{"title":"Location Chepstow Clinic - Little Secret Aesthetics","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonday: 9:30am - 11:15am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTuesday: 9:30am - 11:15am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday: 9:30am - 11:15am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday: 12pm-1pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday: Closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday: Closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday: Closed\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nad-blood-test","title":"NAD Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private NAD blood test that measures your NAD+ and NADH levels and their ratio, the coenzymes every cell uses to turn food into energy and repair itself, which fall with age and are the target of supplements and injections. Know your baseline before supplementing, or see what a course has done. £199 organising your own draw, £239 at a clinic or £259 with a nurse. Results in 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £199 if you organise your own blood draw; £239 at a Goodbody clinic; £259 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAD+ (the oxidised form), NADH (the reduced form) and the NAD+ to NADH ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood, collected into a specialist kit; not available as a finger-prick test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 10 working days as a laboratory report with interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same as \"NAD\" written on an NHS result, where it means No Abnormality Detected; see the first question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAD+ Injection Kits by Vivere, from £205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does NAD mean on a blood or urine test result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have seen \"NAD\" written on an NHS blood, urine or examination result, it almost certainly means No Abnormality Detected: a clinician's shorthand for \"normal, nothing found\". It is good news and needs no follow-up. It has nothing to do with the molecule NAD measured by this test. NAD the molecule, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a coenzyme in every cell, and measuring it is a specialist test that the NHS does not offer. If your result says NAD, you are fine; if you want to know your NAD levels, read on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are NAD levels, and why would I test them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAD+ and NADH are two forms of the same coenzyme, which shuttles electrons in the reactions that convert food into cellular energy and powers the enzymes that repair DNA and regulate cell ageing. NAD+ levels decline with age, and are affected by diet, alcohol, sleep, illness and exercise. Interest in raising NAD has driven a boom in supplements and injections, but most people take them without knowing where they started. Testing gives you a baseline, shows whether supplementation is warranted, and lets you measure what a course has actually done rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test NAD levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a venous blood sample collected into a specialist kit and analysed by a laboratory method that measures NAD+ and NADH concentrations directly. Book a Goodbody clinic or a nurse home visit and we take the sample, or choose the £199 option if you have your own phlebotomist and we send the kit. NAD is unstable once blood is drawn, which is why it needs a dedicated collection kit and cannot be added to a routine blood test or done from a finger-prick card. Results are emailed within 10 working days as a laboratory report with interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a normal NAD level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laboratory reference ranges used for this test are NAD+ 20 to 36 micromoles per litre, NADH 0.6 to 1.8, and an NAD+ to NADH ratio of 16 to 45. Very low NAD+ can reflect chronic illness, poor diet, heavy alcohol use or vitamin B3 deficiency; very high NAD+ is almost always from heavy supplementation. NAD+ also declines naturally with age, so an older adult will typically sit lower in the range than a younger one. The ratio matters as much as the numbers: a healthy ratio means your cells are converting fuel to energy efficiently and keeping up with repair. Your report interprets all three against these ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I test before starting NAD supplements or injections?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the most useful time. A baseline tells you whether your NAD+ is genuinely low, in which case supplementation has something to correct, or already in range, in which case adding more may push you above it without benefit. It also gives you a number to retest against after eight to twelve weeks, which is the only way to know whether a product is doing anything for you. Excess NAD+ from over-supplementation is not harmless, so testing turns guesswork into a measured decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between NAD+ and NADH?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the two states of one molecule. NAD+ is the oxidised form that accepts electrons as your cells break down glucose and fat; in doing so it becomes NADH, the reduced form, which carries those electrons to the mitochondria to make ATP, the cell's energy currency, and turns back into NAD+. The ratio between them reflects how efficiently that cycle is running. Very high NADH with low NAD+ suggests the mitochondria are not keeping up; a healthy ratio means energy production and repair are in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat affects NAD levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge is the biggest factor: NAD+ falls steadily through adult life. Poor sleep, heavy alcohol, a diet low in vitamin B3 (niacin) and its precursors, chronic inflammation and illness, and inactivity all lower it. Regular exercise, calorie restriction or time-restricted eating, good sleep and adequate B3 raise it modestly. Supplements containing NAD precursors such as nicotinamide riboside or NMN, and NAD+ injections, raise it more directly, which is why testing before and after is informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I do this test at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample can be taken at home by a nurse: book the £259 home visit and the nurse brings the specialist collection kit. If you have your own phlebotomist or nurse, the £199 option posts the kit to you for them to use. It cannot be done as a finger-prick test because NAD needs a venous sample handled in a specific way. Or book at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics for £239.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast or stop supplements?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the sample in the morning before any NAD supplement or injection that day, so you measure your level rather than the dose. If you want a true baseline before starting supplements, test first. If you want to know what a course has achieved, test at the same time of day and the same point after your usual dose each time, so results are comparable. Eat normally; fasting is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens after I get my results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour report explains your NAD+, NADH and ratio against the reference ranges. In range: no action needed, and a baseline to compare against later. Low: the report sets out lifestyle measures and supplementation options to discuss, and suggests a retest after eight to twelve weeks. Very high on supplements: reduce and retest. Results are not a diagnosis; a very low result alongside symptoms is worth raising with your own GP, who may look for an underlying cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is this test different from the NAD+ injection kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test measures your levels. The NAD+ Injection Kit by Vivere is a home-use product that supplies NAD+. They are designed to be used together: test to establish your baseline, use the kit if your level warrants it, and retest to see the effect. You can buy either alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, as a laboratory report with interpretation that explains your NAD+, NADH and ratio and what, if anything, to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed within 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory as a laboratory report with interpretation. The report gives your NAD+, NADH and ratio against the reference ranges and explains what to do next, including whether supplementation is worth considering and when to retest. Results are not a diagnosis. 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From £99 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £119 with a nurse home visit, no GP referral needed. Book a morning appointment. Results are emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £99 in clinic, £119 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 markers: thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), HbA1c, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides, testosterone, cortisol, serum iron and high-sensitivity CRP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics, or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e book a morning appointment and fast for 8 to 12 hours beforehand; cortisol is best measured before 10am and triglycerides need a fasting sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your 11 results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean for your weight and health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy can't I lose weight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most people the answer is energy balance, sleep and stress, but a handful of medical conditions genuinely make weight loss harder and are easy to miss: an underactive thyroid, insulin resistance or pre-diabetes, high cortisol, low testosterone in men, and iron deficiency that drains the energy to exercise. This test checks all of them in one sample. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another common cause in women and has its own test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood tests should I have for weight loss?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful set is thyroid function, HbA1c for blood sugar, a cholesterol profile, cortisol, testosterone, iron and an inflammation marker, which is exactly what this test contains. Together they show whether a hormone, metabolic or inflammatory problem is working against you, and they give a baseline to measure change against. Repeating the test after three to six months shows whether your weight loss is also improving your blood sugar, cholesterol and inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this test check, marker by marker?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it tells you\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhether your thyroid is underactive, which slows metabolism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHbA1c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYour average blood sugar over 2 to 3 months; pre-diabetes and diabetes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol, HDL, LDL, ratio, triglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeart and stroke risk linked to weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow levels in men reduce muscle and raise fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCortisol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe stress hormone; persistently high levels favour abdominal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow iron causes fatigue that undermines activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehs-CRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-grade inflammation, which is raised in excess weight and falls as it comes off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a test for my metabolism?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single blood marker for metabolic rate, but the two that matter most are thyroid function and HbA1c. An underactive thyroid slows metabolism measurably, and rising HbA1c shows insulin resistance, the state in which the body stores energy readily and burns it reluctantly. Both are in this test. Cortisol and testosterone complete the picture, because both shift where and how easily the body stores fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood tests are done for unexplained weight loss?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected weight loss without trying is a different question from difficulty losing weight, and should be discussed with a GP promptly. The tests a GP would run overlap with this one, particularly thyroid (an overactive thyroid causes weight loss) and HbA1c (new diabetes can too), and they would add a full blood count, liver and kidney function and inflammatory markers. This test is a useful starting point, but see your GP rather than relying on it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast before this test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, ideally. Fast for 8 to 12 hours, drinking only water, and book a morning appointment. Fasting gives an accurate triglyceride result, and a morning sample matters for cortisol, which is naturally highest early in the day and falls through the afternoon. Take your usual medication unless your GP has advised otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a weight loss blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private weight loss blood test costs £99 at a Goodbody clinic or £119 with a nurse home visit. Both include laboratory analysis of all 11 markers and a GP report. This test needs a venous sample, so there is no finger-prick home kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get this test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, usually within a few days, or with a nurse who comes to your home to take the sample. