Introduction: The Value of Regular Blood Testing
Regular blood testing is a cornerstone of modern preventive healthcare. It offers a unique window into your body’s inner workings, providing information that goes far beyond what you can see or feel each day. By measuring a wide range of biomarkers—up to 150 in a single test—blood screening empowers you to take charge of your health, make informed lifestyle choices, and detect potential issues before they become serious. This approach is not just about responding to illness; it’s about staying one step ahead, supporting your long-term wellbeing, and giving you peace of mind.
At First Medical Consultants, our mission is to transform complex diagnostics into effortless insights. We make it simple to understand your results, empowering you to take control of your health with confidence.
The Importance of Regular Blood Testing
Staying Proactive About Your Health
Regular blood testing is one of the most effective ways to stay in control of your health. It’s not just about understanding how your body is functioning today—it’s about identifying potential risks early, before they develop into more serious problems. By taking a proactive approach, you can make informed lifestyle changes that support long-term wellbeing and give you peace of mind.
Blood tests are a fundamental part of healthcare in the UK and globally. They are used to check general health, investigate symptoms, monitor ongoing conditions, and assess how well treatments are working. The NHS and leading private providers recommend regular blood testing as a key tool for preventive medicine, early detection, and ongoing health management.
Early Detection: Catching Problems Before They Escalate
One of the primary benefits of routine blood tests is the early detection of diseases. Many health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver disease, can be detected through blood tests before any symptoms appear. This enables early intervention and treatment, which can prevent or delay the onset of more severe health issues.
For example, detecting high cholesterol or raised blood sugar early allows you to make lifestyle changes or start treatment before complications develop. Early detection is especially valuable for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, where timely action can dramatically improve outcomes.
Monitoring Progress and Treatment
Blood tests are not just for diagnosis—they are also essential for monitoring the effectiveness of treatments and tracking progress over time. For chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, regular blood tests ensure that medications are working as intended and help avoid side effects or complications. They also provide a baseline for comparison, making it easier to spot changes that may require attention.
Peace of Mind
In addition to their medical benefits, routine blood tests can provide peace of mind. Knowing that your body is functioning as it should helps reduce anxiety and stress and gives you the confidence to take control of your health. If you have not had a blood test in some time, booking a comprehensive profile can be a reassuring step towards better health.
What Does a Comprehensive Blood Test Measure?
The Breadth of Biomarkers: Up to 150 Health Indicators
Through a simple blood test, we measure up to 150 biomarkers, covering areas such as blood health, organ function, cholesterol, diabetes risk, nutritional status, inflammation, and more. This provides a clear, detailed picture of how your body is really performing beneath the surface—far beyond what you can see or feel day to day.
Table: Example Biomarkers Included in Broad Panels
Biomarker | Category | What It Shows |
Alanine Transaminase (ALT) | Liver | Liver health and function |
Albumin | Liver | Protein status, liver and kidney health |
Microalbumin (Urine) | Kidney | Early kidney damage |
Apo-A1 | Cardiovascular | Heart health, cholesterol transport |
Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) | Cardiovascular | Risk of heart disease |
Vitamin B12 | Nutritional | Nerve health, red blood cell production |
BNP | Cardiovascular | Heart failure risk |
Cystatin-C | Kidney | Kidney function |
eGFR | Kidney | Filtration rate, kidney health |
Fasting Glucose | Metabolic | Diabetes risk |
Ferritin | Hematology | Iron stores, anemia risk |
Folate serum | Nutritional | Cell division, nervous system health |
HDL Cholesterol | Cardiovascular | “Good” cholesterol, heart protection |
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) | Metabolic | Long-term blood sugar control |
hs-CRP | Cardiovascular | Inflammation, heart disease risk |
Iron | Hematology | Oxygen transport, anemia risk |
LDL Cholesterol | Cardiovascular | “Bad” cholesterol, heart disease risk |
Triglycerides | Cardiovascular | Blood fat, heart disease risk |
Vitamin D | Nutritional | Bone health, immunity |
White Blood Cell Count | Hematology | Immune system, infection risk |
This is a sample of the biomarkers tested. Panels may include many more, tailored to your needs and health goals.
A comprehensive blood test can reveal subtle changes in your health, even before symptoms appear. It can detect inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and early signs of chronic disease. This information is invaluable for guiding lifestyle changes, monitoring treatment, and supporting your overall wellbeing.
What to Expect From Your Results
When you receive your blood test results, you’ll get a clear, easy-to-understand report. Each biomarker is explained in plain English, with reference ranges and what your results mean for your health. If any values are outside the normal range, we explain what this could indicate and what steps you can take next.
