Blood tests

The full test catalogue

501 tests from our partner laboratory, accredited by UKAS, grouped by what they are for. 293 can be ordered now; the rest are coming as the laboratory releases them.

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  • GEN-001

    CFTR Gene Analysis

    Genetics · Genetics2 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 8 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for changes (mutations) in the CFTR gene, covering 139 common mutations. It can help assess cystic fibrosis and identify carriers of the gene.

  • GEN-002

    Chromosome Analysis (Karyotyping) (Blood)

    Genetics · Genetics1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 30 working days

    Collection point

    Looks at the number and structure of a person's chromosomes in a blood sample. It can help assess genetic conditions, among others.

    Chromosome Analysis (Blood)

  • GEN-003

    HFE gene (Haemochromatosis) - common mutations C282Y + H63D

    Genetics · Genetics1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for two common changes in the HFE gene, C282Y and H63D. They can raise the chance of haemochromatosis, where the body absorbs too much iron from food, but not everyone with them develops it.

    HFE gene (Haemochromatosis)

  • GEN-004

    HLA B27

    Genetics · Genetics1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for the HLA B27 gene variant in DNA. It is associated with certain conditions, mainly autoimmune, such as ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.

    HLA-B27

  • GEN-006

    Pharmacogenomic Test

    Genetics · Genetics1 markerSalivaResult in about 22 working days

    Home kit

    A DNA test on a saliva sample collected at home that shows how your body may respond to many commonly prescribed medicines, based on your genetics. It covers over 78 medicines and is a one-time test.

    Genetic analysis

  • TOX-001

    Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    This test is usually requested by a healthcare professional. It measures carbamazepine in the blood, a medicine for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and trigeminal neuralgia, to keep the level in the right range.

    Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

  • TOX-002

    Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 5 working days

    Collection point

    Measures a form of transferrin in the blood that lacks carbohydrate groups. It is used to monitor alcohol use and alcohol related liver problems.

    Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)

  • TOX-003

    Cotinine (Serum)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures cotinine, a substance the body makes from nicotine. It shows whether someone has been exposed to tobacco smoke or used nicotine products.

    Cotinine (Serum)

  • TOX-004

    Digoxin

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs2 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    This test is usually requested by a healthcare professional. It measures digoxin, a medicine for some heart conditions, in the blood.

  • TOX-005

    Drugs of Abuse Profile - Random Urine Sample/No Chain of Custody Plus Alcohol

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs10 markersUrineResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Screens a urine sample for several drugs and for alcohol, without chain of custody. These include cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines and methadone.

  • TOX-006

    Epanutin (Phenytoin)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    This test is usually requested by a healthcare professional. It measures phenytoin (Epanutin) in the blood, to check the level is within the treatment range.

    Epanutin (Phenytoin)

  • TOX-007

    Ketamine Screen (urine)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerUrineResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Checks a urine sample for ketamine. It is used to look for recent ketamine use and can help monitor people on ketamine therapy.

    Ketamine Screen (urine)

  • TOX-008

    Lithium

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 5 working days

    Collection point

    This test is usually requested by a healthcare professional. It measures lithium in the blood, to monitor and adjust the dose of lithium medicine used for bipolar disorder.

    Lithium Level

  • TOX-009

    Lorazepam

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Medicines and drugs1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 8 working days

    Collection point

    This test is usually requested by a healthcare professional. It measures lorazepam, a benzodiazepine medicine used for anxiety.

    Lorazepam

  • TOX-012

    Aluminium (Blood)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Checks the level of aluminium in the blood. Raised levels can help assess exposure to high amounts of aluminium.

    Aluminium (Blood)

  • TOX-013

    Aluminium (Urine)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerUrineResult in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Checks the level of aluminium in a urine sample. Raised levels can help assess exposure to high amounts of aluminium.

    Aluminium (Urine)

  • TOX-014

    Arsenic (Blood)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Measures arsenic in the blood, as a way to assess arsenic exposure.

    Arsenic (Blood)

  • TOX-015

    Arsenic (Urine)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerUrineResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures arsenic in a urine sample, collected at the end of exposure, as a way to assess arsenic exposure.

    Arsenic (Urine)

  • TOX-016

    Cadmium (Blood)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 5 working days

    Collection point

    Measures cadmium, a heavy metal that can build up in the body over time through contaminated air, water or food.

    Cadmium (Blood)

  • TOX-017

    Cobalt (Blood)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Measures cobalt in the blood. It can be used to monitor people with metal on metal hip implants or who work with cobalt.

    Cobalt (Blood)

  • TOX-018

    Cobalt (Urine)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerUrineResult in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Measures cobalt in a urine sample. Sources include work exposure, some medical implants such as metal on metal hip replacements, and cobalt supplements.

    Cobalt (Urine)

  • TOX-019

    Lead (Blood)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Measures lead in the blood. Raised levels can help assess lead exposure.

    Lead (Blood)

  • TOX-021

    Lymphocyte Subsets (CD3/CD4/CD8)

    Medicines, drugs and toxins · Toxins and metals10 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Counts the T lymphocyte subsets CD3, CD4 and CD8, giving absolute numbers, percentages and the CD4/CD8 ratio. These are types of white blood cells.

  • CLI-002

    6-Thioguanine Nucleotides

    Clinical use (requested by a professional) · Hospital medicines1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    This test is usually requested by a healthcare professional. It measures 6-thioguanine nucleotides, which form in the body when you take thiopurine medicines, to help adjust the dose.

    6-Thioguanine Nucleotides

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