Call now 0203 992 9800

Well woman profile

Well woman profile

Why would I take this test?

This test includes all the elements of the well person profile but also includes testing female specific hormones. Female sex hormones effect puberty, period cycles, fertility and menopause. Any imbalance in these hormones can cause metabolism issues, acne, weight gain, tiredness and of course infertility.

The test also investigates the highest number of indicators to your general health and is used in the early diagnosis of many diseases and conditions. In addition to testing organ function (liver, kidneys, and thyroid) and looking for gout, diabetes and cholesterol markers, this tests the quality of your blood cells. Inflammation of blood cells can affect blood flow around the body and be an early indicator of disease.

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 not required

A non-fasting test means:

you can eat and drink as normal before the test
it’s advised not to drink alcohol 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 48 hours

What can this test detect?

There are over 30 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
High sensitivity C-reactive protein
HbA1c (glycosylated haemaglobin)
Iron 
Total iron binding concentration
Unsaturated iron 
Binding concentration
Ferritin 
Transferrin
Creatine kinase 
Calcium
Adjusted calcium tem
Urate
Vitamin D 
Vitamin B12
 Folate (vitamin B9) 
Magnesium
Thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH)
 Free T4 (Thyroxine)
Oestradiol
Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone
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