Men’s Blood Sugar, Cholesterol & Heart Health
A heart blood test for men in Kingston, for a focused cardio-metabolic baseline. The panel covers HbA1c, fasting glucose, the full lipid profile and liver enzymes, with fasting insulin added where clinically indicated. It is the right starting point if you have a family history of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, a midlife waistline you want to act on, or simply want one panel that tells you where you stand on the two biggest preventable risks for men. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at our CQC-registered Kingston clinic, with results in 2 to 5 working days.
By Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, GMC-registered doctor and Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. Last reviewed May 2026. Next review November 2026.
Heart disease and diabetes account for a large share of preventable male mortality in the UK and the two are clinically connected: pre-diabetes raises cardiovascular risk before glucose reaches the diabetic range. The figures below are presented as context, not as a prediction of any individual's risk.
A heart blood test is a focused cardio-metabolic baseline. It identifies pre-diabetes and lipid patterns early, when lifestyle change still has the largest effect, and informs whether further work-up (such as the Advanced Cardiovascular Risk panel with Lp(a) and ApoB) is appropriate.
Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes share most of their risk factors and are the two biggest preventable causes of ill-health in adult men. This panel covers the routine blood markers that drive both: HbA1c and glucose for sugar control, the full lipid profile for cholesterol, and liver enzymes (ALT, AST) for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is closely linked to insulin resistance. Fasting insulin is added when there is a clinical indication. It is the right starting point if you have a family history, a midlife waistline you want to address, or simply want one panel that tells you where you stand.
If your concern is a deeper cardiovascular risk picture beyond the standard markers (ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, Lp-PLA2, homocysteine), the Advanced Cardiovascular Risk panel (£338) is the next step up. If you want the cardio-metabolic markers as part of a broader baseline including the male hormone axis, the Men's General Health & Wellness panel may suit better.
The three-month average of blood sugar. The most sensitive routine screen for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, per NICE CKS guidance. Unlike fasting glucose, HbA1c does not need fasting.
A morning fasted glucose alongside HbA1c picks up acute changes and helps confirm an impaired fasting glucose pattern. The two are read together.
The aggregate cholesterol level, the starting point for cardiovascular risk assessment.
The protective cholesterol fraction. Low HDL is associated with higher cardiovascular risk.
The cholesterol fraction most directly linked to atherosclerosis. The standard target of cardiovascular risk reduction.
A reflection of dietary sugar and alcohol, raised in insulin resistance and a useful pointer to wider cardio-metabolic disturbance.
Total cholesterol minus HDL. NICE-recommended primary marker for cardiovascular risk and treatment monitoring.
ALT and AST screen for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now better called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which sits squarely in the metabolic risk picture and is the most common cause of mildly raised ALT in middle-aged men.
Added where insulin resistance is clinically suspected. Read alongside fasting glucose to look at HOMA-IR, an index of insulin resistance. Not added routinely.
Each result is interpreted by the doctor against the appropriate reference range for you. NICE risk calculators (QRISK) combine blood markers with age, blood pressure and lifestyle for a 10-year cardiovascular risk estimate; the doctor can apply this to your results.
Cardio-metabolic risk is rarely a single-decision moment. Three routes give you control over how much support you want around the result.
A GMC-registered doctor at KONCEPT® reviews the request for clinical suitability before the appointment is confirmed.
Cardiovascular risk and diabetes risk share most of their drivers. This panel covers all three in a single venous draw so the doctor can see the picture.
Bloods are drawn in our CQC-registered Kingston clinic by an experienced practitioner. Samples processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Booked online without a referral. The clinic is opposite Kingston Station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
A short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected. Either normal, no follow-up needed, or GP review recommended (NHS GP or KONCEPT® GP at £149).
