Blood Lipid Profile Testing at Ten
Whether you have set yourself specific fitness or nutritional goals, are living with a significant clinical condition, or simply want to take a couple of simple prehabilitative steps to help you live healthier for longer, there are some key markers that all of us should be aware of.
These include:
- Total Cholesterol
- High-density Lipoprotein
- Low-density Lipoprotein
- Triglycerides
- Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The good news is that these can all be assessed with one quick and simple test. Ten’s Blood Lipid Profile test. All it requires is a drop of blood (usually from a finger prick) and takes just 15 minutes. We’ll email you the results within a day or two.
The report will detail your blood lipid results together with your recommended ranges for comparison. It will also give you a 10-year cardiac risk assessment, along with recommended actions, where necessary.
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Many of us are increasingly using data to monitor or improve our health or wellbeing. Blood Lipids is an important marker for anyone interested in their long-term health. Blood Lipid Profile testing is recommended for all adults over 50 (cholesterol levels generally rise as we age). It’s also important for anyone diagnosed as pre-diabetic.
People are often unaware that they have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels as there are no specific symptoms associated with these levels. However, they do increase the risk of associated life-altering conditions.
High levels of cholesterol are linked to heart disease and strokes. Excessive triglyceride levels are known to increase the risk of several serious medical conditions including heart disease and pancreatitis.
Knowing that your levels are within normal parameters will provide peace of mind. However, if they are not where you’d like them to be, it’s important to know, as levels can often be reduced through diet and exercise, or through medication.
What are Lipids and why do they matter?
Lipids are the different kinds of cholesterol and other fats that are found in the blood. Checking your Blood Lipid Profile will give you information on your total cholesterol level, together with the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides.
This includes:
- High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) – often referred to as good cholesterol because it takes away excess cholesterol and directs them to the liver for removal.
- Non-HDL cholesterol – considered ‘bad’ cholesterol because it is deposited in the blood vessels, which ultimately constricts blood flow.
- Triglycerides – a type of fat carried in the blood and essential for good health, but harmful at high levels.
Arranging a Blood Lipid Profile test
Tests cost £25 and can be booked online or by contacting your preferred Studio. The test itself takes less than 15 minutes and you’ll have the results in a couple of days.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our clinical team below.
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