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A streamlined screening tool that evaluates lipid metabolism and glycaemic status to assess diabetes and cardiovascular risk. This integrated panel measures your full blood count, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and HbA1c, delivering actionable data to support early intervention and risk stratification. An essential component of preventative health assessments and chronic disease management in primary care.
Lipids HbA1c
£120.00
What Are Blood Tests? Understanding How Blood Testing Supports Your Health
What Is a Blood Test?
A blood test is a simple medical procedure where a sample of blood is taken and analysed to assess your overall health or investigate specific symptoms. It helps identify conditions, monitor existing health issues, and evaluate your risk of developing certain diseases.
Why Blood Tests Are Done
Blood tests are used to:
- Check your general health
- Identify what may be causing your symptoms
- Assess your risk of developing certain conditions
- Monitor how well an existing condition or treatment is being managed
Common Types of Blood Tests
Blood tests vary depending on your symptoms, medical history, and medications. Examples include:
- Full Blood Count (FBC)
- Blood glucose
- Renal panel
- Lipid profile
- Total protein
- TSH
Preparing for a Blood Test
You may need to fast or stop certain medications depending on the test.
What Happens During a Blood Test?
Blood tests are done at either our own clinic in Lanchester or via one of our partnered clinics all over the UK. A sample is collected from a vein, usually in the arm. Mild bruising or discomfort may occur but fades in a few days.
If you're anxious about needles, you can tell the clinician or bring someone with you for support.
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Our Fertility Panel offers comprehensive insight into the biological factors influencing conception. This advanced screening assesses key hormonal markers essential to reproductive health, including FSH, LH, and progesterone, while also evaluating thyroid function—an important and often overlooked factor in fertility. The panel further examines additional biomarkers that may affect conception potential. By identifying imbalances, it supports you and your healthcare provider in understanding potential barriers to pregnancy and developing targeted strategies. Ideal for those seeking to optimise their fertility journey using evidence‑based insights.
Fertility Panel
£215.00
Frequently asked questions
What exactly are biomarkers, and why are they important?
Biomarkers are measurable indicators of what’s happening inside your body such as inflammation markers, hormone levels, immune activity, or nutrient status.
They give you real, personalised data instead of guesswork.
Our panels use biomarkers to show how your body is functioning right now, helping you understand patterns linked to energy, digestion, metabolism, stress, or long‑term health risks.
This allows you to make lifestyle decisions based on what your body needs, not generic advice.
How can gene testing help me understand my health better?
Your genes don’t tell you your future — but they do show your tendencies, such as how you metabolise nutrients, your sensitivity to certain foods, or how you handle stress, exercise, or inflammation.
When paired with our panels, gene testing helps you see:
What you’re naturally predisposed to
what your current biomarkers show
and where lifestyle changes could make the biggest impact
It’s the combination of genetics + real‑time data that gives you a more complete picture.
Do biomarkers show things that genes can’t?
Absolutely!
Genes show your potential. Biomarkers show your reality.
Your genetic tendencies never change, but biomarkers change all the time depending on:
- Diet
- Stress
- Sleep
- Exercise
- Environment
- Lifestyle habits
That’s why our panels measure active biomarkers as they show how your body is responding right now, not just what you’re predisposed to.
Together, they provide context you can actually use.
How do biomarker and genetic tests work together?
Biomarker and genetic tests complement each other perfectly.
Genes help explain why your body behaves the way it does.
Biomarkers show how your body is responding today.
Our panels combine these insights, helping you understand:
- Whether a genetic tendency is actually active
- Which habits support or trigger certain responses
- Which areas need more attention
- Where your strengths and vulnerabilities are
This creates a personalised, data‑driven roadmap you can actually act on.
Can biomarker or gene testing help me personalise my lifestyle, diet, or health choices?
Yes ! That’s exactly what they’re designed for.
When you know how your body responds to certain foods, stress levels, exercise types, or daily routines, you can make choices that genuinely work for you, not for someone else.
Our panels give the insights you need to personalise things like:
- Food choices
- Supplements
- Exercise styles
- Sleep habits
- Stress‑management routines
Instead of guessing, you get a clearer picture of what your body thrives on — and what holds you back.
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Our Most Advanced Screen
Our Standard Screen Plus delivers a comprehensive and expanded health assessment, building on essential screening markers. This advanced panel includes all components of the Standard Screen, alongside specialised thyroid function testing and tumour marker analysis. Designed for those seeking deeper insight into metabolic health and early detection capabilities, it provides a thorough evaluation to support proactive wellness management.
Includes panels in the Standard Screen.
Standard Screen Plus
£215.00