Blood Testing in ManchesterBlood Group Profile

The blood group test measures the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. It determines an individual’s blood type, which can be categorized into different groups such as A, B, AB, or O, and Rh positive or negative.

The blood group test is primarily used to determine compatibility for blood transfusions and organ transplants. It is also important during pregnancy to identify any potential blood type incompatibilities between the mother and the fetus, which can lead to complications such as hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Blood Group

Blood Testing in ManchesterAllergy Complete Profile

This test is the UK’s most comprehensive allergy panel with 295 allergens tested. Utilising innovative microarray technology it analyses the widest range of allergens availablie in any profile – all with one blood sample. The sample can even be a finger-prick home kit, which is a remarkable advance in technology.

Allergies are caused by our immune systems getting confused between what is bad for us like bacteria and viruses, and completely harmless molecules in pollen, foods, animal danders and a very wide range of other particles in our world. Resulting in the immune system attacking us instead of defending us.

One in four of us have allergies, causing conditions like hay fever, asthma, eczema and a range of digestive problems. Anyone with an allergy knows how miserable life can be when they strike.

Sometimes the allergy can have profound unexpected affects on our lives. For example, it is estimated that during a hay-fever attack your IQ can be reduced by 5% – along with the awful way it makes you feel.

There are some allergies (anaphylactic) which if not treated urgently can cause death.

Knowing what you are allergic to can transform your life as treatments are available, and if there is no treatment you at least know what to avoid.

This test analyses moelcules as well individual allergens so that it also checks for cross-reactivity between different allergens which is very important part of allergy testing.

Here are the range of categories of allergens tested for:

GRASS POLLENS
Bahia grass, Bermuda grass, Common reed, Perennial ryegrass, Rye, Timothy grass

MOULDS & YEASTS
Alternaria alternataAspergillus fumigatus, Baker’s yeast, Cladosporium herbarumMalassezia sympodialisPenicilium chrysogenum

FRUIT
Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Fig, Grape, Kiwi, Mango, Melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Strawberry

EGG
Egg white, Egg yolk 

MILK
Camel’s milk, Cow’s milk, Goat’s milk, Mare’s milk, Sheep’s milk

TREE POLLENS
Acacia, Alder, Arizona cypress, Ash, Beech pollen, Cottonwood, Cypress, Date Palm, Elm, Hazel, London plane tree, Mountain cedar, Mulberry tree, Olive, Paper mulberry, Silver birch, Sugi pollen, Tree of heaven, Walnut, Weeping fig

INSECTS & VENOMS
American Cockroach, Bee, Common wasp venom, Fire Ant, German Cockroach, Honey bee venom, Long-headed wasp venom, Paper wasp venom

LEGUMES & NUTS
Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Chickpea, Hazel nut, Lentil, Macadamia, Pea, Peanut, Pecan, Pistachio, Soy, Walnut, White bean

FISH & SEAFOOD
Anisakis simplex, Atlantic cod, Atlantic herring, Atlantic mackerel, Black tiger shrimp, Brown shrimp, Carp, Common mussel, Crab, Lobster, Northern prawn, Oyster, Salmon, Scallop, Shrimp mix, Squid, Swordfish, Thornback ray, Tuna, Venus clam

WEED POLLENS
Annual mercury pollen, Cannabis (CBD), Hemp, Lamb’s quarter, Mugwort, Nettle, Pigweed, Ragweed, Ribwort, Russian thistle, Wall pellitory

PETS & ANIMALS
Cat, Cattle, Djungarian hamster, Dog, Goat, Guinea pig, Horse, Mouse, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep

SPICES
Anise, Caraway, Mustard, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley

MEAT
Beef, Chicken, Horse, House cricket, Lamb, Mealworm, Migratory locust, Pork, Rabbit, Turkey

MITES
Acarus siro, American house dust mite, Blomia tropicalis, European house dust mite, Glycyphagus domesticusLepidoglyphus destructorTyrophagus putrescentiae

