You can purchase a cholesterol home test kit at your local pharmacy or medical supply store. They are usually priced under $20. The standard cholesterol home test kit contains a lancet for drawing blood and test strips. To use a cholesterol home test kit, you first prick your finger with the lancet.

Can a pharmacist test cholesterol?

The pharmacist will measure your cholesterol by doing a finger prick blood test. The results will be available while you wait and will be explained to you as part of the check. The pharmacist will also be able to order any further blood tests if these are required, like your GP would.

Do Boots the Chemist do cholesterol tests?

Available from Boots.com, customers can purchase ten different tests including: Vitamin D, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Testosterone, Vitamin B12, Iron Deficiency, Cortisol (Stress), Tiredness and Fatigue, Thyroid, and a Health and Lifestyle Check.