Book a 30-minute KONCEPT® GP consultation (£149) to interpret your results in the context of family history, lifestyle and QRISK.
| Home-kit heart package | KONCEPT® Men's Heart Health panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Often cholesterol-focused; HbA1c, liver enzymes and a fasting insulin route often missing or extra. | HbA1c, glucose, full lipid profile (HDL, LDL, triglycerides, non-HDL), ALT and AST, plus fasting insulin where indicated. |
| Sample collection | Self-administered finger-prick. Variable assay quality for HbA1c on small-volume samples. | Venous draw in-clinic for consistent assay quality across all markers. |
| Who reviews the result | Algorithm-generated PDF. | Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with results placed into a QRISK assessment where helpful. Review included in the £279 price. |
| Action when something needs follow-up | "See your GP." | Discussed with the reviewing doctor. Onward referral or a KONCEPT® GP consultation; summary shared with your NHS GP. |
| Regulation | Online retailer. | CQC-registered private clinic. GMC-registered doctors. ICO-registered for data protection. |
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many men. KONCEPT® is designed to complement, not replace, that care, for men who want a focused cardio-metabolic baseline on their own timing.
| Standard NHS approach | What KONCEPT® adds | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and access | Via your registered NHS GP or the NHS Health Check from age 40 (every five years), subject to local appointment availability. | Book directly without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments at the Kingston clinic. |
| Scope of first-line testing | NHS first-line cardiovascular risk testing typically uses lipid profile, HbA1c and a QRISK assessment, per NICE CKS guidance. | The same first-line markers in one panel, plus liver enzymes screening for fatty liver disease and fasting insulin where indicated. |
| Time with the reviewing doctor | Length of GP consultation varies by region and provider. | A 30-minute consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside the panel for men who would like one. |
| Onward specialist input | Cardiology and diabetes-clinic referral routes vary by region. | The reviewing doctor can refer to private cardiology or endocrinology, or support continuity with your NHS GP. |
| Cost | Free at the point of use. | All-in £279 (£240 test fee plus the one-off £39 administration fee). |
NHS provision varies by region and clinical context, and the NHS pathway remains appropriate for many patients. KONCEPT® encourages continued NHS GP involvement and shares clinical summaries with your NHS GP on request. General guidance on cardiovascular risk is available from the NHS Health Check.
Online, in person, or added during a GP consultation.
An experienced practitioner takes your sample in-clinic. Fast for 10 to 12 hours (water only) for accurate fasting glucose and lipids. Keep taking any prescribed medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before.
Samples processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A short outcome note is sent securely to your email, password-protected.
KONCEPT® Medical Clinic offers the Men's Blood Sugar, Cholesterol & Heart Health panel for patients across the KT and SW postcodes. Men book from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden, Wimbledon, Richmond upon Thames, Putney, Teddington, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton and Twickenham. The clinic is at 46 to 48 Wood Street, opposite Kingston Station. Call 020 8129 1011 or book online.
Men with a family history of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, men in their midlife years wanting a focused cardio-metabolic baseline, men starting a lifestyle change who want a before-and-after, and any man who wants one panel that tells him where he stands on the two biggest preventable risks.
HbA1c, fasting glucose, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL (calculated), triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol, and the liver enzymes ALT and AST. Fasting insulin is added where there is a clinical indication.
Yes. Fast for 10 to 12 hours (water only) before the test. This is important for accurate fasting glucose and lipids. Keep taking any prescribed medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days, sent securely to your email, password-protected.
QRISK is the NHS-validated 10-year cardiovascular risk calculator. It combines blood results with age, blood pressure, family history and other factors to give a percentage risk estimate that guides whether to consider preventive medication. The reviewing doctor can apply QRISK to your results on request.
Raised cholesterol is interpreted in the context of your QRISK score. Most cases are addressed first with lifestyle change and reassessed; medication (typically a statin) is considered where overall risk justifies it, per NICE CKS guidance. The reviewing doctor will outline the options in the outcome note.
Pre-diabetes (HbA1c 42 to 47 mmol/mol) is a strong signal for lifestyle intervention. The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme and lifestyle change can return many men to normal HbA1c. Repeat HbA1c in 6 to 12 months is typically recommended.
No. You can book online, in person, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®.
Home-kit heart packages are often cholesterol-focused, with HbA1c and liver enzymes as separate add-ons. At KONCEPT® the panel is a venous draw with all markers in one visit, reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor. Review and outcome note included in the £279 panel price.
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many men. KONCEPT® complements that care for men who want a focused cardio-metabolic baseline in one visit on their own timing.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW, opposite Kingston station.
All in £279. Same-day, evening and Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Doctor-reviewed result, sent securely to your email.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding KT, SW and TW catchment.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Cardiovascular risk is assessed using validated risk calculators (QRISK) that combine blood markers with other factors; results require interpretation by a qualified clinician.