CEREALS & SEEDS
Barley, Buckwheat, Corn flour, Corn, cereal, Cultivated rye, Fenugreek seed, Lupine seed, Millet, Oat, Poppy seed, Pumpkin seed, Quinoa, Rice, Sesame, Spelt, Sunflower seed, Wheat flour

VEGETABLES
Avocado, Carrot, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Potato, Tomato

OTHER
CCD, Ficus & Hops, Latex, Pigeon tick

Biomarker(s) Measured: Allergy Complete – 295 Allergens

Female Sexual Health – Advanced Screen

Sexually transmitted infections are very common in young people and increasingly common throughout the lives of any sexually active adult, and testing is the only way to be confident you are safe.

infections tested for are chlamydiagonorrhoeaHIVHepatitis B, Hepatitis C and syphilis which are the commonest sexually transmitted infections.

It is estimated that 1 in 10 sexually active young people have a chlamydia infection.

By far the majority of women do not have any symptoms at all for the infections being tested and if they do, the symptoms are often so mild as to be ignored.

Despite the lack of symptoms the potential for serious harm is very high with all the conditions tested for. They can cause infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, liver failure and unfortunately, even death.

Many people choose to test when starting a serious relationship or at regular intervals.

Testing is essential to keep you safe.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Chlamydia PCR, HIV 1 & 2 Antibodies + p24 Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibody, N. Gonorrhoea PCR, Syphilis (Treponoma) IgG/IgM, Hepatitis B Surface antigen

Male Sexual Health – Advanced Screen

Sexually transmitted infections are very common in young people and increasingly common throughout the lives of any sexually active adult. Testing is the only way to be confident you and your partner(s) are safe.

infections tested for are chlamydiagonorrhoeaHIVHepatitis B, Hepatitis C and syphilis which are the commonest sexually transmitted infections.

It is estimated that 1 in 10 sexually active young people have a chlamydia infection.

Many men do not have any symptoms at all for the infections being tested although in some there is pain on urination, discharge and other symptoms.

Whether there are symptoms or not, the potential for serious harm is very high with all the conditions tested for. They can cause infertility, very painful prostatitis and  epididymitis, liver failure and unfortunately, even death.

Many people choose to test when starting a serious relationship or at regular intervals.

Testing is essential to keep you safe.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Chlamydia PCR, HIV 1 & 2 Antibodies + p24 Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibody, N. Gonorrhoea PCR, Syphilis (Treponoma) IgG/IgM, Hepatitis B Surface antigen

Well Woman Profile

This blood test is specifically designed to provide women with the most comprehensive check-up.

It gives you vital information about a wide range of very important health conditions. Having a blood test today can add years of health and wellness to your life. The conditions tested for very often take many years for symptoms to develop and some do not show any symptoms at all, but if not tested for, in the meantime, untreated, damage is being done.

full blood count tests for haemoglobin levels, red cells, white cells and platelets. This checks for anaemia and can also give early insight into a very wide range of blood diseases and health conditions that are commonly slow to become apparent from symptoms. It adds vital insight into the activity of your immune system and your clotting function.

This profile will tell you if you have diabetes (HbA1c) – there are over 1 million people with diabetes who do not know they have it. Finding out will enable you to make the lifestyle changes and start treatments that will significantly lengthen your life and improve how you feel every day.

Your thyroid function is tested. at least 1 in every 8 women will have problems with their thyroid function during their lifetime and it is notoriously difficult to diagnose thyroid problems by symptoms or medical examination. It is a blood test that gives you the definitive answer and can potentially avoid months, and often years, of unexplained tiredness, hair loss, weight problems, menstrual problems and more.

It includes a full cholesterol profile analysing over 5 parameters. Over 40% of adults have high cholesterol levels which is a very significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The only way to detect if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test. It will enable you to make the changes you need to reduce your risk of some of the most common causes of death.

Generalised inflammation is tested with a high sensitivity C-reactive protein level. Firstly Inflammation is bad for your heart. A high level can also indicate the presence of a very wide range of other health problems like autoimmune disease, bacterial infections, osteomyelitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Hormones tested for are oestrogen, luteinising hormone and progesterone. These three hormones can give valuable information about fertility, menopause and more.

