Basic Health Screen

Age restriction on blood tests

We're unable to offer blood tests for those under the age of 18 unless it is part of a routine GP appointment and the clinician believes it suitable.

The Basic Health Screen evaluates the following biomarkers:

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Full Blood Count

• Haemoglobin: The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.
• Haematocrit: The proportion of red blood cells in the blood can indicate whether a person is anaemic or dehydrated.
• Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH): The average amount of haemoglobin in each red blood cell.
• Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): The average concentration of haemoglobin in each red blood cell.
• Cell Volume (MCV): The average size of red blood cells, which can help diagnose specific types of anaemia.
• Red blood cell count: A count of red blood cells in the blood, indicating whether a person is anaemic.
• Basophils: A white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune response to allergies.
• Lymphocytes: A white blood cell that plays a key role in the body's immune system, fighting viral infections and cancers.
• Eosinophils: A white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune response to allergies and parasitic infections.
• Monocytes: A white blood cell that plays a role in the immune system by engulfing and digesting foreign particles, such as bacteria and viruses.
• Neutrophils: A white blood cell that fights bacterial infections.
• White cell count: A count of the total number of white blood cells in the blood, which can indicate infection or inflammation in the body.
• Platelet count: The total number of platelets in the blood responsible for clotting and preventing bleeding.

Heart health profile

• HDL and LDL cholesterol: HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol are measured to assess cholesterol levels.
• Triglycerides: a measure of the actual fat in your blood.
• High Sensitivity C-Reactive (CRP-hs): a marker for inflammation in the body.
• High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP): A biomarker used to measure inflammation levels in the body. It aids in assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease and provides valuable information for preventive strategies.

Kidney health

• Creatinine: A waste product produced by muscles from creatine. It helps assess kidney function and muscle health. The biomarker indicates creatinine levels, aiding in detecting and monitoring kidney diseases and evaluating renal function.
• Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): A calculation of kidney function by measuring the rate at which the kidneys filter blood. The biomarker assesses renal function, helps diagnose and monitor kidney disease, and guides medication dosing.
• Serum Electrolytes: Minerals in the blood that help maintain fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction. The biomarker indicates electrolyte levels (sodium, potassium, chloride) and aids in assessing hydration status and kidney function and identifying electrolyte imbalances.
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): A measure of urea nitrogen in the blood. It helps assess kidney function and hydration status. The biomarker indicates BUN levels, aiding in diagnosing kidney and liver diseases, dehydration, and evaluating kidney function.

Liver health profile

• Liver enzymes: Proteins released by the liver during cellular processes. They help assess liver function and detect liver damage or diseases. The biomarker indicates levels of specific enzymes like ALT, AST, and ALP, aiding in diagnosing liver conditions and monitoring treatment response.
• Gamma-GT (GGT): An enzyme in the liver that is elevated in people with liver disease, heavy drinkers, and those taking certain medications.
• Bilirubin: A yellowish pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. High levels can indicate liver disease or a blocked bile duct.
• Albumin: A protein the liver produces that helps transport substances in the blood. Low levels can indicate liver damage or disease.

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