Heart Health Profile health test (8 health indicators)-in store/ home

The Heart Health Profile is a private blood test covering 8 cardiovascular-risk indicators — a full cholesterol profile (6 markers), HbA1c for diabetes and high-sensitivity CRP for inflammation — processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, and sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Who it is for

• People who want to assess several key heart-risk markers in a single test
• People with a family history of heart attack, stroke or type 2 diabetes
• People who are overweight, smoke, or have high blood pressure
• People making diet and lifestyle changes who want before/after cardiovascular data

Not suitable for: people having chest pain or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke — call 999; use as a substitute for clinical assessment by a doctor.

What is measured

• Cholesterol profile (6) — total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, total:HDL ratio and triglycerides
• HbA1c — long-term blood-glucose control, used to identify diabetes or prediabetes
• High-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) — a marker of low-grade inflammation linked to cardiovascular risk

How it works

1. Order online and choose your option: an in-store appointment or an at-home self-collection kit.
2. In store: attend Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, where a trained phlebotomist takes a venous blood sample. At home: a finger-prick self-collection kit is posted to you; collect your sample and return it in the prepaid packaging.
3. Your sample is sent to London Medical Laboratory (LML) for analysis.
4. You receive a written report with results and reference ranges, typically within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample, with out-of-range values flagged.

Frequently asked questions

How long do results take?

Results are typically available within 3–5 working days from when the laboratory receives your sample. You receive a written report showing your eight markers against reference ranges.

Where is the blood test done?

You can have the sample taken at our Holborn pharmacy (77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET) by appointment, or order an at-home self-collection kit that is posted to you and returned to the lab in prepaid packaging.

Is the laboratory accredited?

Yes. Your sample is processed by London Medical Laboratory (LML), a UKAS-accredited laboratory working to the ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.

What does the CRP marker add to a cholesterol test?

High-sensitivity CRP measures low-grade inflammation, which is an independent contributor to cardiovascular risk. Combined with your cholesterol profile and HbA1c, it gives a broader view of your heart health than cholesterol alone. A raised CRP can also reflect other conditions, which the pharmacist can explain.

What happens if a result is abnormal?

Your results are reported with reference ranges and reviewed before release. If a marker is outside the normal range, the pharmacist can explain it and discuss lifestyle changes or GP follow-up where appropriate. This test is not a diagnosis.

When to seek further advice

• Chest pain, breathlessness or stroke symptoms are emergencies — call 999.
• Discuss your results with a clinician; abnormal results should be followed up with your GP.

This is a private health-screening service. Results are reported with reference ranges and are not a diagnosis. Discuss your results with a clinician; abnormal results should be followed up with your GP.