Cardiovascular Risk Profile
Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Blood Test
Go beyond a standard cholesterol test with a comprehensive cardiovascular profile measuring cholesterol, ApoB, ApoA1, Lipoprotein(a), hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2. Designed to provide a broader assessment of cardiovascular risk, including inherited risk and biomarkers associated with atherosclerosis and inflammation.
Professional blood collection at participating Superdrug Health Clinics is included, with your sample analysed by a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 medical laboratory.
Take a proactive approach to your heart health — order your Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Assessment today and book your blood collection appointment.£239.99
- Home sample collection kit included
- Clear step-by-step instructions
- Discreet delivery
- Laboratory analysis
- Digital results within 2–5 working days
Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Blood Test
Go beyond a standard cholesterol test
Heart disease and stroke are major health concerns around the world. A standard cholesterol test gives useful information about your heart health, but it does not show all the factors that can affect your risk.
Our Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Blood Test includes a full lipid profile along with special heart health markers like ApoB, Lipoprotein(a), hs-CRP, and Lp-PLA2.
These tests together give a clearer view of your cholesterol, harmful lipoproteins, and signs of inflammation linked to heart risk.
You can have your blood taken by a professional at your nearest participating Superdrug Health Clinic, making advanced heart screening easy and convenient.
Your sample is tested in a UKAS-accredited medical lab that follows ISO 15189 standards, so you can trust the quality and reliability of your results.
What Does the Cardiovascular Risk Profile Measure?
Your test includes:
Standard Lipid Profile
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
Advanced Cardiovascular Biomarkers
- Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
- Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
- ApoA1 / ApoB Ratio
- Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
- Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2 / PLAC Test)
This set of tests gives you more information than a regular cholesterol check and helps you get a fuller picture of your heart health.
Why Choose an Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Test?
A standard cholesterol test is useful, but many different things can affect your heart risk.
This advanced profile may be particularly useful if you:
- Have a family history of heart disease or stroke
- Have elevated cholesterol
- Have high blood pressure
- Have diabetes or insulin resistance
- Have metabolic risk factors
- Have previously been told you have increased cardiovascular risk
- Want to understand your cardiovascular health in greater detail
- Are interested in preventative health screening
This test is also helpful if you have a family history of early heart disease, since some risk factors are passed down through families.
Understanding Your Cardiovascular Biomarkers
Lipid Profile
The lipid profile checks the main types of cholesterol and blood fats that affect your heart health.
It includes total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol.
Doctors often use these measurements to check your risk related to cholesterol.
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
ApoA1 is the main protein associated with HDL particles.
It helps move cholesterol away from your tissues and back to your liver.
ApoA1 gives extra details about how your body handles lipoproteins, beyond what HDL cholesterol shows.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
ApoB is a structural protein found on several potentially atherogenic lipoprotein particles, including LDL and other particles capable of contributing to atherosclerosis.
LDL cholesterol shows how much cholesterol is in LDL particles, but ApoB tells you how many of these potentially harmful particles you have.
This gives you more details when looking at your heart risk.
ApoA1 / ApoB Ratio
The ApoA1/ApoB ratio compares a key protein in HDL with the protein found in potentially harmful particles.
This ratio helps give more context when understanding your overall lipoprotein results.
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a key heart risk factor that you inherit from your family.
Elevated Lp(a) is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease and stroke, as well as calcific aortic valve disease.
Your Lp(a) levels mostly depend on your genes and usually stay about the same during adulthood.
Since Lp(a) is not usually checked in standard cholesterol tests, measuring it can give you important extra information, especially if heart disease runs in your family.
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
hs-CRP is a blood marker that shows if you have inflammation throughout your body.
Long-term inflammation can contribute to atherosclerosis. So, hs-CRP gives you more information when looking at your overall heart risk.
Keep in mind that hs-CRP can be high for reasons other than heart disease, like infections, injuries, or other causes of inflammation.
Lp-PLA2 / PLAC Test
Lp-PLA2 is an enzyme linked to plaque build-up and inflammation in your blood vessels.
Testing for Lp-PLA2 gives you another marker for heart risk and can add to the information from regular cholesterol tests.
As with any single test, your results should be looked at as part of your whole heart health picture.
How Is This Different from a Standard Cholesterol Test?
A conventional cholesterol test primarily measures cholesterol and triglycerides.
Our Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Assessment gives you more by adding extra heart health markers to the usual cholesterol tests, including:
- Atherogenic lipoprotein particles
- Inherited cardiovascular risk
- Lipoprotein metabolism
- Systemic inflammation
- Atherosclerosis-associated biomarkers
This gives you more details to talk about with your doctor or healthcare provider.
Who May Benefit from Advanced Cardiovascular Screening?
This test is a good choice for adults who want a deeper look at their heart risk, especially if you:
- Have a family history of premature heart disease
- Have a family history of stroke
- Have high cholesterol
- Have high blood pressure
- Have diabetes
- Have metabolic risk factors
- Have previously identified cardiovascular risk factors
- Want to take a proactive approach to preventative healthcare
This test is for adults and is meant to add to, not replace, advice from your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional.
Professional Blood Collection Included
Your test comes with professional blood collection at your closest participating Superdrug Health Clinic.
Your purchase includes:
- Professional phlebotomy
- Laboratory request documentation
- Sample collection and transport
- Comprehensive laboratory analysis
- Secure online access to your results
After you buy the test, you’ll get instructions on how to book your blood collection appointment.
UKAS-Accredited Laboratory Testing
Experienced lab professionals test your sample in a UKAS-accredited medical lab that meets ISO 15189 standards.
