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Private blood testing is a healthcare service where individuals can have their blood tested without needing a referral from their GP. It offers flexibility and convenience, allowing patients to select specific tests, such as cholesterol, vitamin levels, or hormone checks, based on their health concerns. Results are often delivered quickly, along with clear explanations, empowering individuals to take proactive steps in managing their health. Private blood testing is ideal for those who want to monitor their well-being more closely or seek rapid results outside of standard NHS services.
See Blood TestsAt Heald Green Pharmacy, we recognise the importance of monitoring your overall health and well-being. One of the most efficient and informative ways to do this is through blood testing. Booking your blood test in Manchester will allow us to provide you with essential insights into your body’s internal workings. This ensures that we can monitor your health and detect potential issues before they become more serious.
Blood tests can also help to ensure that medications you’re taking are working effectively and not causing harmful side effects. With such a broad scope of applications, it’s clear why regular blood testing is a cornerstone of modern healthcare.
Our Blood Test service is designed to offer a convenient and reliable way to get tested, with results that can help inform both preventative care and treatment plans.
There are numerous reasons why your doctor or healthcare provider may recommend a blood test. Here are some of the most common purposes:
Blood tests can give a clear picture of how your vital organs are functioning. For example, tests that assess kidney function (e.g. creatinine levels) or liver function (e.g. ALT and AST levels) can help diagnose conditions like kidney disease or liver damage early, before symptoms become apparent. Blood tests can also evaluate thyroid function and heart health, ensuring that these organs are working properly.
One of the most well-known uses of blood tests is to check for infections. A simple blood test can reveal the presence of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, helping healthcare providers determine the appropriate treatment. Blood tests can also detect more serious conditions like HIV, hepatitis, and certain types of cancers.
Routine blood tests can be used to screen for risk factors for various conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. For example, measuring cholesterol levels or blood glucose levels can provide early warning signs of potential problems, allowing you to make lifestyle changes or start treatment before the condition worsens.
If you’re on long-term medication, blood tests can help ensure the medication is working as intended without causing any harm. For instance, blood tests may be used to check liver and kidney function if you’re taking medications that affect these organs. Blood tests can also monitor how well anticoagulants (blood thinners) are working to prevent blood clots.
Blood tests can measure the levels of vitamins and minerals in your body, such as iron, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium. This can be particularly useful if you’re experiencing symptoms like fatigue, bone pain, or muscle weakness, as these may be signs of nutrient deficiencies.
At Heald Green Pharmacy, we aim to make blood tests quick and comfortable. Before your test, you may be given instructions, such as fasting or pausing certain medications, to ensure accurate results.
During the test, a healthcare professional will clean your arm, apply a tourniquet, and insert a small needle to draw the blood. You may feel a brief prick, but it shouldn’t hurt. After the sample is collected, pressure is applied to the site, and a plaster may be used.
Once the test is done, you can resume your day as normal. Results typically arrive within a few days to a couple of weeks, and we’ll notify you when they’re ready.
1. Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures various components of blood, including red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets. It helps assess overall health and detect disorders like anemia and infection.
2. Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): Evaluates glucose, calcium, electrolytes, and kidney function. It’s useful for monitoring conditions like diabetes and renal disease.
3. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): Includes all BMP tests plus liver function tests. It’s used to assess organ function and metabolic health.
4. Lipid Panel: Measures cholesterol levels (HDL, LDL) and triglycerides. It’s important for assessing cardiovascular risk.
5. Thyroid Function Tests: Includes tests like TSH, T3, and T4 to evaluate thyroid health and diagnose conditions like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
6. Hemoglobin A1c: Monitors long-term blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes.
7. Coagulation Tests: Such as PT/INR and aPTT, which evaluate blood clotting function, important for patients on anticoagulants.
8. Drug Levels: Certain medications require monitoring of blood levels to ensure therapeutic efficacy and safety (e.g., lithium, warfarin).
Our pharmacists can interpret these results and provide advice and medication where appropriate based upon your results.
