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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  • VIT-001

    Anaemia Profile

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Iron17 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Looks at red blood cells and their ability to carry oxygen, with a full blood count, iron studies, vitamin B12 and folate. It is commonly ordered when someone has tiredness, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath or dizziness.

  • VIT-002

    Ferritin

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Iron1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures ferritin, the protein that stores iron in the body. It helps assess low or high iron stores. In women, low ferritin may relate to periods or pregnancy, and in men, high ferritin may relate to iron overload or liver conditions.

    Ferritin

  • VIT-003

    Haptoglobin

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Iron1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Measures haptoglobin, a liver protein that binds the free haemoglobin released when red blood cells break down. It is mainly used to monitor haemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells.

    Haptoglobin

  • VIT-004

    Iron

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Iron1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures the level of iron in the blood. In women, periods and pregnancy can lower iron or raise the need for it, while in men iron overload (haemochromatosis) is more common.

    Iron

  • VIT-005

    Iron Overload Profile

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Iron5 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Measures iron and related markers in the blood, including the HFE gene. It can help look into haemochromatosis, a genetic condition in which the body absorbs too much iron.

  • VIT-006

    Iron Status Profile

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Iron5 markersBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Gives a full view of your iron levels and stores: iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation and iron-binding capacity. It shows whether you may be at risk of low iron or have excess iron.

  • VIT-007

    Chromium (Blood)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Minerals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Checks the level of chromium in the blood. Chromium is an essential mineral involved in glucose metabolism and insulin function. Raised levels may point to excessive exposure.

    Chromium (Blood)

  • VIT-008

    Chromium (Urine)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Minerals1 markerUrineResult in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Measures chromium in the urine. Chromium is an essential mineral involved in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Raised urine levels may reflect excessive exposure, for example at work or in the environment.

    URCR

  • VIT-009

    Copper (Serum)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Minerals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures copper in the blood. It is used to monitor conditions linked to copper metabolism and copper overload, such as Wilson's disease. Levels can also be influenced by liver disease, malnutrition, some medicines and copper supplements.

    Copper (Serum)

  • VIT-010

    Iodine - Serum

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Minerals1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 5 working days

    Collection point

    Measures iodine in the blood to see whether it is low or high. Low iodine is linked to an enlarged or underactive thyroid, and too much iodine to an overactive or inflamed thyroid.

    Iodine - Serum

  • VIT-019

    1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins2 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 6 working days

    Collection point

    Measures calcitriol, the most active form of vitamin D in the body. It is made mainly in the kidneys and plays a crucial role in calcium absorption, bone metabolism and immune function.

  • VIT-020

    Carotenes (Beta Carotene)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Measures beta carotene, a pigment from fruit and vegetables that the body can turn into vitamin A. It is mainly used to assess vitamin A status, which matters for vision, immune function and cell growth.

    Beta-Carotene

  • VIT-021

    Coenzyme Q10

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures Coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant with a crucial role in energy production inside cells. It can also help assess how well Coenzyme Q10 supplements are working.

    Coenzyme Q10

  • VIT-022

    Cytomegalovirus (IgG/IgM) Antibodies

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins2 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus. IgG antibodies point to a past infection, while IgM antibodies suggest a recent or current one.

  • VIT-023

    Folate (Red Cell)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures folate inside red blood cells. Folate is a B vitamin essential for making and maintaining new cells, including red blood cells. Low levels can come with tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath and pale skin.

    Red Cell Folate

  • VIT-024

    Folate (Vitamin B9)

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures folate in the blood to see whether it is low or high. Folate is a B vitamin essential for making new cells, including red blood cells, and it matters in pregnancy for the baby's development.

    Folate

  • VIT-030

    Vitamin B12

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins1 markerBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Checks your vitamin B12 level. B12 performs several important functions, including keeping the nervous system healthy, and low levels can affect the blood and overall health.

    Vitamin B12

  • VIT-038

    Vitamin D

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins1 markerBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Checks your vitamin D level. Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphate, which keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy, and up to a quarter of people in the UK are low at the end of winter.

    Vitamin D (25-OH)

  • VIT-042

    Vitamin Profile

    Vitamins, minerals and iron · Vitamins3 markersBlood: home finger-prick or veinResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Checks vitamin D, vitamin B12 and folate together. Vitamins are needed for normal cell function, growth and development, and low levels can be behind a wide range of common symptoms.

  • ORG-001

    Albumin

    Liver and kidneys · Liver1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures albumin, a protein made by the liver that helps keep the body's fluid balance. Low levels can relate to the liver, kidneys, nutrition or inflammation.

    Albumin

  • ORG-002

    Alkaline Phosphatase

    Liver and kidneys · Liver1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver, bones, kidneys and intestines. Raised levels may relate to the liver or bones and need further assessment.

    Alkaline Phosphatase

  • ORG-004

    Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (Serum)

    Liver and kidneys · Liver1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Measures alpha 1 antitrypsin, a liver protein that helps protect the lungs during inflammation. It is mainly used to check for an inherited shortage of this protein.

    Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (Serum)

  • ORG-005

    ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

    Liver and kidneys · Liver1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures alanine aminotransferase, a liver enzyme. Raised levels may point to liver strain, such as hepatitis or fatty liver.

    Alanine Transaminase

  • ORG-006

    Anti-Liver Cytosol Antibodies

    Liver and kidneys · Liver1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for anti liver cytosol antibodies in the blood. These antibodies are linked to autoimmune liver conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis.

    Anti-Liver Cytosol Antibodies

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