A full iron status profile, including ferritin is analysed. Iron is essential to maintain blood health (among other things) and your current levels and storage capacity are very important indicators for many health conditions.

Vitamins tested are Vitamin B12 and Folate which are essential for health blood and other systems. Vitamin D is included. Over 1 in 6 people are Vitamin D deficient and this is higher at the end of winter and in people who cover their skin. Low Vitamin D levels cause a wide array of misery including muscle and bone pain, pins and needles, muscle weakness and more. It also increases the risks of a range of cancers. You need a blood test to determine exactly how low your levels are so you can follow the right treatment plan to restore your health and wellness.

This profile also checks your liver function. Your liver is probably the most complex and vital organ in your body. It does such a wide range of things including digesting all your food and removing toxins and poisons – like alcohol. Finding that your liver is being stressed can make a huge difference to its (and your) long term health and wellness.

Included is a kidney function test. Your kidney is also a vital organ. Checking that it is working properly is done primarily by blood tests which will give you the opportunity to get treatment early if any is needed.

It checks your bone health with a calcium level, which is vital for bones and many other bodily systems, and checks you muscle health with creatine kinase which can show if you have damaged muscles. It checks for gout which can be altered dramatically with lifestyle and treatment and can cause a lot of misery if ignored.

This profile includes 58 health indicators and because of its extensive size needs a phlebotomy sample.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Vitamin B12, Haematocrit, Alkaline Phosphatase, Free T4 (thyroxine), White Cell Count, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Lymphocytes, Mean Platelet Volume, Folate, Transferrin Saturation, Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity, Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Haemoglobin, Total Protein, Globulin, Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Creatine Kinase, Triglyceride, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Low Density Lipoprotein, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Cholesterol – Total, Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio, Urea, Calcium, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration, Red Cell Distribution Width, HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin), Red Cell Count, Platelet Count, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, HDL percentage, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Urate (Uric acid), Monocytes, Total Bilirubin, Alanine Transaminase, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, Creatinine, Luteinizing Hormone, Ferritin, Basophils, Iron, Albumin, Adjusted Calcium, Magnesium, Oestradiol (E2), Eosinophils, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Neutrophils, Vitamin D (25-OH)

Well Man Profile

This blood test is specifically designed to provide men with the most comprehensive check-up.

It gives you vital information about a wide range of very important health conditions. Having a blood test today can add years of health and wellness to your life. The conditions tested for very often take many years for symptoms to develop and some do not show any symptoms at all, but if not tested for, in the meantime, untreated, damage is being done.

full blood count tests for haemoglobin levels, red cells, white cells and platelets. This checks for anaemia and can also give early insight into a very wide range of blood diseases and health conditions that are commonly slow to become apparent from symptoms. It adds vital insight into the activity of your immune system and your clotting function.

This profile will tell you if you have diabetes (HbA1c) – there are over 1 million people with diabetes who do not know they have it. Finding out will enable you to make the lifestyle changes and start treatments that will significantly lengthen your life and improve how you feel every day.

Your thyroid function is tested. Over 3% of men currently have low thyroid function and do not know about it. It is a notoriously difficult condition to diagnose by symptoms or medical examination. It is a blood test that gives you a definitive answer and can potentially avoid months, and often years, of unexplained tiredness, weight gain, constipation, depression, anxiety, and more. If your thyroid is overactive there is a whole other set of problems that need treating.

It includes a full cholesterol profile analysing over 5 parameters. Over 40% of adults have high cholesterol levels which is a very significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The only way to detect if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test. It will enable you to make the changes you need to reduce your risk of some of the most common causes of death.

Generalised inflammation is tested with a high sensitivity C-reactive protein level. Firstly, Inflammation is bad for your heart. A high CRP level can also indicate the presence of a very wide range of other health problems like autoimmune disease, bacterial infections, osteomyelitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Testosterone levels are tested. This hormone is a vital component of any man’s wellbeing.

A full iron status profile, including ferritin is analysed. Iron is essential to maintain blood health (among other things) and your current levels and storage capacity are very important indicators for many health conditions.