While blood tests are incredibly useful, it’s important to remember that they are just one part of the diagnostic process. At Heald Green Pharmacy, we use blood tests to support a broader evaluation of your health. This often includes considering your medical history, symptoms, and other test results to form a comprehensive picture of your health.
For example, if your blood test results suggest an issue with your blood sugar levels, this may lead to further investigation into diabetes. Similarly, abnormal liver enzyme levels might prompt additional tests to determine the cause of liver damage, whether it’s due to alcohol use, viral infections, or other factors.
At Heald Green Pharmacy, we are committed to providing accessible, reliable, and professional healthcare services, including blood testing in Manchester.
Regular blood testing is one of the best ways to stay on top of your health. Whether you need routine monitoring or specific testing, our blood test service at Heald Green Pharmacy is here to help.
Book your appointment online and take the next step towards better health.
This test can check for close to 300 relevant allergen sources (except drug allergens, such as penicillin).
Cortisol is essential for your health and well-being. It plays a key role in regulating your body’s response to stress, as well as managing blood sugar levels, metabolism, and inflammation. Imbalances in cortisol levels can lead to various health issues, including fatigue, weight gain, high blood pressure, and difficulty managing stress. Both high and low cortisol levels can cause significant disruptions in your body’s normal functions, making it vital to monitor through blood testing when symptoms arise.
Vitamin D is essential for your health and wellbeing. It helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Low levels can cause a long list of problems including fatigue, bone & muscle pain, depression and more.
Vitamin B12 is essential for your health and well being and performs several important functions in the body, including keeping the nervous system healthy. A vitamin B12 test is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet.
Syphilis IgM/IgG are produced by the immune system during and after exposure to syphilis. IgM are antibodies that are the first form of response to syphilis are used to indicate current infection. IgG are antibodies that are produced after exposure to syphilis are used as an indicator of long-term immunity that the body creates.
A prolactin test is used to diagnose infertility in both men and women as well as menstrual problems and erectile dysfunction.
Checks your progesterone levels which can confirm whether you have ovulated or not. It needs to be taken about 21 days into your cycle.
Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen and the main female hormone produced by non-pregnant women. Oestradiol tests are used for the evaluation of ovarian function.
Magnesium tests are used to investigate the severity of kidney problems as well as diagnosing and monitoring gastrointestinal disorders.
LH is a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. The LH test is used to determine any reproductive problems.
The liver is responsible for many of the bodies essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections and detoxifying your blood. Good liver function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.
Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning including the removal of waste products, releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure and controlling the production of red blood cells. A healthy kidney function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.
HIV 1&2 antibodies are produced by the immune system after exposure to HIV. HIV 1&2 antibodies tests are used to measure the presence of antibodies being produced in response to the presence of HIV.
Hepatitis C Antibodies (HCAg) are produced by the immune system after exposure to hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood of an infected person. HCAg tests are used to determine whether a person has previously been exposed to hepatitis C.
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) are produced in the body by the hepatitis B virus. It is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person. HBsAg tests are used to diagnose if a person is currently infectious.
A hepatitis B IgG immunity blood test indicates whether a person is protected against the hepatitis B virus. The test is normally carried out after receiving a course of hepatitis B vaccines.
Provides information about different cells in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Please note that FBC samples need to be tested within 24 hours and are not suitable for post.
FSH is a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. FSH stimulates the growth and development of unfertilised eggs during the menstrual cycle in women and initiates the production of sex hormones such as oestradiol and progesterone.
Folate is a vitamin which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, tissue and cellular repairs and is important during pregnancy. It can be found in leafy green vegetables, yeast and citrus fruits. Folate tests are used to help diagnose the cause of anaemia.
Ferritin is a blood protein that is used to store iron. Iron is used for the transportation of oxygen in the blood. It is measured to understand how much iron the body stores. Ferritin tests are used to diagnose anaemia and liver disease.
hsCRP is a test which measures a protein which increases in the blood during inflammation. hsCRP tests are also used to predict the risk of heart conditions such as heart attack.
Calcium tests are used to diagnose and monitor different conditions that can affect bone, heart and kidneys.
This test can indicate your risk of developing cardiovascular problems. High Cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or a stroke.
