HDL Cholesterol test in International City, read by a doctor.
If you live or work in International City, getting a properly interpreted HDL Cholesterol is more useful than running a 100-panel screen no one explains. Cholesterol carried in HDL particles, which transport cholesterol away from arteries to the liver.
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 International City patients
How do I book a HDL Cholesterol test in International City?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for International City — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does HDL Cholesterol cost in International City?
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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 International City.
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.