The Cholesterol Test by Rainbow Laboratories | Full Panel Cholesterol Blood Test Kit for Heart Disease Risk Assessment and Prevention | Doctor Interpreted Results | with SmartReports(r)

Description

• Full Cholesterol Panel: Assesses various cholesterol indicatorsTriglycerides, HDL, LDL, Non-HDL Cholesterol, HDL/Total Cholesterol ratio, Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio.
• Indications for Testing: Recommended for individuals over 30, those with family history, overweight individuals, diabetics, or those with heart disease risk factors.
• Importance of Regular Testing: High cholesterol often lacks symptoms but increases heart disease risk; regular testing crucial for early detection.
• Risk Factors & Symptoms: Risk factors include an unhealthy diet, high BMI, lack of exercise, smoking, and high alcohol consumption. Symptoms may manifest in advanced cases.
• Statistics & Prevalence: High cholesterol prevalent in UK adults, linked to a significant portion of heart disease cases and deaths.

A full panel of good and bad cholesterol indicators. Biomarkers included : > Triglycerides > Cholesterol HDL > Cholesterol LDL > Non-HDL Cholesterol > HDL cholesterol > Cholesterol > Triglycerides > HDL/Total cholesterol ratio > Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio What does the test do? Our Cholesterol Blood Test is a simple blood test that measures the levels of different types of cholesterol in your blood. It tests for your total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides. You should get a blood test if youre over the age of 30, have a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease, are overweight or have diabetes, or if you have other risk factors for heart disease. If you have a personal history of heart disease or have had a heart attack, then you should also get your levels checked regularly. High cholesterol doesnt usually cause any symptoms, so you may not know that your levels are high until you get a blood test. However, it can increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Symptoms of high cholesterol can include chest pain or angina, shortness of breath, and feeling weak or dizzy. However, these symptoms are usually only seen in advanced cases, so its important to get tested regularly, even if you dont have any symptoms. Who needs to take these tests? Individuals over 30 Those who consume a Unhealthy diet BMI greater than 30 Lack of exercise Smokers High alcohol consumption Getting tested regularly can help you catch any potential problems early. And, you can take steps to lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. Some Stats According to a 2019 report from Public Health England, around 6 in 10 UK adults have high cholesterol levels. According to the British Heart Foundation, high cholesterol is estimated to be responsible for around half of all cases of heart disease in the UK. In 2019, there were over 160,000 deaths from heart disease in the UK.

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