LDL Cholesterol test in City Walk, read by a doctor.
LDL Cholesterol is one of the most ordered tests by our British-trained GPs for City Walk patients — and for good reason. A central — though imperfect — marker of cardiovascular risk and a primary target of preventive cardiology.
What LDL Cholesterol actually tells us
Cholesterol carried in LDL particles, traditionally called 'bad cholesterol' because it deposits in artery walls.
We always pair LDL with ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP and an overall cardiovascular risk score before recommending therapy.
High LDL Cholesterol
Optimal: <2.6 mmol/L. Borderline: 2.6–3.3. High: 3.4–4.1. Very high: ≥4.9 (consider familial hypercholesterolaemia).
Low LDL Cholesterol
Very low LDL is generally safe; ensure adequate nutrition.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Silent in most cases; tendon xanthomas in familial hypercholesterolaemia
Risk factors
- • Saturated fat intake
- • Genetics
- • Hypothyroidism
- • Sedentary lifestyle
- • Obesity
- • Diabetes
Conditions linked
- • Atherosclerosis
- • Coronary disease
- • Stroke
- • Peripheral artery disease
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Reduce saturated fat
- • Plant sterols, oats, legumes
- • Regular cardio
- • Weight loss
- • Stop smoking
Further tests we may run
- • ApoB
- • Lp(a)
- • CAC score
- • Thyroid function
Treatments where indicated
- • Statins
- • Ezetimibe
- • PCSK9 inhibitors
- • Bempedoic acid
Retest: 8–12 weeks on therapy, annually otherwise.
Questions from City Walk patients
How do I book a LDL 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 LDL Cholesterol cost in City Walk?
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Standalone LDL 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 LDL Cholesterol mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. We always pair LDL with ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP and an overall cardiovascular risk score before recommending therapy.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your LDL 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.
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