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if a result is abnormal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report explains it and says what to do. A raised TSH, HbA1c in the pre-diabetes range or high cholesterol are all treatable and the report will direct you to your GP for confirmation and care. If everything is normal, you have ruled out the medical causes of stubborn weight and can focus on the lifestyle side with confidence, and you have a baseline to repeat against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912463253843,"sku":"WeightlossEURO","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912463286611,"sku":"WeightlossEURO","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/WEIGHTLOSS.jpg?v=1767734950"},{"product_id":"episwitch-pse-advanced-blood-test","title":"EpiSwitch PSE Prostate Advanced Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe EpiSwitch PSE is an advanced prostate cancer blood test that combines five epigenetic immune markers with your PSA result to give a clear low or high likelihood of prostate cancer, with 94 percent accuracy compared with about 55 percent for PSA alone. From £729 at a Goodbody clinic or with a nurse at home. Needs a PSA result from the last six months. Results emailed in 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £729 with your own sample collection; £749 at a Goodbody clinic; £789 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e five EpiSwitch epigenetic markers in blood immune cells, interpreted together with your PSA value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e low likelihood or high likelihood of prostate cancer, in a personalised report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e a PSA test within the last six months; add our PSA test at checkout if you do not have one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e men who have already been treated for prostate cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 5 working days; the report gives the relevant next-step guidance and a Goodbody GP can signpost you to your own GP or urologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a PSE test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSE stands for Prostate Screening EpiSwitch. It is a blood test that reads five epigenetic markers, changes in how DNA is folded inside your immune cells, that differ between men with and without prostate cancer. Those five markers are combined with your PSA level to classify you as low likelihood or high likelihood of having prostate cancer. It was developed in Oxford and is designed to be used after, or alongside, a PSA test to give a much clearer answer than PSA can on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the PSE test available in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Goodbody Clinic offers the EpiSwitch PSE test privately at 250+ clinics across the UK and by nurse home visit, with no GP referral needed. It is not currently offered by the NHS, so private testing is the route. Book online, and if you do not have a PSA result from the last six months, add a PSA test at checkout so both can be done together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is the PSE test compared with a PSA test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the published validation study the EpiSwitch PSE, used with PSA, correctly classified 94 percent of men, compared with around 55 percent for PSA alone. A low likelihood result is consistent with the absence of cancer in more than nine out of ten men, and a high likelihood result is consistent with cancer being confirmed in more than nine out of ten men. No test is perfect: a small number of men will be misclassified in each direction, which is why the result is used to guide the next step rather than to replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should take the EpiSwitch PSE test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny man being screened for, or worried about, prostate cancer. It is most useful if you have been told your PSA is raised or rising and want to know whether a biopsy or MRI is really needed; if you have urinary symptoms or a family history and want a clearer answer than PSA gives; or if you want reassurance before starting on a biopsy or treatment pathway. It is not suitable for men who have already been treated for prostate cancer, as treatment changes the markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a low or high likelihood result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low likelihood result means the pattern in your blood matches men without prostate cancer; with a stable PSA, your treating clinician may reasonably avoid or defer a biopsy and set a date to re-check. A high likelihood result means the pattern matches men with prostate cancer and you should be referred promptly for further investigation, usually a prostate MRI followed by a targeted biopsy if needed. Your report gives the result and the relevant next-step guidance. A Goodbody GP can signpost you to your own GP or urologist, but does not advise on whether you have prostate cancer: this is not a diagnostic test, and those decisions sit with the clinician treating you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy do I need a recent PSA result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the PSE algorithm combines the five epigenetic markers with your PSA value; without it the test cannot be reported. The PSA must be from the last six months. If you do not have one, add our PSA test at checkout and both samples are taken at the same appointment. If your PSA was done by your GP, bring the value and date with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the PSE test different from Stockholm3?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are designed to improve on PSA and reduce unnecessary biopsies. Stockholm3 (£595) is a screening test that measures PSA itself alongside other proteins and genetic risk, giving a risk score and a re-test interval; it does not need a prior PSA. The PSE (from £729) is a reflex test that reads epigenetic changes in immune cells and needs a recent PSA; it gives a low or high likelihood answer with 94 percent accuracy and is particularly useful once a PSA is already raised. If you are starting from scratch, Stockholm3 is a natural first step; if you already have a worrying PSA, PSE gives the sharper answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a PSE test cost in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £729 when you arrange your own blood collection, £749 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £789 with a nurse visiting your home. If you need a PSA test as well, it can be added at checkout. The price includes laboratory analysis and a personalised report with next-step guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the sample taken, and how do I prepare?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA venous blood sample from the arm, taken at a clinic, by a nurse at home, or by a professional you arrange. We send you the test kit to bring to the appointment. No fasting is needed. If a PSA is being taken at the same time, avoid vigorous exercise, cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours beforehand, as these can raise PSA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do PSE results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 5 working days of the laboratory receiving your sample. Your report states low or high likelihood and gives the relevant next-step guidance to take to your GP or urologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a PSE test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or at home with a nurse. Choose your route and location when you book; no GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the PSE test diagnose prostate cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo blood test diagnoses prostate cancer; only a biopsy does. The PSE tells you how likely it is that a biopsy would find cancer, which is exactly the decision most men with a raised PSA are facing. A high likelihood result means that investigation is worth pursuing without delay; a low likelihood result means it can often be safely avoided or deferred, with monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour personalised EpiSwitch PSE report is emailed within 5 working days of the laboratory receiving your sample, stating a low or high likelihood of prostate cancer with the relevant next-step guidance. A Goodbody GP can signpost you to your own GP or urologist, who decides on monitoring or referral for an MRI; our Prostate MRI is available without a referral. All samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Organise my own blood collection","offer_id":51912463647059,"sku":"OxfordBioPSE","price":729.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912463614291,"sku":"OxfordBioPSE","price":749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912463679827,"sku":"OxfordBioPSE","price":789.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/EpiSwitchPSEprostatecancerscreeningtestbox.jpg?v=1767734939"},{"product_id":"premium-complete-blood-test","title":"Premium Complete Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur most comprehensive unisex blood test: 61 biomarkers across thyroid, liver, kidneys, cholesterol, blood sugar, iron, inflammation, ten hormones, vitamins, trace metals and a full blood count, from one venous sample. £249 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £269 with a nurse home visit, no GP referral needed. Results in 5 to 7 working days with a GP report that explains every marker and what to do about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £249 at a Goodbody clinic; £269 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61, grouped below by body system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw by a trained phlebotomist; not available as a finger-prick kit because of the number of tubes needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 hours before the sample; water is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 5 to 7 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e men and women aged 18 and over who want a single, wide-ranging health check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the most comprehensive blood test in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive panels in the UK range from about 40 to 70 markers. The Premium Complete Blood Test measures 61 and is our most comprehensive test for both men and women; our Signature Well Man and Well Woman tests go further, to 66 markers, by adding advanced heart-risk markers, cortisol and a PSA or CA-125 marker. What matters more than the headline number is coverage: a genuinely comprehensive test should include a full thyroid panel with antibodies, liver and kidney function, a lipid profile, HbA1c, iron studies, inflammation, sex hormones, key vitamins and a full blood count. This one covers all of those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Premium Complete blood test include?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 61 markers, grouped by what they tell you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThyroid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSH, free T4, free T3, total T4, total T3, thyroid peroxidase antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT, AST, ALP, gamma GT, albumin, globulin, total protein, total bilirubin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKidneys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatinine, eGFR, sodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol and heart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood sugar and gout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHbA1c, urate (uric acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerritin, iron, total iron binding capacity, transferrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflammation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-sensitivity CRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHormones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTestosterone, free testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG, oestradiol, progesterone, prolactin, FSH, LH, DHEA-sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins and minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D, vitamin B12, magnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrace metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper, ceruloplasmin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull blood count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaemoglobin, red cells, white cells, platelets and the 11 related indices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a full body blood test show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full body blood test shows how your major organs and systems are working right now: whether your thyroid is under- or over-active, whether your liver and kidneys are under strain, your cholesterol and blood-sugar control and therefore your heart and diabetes risk, whether you are low in iron, vitamin D or B12, whether there is inflammation, how your sex hormones sit for your age, and whether your blood cells are normal. It does not image your organs, so it is a complement to a scan rather than a replacement, and it cannot diagnose every condition. What it does well is find the common, treatable problems behind tiredness, weight change, low mood and poor recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a full blood test cost privately in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Premium Complete Blood Test is £249 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £269 with a nurse visiting your home, including the venous draw, laboratory analysis of all 61 markers and a GP report. Private comprehensive panels in the UK typically cost between £200 and £400, and some providers charge extra for the blood draw or the doctor's review. Ours is one price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I request a full blood test from my GP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can ask, but NHS GPs order individual tests to investigate symptoms or monitor a known condition, not a wide screening panel for someone who feels well. A typical GP screen for tiredness, for example, is a full blood count, thyroid, kidney and liver function and perhaps ferritin and HbA1c. Hormones, vitamin D, trace metals and inflammation markers are rarely included unless there is a specific reason. If you want the broad picture without a symptom to justify each test, a private panel is the practical route, and your GP report can be shared with your own GP if anything needs following up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast before the Premium Complete blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We ask you to fast for 8 to 12 hours before your sample is taken, so book a morning appointment and have nothing but water from the evening before. Fasting keeps the triglyceride and glucose-related results comparable with the reference ranges. Take any regular medication as normal unless your GP has told you otherwise, and eat as soon as the sample is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a full blood test detect cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly, and no blood panel should be sold as a cancer test. A full blood count can show changes such as anaemia or abnormal white cells that prompt further investigation, liver and kidney markers can be affected by disease, and raised inflammation can be a flag. The Premium Complete test does not include tumour markers; our Signature Well Man and Well Woman tests include PSA and CA-125 respectively, and we offer dedicated cancer screening tests separately. Any unexpected result in this panel comes with GP guidance on what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich Goodbody health panel should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick by how much you want to know and how you want to give the sample:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger-prick kit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA first check of liver, kidneys, cholesterol, iron and gout risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential Well Man \/ Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger-prick kit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe essentials plus thyroid, vitamins and testosterone (men) or LH (women)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Well Man\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thorough men's MOT adding PSA, HbA1c, full blood count and inflammation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thorough women's MOT adding CA-125, oestradiol, LH, prolactin and full blood count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull thyroid panel with antibodies, ten hormones, trace metals; for men and women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Well Man \/ Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Premium plus advanced heart-risk markers, cortisol, and PSA or CA-125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Premium Complete if you want the full thyroid picture, a complete hormone profile and trace metals in one unisex test. Step up to a Signature test for advanced cardiovascular markers and a prostate or ovarian marker; step down to an Advanced Well Man or Well Woman test if you want a thorough MOT at a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this test suitable for both men and women?