Cholesterol Test
€89.00
Order your Cholesterol Test kit to measure the level of cholesterol and other elements in your body. With just one small blood tube, we’ll be able to measure and track your cholesterol, triglycerides and other lipoprotein components so you can monitor your weight management progress and keep your heart happy.
Out of stock
How it Works
Follow the 3 steps below
1 - Choose Test
2 - Send Sample
3 - Review Results
1 - Choose Test
Once you’ve decided which test you want, we’ll get the sample collection kit posted as soon as we can. You’ll receive the kit within approximately 2 working days, which will contain everything you need to collect your sample.
2 - Send Sample
When your sample is collected, make sure to post it back to us on the same day using the included prepaid envelope. As soon as we receive it, we’ll get it analysed in our accredited laboratory.
3 - Review Results
Once the laboratory analysis is complete, your results will be available for viewing on the HHC Portal alongside some recommendations from our clinical team.
Through rigorous testing, we’ve determined the best combination of medical products to assist you in getting the sample we need to get you on track for better health.
- Customised Blood Draw Kit
- Accredited lab diagnostics
- Results signed off by our Doctors
Cholesterol Test
€89.00
Order your Cholesterol Test kit to measure the level of cholesterol and other elements in your body. With just one small blood tube, we’ll be able to measure and track your cholesterol, triglycerides and other lipoprotein components so you can monitor your weight management progress and keep your heart happy.
How it Works
Follow the 3 steps below
1 - Choose Test
2 - Send Sample
3 - Review Results
1 - Choose Test
Once you’ve decided which test you want, we’ll get the sample collection kit posted as soon as we can. You’ll receive the kit within approximately 2 working days, which will contain everything you need to collect your sample.
2 - Send Sample
When your sample is collected, make sure to post it back to us on the same day using the included prepaid envelope. As soon as we receive it, we’ll get it analysed in our accredited laboratory.
3 - Review Results
Once the laboratory analysis is complete, your results will be available for viewing on the HHC Portal alongside some recommendations from our clinical team.
Through rigorous testing, we’ve determined the best combination of medical products to assist you in getting the sample we need to get you on track for better health.
- Customised Blood Draw Kit
- Accredited lab diagnostics
- Results signed off by our Doctors
Out of stock
Cholesterol Test
HHC’s Cholesterol Test will allow us to report on your total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, non-HDL and % HDL to total cholesterol – all of which make up a “lipid profile.”
Heart failure, coronary heart disease (CHD), weight gain, heart attacks, strokes and unfortunately more can all be caused by high cholesterol levels. Cardiovascular disease is among the leading cause of death and disability in Ireland, so getting to grips with your own levels is crucial to a healthy lifestyle.
Our cholesterol test can act as the marker for any efforts you’re taking to reduce your cholesterol levels – namely diet and exercise. While some people with high levels of cholesterol need medical intervention, the HSE will always suggest getting enough exercise and maintaining a healthy diet will greatly contribute to more appropriate cholesterol levels.
After placing your cholesterol test order, we’ll get the sample collection kit shipped out the same day (when ordered before 3pm) with a next-working day delivery where possible. This means you won’t be wasting any time by waiting weeks for a blood draw session and can get a jump start on obtaining better health.
Cholesterol Test
HHC’s Cholesterol Test will allow us to report on your total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, non-HDL and % HDL to total cholesterol – all of which make up a “lipid profile.”
Heart failure, coronary heart disease (CHD), weight gain, heart attacks, strokes and unfortunately more can all be caused by high cholesterol levels. Cardiovascular disease is among the leading cause of death and disability in Ireland, so getting to grips with your own levels is crucial to a healthy lifestyle.
Our cholesterol test can act as the marker for any efforts you’re taking to reduce your cholesterol levels – namely diet and exercise. While some people with high levels of cholesterol need medical intervention, the HSE will always suggest getting enough exercise and maintaining a healthy diet will greatly contribute to more appropriate cholesterol levels.
