Pick up problems before they happen with a thorough blood test panel that checks all your major health biomarkers.
Choose how you'd like to collect your blood sample and post it to our lab. Your sample will be analysed by our UKAS-accredited lab partner (who also test for the NHS) and you'll get your results and doctor's report in days.
TESTS FOR:
Finger-prick blood collection
Use our simple kit to collect a blood sample from your finger at home.
Arrange for a venous blood draw yourself
Visit a clinic to have your blood taken
Depending on your age, sex and any symptoms, you may consider adding to your test panel.
You want a general health check or 'body MOT'.
You want to check the health of your major body systems.
You want to be proactive & pick up problems before they affect your health.
Dr Claire Merrifield
GP, PhD and our Medical Director
Your body is quite simply the most precious gift you'll ever have. But how often do you check it out to make sure everything's working properly?
Like an MOT for your car, a few simple blood tests a year can pick up problems early, before they affect your health.
Our General Health and Lifestyle Blood Test is a thorough blood test panel for men and women to check the health of their major body systems - cholesterol & heart, liver, kidney, thyroid, diabetes and essential vitamins & minerals. Many of these biomarkers are related to your risk of developing heart disease, cancer and dementia.
These blood biomarkers will often warn of a problem before you notice any difference in how you’re feeling. The sooner you pick up a problem, the sooner you can take action.
If you’re over 40 years old, we recommend taking this panel every 12 months or so to make sure that you’re keeping your health on the right track.
If there's one blood test you do this year, do this one.
Your lipid profile - the levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in your blood - is one of most important risk factors for heart disease. High cholesterol also increases your risk of stroke and dementia.
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Diabetes and pre-diabetes - the stage before full-blown diabetes - are directly linked to your risk of heart disease. Poor sugar handling is also related to other conditions such as cancer and dementia.
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Your thyroid gland controls how fast your metabolism runs. Thyroid problems are common and will affect all aspects of your health from your gut to your skin and mental health.
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Your liver is the main organ affecting how you metabolise pretty much everything you put inside your body, including food, drink and medications. Alcohol and excess body fat are common causes of liver injury.
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Along with your liver, your kidneys are crucial to filter and detox your blood. But common conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes can cause damage over time.
WHAT'S MEASURED?
Iron is essential for your red blood cells and immune system. Iron deficiency is the commonest mineral deficiency in the UK, particularly if you're on a plant-based diet or are a woman before the menopause. Iron deficiency can also be a sign of cancer.
WHAT'S MEASURED?
Vitamin B12 and vitamin D are fundamental to health and deficiency is common.
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This test panel can tell you if you have markers in the blood which could indicate a problem with your health.
Positive results may highlight some dietary or lifestyle changes you could make or identify where further testing would be helpful.
Negative results can give you reassurance that your health is probably on the right track. However, it is important to understand that no test can look for everything, particularly in the very early stages of a condition. Always listen to your body and speak to a doctor if you have any concerns.
We do not recommend using this test panel if you:
If you're unsure if you should use this test panel, please contact us for advice.
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