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The hormone section reports testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol, progesterone, prolactin, FSH, LH and DHEA-sulphate, so it reads correctly for either sex, and your GP report interprets each result against the reference range for your sex and age. Women should note the date of their last period when booking, as hormone levels vary across the cycle. The test does not include the sex-specific cancer markers PSA or CA-125; those are in the Signature tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the sample taken, and where?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 61 markers need several tubes of blood, this is a venous draw from the arm rather than a finger-prick kit. Book a morning appointment at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or have a nurse visit your home for £269. The draw takes about five minutes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take and what do I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 5 to 7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory; the thyroid antibody and trace-metal tests take a little longer than a basic panel. You receive every result with its reference range, plus a GP report that explains what each section shows, flags anything out of range and says what to do about it, including when to take a result to your own GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should I have a comprehensive blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most healthy adults, once a year is a sensible rhythm: it gives you a baseline and shows trends in cholesterol, HbA1c, liver markers and vitamin D before they become problems. If a result is borderline, your GP report may suggest a repeat in three to six months. If you are making changes to diet, training or supplements, testing before and three months after is the clearest way to see whether they worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 5 to 7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. 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From £765 with your own sample collection, £795 at one of our clinics or £815 with a nurse home visit. Your results are emailed to you within 15 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £765 with your own sample collection; £795 at a Goodbody clinic; £815 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks of pregnancy, dated from the first day of your last period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamples:\u003c\/strong\u003e a venous blood sample from the mother and a cheek swab from the possible father; up to three possible fathers can be tested at no extra cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e the baby's DNA circulating in the mother's blood is compared with the possible father's DNA at thousands of genetic markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 15 working days of the samples reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-invasive, no risk to mother or baby; this test is for peace of mind and is not a court-admissible legal test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you do a DNA test while pregnant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A non-invasive prenatal paternity test needs only a blood sample from the mother and a cheek swab from the possible father. From around 10 weeks of pregnancy enough of the baby's DNA circulates in the mother's blood to be separated out and compared with the father's, so paternity can be established months before the birth with no procedure that touches the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow early can you do a paternity test in pregnancy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 10 weeks of pregnancy, counted from the first day of your last period, which is around eight weeks after conception. Before that the amount of the baby's DNA in the mother's blood may be too low for a reliable result. If you book before 10 weeks, we schedule the blood sample for the earliest reliable date. Testing later in pregnancy works just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is a prenatal paternity test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-invasive prenatal paternity testing compares the baby's DNA with the possible father's at thousands of genetic markers and gives a probability of paternity above 99.9 percent when he is the father, and excludes him with certainty when he is not. Accuracy depends on there being enough of the baby's DNA in the sample, which is why the test is not run before 10 weeks. In a small number of cases the laboratory will ask for a repeat sample a few weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a prenatal paternity test safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The test uses a standard blood sample from the mother's arm and a cheek swab from the possible father, so there is no risk to the baby. Older methods of establishing paternity before birth used amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, which carry a small risk of miscarriage and are only done for medical reasons. Non-invasive testing has replaced them for paternity questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much is a paternity test while pregnant in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Goodbody Clinic a non-invasive prenatal paternity test costs from £765 when you arrange your own sample collection, £795 with the mother's blood sample taken at one of our clinics, or £815 with a nurse visiting your home. Prices elsewhere in the UK typically range from about £750 to over £1,000, with clinic sample collection often charged on top. Testing a second or third possible father is included at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you get a paternity test on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The NHS does not offer paternity testing, before or after birth, because it is not a medical need. Prenatal paternity tests are only available privately. The NHS blood tests taken in pregnancy, including the screening tests for chromosomal conditions, do not test paternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you do a paternity test while pregnant with blood only?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother's part of the test is blood only. The possible father provides a cheek swab, which is painless and takes a few seconds. If the father cannot attend the clinic, a swab kit can be sent to him to complete at home and return. Both samples are needed for the laboratory to compare the baby's DNA with his.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does a prenatal paternity test work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring pregnancy small fragments of the baby's DNA cross the placenta into the mother's bloodstream, making up a few percent of the free DNA in her blood. The laboratory separates and sequences this DNA, identifies which parts came from the baby rather than the mother, and compares them with the possible father's DNA at thousands of points. Half of the baby's DNA comes from the father, so a true father will match at every point where he must; a non-father will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the test involve on the day?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother has a standard blood sample taken from the arm, either at a Goodbody clinic, by a nurse at home, or through a collection you arrange. The possible father rubs a swab inside his cheek for about 30 seconds. Both samples are sealed, labelled and sent to the laboratory together. No fasting or preparation is needed. Results are emailed to the named contact within 15 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan more than one possible father be tested?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Up to three possible fathers can be tested at no extra cost. Each provides a cheek swab and all are compared with the baby's DNA from the same maternal blood sample. Tell us when you book so we can send the additional swabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this test be used for legal purposes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a peace-of-mind test: samples are provided by you rather than collected under an identity-verified chain of custody, so the result cannot be used in court, for a birth certificate or for immigration. If you need a legally admissible result, a legal paternity test after the baby is born, arranged through an accredited legal testing provider, is the usual route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the test also tell me the baby's sex?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as standard: the report answers the paternity question. If you would also like to know the baby's sex, our Early Baby Gender Blood Test is available from 6 weeks of pregnancy and can be booked separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed within 15 working days of both samples reaching the laboratory. The report states the probability of paternity in plain language, and our team is available to explain it. The test is completely non-invasive, so there is no follow-up appointment or recovery. 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It detects fetal DNA in your blood and is 99.9 percent accurate. From £120 with your own sample collection, £165 at a Goodbody clinic or £185 with a nurse home visit. Same-day results if the laboratory receives your sample by 11am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £120 with your own sample collection; £165 at a Goodbody clinic; £185 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 weeks of pregnancy, counted from the first day of your last period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e looks for Y-chromosome DNA from the baby in a venous blood sample from the mother: Y DNA found means a boy, none found means a girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.9 percent when the sample is taken from 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same day if your sample reaches the laboratory before 11am, Monday to Friday; otherwise within 1 to 2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e a standard blood sample from your arm; no risk to you or your baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen can you find out the gender of your baby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blood test, from 6 weeks of pregnancy. The baby's DNA is present in your bloodstream from early pregnancy, and from 6 weeks there is enough of it to test reliably for the Y chromosome. By comparison an ultrasound can usually see the sex from around 14 to 16 weeks, and the NHS anomaly scan at 18 to 21 weeks is when most parents in the UK find out. Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPT) can also report sex from 10 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow early can you find out the gender of a baby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 weeks is the earliest reliable point for a blood test. Before that, the amount of fetal DNA in your blood may be too low and a 'no Y detected' result could be wrong. Count from the first day of your last period, or use your dating scan if you have had one, and book the sample for 6 weeks or later. If you book earlier by mistake, we will help you rearrange the date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is a gender blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99.9 percent when the sample is taken from 6 weeks of pregnancy and there is enough fetal DNA present. The test looks for the Y chromosome, which only males carry, so finding it is a definitive sign of a boy. A girl result relies on finding no Y DNA, which is why timing matters: too early and a boy's DNA may not yet be detectable. Taking the sample from 6 weeks avoids this. Twins and recent pregnancies can affect interpretation; see below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you find out the gender at 8 or 12 weeks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, easily. The blood test works from 6 weeks onwards and becomes only more reliable as fetal DNA increases, so at 8 or 12 weeks the result is at its most dependable. At 12 weeks an ultrasound cannot usually tell reliably, so a blood test is the way to know at your 12-week scan rather than waiting until 20 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the gender blood test work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring pregnancy small amounts of the baby's DNA cross into your bloodstream. The laboratory extracts this cell-free DNA from a standard blood sample and looks for sequences from the Y chromosome. Because you have no Y chromosome yourself, any Y DNA in your blood must come from the baby, meaning a boy. If none is found, the baby is a girl. It is the same principle used in NHS-style non-invasive prenatal screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the test safe for my baby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a standard blood sample taken from your arm by a trained phlebotomist or nurse, exactly like any other blood test. Nothing touches the baby, so there is no risk of miscarriage or harm, unlike the invasive procedures used decades ago to determine sex before birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a gender blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £120 at Goodbody Clinic when you arrange your own sample collection, £165 with the sample taken at one of our clinics, or £185 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and your result. Same-day results are available when the sample reaches the laboratory before 11am on a weekday. The NHS does not offer a gender test; it tells you at the 20-week scan if the sonographer can see, and only if you ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I do a gender blood test at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample needs to be a venous blood draw rather than a finger-prick, because the laboratory needs enough blood to extract fetal DNA and to avoid contamination from a partner's or son's DNA on the skin, which is a known cause of wrong results with mail-in finger-prick kits. You can have it done at home by booking a nurse visit, or choose your own collection and have a healthcare professional draw the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen do I get my results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour result is emailed the same day if your sample reaches the laboratory before 11am, Monday to Friday; otherwise within 1 to 2 working days. Clinic and nurse samples taken early in the week are the most likely to qualify. If you are planning a reveal, tell us and we will help you time the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the test be wrong, and what about twins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrong results are rare when the sample is taken from 6 weeks. The main causes are testing too early, so a boy's Y DNA is missed, and a vanishing twin or a very recent previous pregnancy, which can leave male DNA in the blood for a time. With twins, Y DNA found means at least one boy; no Y DNA means two girls, but the test cannot tell you both sexes if one is a boy. Tell us if you are expecting twins or have had a pregnancy in the last few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the test tell me anything else about my baby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It reports only the baby's sex. It is not a screening test for chromosomal conditions such as Down's syndrome; that is the NIPT test, which is available from 10 weeks and reports sex as well. If you want screening for conditions as well as sex, ask about our NIPT options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a gender blood test available on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The NHS does not offer a blood test to find out the baby's sex, and NHS NIPT is only offered where screening shows a higher chance of a chromosomal condition. Most parents in the UK find out at the 18 to 21 week anomaly scan, if the position of the baby allows and the hospital's policy is to tell you. A private blood test is the only way to know from 6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour result is emailed as soon as it is available: the same day if your sample reaches the laboratory before 11am on a weekday, otherwise within 1 to 2 working days. The report simply tells you boy or girl, and our team is available if you have any questions about it. 