Check your Testosterone levels. In adult males Testosterone is the hormone responsible for controlling sex drive, maintaining muscle mass and producing sperm.
A high HbA1c is used to diagnose diabetes. It is particularly useful because it gives an indication of how often you have had abnormally high blood glucose levels over the previous 3 months.
Blood tests can detect Beta-HCG at lower levels than a urine test so this test can help you confirm your pregnancy at the earliest possible date.
This Thyroid Function Profile checks the general function of your thyroid gland. It tests for the level of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and free T4 (thyroxine).
This profile is a detailed check of your liver & kidney function, your muscle & bone health, gout, iron levels, diabetes (HbA1c), and your full cholesterol profile.
Blood group testing is a method to tell what type of blood you have. Your blood type is based on which proteins are on your red blood cells and this is either type A, B, AB or O.
Did your vaccine work? Do you have some immunity to Covid-19? Check the level of your immune system’s response to vaccination or past infection.
Check your Testosterone levels and related biomarkers. In adult males Testosterone is the hormone responsible for controlling sex drive, maintaining muscle mass and producing sperm.
Total Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is the total amount of prostate specific antigen being produced by the cells in the prostate gland. This test is used to detect and monitor the treatment response of prostate cancer.
This profile checks levels of iron. Low iron can cause anaemia, a common issue causing a list of problems starting with fatigue, weakness and coldness which can progress to more serious conditions.
This home test checks levels of important hormones related to fertility, menopause, period problems and other hormone related issues.
This test is designed to discover clues in your blood as to why you may be feeling unusually tired or fatigued.
A detailed profile which checks not only for a current hepatitis B infection but to differentiate between immunity due to a previous infection or a vaccination.
An AMH test is often used to check a woman’s ability to produce eggs that can be fertilised for pregnancy. AMH levels can help show how many potential egg cells a woman has left (the ovarian reverse).
Comprehensive check of your liver & kidney function, your muscle & bone health, gout, iron levels, diabetes (HbA1c), your full cholesterol profile and full blood count. It provides an excellent baseline health check.
This Blood test covers a wide range of common blood-bourne infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health.
This home test checks for the important hormones needed to give information about menopause.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection from the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is by far the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK at present.
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause severe reproductive and health problems.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection from the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is by far the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK at present.
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause severe reproductive and health problems.
This test includes a range of tests that have been shown to be very important indicators of risks to your heart’s health, including a full cholesterol profile and tests for inflammation. It also includes a test for diabetes which shows you how well your body controls your blood sugar.
This profile checks the level of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). A high PSA can indicate problems with the prostate gland.
Thyroid disorders are common but often remain undiagnosed. This test checks the function of your thyroid gland. It tests for the level of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Free T4 (Thyroxine).
This profile checks your vitamin D, vitamin B9 (Folate) and vitamin B12 levels. These vitamins are all essential for your health and wellbeing. Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth and development.
This profile checks for a range of male hormones and other health indicators which can contribute to erectile dysfunction. It includes a full cholesterol test, a test for diabetes, a check-up of both your prostate and thyroid glands, and a hormone test for prolactin and testosterone, the main sex hormone in males.
This profile checks for the full range of male hormones which is very useful for giving information about male fertility and other hormone related issues. It also covers hormones relevant to sports and testosterone supplementation.
This profile is for anyone wanting information about their hormones and related systems that may be affected by their sporting activities or supplements.
This test is for anyone wanting information about their fitness for sports – either before starting a programme, or to monitor progress during one.
Designed to discover clues in your blood as to why you may be feeling unusually tired or fatigued. It includes a full blood count and tests for vitamin D, iron levels including ferritin; and thyroid function tests.
This extensive profile is perfect for any man or woman wishing to have a full body check-up and screening for potential underlying diseases or conditions.
This blood and vaginal swab covers a wide range of common infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health. Please note that this test requires a dry swab.
This blood and urine test covers a wide range of common infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health.
This comprehensive Profile is perfect for any man wishing to have a full body check-up and screening for potential underlying diseases or conditions.
This comprehensive profile is perfect for any woman wishing to have a full body check and screening for potential underlying diseases or conditions.
