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Lipid Screening

€80,-

HDL, LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides — your cholesterol often improves a lot while losing weight. This test makes it visible.

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Included Markers

4 markers

Triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol

A lipid panel measuring HDL, LDL, Total Cholesterol, and Triglycerides. These markers together provide insight into your cholesterol balance and its possible relationship to cardiovascular health.

Why this test?

Cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood can be influenced by diet, physical activity, genetics, and other factors. Measuring them can help you understand your current lipid balance and give you a value to discuss with your healthcare provider if you wish.

Who is this test for?

This test may be relevant for adults who want insight into their cholesterol levels, for example as part of general health awareness, or for those whose healthcare provider has suggested checking lipid values.

What is tested?

HDL Cholesterol (mmol/l): often called "good" cholesterol; may play a protective role in cardiovascular health.
LDL Cholesterol (mmol/l): often called "bad" cholesterol; elevated levels may be associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
Total Cholesterol (mmol/l): the sum of all cholesterol types in the blood.
Triglycerides (mmol/l): a type of fat in the blood; levels can be influenced by diet, alcohol, and metabolic factors.

What can this test tell you?

The results may show whether your cholesterol and triglyceride levels fall within expected ranges. The balance between HDL and LDL, along with triglyceride levels, can offer context about your lipid health. These values can be influenced by lifestyle choices such as diet and physical activity.

How is the sample collected?

A blood sample is drawn at a certified sample point (afnamepunt). There are 700+ locations across the Netherlands. After placing your order, you can select a location and time that suits you.

When is this test useful?

This test may be useful when you want a clear picture of your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, whether out of personal curiosity or at the suggestion of your healthcare provider.

What do the results mean?

Results are presented with reference ranges. Cholesterol values should be considered together rather than individually, and factors such as family history, age, and lifestyle play a role in their interpretation. A healthcare provider can help you understand the results in the context of your overall health.

What happens after the results?

Your results are available in your personal dashboard. If you have questions or if any values fall outside the reference range, discussing the results with your healthcare provider is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

A lipid panel is a blood test for your blood lipids. This panel measures your total cholesterol, 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.

Non-HDL cholesterol is your total cholesterol minus your HDL cholesterol, which adds up all the unfavourable cholesterol. This panel measures both your total cholesterol and your HDL cholesterol. For non-fasting blood the NHG uses 3.9 mmol/l as the cut-off.

Blood lipids often shift alongside weight loss, and triglycerides tend to respond fastest. Measuring at more than one point shows how your own values develop. Discuss your results with your GP.

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	Total Cholesterol	mmol/l	1 day
04	HDL Cholesterol	mmol/l	1 day
	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.