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No risk to your baby. From £1,545, with a pre-test consultation and free genetic counselling included. Results arrive in two clear stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £1,545 at a Goodbody clinic; £1,565 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens for:\u003c\/strong\u003e every chromosome for aneuploidy and large deletions or duplications; Down's, Edwards', Patau, Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes; 9 microdeletion syndromes; 5 inherited genetic diseases including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anaemia, thalassaemia and hereditary deafness; up to 50 de novo genetic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks of pregnancy, after your first scan; single or twin pregnancies, natural or IVF including donor eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore the test:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-test consultation with Goodbody is required; the kit includes an optional cheek swab for the baby's father, recommended to strengthen the analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e in two stages: chromosomal and microdeletion results in about 10 working days, genetic disease results in about 20 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounselling:\u003c\/strong\u003e free genetic counselling for any high-chance result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does PrenatalSAFE Complete Plus test for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree layers. First, the chromosomes: every one checked for extra or missing copies and large deletions or duplications, including Down's, Edwards', Patau and the four sex chromosome conditions. Second, nine microdeletion syndromes including DiGeorge, Prader-Willi and Angelman. Third, and unique to this test, single-gene conditions: five inherited diseases including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anaemia, beta thalassaemia and hereditary deafness, and up to 50 de novo conditions, new genetic changes not carried by either parent, such as Noonan syndrome, achondroplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta and some forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are de novo genetic diseases?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions caused by a new change in a single gene that arose in the egg, the sperm or just after conception, and is not present in either parent. Because they are not inherited, a family history offers no warning and standard carrier testing cannot predict them. Individually each is rare. Many affect bone growth, the heart or development, and knowing before birth allows planning of delivery and early care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the inherited genetic diseases, and why is the father's swab recommended?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCystic fibrosis, sickle cell anaemia, beta thalassaemia and hereditary deafness are recessive conditions: a baby is affected only if it inherits a faulty copy of the gene from both parents. The test looks for these variants in the placental DNA in your blood. Because your own DNA is also present, a cheek swab from the baby's father lets the laboratory tell which variants came from him and cross-check anything found, which strengthens the result. The swab is included in the kit, optional, and strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is there a pre-test consultation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this test screens for conditions most people have never heard of, and a high-chance result for a rare genetic disease needs context before, not just after, testing. A Goodbody clinician talks through what the test can and cannot tell you, checks your dates and any family history, explains the two-stage results and the father's swab, and answers your questions. It is required before the blood draw appointment and is included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy do the results come in two stages?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chromosome and microdeletion analysis is the same as PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus and is reported first, in about 10 working days. The single-gene analysis, which sequences dozens of individual genes and compares them against the father's swab where provided, takes longer and is reported in about 20 working days. You are not kept waiting for the most common conditions while the rarer ones are analysed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is screening for genetic diseases by NIPT?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the chromosomal conditions, as accurate as our other PrenatalSAFE tests. For the single-gene conditions, detection depends on the amount of placental DNA and the specific variant, and because the conditions are rare, a high-chance result must be confirmed by diagnostic testing before it is treated as a diagnosis. A low-chance result greatly reduces but does not eliminate the chance of these conditions, and the test does not screen for every genetic disease. The included genetic counselling exists precisely to put any result in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT a diagnostic test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. NIPT is a screening test. It reads fragments of placental DNA in your blood and reports whether the chance of each condition is high or low. Because placental DNA occasionally differs from the baby's, a high-chance result must be confirmed with a diagnostic test, chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, before any decision is made, and the NHS will arrange that. A low-chance result is strongly reassuring but not a guarantee, and it does not screen for every condition or for structural problems, which the 20-week scan looks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if a result is high chance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are contacted personally rather than simply emailed, and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, included in the price of every PrenatalSAFE test. The counsellor explains exactly what the result means for your pregnancy, the confirmatory options available on the NHS, and the timescales, and can talk to your midwife or consultant. You are not left to interpret a report alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I have Complete Plus with twins or after IVF?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVF pregnancies, including those from donor eggs, are fine for every PrenatalSAFE test. Twins are more limited: with identical twins (one placenta) all results including sex can be reported; with non-identical twins (two placentas) the baby's sex is not reported, and sex chromosome conditions are not reported for any twin pregnancy. Single-gene results in twin pregnancies are more limited; discuss with us before booking. A vanishing twin, where one of two embryos stopped developing early, also affects what can be reported; tell us when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho chooses the Complete Plus test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents who want the widest screen a blood test can offer, particularly where there is a family history of a genetic condition, where the parents are related, where an earlier pregnancy or child was affected by a rare condition, or where the father is older, since de novo conditions become more common with paternal age. It is also chosen by parents who simply want to know as much as possible before birth. Our pre-test consultation helps you decide whether the full panel is right for you or whether Karyo Plus would answer your questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the most comprehensive NIPT cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£1,545 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £1,565 with a nurse home visit, including the pre-test consultation, the collection kit with paternal swab, laboratory analysis in two stages, your reports and genetic counselling for any high-chance result. Comparable extended NIPT panels in the UK cost £1,400 to £2,000 where they are available at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich PrenatalSAFE test should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by how much you want to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreens for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResults\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes, and your baby's sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £315\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 3, plus Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes (sex chromosome conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 5, plus every chromosome checked for extra or missing copies and for deletions or duplications over 7 Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo, plus 9 microdeletion syndromes including DiGeorge, Prader-Willi and Angelman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 12 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Complete Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo Plus, plus 5 inherited genetic diseases and up to 50 de novo conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £1,545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 then 20 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed in two stages: the chromosomal and microdeletion report about 10 working days after your sample reaches the laboratory, and the genetic disease report about 20 working days after. Each states clearly whether the chance of each condition is low or high. If any result is high chance you are contacted personally and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, who explains the result and the confirmatory testing available through the NHS. 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No risk to your baby. From £795, with free genetic counselling included for any high-chance result. Your results are emailed within 10 to 12 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £795 at a Goodbody clinic; £815 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens for:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in PrenatalSAFE Karyo plus nine microdeletion syndromes: DiGeorge (22q11.2), Prader-Willi, Angelman, Cri-du-chat, Wolf-Hirschhorn, 1p36 deletion, Jacobsen, Langer-Giedion and Smith-Magenis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks of pregnancy, after your first scan; single or twin pregnancies, natural or IVF including donor eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood from the mother, taken by a professional using the kit we send you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 10 to 12 working days; free genetic counselling for any high-chance result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e PrenatalSAFE Karyo (from £645) without microdeletions, results in 5 to 7 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are microdeletion syndromes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions caused by a tiny missing piece of a chromosome, too small to see on a karyotype and too small for standard NIPT to detect, but large enough to remove one or more genes. DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion) is the most common, affecting around 1 in 2,000 to 4,000 births, and can involve heart defects, cleft palate, immune problems and developmental delay. Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes affect feeding, growth, learning and behaviour. Unlike Down's syndrome, microdeletions are not linked to the mother's age, so a young mother is at the same chance as an older one, which is why screening for them is a separate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich microdeletions does PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus screen for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine: DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2), Prader-Willi syndrome and Angelman syndrome (both 15q11.2), Cri-du-chat syndrome (5p), Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (4p), 1p36 deletion syndrome, Jacobsen syndrome (11q), Langer-Giedion syndrome (8q) and Smith-Magenis syndrome (17p). None of them is screened for by the NHS or by standard NIPT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat else does Karyo Plus test for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in PrenatalSAFE Karyo: Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes; the sex chromosome conditions Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs; every other chromosome for extra or missing copies; and deletions or duplications larger than 7 Mb anywhere in the genome. The baby's sex is reported if you wish. The microdeletion analysis is added on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is microdeletion screening by NIPT?