Taking the Next Step
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Health screens are varied yet comprehensive packages preselected by our clinical experts, offering a broad overview of patient health and suitable for MOTs, health checks, and as a foundation for further investigations.
Basic Screen: £79.00
Find your baseline health. The Basic Screen profile provides a general overview of your health by assessing key areas such as blood health, organ function and cholesterol levels. It’s ideal as a routine check-up or baseline assessment for identifying early signs of imbalance or illness.
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
Standard Screen: £119.00
A comprehensive assessment designed to give you a clear picture of your overall wellbeing. This broad panel evaluates key areas of health, including Blood health, Organ function, Urinalysis, Vitamin D and Ferritin.
Bronze Package: £139.00
Establish a clear picture of your overall health with an extended screening panel that includes a comprehensive thyroid assessment—covering hormone levels, thyroid antibodies, and key tumour markers. This broad evaluation helps identify early signs of imbalance, inflammation, or underlying disease so you can take proactive steps toward better wellbeing.
Silver Package: £199.00
Take a deeper look at your overall health and wellbeing with an extended screening that places special focus on cardiovascular health. This comprehensive assessment explores key markers linked to heart function, circulation, inflammation, and metabolic balance, helping you understand your current risk profile and identify areas where early action can make a meaningful difference.
Gold Package ⭐ : £300.00
A comprehensive diagnostic screen designed to give you a complete overview of your health.
This all‑in‑one assessment is ideal for spotting early signs of disease, exploring the causes of ongoing symptoms, or simply taking proactive steps toward long‑term wellbeing.
Whether you’re managing an existing condition, beginning a new fitness journey, planning for pregnancy, or seeking reassurance about your overall health, this test provides clinical‑level data and personalised insights to help you make informed decisions.
Please note: This test requires both a blood sample and a urine sample.
Results turnaround is 3-4 working days.
Acute Med 1: £99.00
Essential clinical chemistry biomarkers to quickly identify illness
A focused panel designed to support rapid assessment of acute illness. This profile measures key biomarkers across major organ systems, helping identify metabolic disturbances, infection, inflammation, and early organ dysfunction
Acute Med 2: £119.00
An extended selection of clinical chemistry biomarkers to quickly identify general illness.
Acute Med 2 offers a broader assessment of acute and general illness by combining essential clinical chemistry markers with expanded metabolic, inflammatory, and functional biomarkers. This profile supports rapid clinical insight across multiple organ systems, helping detect early physiological changes and guide timely intervention.
Anaemia Profile: £119.00
The Anaemia Profile offers a thorough evaluation of the most common causes of anaemia, including iron deficiency, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, and inflammation. By analysing key markers involved in red blood cell production, it helps uncover why levels may be low.
This test is particularly useful for individuals experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, or dizziness, or for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of their overall health.
A Coagulation Screen blood test is ordered to check how well your blood clots, helping diagnose bleeding or clotting disorders, assess risks before surgery, monitor liver health (as it makes clotting factors), or check the effects of anticoagulant medications like warfarin, especially if you have easy bruising, excessive bleeding, or a history of clots : £89.00
Results turnaround is between 2-3 working days.
Diabetes Health : £79.00
The Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test measures your average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months, giving a reliable picture of long‑term blood sugar control. It’s a valuable tool for monitoring diabetes, understanding your risk of developing the condition, or checking how well lifestyle changes or treatment plans are working.
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
The Fertility Panel offers a comprehensive evaluation of the key hormones that play a central role in reproductive health and fertility. It provides insight into ovarian function, menstrual cycle balance, and overall hormonal status — making it a valuable option for women planning pregnancy, exploring irregular cycles, or tracking fertility treatment.
This test includes:
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
Hormonal Health: £89.00
The Hormonal Health test helps identify whether a hormone imbalance may be influencing your mood, energy levels, libido, or athletic performance. It provides insight into key hormonal markers, offering a clearer understanding of factors that may be affecting your overall wellbeing.
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
Lifestyle Screen: £119.00
Essential clinical chemistry tests combined with nutritional markers to establish your general wellbeing.
The Lifestyle Screen provides a broad overview of your health by assessing key clinical chemistry markers alongside essential nutritional indicators. This profile helps identify early signs of imbalance, supports wellbeing optimisation, and offers insight into how lifestyle factors may be affecting your overall health.
Lipids & HbA1c : £79.00
The Lipids & HbA1c Blood Test offers a detailed analysis of cholesterol and triglyceride levels, providing valuable insight into cardiovascular health and potential risk factors for heart disease. It’s a useful option for routine health checks, tracking the impact of lifestyle changes, or supporting the management of cholesterol‑lowering treatment plans.
