Lipid profile (FLP)

A private lipid profile (flp) taken by an experienced phlebotomist at our Widnes or Crewe clinic and analysed by an accredited pathology laboratory. This test measures 8 biomarkers, listed in full below.

Results turnaround: Same Day
Sample type: 1 Yellow SST
Biomarkers measured: 8 included

What this test measures

Every individual marker included in the lipid profile (flp), grouped by laboratory panel.

Lipids

Cholesterol
HDL % of total
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Non- HDL Cholesterol
TC/HDL Ratio
Triglyceride
Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Calculated

Before your appointment

Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, HDL % of total, LDL Cholesterol, Non- HDL Cholesterol, TC/HDL Ratio, Triglyceride, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Calculated

How your appointment works

1
Book online and choose Widnes or Crewe — most people are seen within a few days.
2
Arrive a few minutes early; your appointment usually takes 10–15 minutes.
3
Your sample is labelled in front of you and posted to the laboratory the same day, with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.
4
Your results arrive securely by email, typically same day from when the lab receives your sample.

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