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess certain than screening for Down's syndrome, and it is important to know that. Because each microdeletion is rare, the positive predictive value of a high-chance result is lower than for the common trisomies, so a high-chance result is never treated as a diagnosis, genetic counselling is included, and confirmation by amniocentesis with a microarray is recommended before any decision. A low-chance result is reassuring but does not exclude all microdeletions, particularly very small ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT a diagnostic test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. NIPT is a screening test. It reads fragments of placental DNA in your blood and reports whether the chance of each condition is high or low. Because placental DNA occasionally differs from the baby's, a high-chance result must be confirmed with a diagnostic test, chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, before any decision is made, and the NHS will arrange that. A low-chance result is strongly reassuring but not a guarantee, and it does not screen for every condition or for structural problems, which the 20-week scan looks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if the result is high chance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are contacted personally rather than simply emailed, and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, included in the price of every PrenatalSAFE test. The counsellor explains exactly what the result means for your pregnancy, the confirmatory options available on the NHS, and the timescales, and can talk to your midwife or consultant. You are not left to interpret a report alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy do Karyo Plus results take longer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the microdeletion analysis is a separate, deeper read of specific regions of the genome after the whole-chromosome count, and it is reviewed by a clinical scientist before release. Results are emailed within 10 to 12 working days of the laboratory receiving your sample, compared with 5 to 7 for PrenatalSAFE Karyo. If you want the whole-chromosome results sooner and microdeletions are not a priority, Karyo is the faster and cheaper option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I have Karyo Plus with twins or after IVF?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVF pregnancies, including those from donor eggs, are fine for every PrenatalSAFE test. Twins are more limited: with identical twins (one placenta) all results including sex can be reported; with non-identical twins (two placentas) the baby's sex is not reported, and sex chromosome conditions are not reported for any twin pregnancy. Microdeletion results in twin pregnancies should be discussed with us before booking. A vanishing twin, where one of two embryos stopped developing early, also affects what can be reported; tell us when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from the NHS screening test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS offers the combined test at 11 to 14 weeks, an ultrasound measurement plus two blood markers, which gives a chance figure and misses around one in ten Down's syndrome pregnancies. Only women whose combined test shows a chance of 1 in 150 or higher are then offered NIPT on the NHS, and NHS NIPT screens for Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes only. A private NIPT can be taken by anyone from 10 weeks, without waiting for the combined test result, and the wider PrenatalSAFE panels screen for conditions the NHS test does not cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I need before I can have the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be at least 10 weeks pregnant and have had your first scan, NHS or private, to confirm dates and the number of babies. Goodbody sends you a specialised collection kit to bring to your appointment at one of 250+ clinics or for the nurse who visits your home; the venous sample must be taken by a qualified professional. No fasting or preparation is needed, and the test is safe at any stage after 10 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Karyo Plus NIPT cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£795 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £815 with a nurse home visit, including the collection kit, laboratory analysis, your report and genetic counselling for any high-chance result. NIPT with microdeletion screening in the UK typically costs £700 to £950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich PrenatalSAFE test should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by how much you want to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreens for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResults\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes, and your baby's sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £315\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 3, plus Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes (sex chromosome conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 5, plus every chromosome checked for extra or missing copies and for deletions or duplications over 7 Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo, plus 9 microdeletion syndromes including DiGeorge, Prader-Willi and Angelman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 12 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Complete Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo Plus, plus 5 inherited genetic diseases and up to 50 de novo conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £1,545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 then 20 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results report is emailed to you within 10 to 12 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, stating clearly for each condition whether the chance is low or high. If any result is high chance you are contacted personally and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, who explains the result and the confirmatory testing available through the NHS. 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No risk to your baby. From £645, with free genetic counselling for any high-chance result. Results emailed in 5 to 7 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £645 at a Goodbody clinic; £665 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens for:\u003c\/strong\u003e all 22 chromosome pairs and the sex chromosomes for aneuploidy (extra or missing copies), deletions and duplications larger than 7 Mb, plus Down's, Edwards', Patau, Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes; baby's sex optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks of pregnancy, after your first scan; single or twin pregnancies, natural or IVF including donor eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood from the mother, taken by a professional using the kit we send you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 5 to 7 working days; free genetic counselling for any high-chance result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e PrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus (from £795) adds 9 microdeletion syndromes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does PrenatalSAFE Karyo test for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything the PrenatalSAFE 5 screens for, Down's, Edwards', Patau, Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes, and then every other chromosome. Standard NIPT looks only at chromosomes 21, 18, 13, X and Y. Karyo counts all 23 pairs, so it can flag a rare trisomy of any chromosome and detect larger pieces of missing or duplicated chromosome material, above about 7 million DNA letters, anywhere in the genome. It is the closest a blood test comes to the full chromosome picture that amniocentesis provides, without the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are aneuploidies, deletions and duplications?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAneuploidy means an extra or missing whole chromosome: three copies of chromosome 21 causes Down's syndrome, a single X causes Turner syndrome. Rare aneuploidies of other chromosomes usually end in early miscarriage but occasionally continue and cause significant problems, or affect the placenta and how the pregnancy grows. A deletion is a missing segment of a chromosome and a duplication an extra segment; when they are large they can cause developmental and physical conditions. Karyo screens for all three across every chromosome; the smaller microdeletions are covered by Karyo Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy screen every chromosome rather than just 21, 18 and 13?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause those three account for most, but not all, chromosomal conditions that continue to term. Studies of genome-wide NIPT find that around one in six chromosomal findings in pregnancy involves a chromosome other than 21, 18, 13, X or Y, and that some rare trisomies confined to the placenta explain growth problems later in pregnancy. Screening all chromosomes catches those, and gives a clearer explanation if a later scan shows something unexpected. The trade-off is a slightly higher chance of a finding that needs further investigation and turns out to be benign, which is why every high-chance result comes with genetic counselling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is PrenatalSAFE Karyo?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Down's syndrome, NIPT detects more than 99 percent of affected pregnancies with a false-positive rate below 0.1 percent, which is why it has replaced older blood tests. Accuracy is lower for the rarer conditions, and the positive predictive value, the chance that a high-chance result is correct, varies by condition and by how common it is: the laboratory's own figures are around 99 percent for Down's syndrome, 99 percent for Edwards', 82 percent for Patau, 80 percent for Turner, 94 percent for Klinefelter and 96 percent for Jacobs syndrome. In around 1 to 3 percent of samples too little placental DNA is present for a result and a repeat sample is needed at no charge. For rare aneuploidies and large deletions or duplications, positive predictive values are lower than for Down's syndrome because the conditions are rarer, so confirmatory testing after a high-chance result matters even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT a diagnostic test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. NIPT is a screening test. It reads fragments of placental DNA in your blood and reports whether the chance of each condition is high or low. Because placental DNA occasionally differs from the baby's, a high-chance result must be confirmed with a diagnostic test, chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, before any decision is made, and the NHS will arrange that. A low-chance result is strongly reassuring but not a guarantee, and it does not screen for every condition or for structural problems, which the 20-week scan looks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if the result is high chance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are contacted personally rather than simply emailed, and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, included in the price of every PrenatalSAFE test. The counsellor explains exactly what the result means for your pregnancy, the confirmatory options available on the NHS, and the timescales, and can talk to your midwife or consultant. You are not left to interpret a report alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I have PrenatalSAFE Karyo with twins or after IVF?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVF pregnancies, including those from donor eggs, are fine for every PrenatalSAFE test. Twins are more limited: with identical twins (one placenta) all results including sex can be reported; with non-identical twins (two placentas) the baby's sex is not reported, and sex chromosome conditions are not reported for any twin pregnancy. PrenatalSAFE Karyo can be taken in twin pregnancies for the trisomies and whole-chromosome checks, with the sex and sex chromosome limits above. A vanishing twin, where one of two embryos stopped developing early, also affects what can be reported; tell us when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from the NHS screening test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS offers the combined test at 11 to 14 weeks, an ultrasound measurement plus two blood markers, which gives a chance figure and misses around one in ten Down's syndrome pregnancies. Only women whose combined test shows a chance of 1 in 150 or higher are then offered NIPT on the NHS, and NHS NIPT screens for Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes only. A private NIPT can be taken by anyone from 10 weeks, without waiting for the combined test result, and the wider PrenatalSAFE panels screen for conditions the NHS test does not cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I need before I can have the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be at least 10 weeks pregnant and have had your first scan, NHS or private, to confirm dates and the number of babies. Goodbody sends you a specialised collection kit to bring to your appointment at one of 250+ clinics or for the nurse who visits your home; the venous sample must be taken by a qualified professional. No fasting or preparation is needed, and the test is safe at any stage after 10 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin 5 to 7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, a little longer than PrenatalSAFE 3 and 5 because every chromosome is counted. Karyo Plus, which adds targeted microdeletion analysis, takes 10 to 12 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Karyo NIPT cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£645 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £665 with a nurse home visit, including the collection kit, laboratory analysis, your report and genetic counselling for any high-chance result. Genome-wide NIPT in the UK typically costs £550 to £800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich PrenatalSAFE test should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by how much you want to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreens for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResults\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes, and your baby's sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £315\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 3, plus Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes (sex chromosome conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 5, plus every chromosome checked for extra or missing copies and for deletions or duplications over 7 Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo, plus 9 microdeletion syndromes including DiGeorge, Prader-Willi and Angelman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 12 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Complete Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo Plus, plus 5 inherited genetic diseases and up to 50 de novo conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £1,545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 then 20 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results report is emailed to you within 5 to 7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, stating clearly for each condition whether the chance is low or high. If any result is high chance you are contacted personally and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, who explains the result and the confirmatory testing available through the NHS. