Fasting is recommended for the most accurate result. Morning, after 8-12 hour fast Results arrive in 3 to 5 business days, explained in plain language in your dashboard. Most results sit within the usual range - that is still useful, and anything unexpected supports a conversation with your healthcare practitioner.
Standard Care
Lipids
The cornerstone of heart health monitoring
$69one-off, no subscription
NATA-accredited pathology
No GP referral needed
Results in 3 to 5 business days
Collect at 1,900+ centres
Why this test
Cholesterol testing is one of the most established blood tests in preventive medicine.
With cardiovascular disease remaining Australia's leading cause of death, knowing your lipid levels is a cornerstone of heart health management. Early detection allows for lifestyle changes before medication becomes necessary. Note: the thresholds shown below are for total cholesterol — your full lipid panel also includes LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, each with its own reference range shown in your detailed report.
Understanding your results
Typical range (Total Cholesterol)
Your total cholesterol is in the desirable range
Borderline
Worth discussing lifestyle factors with your healthcare practitioner
Elevated
Recommend discussing management options with your healthcare practitioner
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and personal context. Your result is shown against the lab's range in your dashboard, alongside what it means.
How it works
1
TODAY
Order online
Pick a test or panel and check out. No GP referral, no waiting room.
2
THIS WEEK
One quick visit
Walk into one of 1,900+ NATA-accredited collection centres. A single blood draw is all it takes.
3
IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS
Clear results
We translate your results into plain language in your dashboard - what each marker means, and what is in range.
4
ONGOING
Track over time
Retest when it matters and watch your trends, so you can see what is actually changing.
Yes. You can order the Lipids test online from Clarity Labs without a GP referral. It's $69, collected at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres across Australia, with results in 3 to 5 business days via your secure online dashboard.
The Lipids test is $69 at Clarity Labs, a one-off price with no subscription or membership. That covers your pathology request form and collection at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres nationwide.
Yes, fasting for 8-12 hours ensures accurate triglyceride measurement. You can drink water.
Total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Together they provide a comprehensive cardiovascular risk picture.
For healthy adults, every 5 years is often sufficient. If you have risk factors or are managing cholesterol, your healthcare practitioner may recommend more frequent testing.
Results are typically available in 3 to 5 business days via your dashboard.
NATA-accredited pathologyCollected through Sonic Healthcare1,900+ collection centresNo GP referral needed
This information is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are best interpreted with a qualified healthcare practitioner in the context of your symptoms and history.