After placing your cholesterol test order, we’ll get the sample collection kit shipped out the same day (when ordered before 3pm) with a next-working day delivery where possible. This means you won’t be wasting any time by waiting weeks for a blood draw session and can get a jump start on obtaining better health.
What Is Tested?
You’ll see exactly what we’re looking at below
Cholesterol is a type of fat-like substance that is found in every cell of our body. It is important for the structure and function of cell membranes, as well as the production of hormones and vitamin-D.
However, when cholesterol levels become too high, it can build up in the walls of our arteries and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Testing for cholesterol is important because high cholesterol levels do not typically have any symptoms, and early detection can help prevent or delay the development of heart disease and stroke.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of our arteries, leading to the formation of plaque that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
LDL cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream and can be deposited in the walls of arteries, leading to atherosclerosis, a condition where the arteries harden and narrow. High levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, while lower levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is often referred to as “good” cholesterol because it helps to remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, from the bloodstream.
HDL cholesterol does this by picking up excess cholesterol and transporting it to the liver, where it can be processed and eliminated from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease, while low levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the bloodstream that provide energy to the body’s cells. They are formed when the body takes in more calories than it needs, and the excess calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells.
Triglycerides are also produced in the liver and are transported in the bloodstream by lipoproteins. High levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, a condition where the arteries harden and narrow.
The ratio of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) to total cholesterol is a medical test that measures the percentage of HDL cholesterol in relation to total cholesterol in the bloodstream. This test can be used to assess the risk of developing heart disease, as high levels of HDL cholesterol and low levels of total cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
A healthy ratio of HDL to total cholesterol is considered to be above 0.24 or 24%, with higher ratios indicating a lower risk of heart disease. Lower ratios, on the other hand, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease.
Non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) is a type of cholesterol that includes all the cholesterol in the bloodstream that is not carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Non-HDL cholesterol includes LDL cholesterol, as well as other types of cholesterol that can contribute to the formation of plaque in the arteries.
Non-HDL cholesterol is considered a more accurate predictor of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol alone because it takes into account other types of cholesterol that can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Like LDL cholesterol, high levels of non-HDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, while lower levels are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
What Is Tested?
You’ll see exactly what we’re looking at below
Total Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
% HDL to Total Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a type of fat-like substance that is found in every cell of our body. It is important for the structure and function of cell membranes, as well as the production of hormones and vitamin D.
However, when cholesterol levels become too high, it can build up in the walls of our arteries and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Testing for cholesterol is important because high cholesterol levels do not typically have any symptoms, and early detection can help prevent or delay the development of heart disease and stroke.
LDL Cholesterol
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of our arteries, leading to the formation of plaque that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
LDL cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream and can be deposited in the walls of arteries, leading to atherosclerosis, a condition where the arteries harden and narrow. High levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, while lower levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
HDL Cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is often referred to as “good” cholesterol because it helps to remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, from the bloodstream.
HDL cholesterol does this by picking up excess cholesterol and transporting it to the liver, where it can be processed and eliminated from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease, while low levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the bloodstream that provide energy to the body’s cells. They are formed when the body takes in more calories than it needs, and the excess calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells.
Triglycerides are also produced in the liver and are transported in the bloodstream by lipoproteins. High levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, a condition where the arteries harden and narrow.
% HDL to Total Cholesterol
The ratio of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) to total cholesterol is a medical test that measures the percentage of HDL cholesterol in relation to total cholesterol in the bloodstream. This test can be used to assess the risk of developing heart disease, as high levels of HDL cholesterol and low levels of total cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
A healthy ratio of HDL to total cholesterol is considered to be above 0.24 or 24%, with higher ratios indicating a lower risk of heart disease. Lower ratios, on the other hand, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease.