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912465744211,"sku":"PrenatalsafekaryoEURO","price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912465776979,"sku":"PrenatalsafekaryoEURO","price":665.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/PrenatalSAFE-Karyo-NIPT.jpg?v=1767730103"},{"product_id":"prenatalsafe-5-nipt-blood-test","title":"Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - PrenatalSAFE 5","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5 is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) that screens your baby for Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes and for the four common sex chromosome conditions, Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes, from one blood sample taken from your arm from 10 weeks of pregnancy. No risk to your baby. From £375, with free genetic counselling for any high-chance result. Results are emailed within 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £375 with your own sample collection; £395 at a Goodbody clinic; £415 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens for:\u003c\/strong\u003e trisomies 21, 18 and 13 (Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes) plus the sex chromosome conditions Turner (X), Klinefelter (XXY), Triple X (XXX) and Jacobs (XYY); baby's sex optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks of pregnancy, after your first scan; single pregnancies, natural or IVF including donor eggs; not suitable for twins (choose PrenatalSAFE 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood from the mother, taken by a professional using the kit we send you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days; free genetic counselling for any high-chance result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e PrenatalSAFE 3 from £315 for the three trisomies only; Karyo from £645 to screen every chromosome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does PrenatalSAFE 5 test for that PrenatalSAFE 3 does not?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sex chromosome conditions. As well as Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes, PrenatalSAFE 5 counts the X and Y chromosomes to screen for Turner syndrome (a girl with a single X), Klinefelter syndrome (a boy with XXY), Triple X syndrome (a girl with XXX) and Jacobs syndrome (a boy with XYY). Together these affect around 1 in 400 births, more than Edwards' and Patau combined, and they are not screened for by the NHS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are sex chromosome conditions, and how serious are they?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are differences in the number of X or Y chromosomes. Turner syndrome affects growth, heart and fertility in girls and often benefits from early treatment. Klinefelter syndrome in boys is often mild and may only be noticed through learning differences or reduced fertility in adulthood. Triple X and Jacobs syndromes are usually mild, with a wider range of height and some learning or behavioural differences, and many people are never diagnosed. Knowing early allows planning and support; a high-chance result is always discussed with a genetic counsellor and confirmed before any conclusion is drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes NIPT confirm the baby's gender, and how accurate is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNIPT reports the baby's sex with over 99 percent accuracy in single pregnancies and identical twins, because it reads the sex chromosomes directly. It is not reported for non-identical twins, and it is not reported for any twin pregnancy on PrenatalSAFE 5, which is designed for single pregnancies. You can choose not to be told. Because the same sex chromosome count is used to screen for Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes, sex and those conditions are reported together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is PrenatalSAFE 5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Down's syndrome, NIPT detects more than 99 percent of affected pregnancies with a false-positive rate below 0.1 percent, which is why it has replaced older blood tests. Accuracy is lower for the rarer conditions, and the positive predictive value, the chance that a high-chance result is correct, varies by condition and by how common it is: the laboratory's own figures are around 99 percent for Down's syndrome, 99 percent for Edwards', 82 percent for Patau, 80 percent for Turner, 94 percent for Klinefelter and 96 percent for Jacobs syndrome. In around 1 to 3 percent of samples too little placental DNA is present for a result and a repeat sample is needed at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT safe for my baby?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The only sample is a blood draw from your arm, the same as any routine pregnancy blood test. Nothing touches the baby or the womb, so there is no risk of miscarriage, unlike chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, which are only used to confirm a high-chance result. That safety is the reason NIPT has replaced older screening methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT a diagnostic test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. NIPT is a screening test. It reads fragments of placental DNA in your blood and reports whether the chance of each condition is high or low. Because placental DNA occasionally differs from the baby's, a high-chance result must be confirmed with a diagnostic test, chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, before any decision is made, and the NHS will arrange that. A low-chance result is strongly reassuring but not a guarantee, and it does not screen for every condition or for structural problems, which the 20-week scan looks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if the result is high chance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are contacted personally rather than simply emailed, and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, included in the price of every PrenatalSAFE test. The counsellor explains exactly what the result means for your pregnancy, the confirmatory options available on the NHS, and the timescales, and can talk to your midwife or consultant. You are not left to interpret a report alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is PrenatalSAFE 5 not suitable for twins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause sex chromosome conditions cannot be reliably screened when DNA from two babies is mixed in the mother's blood, and the baby's sex cannot be assigned to either twin in a non-identical pregnancy. For twins, PrenatalSAFE 3 screens the three trisomies reliably and reports sex for identical twins. A vanishing twin also affects what can be reported; tell us when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is NIPT different from the NHS screening test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS offers the combined test at 11 to 14 weeks, an ultrasound measurement plus two blood markers, which gives a chance figure and misses around one in ten Down's syndrome pregnancies. Only women whose combined test shows a chance of 1 in 150 or higher are then offered NIPT on the NHS, and NHS NIPT screens for Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes only. A private NIPT can be taken by anyone from 10 weeks, without waiting for the combined test result, and the wider PrenatalSAFE panels screen for conditions the NHS test does not cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I need before I can have the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be at least 10 weeks pregnant and have had your first scan, NHS or private, to confirm dates and the number of babies. Goodbody sends you a specialised collection kit to bring to your appointment at one of 250+ clinics or for the nurse who visits your home; the venous sample must be taken by a qualified professional. No fasting or preparation is needed, and the test is safe at any stage after 10 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a NIPT test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5 is from £375 when you arrange your own professional blood collection, £395 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £415 with a nurse home visit, including the collection kit, laboratory analysis, your report and genetic counselling for any high-chance result. Private NIPT in the UK typically costs £350 to £600 for a comparable panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich PrenatalSAFE test should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by how much you want to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreens for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResults\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes, and your baby's sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £315\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 3, plus Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes (sex chromosome conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 5, plus every chromosome checked for extra or missing copies and for deletions or duplications over 7 Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo, plus 9 microdeletion syndromes including DiGeorge, Prader-Willi and Angelman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 12 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Complete Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo Plus, plus 5 inherited genetic diseases and up to 50 de novo conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £1,545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 then 20 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results report is emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, stating clearly for each condition whether the chance is low or high. If any result is high chance you are contacted personally and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, who explains the result and the confirmatory testing available through the NHS. 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It also tells you the baby's sex if you wish. From £315, with free genetic counselling included for any high-chance result. Results are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £315 with your own sample collection; £335 at a Goodbody clinic; £355 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens for:\u003c\/strong\u003e trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards' syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome); baby's sex optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 weeks of pregnancy, after your first scan; suitable for single and twin pregnancies, natural and IVF, including donor eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood from the mother, taken by a professional using the kit we send you; no risk to the baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days; free genetic counselling for any high-chance result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent to:\u003c\/strong\u003e the NIPT the NHS offers to women whose combined screening shows a higher chance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a NIPT test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNIPT stands for non-invasive prenatal testing. During pregnancy, fragments of DNA from the placenta, which shares the baby's genetic make-up, circulate in your blood. NIPT reads those fragments and counts the copies of particular chromosomes, so it can tell whether there is a high or low chance that your baby has an extra copy of chromosome 21, 18 or 13, the causes of Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes. It needs only a blood sample from your arm, so unlike amniocentesis there is no risk of miscarriage. It is a screening test, not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does PrenatalSAFE 3 test for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree conditions: Down's syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards' syndrome (trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13), which together account for the great majority of chromosomal conditions found in pregnancy. It can also report your baby's sex if you choose. It is the same scope as the NIPT offered on the NHS to women whose combined screening shows a higher chance. If you want sex chromosome conditions, all chromosomes or microdeletions screened as well, the PrenatalSAFE 5, Karyo, Karyo Plus and Complete Plus tests add them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is the blood test for Down's syndrome?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Down's syndrome, NIPT detects more than 99 percent of affected pregnancies with a false-positive rate below 0.1 percent, which is why it has replaced older blood tests. Accuracy is lower for the rarer conditions, and the positive predictive value, the chance that a high-chance result is correct, varies by condition and by how common it is: the laboratory's own figures are around 99 percent for Down's syndrome, 99 percent for Edwards', 82 percent for Patau, 80 percent for Turner, 94 percent for Klinefelter and 96 percent for Jacobs syndrome. In around 1 to 3 percent of samples too little placental DNA is present for a result and a repeat sample is needed at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if a Down's syndrome test is positive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are contacted personally rather than simply emailed, and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, included in the price of every PrenatalSAFE test. The counsellor explains exactly what the result means for your pregnancy, the confirmatory options available on the NHS, and the timescales, and can talk to your midwife or consultant. You are not left to interpret a report alone. A high-chance NIPT result is confirmed by chorionic villus sampling from 11 weeks or amniocentesis from 15 weeks, arranged through your NHS maternity team, and only a confirmed result is a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT covered by the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in part. The NHS offers NIPT free to women whose combined screening test at 11 to 14 weeks returns a chance of 1 in 150 or higher for Down's, Edwards' or Patau syndrome. Everyone else who wants NIPT, or wants it earlier than the combined test allows, pays privately. PrenatalSAFE 3 gives you the same three-condition screen from 10 weeks for £315, without waiting for a combined test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I buy a NIPT test online and do it at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order it online and have the sample taken at home, but not take it yourself: NIPT needs a venous blood sample drawn by a qualified professional into a special tube, so there is no finger-prick option. Choose a nurse home visit (£355), a Goodbody clinic (£335), or arrange your own professional collection using the kit we send (£315). Book online and we post the kit to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs NIPT a diagnostic test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. NIPT is a screening test. It reads fragments of placental DNA in your blood and reports whether the chance of each condition is high or low. Because placental DNA occasionally differs from the baby's, a high-chance result must be confirmed with a diagnostic test, chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, before any decision is made, and the NHS will arrange that. A low-chance result is strongly reassuring but not a guarantee, and it does not screen for every condition or for structural problems, which the 20-week scan looks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is NIPT different from the NHS screening test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS offers the combined test at 11 to 14 weeks, an ultrasound measurement plus two blood markers, which gives a chance figure and misses around one in ten Down's syndrome pregnancies. Only women whose combined test shows a chance of 1 in 150 or higher are then offered NIPT on the NHS, and NHS NIPT screens for Down's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes only. A private NIPT can be taken by anyone from 10 weeks, without waiting for the combined test result, and the wider PrenatalSAFE panels screen for conditions the NHS test does not cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow early can I have NIPT, and is 14 weeks too late?