Vitamins tested are Vitamin B12 and Folate which are essential for health blood and other systems. Vitamin D is included. Over 1 in 6 people are Vitamin D deficient and this is higher at the end of winter and in people who cover their skin. Low Vitamin D levels cause a wide array of misery including muscle and bone pain, pins and needles, muscle weakness and more. It also increases the risks of a range of cancers. You need a blood test to determine exactly how low your levels are so you can follow the right treatment plan to restore your health and wellness.

This profile also checks your liver function. Your liver is probably the most complex and vital organ in your body. It does such a wide range of things including digesting all your food and removing toxins and poisons – like alcohol. Finding that your liver is being stressed can make a huge difference to its (and your) long term health and wellness.

Included is a kidney function test. Your kidney is also a vital organ. Checking that it is working properly is done primarily by blood tests which will give you the opportunity to get treatment early if any is needed.

It checks your bone health with a calcium level, which is vital for bones and many other bodily systems, and checks you muscle health with creatine kinase which can show if you have damaged muscles. It checks for gout which can be altered dramatically with lifestyle and treatment and can cause a lot of misery if ignored.

This profile includes 56 health indicators and because of its extensive size needs a phlebotomy sample.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Vitamin B12, Haematocrit, Alkaline Phosphatase, Free T4 (thyroxine), White Cell Count, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Lymphocytes, Mean Platelet Volume, Folate, Transferrin Saturation, Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity, Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Haemoglobin, Total Protein, Globulin, Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Creatine Kinase, Triglyceride, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Low Density Lipoprotein, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Cholesterol – Total, Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio, Urea, Calcium, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration, Red Cell Distribution Width, HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin), Red Cell Count, Platelet Count, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, HDL percentage, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Urate (Uric acid), Monocytes, Total Bilirubin, Alanine Transaminase, Creatinine, Testosterone, Ferritin, Basophils, Iron, Albumin, Adjusted Calcium, Magnesium, Eosinophils, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Neutrophils, Vitamin D (25-OH)

Sports Hormone Profile

Analyse the widest range of hormones and systems in your body affected by fitness activity, that can be measured with a blood test.

If you are taking supplements and want to monitor the affects these are having then this is the test for you.

If you are concerned that you may not be responding to your exercise as you should then these are the hormones and systems to check.

Your liver function is tested which is where your body processes most of the food and substances you introduce into your body.

Thyroid function is checked with TSH and FT4 as if this is not working you will not have the energy you should.

The widest range of hormones are analysed. All these hormones are very important for both men and women – although in different concentrations of course.

Free & Total TestosteroneSHBGDHEAS and Free Androgen Index are checked.

Oestradiol, Luteinising Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Prolactin are all included.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Albumin, Free T4 (thyroxine), Free Androgen Index, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Total Bilirubin, Free Testosterone Calculation, DHEA-Sulphate, Testosterone, Prolactin, Globulin, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, Total Protein, Luteinizing Hormone, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Oestradiol (E2), Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Transaminase

Sports Fitness Profile

If you want to know what your blood can tell you about your fitness – either before starting a programme, or to monitor progress during one., this is the profile for you.

It includes all the essential biomarkers that are of interest to a sports person – a Full Blood CountLiver & Kidney function profile, Iron levels, FerritinHeart & Muscle Enzymes, Cholesterol profile, InflammationMagnesiumVitamin D , Vitamin B12 and Testosterone.

We are able to monitor and track these results over time to see how well your body is functioning in response to your exercise regime and flag up anything that may need to be looked at.

Due to the size of this profile and the inclusion of a full blood count we need a phlebotomy sample.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Vitamin B12, Haematocrit, Alkaline Phosphatase, White Cell Count, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Lymphocytes, Mean Platelet Volume, Transferrin Saturation, Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity, Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Haemoglobin, Total Protein, Globulin, Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Creatine Kinase, Triglyceride, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Low Density Lipoprotein, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Cholesterol – Total, Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio, Urea, Calcium, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration, Red Cell Distribution Width, Red Cell Count, Platelet Count, HDL percentage, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Urate (Uric acid), Monocytes, Total Bilirubin, Alanine Transaminase, Creatinine, Testosterone, Ferritin, Basophils, Iron, Albumin, Adjusted Calcium, Eosinophils, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Neutrophils, Vitamin D (25-OH)

Tiredness/Fatigue Profile

This test is designed to discover clues in your blood as to why you may be feeling unusually tired or fatigued.

