Cholesterol Panel
Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides — the standard lipid panel for cardiovascular risk and metabolic health.
One-time payment of A$75. GST included. No subscription.
What this panel measures
- Total Cholesterol: The sum of all cholesterol carried in your blood — useful as a headline number, but the breakdown matters more.
- HDL Cholesterol: The 'good' cholesterol; helps clear excess cholesterol from your arteries.
- LDL Cholesterol: The 'bad' cholesterol; the main driver of plaque build-up — the number most cardiology guidelines focus on.
- Triglycerides: Circulating fats — high levels are linked to insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk.
Who this panel is for
Have you noticed any of these:
- family history of heart attack, stroke or high cholesterol
- haven't had a lipid check in 2+ years
- over 35 and have never had a baseline
- tracking the impact of diet changes (keto, low-carb, Mediterranean) on lipids
- on a statin or considering one
- want a full lipid breakdown, not just total cholesterol
How it works
- Order online, no GP referral needed.
- Visit any of 2,000+ accredited collection centres across Australia.
- Results delivered same day to your personal dashboard with clear explanations.
Sample and turnaround
Single blood draw, fasted (no food for 12 hours, water OK). Results back same day.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in this Cholesterol Panel?
Four biomarkers in a single blood draw: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides — the standard lipid panel cardiologists and GPs use.
Do I need to fast?
Yes — fast for 12 hours (water OK) for the most accurate triglyceride and LDL reading.
What does high cholesterol actually mean?
High Total Cholesterol is meaningful only with the breakdown. High LDL is the main concern; high HDL is generally protective; high triglycerides often signal insulin resistance. Discuss any out-of-range result with your GP.
What's the difference between this and the Cardiovascular Risk Panel?
This Cholesterol Panel covers the standard lipid markers. The Cardiovascular Risk Panel adds advanced markers (ApoB, ApoA1, Homocysteine, hs-CRP) for a deeper risk picture, with Lipoprotein(a) available as an add-on.
Keep reading
Guides
- Heart markers beyond cholesterol — A standard cholesterol test covers four numbers. Markers like ApoB, lipoprotein(a), homocysteine and hs-CRP give a fuller picture of cardiovascular risk — and most people have never had them measured.
- Private blood test cost — Private blood tests in Australia range from $35 for single biomarkers up to $500+ for comprehensive panels. What you're paying for, what drives the cost, and when private testing is worth it.
Biomarkers explained
- ApoB — ApoB counts the actual number of artery-clogging particles in your blood — many researchers consider it a sharper cardiovascular risk marker than LDL cholesterol.
- Lp(a) — Lp(a) is a largely genetic, independent cardiovascular risk factor that most people are never tested for — and a single reading usually tells you for life.