Cholesterol Test
Check your heart health with a fast, in-store cholesterol screening.
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. While your body needs some cholesterol to function, having too much — particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol — can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular cholesterol testing can help you better understand your cardiovascular health and take proactive steps if needed.
At Allcare Pharmacy, we offer a quick cholesterol test using a simple finger-prick blood sample. Your results are available within minutes and explained clearly by a member of our pharmacy team.
You’ll also receive a record of your result to take with you for your own health tracking or to share with your GP.
Price: €30
Availability: Available by appointment in participating Allcare Pharmacies
Why check your cholesterol?
- High cholesterol has no symptoms
- Raised levels can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke
- A quick test can help identify early warning signs
- Useful if you have risk factors like family history, poor diet, or high blood pressure
What to expect
- Book your appointment at a participating Allcare Pharmacy
- A finger-prick blood sample will be taken in a private consultation space
- Results available within minutes
- You’ll receive a written record of your result
- Advice provided if your levels are outside the recommended range
The appointment takes around 10 minutes. You may be referred to your GP for further testing or follow-up depending on your result.
Before your appointment
- Fasting is not required for this screening
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Try to avoid fatty foods or alcohol just before your visit for the most accurate result
Your Next Step to Better Health
Talk to your pharmacist today, or click on the link to book an appointment in one of our participating Allcare Pharmacies.
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the blood. It is mostly made by the liver but is also found in some foods. A small amount of cholesterol is important for your body to carry out certain functions. However, having too much cholesterol in the body can cause narrowing of the arteries leading to the heart and brain, significantly contributing to the risk of heart attack or stroke.
How does a Cholesterol test work?
The total cholesterol test measures the following:
- Total Cholesterol, the total amount of cholesterol in your blood
- HDL, high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol)
- LDL, low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
- Triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood
The test is fast and pain free. It involves taking a single drop of blood from your finger tip and analysing it in a cholesterol test system. Once your results are available our pharmacist will review your results with you and can offer lifestyle or diet advice if your cholesterol level is slightly higher than normal.
As this service is dependent on having trained staff on duty, pease contact the store directly to check availability to conduct the test.
Why is it important to monitor high cholesterol?
Increased levels of cholesterol can over time lead to heart disease so it is important to be aware of your cholesterol level. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can generally help to maintain your cholesterol within the normal range although some patients are prone to higher cholesterol levels. Taking a cholesterol test will identify if your cholesterol level is within the normal range.
In cases where we identify a higher than expected cholesterol level we will provide you with expert advice, product, diet and lifestyle recommendations and when required a referral letter with your results for you to discuss with your GP.
You can book a Cholesterol check in participating stores by clicking the button below. The Cholesterol check is subject to appointment and specially trained staff. The cost of this service is €30.