The Long Covid Profile is designed to explore ongoing symptoms that may persist after a COVID‑19 infection by analysing markers related to inflammation, immune activity, and organ function. It offers insight into potential lingering effects on the heart, liver, kidneys, and overall recovery status, helping to build a clearer picture of post‑infection health.
Results turnaround is between 3-4 working days.
The Nutritional Health Profile offers a comprehensive overview of your body’s nutritional status by analysing key vitamins, minerals, digestive markers, and metabolic indicators. Developed by clinical nutrition specialists, this test helps highlight potential deficiencies, absorption issues, and imbalances that may influence energy levels, immune function, and overall wellbeing.
Results turnaround is between 2-3 working days.
Pregnancy Test (BHCG): £89.00
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (ßHCG)
Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (ßHCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy and by certain tumors, including testicular and ovarian cancers. A quantitative blood test measuring ßHCG levels can confirm pregnancy, monitor pregnancy health by tracking hCG levels over time, help diagnose ectopic pregnancies, screen for Down’s syndrome, and aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of specific cancers.
Sports Performance: £199.00
The Sports Performance Profile delivers a comprehensive assessment of the biochemical, hormonal, and nutritional markers that play a key role in athletic performance, endurance, muscle recovery, and overall physical health. This advanced test is designed to help athletes and active individuals optimise training outcomes, highlight potential deficiencies, and track recovery progress over time
Results turnaround is between 2-3 working days.
STI Blood Screen: £109.00
Screen for multiple blood‑borne pathogens with our STI Blood profile.
This targeted blood screen checks for key sexually transmitted infections that can be present without symptoms. It provides fast, reliable results to support early detection and timely treatment.
Blood:
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
STI Complete Blood Screen: £249.00
The STI Complete Profile provides a thorough screen for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), detecting both bacterial and viral infections to give a well‑rounded view of your sexual health. It’s a suitable option for routine check‑ups, reassurance, or testing after potential exposure.
Blood:-
Urine:-
Results turnaround is between 2-3 working days.
Monitor testosterone to diagnose and manage symptoms of imbalance, like low libido, fatigue, or erectile dysfunction in men, and irregular periods or excess hair in women, as well as to track overall well-being, muscle mass, bone health, and emotional states (mood, energy), and to ensure treatments like Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) are effective and safe.
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
Thyroid Function with Antibodies Blood Test: £79.00
Get a comprehensive view of your Thyroid health with this advanced test with Antibodies. Perfect for investigating thyroid-related symptoms or tracking autoimmune thyroid conditions. These tests are used to assess the Thyroid gland’s function and can help diagnose various Thyroid disorders.
Results turnaround is between 1-2 working days.
Tired All The Time: £149.00
The Tired All The Time Profile is a comprehensive blood test designed to explore potential factors behind ongoing fatigue. It analyses key health markers — including thyroid function, nutritional status, inflammation, and red blood cell health — to help highlight patterns that may be contributing to low energy levels or persistent exhaustion.
Results turnaround is between 2-3 working days.
Please find below a list of analytes that are currently unavailable:-
Item | Analytes included |
COMPLEMENT C3 | C3 |
COMPLEMENT C4 (C4) | C4 |
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) | KIM1, NGAL, Cystatin C |
CTKIII | IL5, IL15, GMCSF, MIP1A |
CTKV | IL3, IL7, IL12, IL13, IL23 |
APOE4 | APOE4 |
APO A1 | APO A1 |
KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION | midkine, h-fabp, stnfri i and 2 |
APO CII | APO CII |
Cerebral II | NSE, NGAL |
Tissue Damage | FABP3, FABP4, FABP5, FABP6, FABP7, FABP9 |
Nicked PSA | Nicked_PSA |
2-Pro PSA | Pro_PSA_2 |
Stroke Array | TNFRI_STROKE_EVO, IL6_STROKE_EVO, NDKA_EVO, PARK7_EVO, GFAP_EVO, GSTPI_EVO, FABP_STROKE_EVO |
CKDI Array | MIP1A_EVO, FABP_CKD_EVO, TNFRI_EVO, TNFRII_EVO |
ADM | ESEL, ICAM, LSEL, PSEL AND VCAM |
METS | LEP, RES |
IGA | IGA |
METS II | ADIP |
IGM | IGM |
SAME DAY STI | SAME DAY STI |
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) | RF |
SLDL | SLDL |
DKK | dkk |
DKK | DKK |
RAGE | RAGE |
Urea | Urea |
We offer a range of tests which are processed byFirst Medical Consultants.
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