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Metabolic Health Blood Test
Test your metabolism and your risk of developing heart disease with our Metabolic Health Blood Test.
This comprehensive at home metabolism test measures your levels of cholesterol, HbA1c (diabetes risk) and inflammation and comes with a doctor's report to help you improve your markers.
Results and doctor's report in 2 days or less
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NHS-testing labWhat you need to know about our Metabolic Health Blood Test
1-in-4 of us will die from heart disease. And it's not just men that are affected. Six times as many women die from heart disease as from breast cancer.
Heart disease takes years to develop but starts in your 20s. A metabolic health test (or heart health test) can help you prevent heart disease and other conditions by checking your cholesterol, HbA1c (diabetes risk) and inflammation. Optimise these heart health markers to lower your risk.
What is metabolic health?
Metabolic health looks at how well your body is coping with everyday challenges such as what you eat, how you move, stress and sleep.
Metabolic health has sometimes been called "heart health" but actually we know that your levels of cholesterol, HbA1c and inflammation influence more than just your heart. Poor metabolic health accelerates ageing and increases the risk of common killers such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and dementia.
When should you get a metabolism test?
It's never too early to get a metabolic health test. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer don't happen overnight. They take years to develop and problems with your metabolic health can be the first sign of trouble, happening decades earlier.
1-in-3 adults between 18 and 39 already have high cholesterol and 1-in-4 heart attacks in men, and 1-in-7 heart attacks in women, happen before the age of 55.
So don't wait until it's too late, get a metabolism test today.
What are the 5 signs of metabolic health?
Metabolic health can be defined by having optimal levels of the following 5 markers:
- Blood sugar (HbA1c)
- High density lipoportein (HDL) cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Blood pressure
- Waist circumference
If you have abnormal levels of three or more of these markers, you are said to have metabolic syndrome.
Our Metabolic Health Blood Test checks for all the blood tests above.
How it works
Do your test
You'll get your kit next-working day.
Collect your sample at home and send it back to our UKAS-accredited lab for analysis.
Get rapid results
We'll let you know when the lab have received your sample for analysis.
You'll get your results and doctor's report in your online dashboard. You'll also be able to download your formal lab report to share with your GP if you wish.
Improve your health
Numbers are useful but it's what you do with them that counts.
We'll give you advice on how to improve your health based on your results. You can also book a consultation to discuss your results with one of doctors (costs extra).
What is tested in a metabolic blood test?
The metabolic health blood test gives you a snapshot of how well your body is adapting to the food you eat and the energy you use. It checks the levels of your cholesterol, HbA1c (diabetes risk) and inflammation.
Cholesterol Status
Your lipid profile - the levels of triglycerides and cholesterols 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 Risk
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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Heart Risk
Cholesterol and diabetes are important causes of heart disease but we can actually test for heart risk directly with high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP).
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Find out more about our Metabolic Health Test
This metabolism test includes a cholesterol profile. It's best to take this test when fasting. Practically, this usually means taking the test in the morning, before breakfast.
This metabolism test panel can tell you if you have markers in the blood of a number of important and/or common conditions that can affect your heart and metabolic health. Abnormal results may mean there are lifestyle changes or even medications that could improve your heart health and your risk of getting other conditions such as cancer, stroke and dementia.
We do not recommend using this test panel if you:
- are a child (17 years or under) without adult supervision
- are pregnant or breastfeeding (both of these can affect your cholesterol and lipid levels temporarily)
- are feeling acutely unwell - e.g. with a cold or flu - or you have a recent injury.
If you're unsure if you should use our Metabolic Health Blood Test, please contact us for advice
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