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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  • COR-006

    Apolipoprotein E genotype

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 5 working days

    Collection point

    Identifies which versions (E2, E3, E4) of the apolipoprotein E gene you carry. The gene helps carry cholesterol in the blood. E4 is linked to higher cardiovascular risk and E2 is seen as protective. E4 has also been linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

    Apolipoprotein E genotype - E2, E3, E4

  • COR-008

    Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-pro BNP)

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    NT-pro BNP is released by the heart when its muscle is under increased pressure or strain. The test is mainly used to assess and monitor heart failure, and can help tell cardiac from non-cardiac causes of breathlessness.

    Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-pro BNP)

  • COR-009

    Cholesterol - Total

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures the total amount of cholesterol, a waxy, fat-like substance the body needs to work normally. High levels can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also help monitor cholesterol-lowering medicines.

    Cholesterol - Total

  • COR-010

    Cholesterol Profile

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart7 markersBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    A complete picture of your cholesterol across 7 measures: total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and the ratios between them. A blood test is virtually the only way to know if cholesterol is high, and genes also play a part.

  • COR-011

    Heart Health Profile

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart8 markersBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Looks at some of the main risk factors for heart health: a full cholesterol profile, blood sugar (HbA1c) and high-sensitivity CRP for general inflammation.

  • COR-012

    Homocysteine (Quantitative)

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures homocysteine in the blood. Raised levels have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia.

    Homocysteine (Quantitative)

  • COR-013

    LDL7 Subfractions

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart9 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Breaks LDL cholesterol down into subfractions by particle size and density. Smaller, denser LDL particles are associated with higher heart risk than larger ones, so this adds detail to a standard lipid profile.

  • COR-014

    Lipoprotein (a)

    Heart and circulation · Cholesterol and heart1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Lipoprotein (a) carries cholesterol and certain proteins in the bloodstream. Raised levels have been associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

    Lipoprotein (a)

  • MET-001

    C Peptide

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures C-peptide, a byproduct of insulin production in the pancreas. It shows how much insulin the body is making and helps tell type 1 from type 2 diabetes.

    C Peptide

  • MET-002

    Diabetes (HbA1c)

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes1 markerBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Measures HbA1c in the blood. It is the gold standard test for checking and monitoring diabetes.

    HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)

  • MET-003

    Fructosamine

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 3 working days

    Collection point

    Measures fructosamine, which reflects average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 weeks. It helps people with diabetes and their professionals see how well treatment is working.

    Fructosamine

  • MET-004

    G6PD

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures the G6PD enzyme in the blood. It is used to check for G6PD deficiency, an inherited condition affecting red blood cells.

    Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD)

  • MET-005

    Glucose

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Uses include monitoring diabetes, checking low or high blood sugar and routine health check-ups.

    Glucose

  • MET-006

    Glucose Tolerance Test/OGTT

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes2 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Checks how well the body processes sugar: you drink a sweet glucose liquid and blood sugar is measured again, usually two hours later. It is often done in pregnancy.

  • MET-007

    Insulin

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. It shows how well the body produces and uses insulin, and is used in diabetes, low blood sugar and metabolic syndrome.

    Insulin

  • MET-008

    Insulin Resistance

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Diabetes3 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures fasting insulin and glucose and calculates HOMA-IR, which shows how well the body responds to insulin. A fasting sample is required.

  • MET-009

    Ceruloplasmin

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Metabolism1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Measures ceruloplasmin, a blood protein that plays a key role in copper metabolism. It is mainly used for Wilson's disease, a rare inherited copper condition.

    Ceruloplasmin

  • MET-010

    Glutathione Peroxidase

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Metabolism1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Measures glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from oxidative damage. It gives insight into overall antioxidant capacity.

    Glutathione Peroxidase

  • MET-011

    Lactate Dehydrogenase

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Metabolism1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in the heart, liver, muscles and red blood cells. Raised levels can relate to strain in any of these tissues.

    Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

  • MET-012

    Leptin

    Diabetes, weight and metabolism · Metabolism1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Measures leptin, a hormone that helps regulate appetite and metabolism. Its levels are linked to weight, insulin resistance and nutrition. Age, height and weight must be given with the sample.

    Leptin

  • TIR-001

    Antithyroglobulin Antibodies

    Thyroid · Thyroid1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein made by the thyroid. These antibodies point to an autoimmune response against the thyroid, as in Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease.

    Antithyroglobulin Antibodies

  • TIR-002

    Free T3 (triiodothyronine)

    Thyroid · Thyroid1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures free triiodothyronine (T3), a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy production. It helps assess an overactive or underactive thyroid and thyroid inflammation.

    Free T3 (triiodothyronine)

  • TIR-003

    Free T4 (thyroxine)

    Thyroid · Thyroid1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures unbound thyroxine (T4), a hormone made by the thyroid. High levels may suggest an overactive thyroid and low levels an underactive one, which can bring tiredness, weight gain and low mood.

    Free T4 (thyroxine)

  • TIR-008

    Thyroid Full Profile

    Thyroid · Thyroid5 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Checks thyroid function in full: TSH, free T4, free T3 and two thyroid antibodies. It covers thyroid regulation, hormone production and conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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