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General health profile

Blood draw

Hydrate

No food 12 hrs

No alcohol 24 hrs

Results 24 hrs

£100

General health profile

Why would I take this test?

This is one of the most comprehensive blood tests, providing indicators to your general health and used in the early diagnosis of many common diseases and conditions.

It tests your liver (which cleans toxins, produces bile and stores energy) and the quality of your red and white blood cells. It tests for good and bad cholesterol and gives metabolic indicators. It can detect diabetes, an iron deficiency, gout and bone density issues.

Many health markers are tested but the good news is you only need one blood draw.

How a test is done?

Our phlebotomist will tie a rubber band to your upper arm to make the veins more visible. They will swab to clean the arm, then a sterile needle attached to a tube is gently inserted into the vein and the blood is drawn into a vial (or vials if more than one test has been requested). Only one needle is used regardless of the number of tests or vials requested. The needle is removed, a plaster applied, and it’s done. You might get a small bruise around the needle mark.

Please wear loose clothing (for easy access to your arm) and let us know a preferred arm.

You can continue to take regular medication but check with your doctor whether any of your medications may affect test results.

It's easier to draw blood when:

  • you are hydrated – please drink some water, especially in hot weather and for morning blood draws

  • you are warm – please keep warm before the test

Fasting is required

A fasting test means:

  • nothing to eat or drink, other than water, for 12 hours before the test, unless advised otherwise by your clinician.

  • the test should be taken in the morning, before you have eaten

  • no alcohol for 24 hours before the test, unless advised otherwise by your clinician.

  • you should not take any iron pills or supplements for 24 hours before the test

  • you can continue to take regular medication but check with your doctor whether any of your medications may affect test results

Can I have someone with me?

Of course, if that makes you more comfortable, you may have a friend or relative accompany you during a blood test.

When will I get my results?

Results returned in 24 hours

What can this test detect?

There are over 20 individual indicators, click the topic below to see details:

  • Albumin

    Globulin
    Total protein
    Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
    Alanine transaminase (ALT)
    Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
    Gamma GT
    Total bilirubin

  • Total cholesterol

    High density lipoprotein (HDL)
    Low density lipoprotein (LDL)
    Total cholesterol : HDL ratio
    Non HDL cholesterol
    Triglyceride


  • Urea

    Creatinine

    Glomerular filtration rate

  • Iron

    Total iron binding concentration
    Unsaturated iron
    
Binding concentration
    Transferrin

  • Creatine kinase
    
Calcium
    Adjusted calcium
tem

  • Urate

  • HbA1c (glycosylated haemaglobin)

  • Full blood count (with 5 part white cell differential)


How do I get my results?

The certified laboratory report is emailed to us, and we can either:

  • email directly to you

  • email directly to you and/or to your GP. We will need your written consent to share any test results, but we will discuss this with you when you book your appointment

  • give it to you in person at the clinic.

We highly recommend you consult with your clinician to explain test results. They can also take into account your medical history and advise you on next steps.

Further information:

NHS vitamins and minerals

NHS anaemia - iron deficiency

NHS sleep and tiredness