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Heart Disease & HbA1c Risk Awareness Test
At Our Clinical Location


£ 104.99

If you are not comfortable in extracting blood yourself then this test gives you the option to have your blood drawn at one of our clinical location. Your blood may offer many clues about your heart health. For example, high levels of "bad" cholesterol in your blood can be a sign that you're at increased risk of having a heart attack. And other substances in your blood can help your health care provider determine if you have heart failure or are at risk of developing fatty deposits (plaques) in your arteries (atherosclerosis).

  • 8 tests included

  • Finger prick / Venous blood sample

  • 2 days turnaround

Heart Disease & HbA1c Risk Awareness Test

What this test measures
Read more about the health markers we check in this blood test

Cholesterol Status

Triglycerides Learn More

Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) that is found within the blood. After a meal, the body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides. These are then transported to cells where they are stored as fat. Later, the production of hormones can stimulate the release of triglycerides which can be used for energy between meals. The regular overconsumption of greater than those burned may result in hypertriglyceridemia, a condition in which the level of triglycerides are elevated. This can be a risk factor for microvascular disease which affects the tiny blood vessels around the heart. 

Cholesterol Learn More

Cholesterol is an essential body fat (lipid) that is predominantly derived from the foods we consume, though, is also produced by the liver. Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes and is also a precursor molecule to a variety of essential hormones. Individuals with high levels of cholesterol in the body are at a significantly increased risk for developing heart disease. However, total cholesterol is a sum of both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol therefore, it is necessary to investigate whether the rise in total cholesterol is caused by a high proportion of HDL or LDL as HDL can in fact exhibit protective effects against heart disease.

HDL Cholesterol Learn More

HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol due to its ability to pick up other forms of excess cholesterol present in the blood and transport this back to the liver where it is broken down and removed from the body. Individuals with increased levels of HDL cholesterol have been found to be associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.

LDL Cholesterol Learn More

LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) also known as the "bad" cholesterol is responsible for transporting triglycerides, other fats and other cholesterol to a variety of tissues located throughout the body. Excessive amounts of LDL in the body as a result of the overconsumption of certain foods, can result in fatty deposits accumulating on the walls of the artery. This can subsequently result in the development of atherosclerosis and is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. 

Non-HDL Cholesterol Learn More

Measurements of Non-HDL cholesterol are important in establishing the total amount of cholesterol present in the blood that serve a non-protective role for the body and are potentially harmful. The value is calculated by subtracting an individuals HDL cholesterol result from the value of total cholesterol. As the value includes a total of all the forms of potentially damaging cholesterol and not just LDL alone, it is considered to be a greater biomarker for cardiovascular risk.

Total/HDL Chol ratio Learn More

HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol due to its ability to pick up other forms of excess cholesterol present in the blood and transport this back to the liver where it is broken down and removed from the body. Individuals with increased levels of HDL cholesterol have been found to be associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.

Inflammation Markers

hs-CRP Learn More

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein that increases in response to inflammation detected within the body - though it cannot be used to identify the exact location of where this inflammation is occurring. On the other hand, high Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) is used to detect low-level inflammation and can give more of an indication of the location of the inflammation as this type has been found to be associated with damaged blood vessels. Damage to blood vessels can increase an individuals likelihood of suffering a stroke or heart attack. Therefore, an elevated hs-CRP may be considered a risk factor for cardio-vascular disease.

Diabetes

About this test and how it can help you

It's important to remember that one blood test alone doesn't determine the risk of heart disease. The most important risk factors for heart disease are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

A cholesterol test, also called a lipid panel or lipid profile, measures the fats in the blood. The measurements can help determine the risk of having a heart attack or other heart disease. C-reactive protein is also tested as this helps determine the risk of heart disease before symptoms are present. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein the liver makes as part of the body's response to injury or infection, which causes swelling inside the body (inflammation).

Your healthcare provider will determine if you may benefit from having your hs-CRP measured again to better estimate your risk of heart attacks or stroke.

Also checked is your HbA1c levels that are linked to diabetes. Research shows that higher HbA1c levels are generally linked with a higher risk of heart disease. Research shows that higher HbA1c levels are generally linked with a higher risk of heart disease.

How it works at our Clinical Location

Place Your Order

Choose a nearby clinic with experienced healthcare professionals & Place your order for a venous blood sample.

Perform Your Blood Test

Relax and get your blood sample be taken at the clinic.

View Results

Received the results within 24-48 hours.

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