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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  • ALE-016

    Gluten IgE level

    Allergies and intolerances · Allergy (IgE)1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Measures IgE antibodies specific to gluten in the blood. Raised levels may point to an allergic reaction or sensitivity to gluten. It is mainly used to look into gluten-related conditions such as coeliac disease or wheat allergy.

    Gluten IgE level

  • ALE-017

    Hazel nut IgE level

    Allergies and intolerances · Allergy (IgE)1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures hazelnut-specific IgE in the blood. Raised levels may relate to hazelnut allergy.

    Hazelnut IgE

  • ALE-018

    Individual Allergen

    Allergies and intolerances · Allergy (IgE)1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    For an allergen you cannot find in the list: you write the one you need on the Test Request Form. Whenever a specific allergen test is available, please choose that one instead.

    Allergy - Individual Allergens IgE Levels

  • ALE-019

    KIWI IGE

    Allergies and intolerances · Allergy (IgE)1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Measures kiwi-specific IgE in the blood. Raised levels may relate to kiwi fruit allergy.

    Kiwifruit IgE level

  • ALE-026

    Diamine Oxidase Activity

    Allergies and intolerances · Food intolerance (IgG)1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Measures the activity of diamine oxidase, the enzyme that breaks down histamine. Low activity can relate to histamine intolerance, which may bring headaches, digestive issues, skin problems or breathing difficulties.

    Diamine Oxidase Activity

  • ALE-027

    Histamine (Blood)

    Allergies and intolerances · Food intolerance (IgG)1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Measures histamine in your blood, a natural chemical released during allergic reactions and immune responses. It is usually ordered to help monitor conditions related to allergies and the immune system.

    Histamine (Blood)

  • SEX-001

    Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea (PCR Swab)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens2 markersSwabResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Uses a PCR swab to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, two sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

  • SEX-002

    Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea (Urine)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens2 markersUrineResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Checks a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, two sexually transmitted infections. These infections can cause conditions such as urethritis and pelvic inflammatory disease.

  • SEX-003

    Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea PCR (Thin Prep)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens2 markersSwabResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Checks for chlamydia and gonorrhoea using the ThinPrep sample, the one usually taken to check cervical cytology.

  • SEX-004

    Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea PCR (Throat Swab)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens2 markersSwabResult in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Uses a throat swab to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections in the throat.

  • SEX-005

    Herpes Simplex I/II Antibody Profile (IgG)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens2 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Looks for IgG antibodies to herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2. It can show which type is involved, which helps guide treatment and understand the risk of passing it on.

  • SEX-006

    Herpes Simplex I/II by PCR (Swab)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens2 markersSwabResult in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Uses a PCR swab to look for herpes simplex virus I and II. It can help assess genital or oral herpes and find the cause of genital ulcers or sores.

  • SEX-007

    Herpes Simplex I/II by PCR (Urine)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens1 markerUrineResult in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for herpes simplex virus I and II in a urine sample. It may help assess genital herpes or other herpes infections.

    Herpes Simplex I/II by PCR (Urine)

  • SEX-008

    Herpes Simplex I/II IgM

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Looks for IgM antibodies to herpes simplex virus types I and II. It may help assess a recent or acute herpes infection.

    Herpes Simplex Virus I/II Antibody (IgM)

  • SEX-009

    HIV I & II Antibody & p24 Antigen Test

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Looks for antibodies to HIV types 1 and 2 and for the p24 antigen, a protein the virus makes in the early stages of infection. It is a common screening test for HIV.

    HIV 1 & 2 Antibodies + p24 Antigen

  • SEX-010

    HIV-1 RNA Viral Load by PCR

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Measures the amount of HIV-1 RNA in the blood (the viral load) by PCR. It is used to follow HIV infection, check how well antiretroviral treatment is working and judge the risk of passing the virus on.

    HIV-1 RNA Viral Load by PCR

  • SEX-011

    HIV/HBV/HCV (Early detection by PCR/NAAT)

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens3 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 1 working day

    Collection point

    Looks for HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the blood using PCR or NAAT, laboratory techniques that look for the viruses themselves.

  • SEX-013

    Male Sexual Health - Advanced Screen

    Sexual health · Sexual health screens6 markersBlood and urineResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Checks a blood and urine sample for the commonest sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis. Many men have no symptoms at first.

  • SEX-025

    Female Sexual Health - Advanced Screen

    Sexual health · Female sexual health6 markersBlood and swabResult in about 1 working day

    Home kit · Collection point

    Checks a blood sample and a swab you take yourself for the commonest sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis. Most women have no symptoms from these infections.

  • INF-001

    Amoebic (E. histolytica) Antibodies

    Infections · Bacteria, parasites and other1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 4 working days

    Collection point

    Checks the blood for antibodies against the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica, which helps investigate amoebic infections such as amoebic dysentery or an amoebic liver abscess.

    Amoebic (E. histolytica) Antibodies

  • INF-002

    Antistreptolysin Titre (ASOT)

    Infections · Bacteria, parasites and other1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 3 working days

    Collection point

    Measures antistreptolysin O, antibodies the immune system makes after a Streptococcus pyogenes infection. It helps show a recent or past streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever.

    Antistreptolysin Titre (ASOT)

  • INF-003

    Ascariasis Serology

    Infections · Bacteria, parasites and other1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 5 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for antibodies against Ascaris lumbricoides, a roundworm that can infect the intestines. Very recent infections may not show yet, as antibodies take time to appear.

    Ascariasis Serology

  • INF-004

    Atypical Pneumonia Screen

    Infections · Bacteria, parasites and other3 markersBlood (vein)Result in about 2 working days

    Collection point

    Looks for antibodies linked to atypical pneumonia, a type caused by bacteria other than Streptococcus pneumoniae. It covers Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila and Chlamydophila pneumoniae.

  • INF-005

    Beta D Glucan

    Infections · Bacteria, parasites and other1 markerBlood (vein)Result in about 10 working days

    Collection point

    Measures beta-D-glucan, a polysaccharide (a type of complex sugar) in the blood. It is mainly used to check for and monitor certain invasive fungal infections, such as those caused by Candida and Aspergillus.

    Beta D Glucan

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