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Cholesterol Test

An at-home test to measure total cholesterol levels in your blood. High cholesterol increases your risk of coronary artery disease, heart attacks and strokes. The test also allows you to evaluate the effectiveness of current treatments or lifestyle changes.

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According to the NHS, over half of UK adults are thought to have high cholesterol. This is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood.Too much cholesterol can block your blood vessels and lead to serious health conditions.High cholesterol is mainly caused by eating fatty foods, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking too much alcohol, but it can also run in families.

The Newfoundland Cholesterol Test measures the level of total cholesterol in the blood and provides three medical risk groups: high, borderline high and desirable.

The NHS recommends that healthy adults should have a cholesterol reading of no more than 5 mmol/L.

Who is this test for?

  • Individuals at risk of high cholesterol, including those who:
  • Have a family history - A genetic predisposition to high cholesterol.
  • Are overweight, obese or take minimal exercise - Excess body weight can raise cholesterol levels.
  • Have a poor diet - Diets high in saturated fats, fried and processed foods.
  • Smoke - Smoking damages blood vessels and lowers good cholesterol (HDL).
  • Have diabetes - Diabetes can affect cholesterol levels.
  • Are older - Cholesterol levels tend to rise with age.
  • Regular monitoring and healthy lifestyle choices can help manage and reduce these risks.

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Download Instructions for use

All these tests can be conducted from the comfort of home, saving time and money, and delivering results within a few minutes.

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The newfoundland app

Download the app to receive clear instructional videos, along with support and health advice after receiving your results.

Download from the App Store or Google Play Store.