Home use tests are a useful element in your proactive healthcare regime but are not intended to replace a consultation with your General Practitioner or other suitably qualified healthcare provider. If you have any concerns regarding your health always consult your G.P.

 

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Cholesterol test kit

A high cholesterol level is a risk factor for heart attack, hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) and stroke. Our home cholesterol test gives you a reliable estimate of whether your overall cholesterol level is within normal limits.

 

What are the effects of a high cholesterol level?

If the cholesterol level in the blood remains persistently high, deposits on the walls of the blood vessels cause arteriosclerosis. This disease develops unnoticed over decades. However, it can be detected and treated in time if diagnosed at an early check-up.

 

How high are my chances of developing high cholesterol?

Foods with high fat content, a hypoactive thyroid, badly managed diabetes, chronic liver disease or long-term use of various medication such as the pill or diuretics can lead to increased levels.

 

What's more, there is a very strong link with so-called 'familial hypercholesterolemia' or an inherited tendency toward elevated levels. If other members of your family have or have had high levels you should consider a home test or arrange to have one done by your GP.

 

How do I perform the test?

Our home cholesterol test kit is supplied with everything you need to perform the test.  Prick your finger quickly and easily with the micro-lancet to obtain a drop of blood. Place a drop of blood on the test strip and wait for three minutes. Match the colour on the test strip with the disc and read off your level.

 

What does the result tell me?

An overall level of up to 200 mg/dl (5.2 mmol/l) is the normal level for adults. If your reading is higher, please visit your doctor for a medical check-up as soon as possible.

 

How often should I test myself?

It is useful to retest yourself periodically to assess the effectiveness of any cholesterol reducing strategy you may embark upon for example one a month.  This way you can proactively manage this particular aspect of your own health and well being.  Even if your levels are within normal limits it is useful to check perhaps annually to make sure you stay that way and to detect any increases early. Cholesterol tests are a very useful tool to those wishing to be proactive in their own well being.