UKAS accreditation means the lab follows recognized standards for quality and skill in medical testing.
Your Results
Your lab report will show your personal test results along with the reference ranges used by the lab.
You can talk about your results with your GP, heart specialist, or another qualified healthcare professional, especially if anything is outside the normal range or you have other heart risk factors.
You’ll usually get your results about three working days after the lab receives your sample.
Do I Need to Fast?
You usually don’t need to fast for this test unless your instructions say otherwise.
Be sure to follow any preparation instructions you receive when booking your appointment.
Is Phlebotomy Included?
Yes.
Professional blood collection at your nearest participating Superdrug Health Clinic is included in the price.
What Is ApoB?
ApoB shows how many potentially harmful lipoprotein particles are in your blood.
This gives you extra information alongside your LDL cholesterol and standard lipid profile.
What Is Lp(a)?
Lp(a) is a type of lipoprotein you mostly inherit from your family, and it can add to your heart risk.
Since your Lp(a) level is mostly set by your genes, testing can be especially helpful if you have a family history of early heart disease or unexplained heart risk.
Does This Test Diagnose Heart Disease?
No.
This test checks markers linked to heart risk, but it does not diagnose heart disease, atherosclerosis, heart attack, or stroke.
Your results should be considered along with your age, blood pressure, medical and family history, lifestyle, and other important health details.
If you have symptoms that might mean a heart attack or another emergency, get medical help right away instead of booking a screening blood test.
Why Choose Repose Healthcare?
- Advanced cardiovascular screening
- Professional phlebotomy included
- Convenient appointments at participating Superdrug Health Clinics
- UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory
- Comprehensive lipid profile
- ApoB and ApoA1 testing
- Lipoprotein(a) testing
- hs-CRP testing
- Lp-PLA2 / PLAC testing
- Secure online laboratory results
- Fast laboratory turnaround
Test Includes
Lipid Profile
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Non-HDL Cholesterol
Advanced Cardiovascular Biomarkers
- Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
- Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
- ApoA1 / ApoB Ratio
- Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
- High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
- Lp-PLA2 / PLAC Test
Sample Type: Venous blood
Collection: Professional phlebotomy
Phlebotomy: Included at participating Superdrug Health Clinics
Laboratory: UKAS-accredited medical laboratory operating to ISO 15189 standards
Typical Turnaround: Approximately 3 working days after laboratory receipt
Important: This test provides information about cardiovascular risk markers and does not diagnose cardiovascular disease.
Medical Disclaimer
This blood test is intended for informational and screening purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
The test measures biomarkers associated with cardiovascular health and risk. Results should be interpreted in the context of your age, medical history, family history, blood pressure, lifestyle and other relevant clinical factors.
An abnormal or elevated result does not necessarily mean that you have cardiovascular disease, and a result within the laboratory reference range does not rule out cardiovascular disease or future cardiovascular events.
This test does not diagnose heart disease, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke or any other medical condition. It should not be used as a substitute for a clinical assessment or investigations recommended by your healthcare professional.
Some biomarkers included in this profile, including hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2, can be influenced by factors other than cardiovascular disease. Results should therefore be interpreted by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional where appropriate.
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels are predominantly genetically determined and can provide information about inherited cardiovascular risk, but an elevated level does not mean that cardiovascular disease will necessarily develop.
If you have concerns about your cardiovascular health, have been advised to undergo further investigation, or have symptoms such as chest pain, severe shortness of breath, sudden weakness or other symptoms of a medical emergency, seek appropriate medical attention promptly. This screening test is not intended for emergency diagnosis.
By purchasing this test, you acknowledge that laboratory results should be considered alongside your overall clinical circumstances and, where appropriate, discussed with your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
Home Testing Kit
The required sample collection equipment for your selected test.
Sample Collection Materials
Appropriate tubes, swabs, lancets or collection containers depending on the test.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Clear instructions explaining how to prepare for and collect your sample.
Sample Return Packaging
Suitable packaging for safely returning your sample to the laboratory.
Laboratory Testing
Your sample is analysed for the biomarkers or health markers included in your selected test.
How does the home testing process work?
Choose your test online and place your order. Your test kit will be delivered with clear instructions and the equipment needed to collect your sample at home. Once your sample has been collected, return it using the provided return method. Your sample will then be analysed and your results provided securely.
How do I collect my sample?
Each test kit includes step-by-step instructions explaining how to collect your specific sample. Follow the instructions carefully to make sure your sample is collected correctly.
Do I need to visit a clinic or GP?
Our home testing service is designed to allow you to collect your sample from home. Whether you need to speak with a healthcare professional depends on your individual circumstances and the type of test you are taking.
How do I send my sample back?
Place your collected sample in the packaging provided with your kit and follow the included return instructions. Where applicable, a prepaid return envelope will be included.
When will I receive my results?
The turnaround time depends on the test you have purchased. Your product page and test instructions will provide the expected timeframe for your results.
What happens if my result is outside the normal range?
A result outside the laboratory reference range does not necessarily mean that you have a medical condition. If you are concerned about your results, discuss them with an appropriate healthcare professional.
What if I make a mistake while collecting my sample?
Follow the instructions provided with your kit. If you believe your sample has been collected incorrectly or your kit has been damaged, contact customer support before sending the sample back.
Can I order more than one test?
Yes. You can order multiple tests where appropriate. Make sure you follow the individual collection and preparation instructions for each test.
Is my personal information kept private?
Your personal and test information should be handled securely in accordance with the applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
