your appointment and drink water only. Stay well hydrated, as this helps with sample collection and accuracy.
Medications & Supplements
Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your clinician. Avoid vitamin, mineral, or biotin supplements for at least 24–48 hours before your test, as these can interfere with results. If you are unsure about any medication or supplement, please let us know before your appointment.
Hormones & Menstrual Cycle
For hormone-related tests, timing within your menstrual cycle may be important. If relevant, follow any specific guidance provided on your test page.
If you have any questions or special circumstances, our team is happy to advise before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, fasting is recommended for accurate lipid results.
Average blood sugar over the last 8–12 weeks.
A marker of inflammation linked to heart disease.
Yes, if hsCRP or HbA1c are elevated.
Every 6–12 months depending on risk.
Yes, through HbA1c.
Yes, especially with risk factors.
Yes, it assesses overall blood health.
Yes, significantly.
Yes, for further assessment.
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