How much does Apolipoprotein B (Venous) cost at Wimpole Street?

£87 — the standard price that applies to everyone. There is no discounted members’ tier at Wimpole Street and nothing to join. Where a venous draw is needed, a phlebotomy fee is shown on the page before you book and is charged once per visit however many tests are taken.

How long do lipid results take?

The standard profile is typically reported within 24 hours of the sample reaching the laboratory. Lipoprotein(a), apolipoproteins and subfraction analysis take longer, usually several days.

Can teenagers have their cholesterol checked here?

Medical services at Wimpole Street are for patients aged 16 and over. Younger family members with a strong history of early heart disease should be referred through their NHS GP, who can access specialist lipid clinics.

Will the report tell me if I need a statin?

The laboratory report shows your values against reference ranges, but how they fit into a risk estimate — and any prescribing decision — needs a fuller clinical assessment by your GP or a clinician. The report is intended to inform that conversation, not replace it.

Do I still need to fast for a cholesterol test?

Total, HDL and LDL cholesterol change little after eating, so non-fasting samples are widely accepted. Triglycerides do rise after meals, so if they matter to your question, or apolipoprotein E is included, an overnight fast with water only is advised.

What is lipoprotein(a) and why is it tested separately?

Lipoprotein(a) is a cholesterol-carrying particle whose level is mostly set by your genes and barely changes with diet. A raised value is associated with higher cardiovascular risk independent of LDL, so knowing it once can influence long-term decisions.

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Apolipoprotein B (Venous) Blood Test Marylebone

From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's

20 min appointment

Results: 3 days"

Venous blood

£87

+ £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)

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£87

+ £50 phlebotomy (per visit)

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Secure online portal

Fast Results

3 days"

Professional Service

Experienced phlebotomists

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Opening hours from 1 October 2026

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Wimpole Street, Marylebone

From 1 October 2026 the Apolipoprotein B (Venous) can be arranged at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental for £87. A venous blood sample (serum) is taken by a nurse or phlebotomist and sent to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, which quotes 3 days for this cholesterol and lipids test. The laboratory report shows each value for cholesterol test and heart disease against its reference range and is released to your portal; we do not interpret results, so take it to your GP or a clinician.

cholesterol and lipids · Wimpole Street

Apolipoprotein B (Venous)’s place in cholesterol and lipids testing

Sample: venous blood sample (serum)
Laboratory turnaround: 3 days
Appointment: 20 minutes
Standard price: £87 + £50 phlebotomy per visit

What Apolipoprotein B (Venous) measures

Laboratories file the Apolipoprotein B (Venous) under cholesterol test, heart disease and blood vessels. The following sections set out how a cholesterol and lipids test of this kind is measured and read.

A lipid profile measures total cholesterol, HDL (often called protective cholesterol), LDL and non-HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Extended lipid tests add apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a) — a largely inherited particle — and LDL subfraction analysis, which describe particle number and type rather than just the amount of cholesterol carried. These figures feed into cardiovascular risk calculations rather than standing alone.

Who considers Apolipoprotein B (Venous)

People often consider a lipid profile if a parent or sibling had a heart attack or stroke before 60.
Anyone over 40 who has not had cholesterol measured recently commonly wants a baseline.
Those who have started a statin, changed their diet or taken up exercise may check whether the numbers have moved.
Fatty deposits around the eyelids or on tendons can prompt a look for inherited high cholesterol.
It is part of nearly every cardiovascular and general health screen.

Preparing for your Apolipoprotein B (Venous)

1Fasting for 10 to 12 hours with water only is traditional and still recommended if triglycerides or apolipoprotein E are being measured.
2Keep to your usual diet in the fortnight before rather than making a special effort, so the result reflects real life.
3Avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand, as it can raise triglycerides sharply.

Sample for this test: venous blood sample (serum).

Understanding your Apolipoprotein B (Venous) results

Higher LDL, non-HDL and apolipoprotein B values can indicate greater deposition of cholesterol in artery walls over time, while a higher HDL is generally seen as favourable. Triglycerides respond quickly to alcohol, sugar and recent meals, so an isolated high value is often repeated fasting. Lipoprotein(a) is largely fixed by genetics and is measured once; a raised level may adjust how aggressively other risk factors are managed.

Cholesterol numbers are interpreted within an overall risk estimate that includes blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and age, not against a single cut-off.

Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: cardiovascular risk markers, diabetes, glucose and HbA1c, liver function, genetic testing.

Pricing

Apolipoprotein B (Venous)

Individual test

£87

Phlebotomy Fee

Blood draw by qualified phlebotomist (per visit)

£50

Total

£137

Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.

How it works at Wimpole Street

From booking the Apolipoprotein B (Venous) to reading your result

1
Choose your test
Select the Apolipoprotein B (Venous) and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample (serum) is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 3 days for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.

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Why test at Wimpole Street

Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Analysis is carried out by a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, so methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS.
Self-referral: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed, and the laboratory report is yours to take to your GP or a clinician.
One standard price applies to everyone — there is no members’ tier at Wimpole Street.

More cholesterol and lipids tests

Other tests often considered alongside Apolipoprotein B (Venous)

All blood tests at Wimpole Street

Frequently Asked Questions

A venous blood sample (serum). A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 3 days for this test.

Ready to Book Your Test?

Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.

Important information about the Apolipoprotein B (Venous) at Wimpole Street

Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.