HbA1c
Your average blood sugar over the last few months.
Why it matters
Useful for understanding how your body handles sugar over time.
Metabolic Health Panel
UK Partnered Clinic
£250.00
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Metabolic Health Panel
£250.00
Fat loss. Glucose control. Insulin sensitivity.
If you're working on body composition, energy levels, or metabolic flexibility, the Metabolic Health Panel is the dataset that tells you whether your protocol is actually working.
What we measure
- Diabetes Health — HbA1c, glucose, insulin, C-peptide, plus HOMA-IR (the calculated insulin-resistance score). HOMA-IR catches insulin resistance years before it shows up as elevated fasting glucose.
- Liver Health — ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, total bilirubin, albumin, ferritin. Fatty liver is the metabolic canary in the coalmine — and it reverses fast with the right interventions.
- Metabolic Syndrome — Leptin, adiponectin, resistin. The hormones of fat storage, fat loss and chronic inflammation.
- Advanced Cardiovascular — Full apolipoprotein panel + small dense LDL + lipoprotein (a) + hs-CRP. Cholesterol risk decoded properly.
- Stress — Cortisol and DHEA-S. Cortisol is a fat-storage hormone — chronically high cortisol locks fat loss even when you're in a calorie deficit.
Fasting required ★ — please fast for 12 hours before your draw. HOMA-IR depends entirely on a fasted insulin and glucose reading.
Who this is for
- Anyone losing weight slower than the maths predicts
- Pre-diabetic, type-2 reversal, or post-GLP-1 transition
- Body-composition focused — physique athletes, recomposition clients
Analysed in our ISO-accredited UK laboratory.
*Sample requirements: x7 Blood Sample
Sample requirements
×77 blood tubes
Collected by our partnered phlebotomist in your booked clinic appointment. Phlebotomy fee included in the price.
ISO accredited
Independent quality standard
Plain-English reports
Easy to understand
GDPR-secure
Your data stays private
What we measure
The biomarkers in this panel.
Glucose
Your blood sugar level at the moment of testing.
Why it matters
A snapshot of how your body is handling sugar right now.
Insulin
The hormone that helps move sugar from blood into cells.
Why it matters
Gives insight into how hard your body is working to keep sugar in check.
C-Peptide
A by-product of insulin production.
Why it matters
Shows how much insulin your own body is making.
HOMA-IR
A calculated score from your fasting insulin and glucose.
Why it matters
Picks up insulin resistance years before it shows in HbA1c.
Alanine Aminotransferase
A liver health marker.
Why it matters
Higher levels can be a sign your liver is under stress, often linked to diet, alcohol, or fatty liver.
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Another liver health marker.
Why it matters
Read alongside ALT, it gives extra insight into how your liver and muscles are coping.
Alkaline Phosphatase
A marker linked to both liver and bone health.
Why it matters
Levels can shift when the liver is under strain or when bones are remodelling more than usual.
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase
A liver marker (often called GGT).
Why it matters
Often raised by alcohol or fatty liver — a useful check-in on lifestyle impact.
Total Bilirubin
A waste product the liver clears from your blood.
Why it matters
Higher levels can be a sign your liver isn't clearing things as efficiently as usual.
Albumin
The main protein in your blood, made by the liver.
Why it matters
Gives insight into liver function and overall nutrition.
Ferritin
Your body's iron stores.
Why it matters
Low levels can leave you feeling tired; very high levels can be a sign of inflammation or iron overload.
Leptin
A hormone that helps regulate appetite.
Why it matters
Gives insight into how your body manages weight and hunger.
Adiponectin
A fat-cell hormone linked to metabolism.
Why it matters
Higher levels are generally linked to better metabolic health.
Resistin
Another fat-cell hormone.
Why it matters
Linked to insulin response and metabolic balance.
Total Cholesterol
The total amount of cholesterol in your blood.
Why it matters
A long-standing marker for heart and circulation health.
LDL Cholesterol
The 'less helpful' type of cholesterol.
Why it matters
Higher levels are linked to a greater chance of furred-up arteries over time.
HDL Cholesterol
The 'helpful' type of cholesterol.
Why it matters
Higher levels are generally linked to better heart health.
Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
Total cholesterol compared with HDL.
Why it matters
A simple ratio that gives a clearer picture than total cholesterol alone.
Triglycerides
Fats circulating in your blood.
Why it matters
Linked to diet, weight and heart health — often respond well to lifestyle tweaks.
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
A sensitive marker of low-level inflammation.
Why it matters
Low-grade inflammation is linked to heart and metabolic health.
Apolipoprotein A-I
The main protein in HDL ('helpful') cholesterol.
Why it matters
Higher levels are generally linked to better heart health.
Apolipoprotein B
The main protein in LDL ('less helpful') cholesterol.
Why it matters
Gives a more direct read on artery-clogging particles than LDL alone.
Apolipoprotein B/A-I Ratio
The balance between the two main cholesterol-carrying proteins.
Why it matters
A useful summary of overall cardiovascular risk.
Apolipoprotein CII
A protein involved in clearing fats from the blood.
Why it matters
Gives extra insight into how your body handles dietary fats.
Apolipoprotein CIII
A protein linked to triglyceride clearance.
Why it matters
Higher levels are linked to higher cardiovascular risk.
Apolipoprotein E
A protein that helps move cholesterol around your body.
Why it matters
Adds depth to the picture of how your body handles fats.
Small LDL Cholesterol
The smaller, denser type of LDL particles.
Why it matters
Small LDL is more closely linked to artery-clogging than larger LDL.
Lipoprotein (a)
A largely genetic cholesterol-carrying particle.
Why it matters
High levels can be a sign of inherited heart-health risk.
Cortisol
Your main stress hormone.
Why it matters
Linked to energy, sleep, mood and how your body handles pressure.
DHEA-S
An adrenal hormone that balances cortisol.
Why it matters
Gives more depth to the stress-and-recovery picture.
Is this panel right for me?
Who this panel is built for.
Who this is for
Consider speaking to a clinician first
This panel reports biomarker data. It does not diagnose any condition. Your results should be reviewed alongside the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
How it works
Order to results in four simple steps.
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Order online
Choose your test, complete your details and book your appointment (either through an email sent after an order with a UK partnered clinic or on our site for our own clinic).
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Collect your sample
Visit our Chxhealth Clinic in County Durham or head to one of our 50+ partnered clinics all over the UK.
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Lab analysis
ISO accredited process through our lab partners. Your sample is analysed using independently certified methods and is double checked for accuracy.
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Get your report
Easy-to-read results sent from us to your inbox.
Why test
When numbers help you understand yourself.
Symptoms tell you something is wrong. Tests tell you what. This panel measures the biomarkers that connect to how you actually feel — so you can act with evidence, not guesswork.
- Spot issues earlyCatch shifts before they become symptoms.
- Track what changesDiet, training, lifestyle — see the impact in numbers.
- Peace of mind about your bodyUnderstand how you're really doing, in numbers.
FAQs
Common questions.
How is the sample collected?
You have three options:
- Visit our clinic in County Durham
- Go to one of our UK-wide partner clinics
- Have an at-home test delivered to you (only available on specific products)
How quickly do I get results?
Reports are typically delivered within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample.
Is my data secure?
Yes — we're GDPR compliant and your results are stored in encrypted, UK-based databases. You can request deletion at any time.
Will I get help interpreting results?
Every report comes with a plain-English summary and a description of each of the biomarkers which you have had tested.
Ready to test?
Take the first step today.
Lab-validated, expert-reviewed, in your inbox in days.