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) is a type of cholesterol that includes all the cholesterol in the bloodstream that is not carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Non-HDL cholesterol includes LDL cholesterol, as well as other types of cholesterol that can contribute to the formation of plaque in the arteries.
Non-HDL cholesterol is considered a more accurate predictor of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol alone because it takes into account other types of cholesterol that can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Like LDL cholesterol, high levels of non-HDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, while lower levels are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
Your Results
We’ll get your results uploaded to your portal as soon as we receive and verify them. We usually get the report within 24-48 hours of them arriving in the lab but it can go into a 3rd day.
We lay everything out as clearly as possible on the report, but if you’re unsure of what it means – call us and we’ll talk you through it
Your Results
We’ll get your results uploaded to your portal as soon as we receive and verify them. We usually get the report within 24-48 hours of them arriving in the lab but it can go into a 3rd day.
We lay everything out as clearly as possible on the report, but if you’re unsure of what it means – call us and we’ll talk you through it
Frequently Asked Questions
Here to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Once you set some dedicated time aside and follow the instructions, it’s very easy.
At HHC HQ (mouthful), we’ve all done these tests plenty of times so we’re quite experienced at it, but we have bullied our friends and family into it as well to make sure the instructions are as clear and informative as they need to be. If you’ve any questions on it, just give us a buzz on 01-9012000.
The lab we use is fully accredited and has worked alongside partners in releasing various papers indicating proven accuracy of capillary (fingerprick) samples. We only offer tests that meet rigorous quality control checks and make the final cut. There are tests out there we would love to be able to offer on fingerprick samples but they just aren’t suited for it. Your health and wellbeing is the driving force in our success and motivation – we will not compromise on that.
No! You absolutely still need to work alongside your doctor in managing your health – especially when it comes to chronic illness. What we’re aiming to do is lighten the load on Ireland’s GP network by offering a screening stage for your general wellness. If you want to take the first step in getting a better grip on your own health, one of the HHC Home Wellness kits is the perfect place to start.
Most of our finger-prick tests will usually be resulted within a day or two from our wonderful lab. If you factor in some travel time from the sample coming from you to us in Maynooth, then Maynooth to the lab in the UK, we’re typically talking around 5 working days.
Yes, very much so. Everyone in HHC comes from a background in either Healthcare and Technology, so we understand the importance of data integrity. We have multiple layers of security throughout our entire business to ensure your data is kept as safe as it can be. If you have any specific questions here, drop us a mail on info@hhc.ie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Once you set some dedicated time aside and follow the instructions, it’s very easy.
At HHC HQ (mouthful), we’ve all done these tests plenty of times so we’re quite experienced at it, but we have bullied our friends and family into it as well to make sure the instructions are as clear and informative as they need to be. If you’ve any questions on it, just give us a buzz on 01-9012000.
The lab we use is fully accredited and has worked alongside partners in releasing various papers indicating proven accuracy of capillary (fingerprick) samples. We only offer tests that meet rigorous quality control checks and make the final cut. There are tests out there we would love to be able to offer on fingerprick samples but they just aren’t suited for it. Your health and wellbeing is the driving force in our success and motivation – we will not compromise on that.
No! You absolutely still need to work alongside your doctor in managing your health – especially when it comes to chronic illness. What we’re aiming to do is lighten the load on Ireland’s GP network by offering a screening stage for your general wellness. If you want to take the first step in getting a better grip on your own health, one of the HHC Home Wellness kits is the perfect place to start.
Most of our finger-prick tests will usually be resulted within a day or two from our wonderful lab. If you factor in some travel time from the sample coming from you to us in Maynooth, then Maynooth to the lab in the UK, we’re typically talking around 5 working days.
Yes, very much so. Everyone in HHC comes from a background in either Healthcare and Technology, so we understand the importance of data integrity. We have multiple layers of security throughout our entire business to ensure your data is kept as safe as it can be. If you have any specific questions here, drop us a mail on info@hhc.ie.
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