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Order a cholesterol test and measure your lipids

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LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides: your cardiovascular risk markers.

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Biomarkers Included

4 biomarkers

Triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL/HDL Ratio

You usually cannot feel your cholesterol. An imbalance in your fats often develops quietly, without any symptoms.

With this lipid panel you have your HDL, LDL and triglycerides measured at a certified sample point. If you want to buy a cholesterol test without any hassle, you arrange it here online: no referral needed, with your results within a few working days and a doctor's assessment.

Why this test?

Cholesterol and triglycerides play a role in your cardiovascular health, yet an imbalance rarely causes symptoms. This panel splits your cholesterol into HDL and LDL and measures your triglycerides, giving you a more detailed lipid profile than a single total number.

That way you see not only how much cholesterol you have, but also how it is distributed.

Who is this test for?

This test may suit men who:

want to understand their cardiovascular risk markers
have cardiovascular conditions in the family
have changed their diet or lifestyle and want to track their lipids
simply want to record a baseline lipid profile

What is tested?

This panel measures three lipid markers in your blood:

HDL cholesterol (mmol/l): often called the "good" cholesterol; higher levels are generally seen as favourable.
LDL cholesterol (mmol/l): often called the "bad" cholesterol; elevated levels may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk.
Triglycerides (mmol/l): a type of fat in your blood that can be influenced by diet, alcohol and lifestyle.

You can read more about one of these markers on the page about LDL cholesterol.

What can this test tell you?

Looking at your lipid markers together gives you more context than any single cholesterol number. The ratio between HDL and LDL, along with your triglycerides, can help paint a broader picture of your fat metabolism.

High LDL alongside low HDL may, for example, be linked to higher cardiovascular risk, while high triglycerides can relate to diet or metabolic patterns. What your combination means is best discussed with a doctor.

How is the sample collected?

For this test, blood is drawn at a certified sample point. There are 650+ locations across the Netherlands, which you choose yourself after ordering. The draw usually takes only a few minutes.

You do not need a GP appointment for this: it is a blood test without a referral.

When is this test useful?

This test may be useful if you want to understand your cardiovascular risk factors, have changed your diet or exercise, have heart-related conditions in your family, or simply want your cholesterol measured to know where you stand.

If you want wider heart markers such as hs-CRP and homocysteine alongside your lipids, look at the cardiovascular health test.

What do the results mean?

Your result shows whether each lipid marker falls within the reference range. An elevated LDL or triglycerides, or a low HDL, may be a point to explore further.

Lipids are influenced by many factors, including genetics, diet, exercise and stress. A doctor can interpret your result in the broader context of your health.

What happens after the results?

Your results are available online within a few working days. You log in to your account and view each marker with its reference range and a clear explanation.

Every blood test result includes a professional assessment from a BIG-registered doctor. For treatment decisions, discuss your results with your GP.

Frequently Asked Questions

A lipid panel is a blood test for your blood lipids. This panel measures your HDL cholesterol, your LDL cholesterol and your triglycerides.

No single value is dangerous on its own. For non-fasting blood the Dutch NHG guideline uses 5.0 mmol/l as the cut-off for total cholesterol, so a reading of 4.4 sits below it while 5.4 and 6.2 fall in the band above it. That band runs to 8.0 mmol/l, so even 7.8 is below the point where a doctor would start considering an inherited lipid disorder.

There is no single normal LDL value, because what is desirable depends on your overall cardiovascular risk. As a general target the Dutch NVKC uses an LDL below 3.0 mmol/l and an HDL above 1.55 mmol/l. For non-fasting triglycerides the cut-off is 2.0 mmol/l.

No, fasting is not required. We grade your values against the NHG non-fasting cut-offs, so you can have your blood taken at any time of day. Fasting does give a slightly cleaner triglyceride reading, so it is a bonus if it happens to suit you.

No, this panel measures HDL, LDL and triglycerides. If you also want your total cholesterol, look at a broader cardiovascular panel.

This lipid panel focuses on HDL, LDL and triglycerides. The cardiovascular health test adds hs-CRP and homocysteine for a wider view.

What We Test

Biomarkers in this panel, with unit and turnaround
No.	Biomarker	Unit	Turnaround
01	Triglycerides	mmol/l	1 day
02	LDL Cholesterol	mmol/l	1 day
03	HDL Cholesterol	mmol/l	1 day
04	LDL/HDL Ratio	ratio	—
	Your result arrives once the slowest test is finished: 1 days. This is indicative; turnaround varies per laboratory.

Preparation

No alcohol beforehand
Required

Drink no alcohol in the 24 hours before the draw.
Preferably fasting
Recommended

Coming fasting gives a slightly cleaner value, but it is not required. If it suits you, eat nothing from 22:00 the evening before and drink only water.