It will give you information on on several common things that doctors look for in blood tests that may give physical reasons for tiredness. It includes a full blood count and tests for vitamin Dinflammationiron levels including ferritin and thyroid function tests.

Analysis of 9 essential biomarkers including:

Due to the inclusion of a full blood count this test requires a phlebotomy sample

Biomarker(s) Measured: Free T4 (thyroxine), Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Platelet Count, Haematocrit, Lymphocytes, Mean Platelet Volume, Transferrin Saturation, Haemoglobin, White Cell Count, Ferritin, Red Cell Count, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration, Red Cell Distribution Width, Monocytes, Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Neutrophils, Iron, Basophils, Vitamin D (25-OH), Eosinophils, Mean Cell Haemoglobin

Well Person Profile

This is an extensive general wellness profile for both men and women.

It gives you vital information about a wide range of very important health conditions. Having a blood test today can add years of health and wellness to your life. The conditions tested for very often take many years for symptoms to develop and some do not show any symptoms at all, but if not tested for, in the meantime, untreated, damage is being done.

full blood count tests for haemoglobin levels, red cells, white cells and platelets. This checks for anaemia and can also give early insight into a very wide range of blood diseases and health conditions that are commonly slow to become apparent from symptoms. It adds vital insight into the activity of your immune system and your clotting function.

This profile will tell you if you have diabetes (HbA1c) – there are over 1 million people with diabetes who do not know they have it. Finding out will enable you to make the lifestyle changes and start treatments that will significantly lengthen your life and improve how you feel every day.

Your thyroid function is tested. Over 4% of people currently have low thyroid function and do not know about it. It is a notoriously difficult condition to diagnose by symptoms or medical examination. It is a blood test that gives you a definitive answer and can potentially avoid months, and often years, of unexplained tiredness, weight gain, constipation, depression, anxiety, and more. If your thyroid is overactive there is a whole other set of problems that need treating.

It includes a full cholesterol profile analysing over 5 parameters. Over 40% of adults have high cholesterol levels which is a very signficant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The only way to detect if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test. It will enable you to make the changes you need to reduce your risk of some of the most common causes of death.

A full iron status profile, including ferritin is analysed. Iron is essential to maintain blood health (among other things) and your current levels and storage capacity are very important indicators for many health conditions.

This profile also checks your liver function. Your liver is probably the most complex and vital organ in your body. It does such a wide range of things including digesting all your food and removing toxins and poisons – like alcohol. Finding that your liver is being stressed can make a huge difference to its (and your) long term health and wellness.

Included is a kidney function test. Your kidney is also a vital organ. Checking that it is working properly is done primarily by blood tests which will give you the opportunity to get treatment early if any is needed.

It checks your bone health with a calcium level, which is vital for bones and many other bodily systems, and checks you muscle health with creatine kinase which can show if you have damaged muscles. It checks for gout which can be altered dramatically with lifestyle and treatment and can cause a lot of misery if ignored.

This profile includes 49 health indicators and because of its extensive size needs a phlebotomy sample.

Biomarker(s) Measured:  Haematocrit, Alkaline Phosphatase, Free T4 (thyroxine), White Cell Count, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Lymphocytes, Mean Platelet Volume, Transferrin Saturation, Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity, Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Haemoglobin, Total Protein, Globulin, Mean Cell Volume (MCV), Creatine Kinase, Triglyceride, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Low Density Lipoprotein, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Cholesterol – Total, Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio, Urea, Calcium, Non-HDL-Cholesterol, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration, Red Cell Distribution Width, HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin), Red Cell Count, Platelet Count, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Urate (Uric acid), Monocytes, Total Bilirubin, Alanine Transaminase, Creatinine, Ferritin, Basophils, Iron, Albumin, Adjusted Calcium, Eosinophils, Aspartate Aminotransferase, Neutrophils