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 10 weeks of pregnancy, once your first scan has confirmed your dates. NIPT can be taken at any point from 10 weeks to the end of pregnancy; 14 weeks is not too late. The 10-week minimum exists because enough placental DNA needs to be circulating for a reliable result. Testing later does not reduce accuracy, although the earlier you test, the more time you have to think about any result and arrange confirmatory testing if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I have NIPT with twins or after IVF?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVF pregnancies, including those from donor eggs, are fine for every PrenatalSAFE test. Twins are more limited: with identical twins (one placenta) all results including sex can be reported; with non-identical twins (two placentas) the baby's sex is not reported, and sex chromosome conditions are not reported for any twin pregnancy. PrenatalSAFE 3 is the recommended test for twins. A vanishing twin, where one of two embryos stopped developing early, also affects what can be reported; tell us when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do NIPT results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3 results are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report states clearly, for each condition, whether the chance is low or high, and your baby's sex if you asked for it, so you can take it to your midwife or GP. PrenatalSAFE 5 takes the same time; Karyo takes 5 to 7 working days, Karyo Plus 10 to 12, and Complete Plus reports in two stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich PrenatalSAFE test should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by how much you want to know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreens for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResults\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown's, Edwards' and Patau syndromes, and your baby's sex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £315\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 3, plus Turner, Klinefelter, Triple X and Jacobs syndromes (sex chromosome conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in 5, plus every chromosome checked for extra or missing copies and for deletions or duplications over 7 Mb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 7 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Karyo Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo, plus 9 microdeletion syndromes including DiGeorge, Prader-Willi and Angelman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 12 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrenatalSAFE Complete Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Karyo Plus, plus 5 inherited genetic diseases and up to 50 de novo conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £1,545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 then 20 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrenatalSAFE 3 covers the three most common and most serious chromosomal conditions and is the recommended test for twin pregnancies. Every test includes free genetic counselling for a high-chance result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results report is emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, stating clearly for each condition whether the chance is low or high. If any result is high chance you are contacted personally and offered a consultation with a professional genetic counsellor at no extra cost, who explains the result and the confirmatory testing available through the NHS. 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Bring your kit, a trained phlebotomist draws the venous sample into your provider's tubes in about 15 minutes, and you post it back to them. £45 in clinic or £65 at home, up to five tubes per single appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £45 at a Goodbody clinic; £65 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood collection kits bought from another test provider; bring the complete kit with you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppointment:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 15 minutes; up to 5 tubes per appointment; one kit per appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe cannot:\u003c\/strong\u003e centrifuge (spin) samples, post your sample for you, or take samples that need refrigeration or freezing before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow your provider's instructions; if your test needs fasting, book a morning appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a blood sample taken for a test kit I bought elsewhere?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or at home with a visiting nurse. Book online, choose your clinic or home visit, and bring the complete kit your provider sent you: tubes, needle or butterfly if supplied, labels, forms and return packaging. The phlebotomist draws the sample into your tubes following your provider's instructions, labels them, and hands them back to you to post. Many online test companies sell venous kits and tell you to find a local phlebotomist; this is that appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does it cost to get blood drawn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£45 at a Goodbody clinic or £65 for a nurse to come to your home, for one kit of up to five tubes. GP practices and NHS phlebotomy services will not usually take samples for private kits, and private hospitals typically charge £50 to £100 for a phlebotomy-only appointment. If your kit has more than five tubes, or you have two kits, book two appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a blood draw take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 15 minutes from arrival, including checking your kit and identity, the draw itself, which takes a minute or two, and labelling. Allow a little longer if you are having a home visit or several tubes. You can drive and carry on with your day immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I bring to the appointment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything your provider sent: the collection tubes, any needle, butterfly or holder included, the request form or barcode labels, patient details, and the return packaging. Read your provider's instructions beforehand and bring them too, particularly any note about tube order, how many times to invert a tube, or how quickly it must be posted. Bring photo identification. Drink a glass or two of water in the hour before, which makes the veins easier to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you spin, refrigerate or post my sample?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and this matters when choosing a kit. Goodbody clinics do not have centrifuges, so kits that require the sample to be spun and the serum separated before posting cannot be completed here; check your provider's instructions for words like \"centrifuge\", \"spin\" or \"separate serum\". We cannot refrigerate or freeze samples, and we do not post your sample for you: you take the labelled tubes away and post them yourself, ideally the same day. Kits from most large online test providers are designed for unspun whole blood and are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if your test provider says so, typically for cholesterol, glucose or some hormone tests. If fasting is required, book a morning appointment and have nothing but water for the period your provider specifies. Take your usual medication unless your provider has told you otherwise. Whatever the test, drink water beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get a blood test from Goodbody at the same appointment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you book it separately. Goodbody's own blood tests, from a £49 finger-prick or venous single test to full health panels, include the draw, laboratory analysis and a GP report, and can be booked at the same clinic. If you are choosing between buying a kit elsewhere and paying for the draw, or booking the equivalent Goodbody test, the Goodbody test is often the same price or less once the draw is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my veins are difficult, or the draw fails?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur phlebotomists take blood all day and are experienced with difficult veins; drinking water and keeping warm beforehand helps. If a sample cannot be obtained, or your tubes cannot be filled to the required volume, the phlebotomist will tell you and you can rebook. We can only use the tubes your provider supplied, so if a tube is spoiled you will need a replacement from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I book a blood draw for a child or someone else?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppointments are for adults aged 18 and over, and the person having blood taken must be the person booked. If you are booking for a partner or relative, book in their name and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens after the appointment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou leave with your labelled tubes in your provider's packaging. Post them the same day, using the provider's prepaid packaging and any deadline they set, since most tests need to reach the laboratory within 24 to 48 hours. Your results come from your provider, not from Goodbody; contact them with any questions about the test itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere is my nearest Goodbody clinic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eclinic finder\u003c\/a\u003e to find your nearest of 250+ clinics across the UK and book a time. No GP referral is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou leave the appointment with your labelled tubes in your provider's packaging, ready to post the same day. Your results are issued by your test provider; Goodbody's part is the professional collection of the sample. If you would like a test with the draw, analysis and GP report all included, any Goodbody blood test can be booked at the same clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912467120467,"sku":"PhlebotomyGB","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912467153235,"sku":"PhlebotomyGB","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Blood-tests-Goodbody-Clinic-25-600x600.jpg?v=1767734869"},{"product_id":"menopause-blood-test","title":"Menopause Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private menopause blood test measuring the two hormones that change at the menopause, FSH and oestradiol, with LH, plus thyroid function (TSH and free T4), because an under- or over-active thyroid causes many of the same symptoms. For women under 45 with hot flushes, night sweats, irregular periods or mood and sleep changes, or anyone wanting answers. From £79 by kit, £119 in clinic or £139 with a nurse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £79 with a finger-prick kit at home; £119 at a Goodbody clinic; £139 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSH, LH, oestradiol, TSH and free T4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e all five markers are reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e days 2 to 5 of your cycle if you still have periods; any time if your periods have stopped or are very irregular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost useful:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 45, where NICE recommends blood tests to confirm the menopause; over 45 the diagnosis is made on symptoms and the test mainly rules out thyroid problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS guided test: the same FSH, oestradiol and thyroid measurements a GP would order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a test for the menopause or perimenopause?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but it is not always needed. The menopause is defined as 12 months without a period, and NICE guidance says that in women over 45 with typical symptoms and changing periods it should be diagnosed on symptoms alone, without a blood test, because hormone levels swing so much during the perimenopause that a single normal FSH does not rule it out. Blood tests are recommended under 45, and essential under 40, where premature ovarian insufficiency must be confirmed and treated. They are also useful at any age to rule out thyroid disease, which mimics the menopause, and where contraception or a hysterectomy makes periods an unreliable guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood tests show you are in the menopause?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFSH and oestradiol. As the ovaries run low on follicles, oestradiol falls and the pituitary releases more and more FSH to try to stimulate them, so a persistently raised FSH, above about 30 IU\/L, with a low oestradiol is the menopausal pattern; LH rises too. During the perimenopause the levels fluctuate from month to month, which is why a raised FSH on two samples six weeks apart is the standard for confirming the menopause under 45. This test measures all three, plus TSH and free T4 for the thyroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for perimenopause?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly by symptoms and cycle pattern, because hormones during the perimenopause can be normal one month and menopausal the next. A blood test is still worth doing if you are under 45, if you want to know whether your symptoms are hormonal or thyroid, if you have no periods to go by because of contraception or a hysterectomy, or if you and your GP are deciding about HRT and want a baseline. Take it on day 2 to 5 of a cycle if you have one; a raised FSH supports the diagnosis, while a normal one does not exclude it, and your GP report explains which applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill my GP do a blood test for the menopause?