A broader look at how nutrition and lifestyle may be influencing your health.
This profile combines key health, nutrition, and lifestyle markers with an assessment of omega fatty acid balance. It includes cholesterol, blood sugar, iron status, vitamin levels, organ function, cortisol, and omega 3 and omega 6 markers.
By looking at multiple areas of health together, it provides a detailed overview of nutritional status and overall wellbeing.
You might consider this test if you’re reviewing your health, making changes to your diet or lifestyle, interested in your omega fatty acid balance, or would like a broader assessment of nutritional and wellbeing markers.
Liver Health: ALP, ALT, Bilirubin, GGT
Proteins: Albumin, Globulin, Total Protein
Diabetes: HbA1c
Cholesterol Status: HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol : HDL, Triglycerides
Gout Risk: Uric Acid
Iron Status: Ferritin, Iron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation
Minerals: Magnesium - Serum
Vitamins: Folate - Serum, Vitamin B12 - Active, Vitamin D
Adrenal Hormones: Cortisol
Omega fatty acids: Omega 6 : Omega 3
- Prepare for your test by following these instructions.
- Take your sample between 6am and 10am.
- If your sleep pattern is unusual (e.g. you work night shifts), your cortisol result may be less reliable.
- If you\\\’d still like to test, collect your sample within 2 hours of waking and tell us in the supporting information.
- Take this test when any symptoms of short-term illness have settled.
- Avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours beforehand.
- For most accurate omega fatty acid results, do not eat or drink anything other than water for 12 hours prior to your test.
- If you take medication then you are allowed to take it as you would normally.
- Stay well hydrated before your test.
- Corticosteroid medication can affect this test, ask your doctor whether to stop before testing.
- Take your sample at least 24 hours after any vitamin or mineral supplements.
- If you take omega-3 supplements, wait until after your test to take them.
- Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed.
- Do not take vitamin B12 for two weeks prior to this test. If your B12 is prescribed ask your doctor whether to stop.
- Hormonal contraception can affect the results of this test.
- Taking a break from this and waiting for your periods to restart before your blood test will give more accurate results.
What’s included:
- Professional blood sample collection
- Blood test kit included
- Laboratory testing by a UKAS-accredited UK laboratory
- Personalised doctor-reviewed report
- Results usually available within 4-5 working days
- Clinic and mobile appointment options available
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Your phlebotomist will make sure you are comfortable before starting and explain what will happen.
The blood draw itself usually takes only a few minutes. Most people describe the feeling as a small scratch or pinch.
We will check that you feel well before you leave. If you are nervous about blood tests, have difficult veins or have fainted before, please tell us so we can support you during your appointment.
You can book an appointment at our Swindon clinic or choose a mobile visit at your home or workplace.
Mobile appointments are available across Swindon and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply outside Swindon.
Preparation depends on the test you have chosen.
Some tests need no special preparation. Others may need fasting, a certain time of day, or changes to supplements before your appointment.
Any specific instructions will be shown with your test and sent to you when you book.
It can also help to stay well hydrated before your blood draw unless your test instructions tell you otherwise.
After your blood draw, keep the plaster or dressing in place for around 30–60 minutes.
A small amount of tenderness or bruising can sometimes happen afterwards and usually settles within a few days.
Try to avoid heavy lifting with that arm for at least a few hours after your blood draw. If you notice a small bruise, a cold compress may help.
If you feel unwell or have concerns after your appointment, please contact us.
Yes. This appointment is suitable if you already have a blood test kit or blood request form and simply need a qualified phlebotomist to collect your blood sample.
Yes, please send us a screenshot of your blood form or the instructions included with your test kit before your appointment. This allows us to check the samples, tubes and any additional requirements in advance.
Please bring your blood request form or complete blood test kit with you. If you have already sent us the information beforehand, bringing the original documents or kit instructions is still recommended.
Yes, we can provide centrifuging for suitable tests, but this is an additional service and must be booked where required. Please send us your blood form or test kit instructions in advance so we can confirm exactly what your test requires.
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