HDL Cholesterol test in City Walk, read by a doctor.
HDL Cholesterol is one of the most ordered tests by our British-trained GPs for City Walk patients — and for good reason. Traditionally protective, but very high HDL is not always beneficial — the function matters more than the number.
What HDL Cholesterol actually tells us
Cholesterol carried in HDL particles, which transport cholesterol away from arteries to the liver.
HDL alone is a weak target — we focus on ApoB while supporting HDL through lifestyle.
High HDL Cholesterol
>2.3 mmol/L — investigate alcohol intake and genetic causes.
Low HDL Cholesterol
<1.0 (men) or <1.3 (women) suggests metabolic syndrome.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Silent
Risk factors
- • Sedentary lifestyle
- • Smoking
- • Insulin resistance
- • Trans fats
- • Genetics
Conditions linked
- • Metabolic syndrome
- • Cardiovascular disease
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Aerobic exercise
- • Stop smoking
- • Olive oil and nuts
- • Weight loss
Further tests we may run
- • ApoB
- • Triglycerides
- • HbA1c
Treatments where indicated
- • Niacin and fibrates have limited cardiovascular benefit — rarely used
Retest: Annually with full lipid panel.
Questions from City Walk patients
How do I book a HDL Cholesterol test in City Walk?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for City Walk — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does HDL Cholesterol cost in City Walk?
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Standalone HDL Cholesterol is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal HDL Cholesterol mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. HDL alone is a weak target — we focus on ApoB while supporting HDL through lifestyle.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your HDL Cholesterol is the one who phones you in City Walk.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.