Cholesterol is a chemical similar to fat which our liver makes from food. Cholesterol is important for our bodies as it helps our cells work properly. When your cholesterol levels go outside the normal ranges, you have an increased risk of getting certain health conditions.

Whether you think you could have abnormal cholesterol levels or you want to see how well your cholesterol treatment is working, you can get an easy home test kit online. Superdrug Online Doctor’s cholesterol test kits can help you to check your cholesterol levels without going to see a doctor in person.

Using a home test works in the following steps:

• Place an order and get your kit delivered to your door (delivery is free)
• Collect your sample by following the instructions in the test kit
• Send your samples to our UK-based, accredited partner laboratory (postage is free)
• Once your results are available (in 2 to 3 days), our doctors will review your results
• One of our doctors will contact you, via a secure and confidential message in your patient account, to let you know your results and give you advice and support on what to do next

In some cases, the doctor may need to ask for more information. They may contact you by phone, so make sure your telephone number is up to date in your online account.