Test ID: B-221
Could Your Cholesterol or Triglycerides Be Putting Your Heart at Risk?
Men develop cardiovascular disease on average 7–10 years earlier than women — yet most have never had a proper assessment of their lipid profile. High cholesterol and elevated triglycerides typically cause no obvious symptoms until significant arterial damage has already occurred. Poor diet, excess alcohol, low testosterone, insulin resistance, and abdominal fat all drive unfavourable lipid patterns in men, and standard GP checks rarely catch the full picture. If you recognise any of the following, a lipid test could give you the clarity you need:
- Fatigue or low energy with no clear cause
- Weight gain, especially around the abdomen
- Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
- Family history of heart disease, stroke, or high cholesterol
- High-sugar, high-fat diet, or regular alcohol consumption
- Feeling unwell after eating fatty foods
- Reduced libido or erectile dysfunction (an early sign of cardiovascular dysfunction)
- Diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes
- Currently on TRT or concerned about the cardiovascular impact of testosterone therapy
- Concerns about cardiovascular risk but no recent blood test
What This Test Measures
The Male Lipid Test Kit is a home blood spot test that checks three essential cardiovascular and metabolic markers:
- Total Cholesterol (CH) — Your overall cholesterol level; a key indicator of cardiovascular health. Men with low testosterone or high abdominal fat often show elevated total cholesterol even on a reasonable diet.
- HDL Cholesterol (HDL) — The “good” cholesterol that protects your arteries and heart. Low HDL is particularly common in men with insulin resistance, high triglycerides, or excess belly fat, and is a strong independent predictor of heart attack risk in men.
- Triglycerides (TG) — Blood fats that rise with poor diet, excess alcohol, insulin resistance, and low testosterone. High triglycerides in men are a major cardiovascular risk factor and a core feature of metabolic syndrome.
Together, these markers give a clear picture of your heart health, fat metabolism, and metabolic risk — all from a simple finger-prick blood sample at home.
How It Works
- Order your kit — delivered to your door
- Collect your sample at home — a simple finger-prick blood spot; no clinic visit needed
- Post your sample to our CLIA-certified laboratory using the instructions provided
- Receive your results by email within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample
What You Get With Your Results
Your personalised report includes:
- Your lipid levels displayed clearly in graphics and numbers
- A written interpretation by a Specialist PhD Doctor
- Guidance on what your results mean and what to do next
View a Sample Test Result Report
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for men who want to:
- Monitor cholesterol and triglyceride levels without a GP appointment
- Understand their cardiovascular and metabolic risk profile
- Track the impact of diet, exercise, alcohol, or TRT on lipid levels
- Investigate lipid imbalances linked to insulin resistance or low testosterone
- Take a proactive approach to heart health and longevity
Key Information
- Collect samples from the comfort of your home and post to our lab
- Results delivered by email within 3–5 working days
- Laboratory fee included — no hidden costs or additional charges
- Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
- Analysed by a CLIA-certified laboratory with over 11 million tests performed
- Customers are responsible for posting their sample to the laboratory