Cholesterol & Diabetes CheckBlood Test
A quick screen of cholesterol and long-term blood sugar for heart and diabetes risk.
- 20 biomarkers
- Venous sample at our Kent clinic
- Secure digital report
What is the Cholesterol & Diabetes Check blood test?
Our private Cholesterol & Diabetes Check blood test is a proactive way to understand key aspects of your health. You can book this test directly online without needing a GP referral, making it easy to take charge of your wellbeing.
This comprehensive check measures markers across three main areas: Full Blood Count for general health, Heart Health markers like cholesterol and hs-CRP to help assess cardiovascular risk, and Diabetes Health markers including HbA1c to reflect your longer-term blood sugar control. It’s important to remember that this test measures specific markers; a clinician will interpret these results to provide a clearer picture of your health.
Your small venous blood sample will be taken at our clinic in Dartford, Kent, and sent to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for processing. Your results will be reviewed by a clinician and made available in your secure MyScanHub patient portal within 2–5 working days. You can choose to share these results with your GP if you wish.
What's measured
20 biomarkers across 3 health areas. Tap a group to see the individual markers.
Full Blood CountMeasures the red cells, white cells and platelets in your blood — a broad look at general health, immunity and anaemia.13
- Haemoglobin
- Haematocrit
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Mean Cell Volume
- Red Blood Cell Count
- Basophil Count
- Eosinophil Count
- Lymphocyte Count
- Monocyte Count
- Neutrophil Count
- White Blood Cell Count
- Platelet Count
Heart HealthCholesterol and lipid markers used to help assess cardiovascular risk.6
- Total Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
- Triglycerides
- High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
Diabetes HealthGlucose and HbA1c — markers used to help assess your blood-sugar control over time.1
- HbA1c
How to prepare
- 1Fast for 8–10 hours before your appointment (water is fine) for the most accurate cholesterol and glucose results.
- 2Stay well hydrated with water, which makes taking the sample easier.
- 3If you take medication or supplements, keep taking them as usual unless a clinician has told you otherwise.
- 4No GP referral is needed — book directly and bring photo ID to your appointment.
Who it's for
- You'd like a broad check of your general health in one blood draw.
- You want a baseline you can track over time, or reassurance between GP visits.
- You'd rather not wait for a GP referral — you can book this test directly.
- You want results reviewed by a clinician, with clear next steps if anything stands out.
Why book with MyScanHub
Clinician-reviewed
Every result is checked by a clinician before it reaches your portal.
Accredited lab
Samples are processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Results in 2–5 days
Your report lands securely in your MyScanHub portal within a few working days.
No GP referral
Book directly online — no referral, no waiting list, one-off payment.
Cholesterol & Diabetes Check — frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before the Cholesterol & Diabetes Check?
Yes — we recommend fasting for 8–10 hours beforehand (water is fine), as recent food and drink can affect cholesterol and glucose readings.
How quickly will I get my results?
Most results are ready within 2–5 working days and are uploaded to your secure MyScanHub portal once reviewed by a clinician.
How is the blood sample taken?
A trained phlebotomist takes a small venous blood sample from your arm at our Kent clinic. It's quick and carried out in a private, comfortable setting.
What happens if a result is outside the normal range?
Any result outside the usual reference range is clearly highlighted in your report. A blood test doesn't diagnose on its own, so we recommend discussing flagged results with a clinician — you can add a GP consultation to talk them through.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No. You can book this blood test directly online — no GP referral is required. It's a one-off payment with no subscription.
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