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Hdl subfractions

This is an important test that detects dfiferent HDL subclasses.

Venous blood
2 tests included
21 days turnaround

£120.00

£99.00

About Hdl subfractions

What are HDL subfractions?

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or ‘good cholesterol’ is responsible for removing cholesterol from the blood, taking it to the liver for processing.  Cholesterol is a type of lipid (fat) which is essential for healthy cellular metabolism. Cholesterol forms complexes with triglycerides, phospholipids and apolipoproteins to form lipoproteins, which transport fat and cholesterol around the body through lymph, blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

Different types of lipoprotein are formed depending on the apolipoproteins they are primarily made from, affecting how they are transported and processed by the body. HDLs can be further divided into subclasses which appear to have different associations with cardiovascular disease. Smaller HDLs are associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, whereas larger HDLs show an inverse relationship.

Why take the test?

This test detects different HDL subclasses which may serve as an indicator of cardiovascular health and risk of heart disease.

 

What's tested

Cholesterol Status

How it works

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Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

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Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.

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Get results directly to your dashboard

You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.

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