Blood Testing
Results will be reviewed in a Laboratory by a qualified Doctor or a Nurse and then emailed with easy to read and understand results. Please note that we do not diagnose any medical conditions.
Appointments for Blood Screening are Tuesday to Thursday, and before 4pm in order for the sample to be received by the lab and for testing without delay.
Advanced Thyroid Health – £70 Finger Prick
Measuring the 3 key thyroid hormones, thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Also included in this advanced thyroid test is thyroid antibodies. When suffering with an autoimmune disease, thyroid antibodies can attack your thyroid leading to a thyroid disorder.
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland, located in the neck. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones (T3 and T4) which play a major role in the body’s metabolism. If too much of these hormones are released into the blood, then the body’s cells work faster than normal causing hyperthyroidism (Also known as an overactive thyroid). Hyperthyroidism can be characterised by low TSH levels. Some of the symptoms of an overactive thyroid include weight loss, fatigue, irritability and difficulty sleeping. An overactive thyroid is much more common in women than it is in men, and usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
An underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough T3 and T4. Hypothyroidism causes high levels of TSH in the blood. Underactive thyroid symptoms can include weight gain, hair loss, forgetfulness and low mood.
Poor thyroid function can also be a result of a deficiency or an autoimmune disorder – where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells. Although, it may require medical intervention to restore its function, changes to diet and lifestyle can be beneficial in helping to cope with the condition.
It is advisable not to check thyroid levels during times of illness as thyroid function blood tests may not be accurate during such time. Some medications and pregnancy can also influence your results. Eating before you test can also lower your TSH levels, so although its not compulsory, it is advisable not to eat immediately before.
Baseline Plus – £85 Finger Prick
This is our most comprehensive health monitoring package. Including 19 Biomarkers essential to ensuring your body is in the best of health. These include key micronutrients (Vitamin D, Active B12 and Ferritin), which are essential for maintaining a strong immune system, good & bad cholesterol, average blood sugar levels, inflammation, liver function as well as stress.
This health check is designed for those who want to take proactive steps to improve their health and guard against illness by ensuring their body is the healthiest it can be.
This check is perfect to build a picture of your own unique biomarker profile, and to discover what lifestyle changes need to be put in place, to work best for your body.
Basic – £60 Finger Prick
3 Biomarkers
A very ‘basic’ test, just 3 biomarkers to check levels of Ferritin, Magnesium and Vitamin D. Vitamin B12 can also be tagged on for a minimal charge. All of which are essential for the daily functioning of the body.
Our bodies create Vitamin D from sunlight on the skin. The problem with this is that we are also protecting our skin from harmful UV rays using SPF sun creams which block out UVB rays and indirectly reduces Vitamin production by upto 95%.
Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. The nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy, helping us grow.
Vitamin D also helps boost and regulate the immune system and the neuromuscular system, also playing a major role in the life cycle of human cells and helping to heal and repair broken skin.
Research also suggests that Vitamin D reduces the risk of various forms of cancers, including Lung, Bladder, Colon, Breast, Pancreatic and Prostate Cancer.
Some of the Benefits include
- Maintains healthy Bones and Joints
- Helps reduce symptoms of Allergies
- Helps Teeth development
- Helps reduce blood pressure
- Effective treatment for skin diseases
- Can improve prognosis of Prostate Cancer
- Delays progression of Multiple Sclerosis
- Reduces various lung diseases
- Helps prevent Breast cancer
- Improves grip strength in Elderly woman
Menopause Health – £95 Finger Prick
Our menopause health check is designed for woman who are in the post-menopause stage of life or transitioning towards menopause and may be taking HRT.
It includes a home blood test that allows you to test areas of health that are at greater risk following the reduction in hormones. This includes cardiovascular health and bone health.
For those taking HRT, this test includes key hormones to help ascertain if you are on the appropriate dosage.
This menopause blood test includes an FSH test, LH and Oestradiol (Oestrogen) hormone check. In addition, it assesses your levels of Vitamin D, calcium and magnesium, which are key markers for bone health. When oestradiol levels drop during the menopause, it can cause bones to weaken and lose strength. In turn, this can lead to osteoporosis.
Ultimate – £335 Venous
50 Biomarkers
This is the most comprehensive health check that we offer, designed for those who want the ultimate understanding of their body on the inside.
This package includes a blood test which measures over 50 biomarkers, covering all aspects of your health. It will provide you with insight into.
*Heart Health
*Liver & Kidney function
*Thyroid health
*Vitamins & Minerals
*Key hormones
*Type 2 diabetes risk
*Cholesterol
*Energy levels
*Full blood count
*Body Stress
Please note that this test requires blood to be drawn from a vein, and the results take up to 10 working days to be released.
Vitality – £150 Venous
31 Biomarkers
The Vitality package offers a comprehensive health screen which measures over 30 biomarkers at a price which is much more affordable than private in-clinic alternatives. Gain insight into your liver and kidney function, cholesterol levels, hormones, key vitamins and minerals for energy, average sugar levels as well as blood count and thyroid function.
As this health check covers such a wide range of biomarkers, a venous sample is required for analysis.
Vitamin B12 – £45 Finger Prick
This check measures the active form of B12 specifically (as opposed to total B12). This is the most accurate way to measure your available level of Vitamin B12 and is the best early indicator of any possible deficiency.
Vitamin B12 (along with folate) plays an essential role in the formation of red blood cells and also has an important role to play in nerve health. The human body does not produce its own Vitamin B12, so it has to be absorbed through diet.
Low levels of this essential vitamin can leave you feeling tired and weak while prolonged deficiency can also lead to anaemia.
Vitamin Wellness £75 Finger Prick
7 Biomarkers
Suitable and useful for assessing your Vitamin levels when struggling with chronic fatigue, low mood, anxiety, weight problems etc. This check can give you a quick and easy results to identify any out of range markers, which can then be treated appropriately.