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 45, yes: NICE recommends FSH testing, and under 40 a full work-up. Over 45 with typical symptoms, many GPs will not, because the guidance says it is unnecessary and HRT can be started on symptoms alone; they may still check thyroid function. If you are over 45 and want the numbers anyway, to understand your symptoms or because you are on hormonal contraception, a private test is the straightforward route, and the GP report can go to your own GP to support a conversation about HRT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I read menopause blood test results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report does the reading for you, but the pattern is simple. FSH above about 30 IU\/L with a low oestradiol, below about 100 pmol\/L, indicates the menopause; FSH of 10 to 30 with fluctuating oestradiol is typical of the perimenopause; FSH under 10 with normal oestradiol on day 2 to 5 is a premenopausal pattern. TSH outside its range with an abnormal free T4 points to a thyroid cause instead of, or as well as, the menopause. Hormonal contraception suppresses FSH and oestradiol and makes the result uninterpretable, so tell us if you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does a menopause test include thyroid function?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an underactive thyroid causes tiredness, weight gain, low mood, dry skin, hair thinning and heavy or irregular periods, and an overactive one causes flushing, sweating, anxiety, palpitations and poor sleep, all of which are also menopausal symptoms. Thyroid disease is common in women in their 40s and 50s, and it is treatable. Testing TSH and free T4 alongside FSH and oestradiol tells you whether you are dealing with the menopause, a thyroid problem, both, or neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre home menopause test kits accurate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePharmacy urine kits detect whether FSH is above a threshold, once, and give a yes or no; they cannot distinguish the perimenopause from a normal mid-cycle surge and say nothing about oestradiol or thyroid. This test is a laboratory measurement of the actual levels of FSH, LH, oestradiol, TSH and free T4, interpreted by a GP against your age and cycle. A finger-prick sample analysed in an accredited laboratory is as accurate as a venous one for those markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a menopause test detect pregnancy, or can the menopause cause a positive pregnancy test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo to both, in practice. This test does not measure hCG, the pregnancy hormone, so it cannot detect pregnancy; if there is any chance you are pregnant, take a pregnancy test first, and note that you can still conceive during the perimenopause. Very rarely, high LH near the menopause can trigger a faint false positive on a sensitive urine pregnancy test, because LH and hCG are chemically similar; a blood hCG test resolves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen in my cycle should I take the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays 2 to 5, counting the first day of full bleeding as day 1, if you still have periods, because FSH is interpreted against the early-cycle range. If your periods are irregular, take it whenever you can and tell us your last period date. If they have stopped, or you have had a hysterectomy, any day is fine. If you use hormonal contraception or HRT the hormone results will reflect the medication rather than your ovaries; the thyroid results are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a menopause blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £79 with the home finger-prick kit, £119 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £139 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a GP report. Menopause hormone panels in the UK typically cost £60 to £120 without thyroid; ours includes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that says whether the pattern is premenopausal, perimenopausal or menopausal, whether your thyroid is contributing, and what to do next, including how to raise HRT or thyroid treatment with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it normal for the perimenopause to last ten years?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. The perimenopause typically lasts four to eight years and begins in the mid-40s, but for some women symptoms start in the late 30s and continue into the 50s. Symptoms also change over that time, from cycle changes and sleep problems early on to flushes and vaginal dryness later. If symptoms are affecting your life at any stage, they can be treated; a long perimenopause is not something to wait out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912468037971,"sku":"MenopauseEUROh","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912468070739,"sku":"MenopauseEURO","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912468103507,"sku":"MenopauseEURO","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Menopause_Blood_Test_Kit.jpg?v=1767734853"},{"product_id":"pcos-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-blood-test","title":"PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private PCOS blood test checking the 12 markers used to investigate polycystic ovary syndrome: testosterone and SHBG for raised androgens, LH and FSH, thyroid function (TSH and free T4), and a full cholesterol profile. From £89 with a finger-prick kit at home, £129 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £149 with a nurse home visit. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £89 home finger-prick kit, £129 in clinic, £149 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 markers: testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), luteinising hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), TSH, free T4, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, cholesterol to HDL ratio and triglycerides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your periods are regular, take the sample on day 2 to 5 of your cycle; if they are irregular or absent, any day is fine. Fast for 8 to 12 hours if you can, for the cholesterol markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your 12 results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean and whether the pattern suggests PCOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCOS is diagnosed when two of three features are present: irregular or absent periods, signs of raised male hormones (androgens) either in blood tests or as excess hair growth and acne, and polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound scan. A blood test covers the hormone part and rules out conditions that mimic PCOS, such as thyroid problems. This test measures the hormones NICE recommends checking, so the results can be taken to your GP as the blood half of the diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blood test can show the hormone pattern of PCOS but cannot diagnose it alone. Raised testosterone or a raised free androgen index (calculated from testosterone and SHBG), often with a high LH to FSH ratio, supports the diagnosis when combined with irregular periods or an ultrasound. Some women with PCOS have normal hormone results, and some with raised androgens do not have PCOS. Your GP report sets the results against the diagnostic criteria and says whether referral is warranted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do blood tests show for PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it shows in PCOS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften raised; the main androgen behind excess hair and acne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHBG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften low, which increases the amount of free, active testosterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLH and FSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLH is often higher than FSH; a ratio above 2 to 1 is common but not required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSH and free T4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChecked to rule out thyroid disease, which causes similar symptoms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholesterol profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCOS raises the long-term risk of heart disease and diabetes, so lipids are checked at diagnosis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich hormone is too high in PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestosterone, or more precisely the free androgen index, which is the proportion of testosterone not bound to SHBG and therefore active. Many women with PCOS also have a raised LH relative to FSH. Insulin is frequently high as well, because insulin resistance drives much of the syndrome; it is not part of this test but your GP may check HbA1c or glucose if PCOS is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen in my cycle should I take a PCOS blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your periods are reasonably regular, take the sample between day 2 and day 5 of your cycle, counting the first day of bleeding as day 1. That is when LH and FSH are most informative. If your periods are irregular or absent, which is common in PCOS, take the test on any day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrregular, infrequent or absent periods; difficulty getting pregnant; excess hair on the face, chest or back; thinning hair on the scalp; oily skin and acne; and weight gain, especially around the middle. Many women also notice low mood or tiredness. Symptoms vary a great deal, and it is common to have PCOS with only one or two of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test for PCOS at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The home kit takes a small finger-prick sample that you post back to the laboratory in the packaging provided. It measures the same 12 markers as the clinic test and comes with the same GP report. Fast beforehand if you can, and take the sample in the morning. If you would rather not take your own sample, choose a clinic or nurse visit at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do PCOS blood test results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report explaining each marker and whether the pattern points towards PCOS. Taking the sample takes about five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a PCOS blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private PCOS blood test costs from £89 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £89, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £129 and a nurse home visit is £149. Every option includes laboratory analysis of all 12 markers and a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a PCOS test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home kit, book a blood draw at one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, or arrange a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if my results suggest PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your GP report to your GP. They can arrange an ultrasound scan to complete the diagnosis, check HbA1c or glucose for insulin resistance, and discuss treatment for whichever symptoms matter most to you: regulating periods, managing hair and skin, supporting fertility or reducing long-term risk of diabetes and heart disease. Because those risks are raised in PCOS, the cholesterol results in this test are worth keeping as a baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912468169043,"sku":"PolycysticEUROh","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912468201811,"sku":"PolycysticEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912468234579,"sku":"PolycysticEURO","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Image-31.jpg?v=1767730407"},{"product_id":"erectile-dysfunction-blood-test","title":"Erectile Dysfunction Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private erectile dysfunction blood test that checks the 11 markers doctors use to find a physical cause: testosterone, prolactin, thyroid (TSH), HbA1c for diabetes, a full cholesterol profile and PSA. From £79 with a discreet finger-prick kit at home, £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £129 with a nurse home visit. Results are emailed confidentially in 3 to 5 working days with a clear GP report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £79 home finger-prick kit, £109 in clinic, £129 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 markers: testosterone, prolactin, TSH, HbA1c, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides and PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home in plain packaging; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the sample before 11am, when testosterone is at its daily peak, and fast for 8 to 12 hours beforehand for the cholesterol markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your 11 results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean and what to do next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich blood test is used for erectile dysfunction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNICE recommends that men with erectile dysfunction have their blood sugar (HbA1c or fasting glucose), cholesterol profile and a morning testosterone checked, because diabetes, cardiovascular disease and low testosterone are the three physical causes most often found. This test includes all of those, and adds prolactin and thyroid function, which are checked when testosterone is low, and PSA for men over 50 or before any testosterone treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat causes erectile dysfunction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost persistent erectile dysfunction has a physical cause, and the commonest are narrowed blood vessels from high cholesterol, high blood pressure or smoking; diabetes, which damages both nerves and vessels; and low testosterone. Other causes include thyroid disease, high prolactin, some medications (particularly for blood pressure and depression), alcohol, and psychological factors such as stress, anxiety and relationship problems, which often coexist with a physical cause. Because erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of heart disease, it is worth investigating rather than treating symptoms alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do doctors check for erectile dysfunction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GP will ask about your general health, medication, alcohol, smoking and mood, check blood pressure and weight, and arrange blood tests for HbA1c, cholesterol and testosterone. This test provides those results in advance, so a GP appointment can start with the findings rather than a request for tests. It measures the same markers a GP would order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan low testosterone cause erectile dysfunction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though it is a less common cause than blood vessel and diabetes-related problems. Low testosterone reduces libido and can make erections harder to achieve and sustain, and it usually comes with tiredness, low mood and loss of muscle. A single morning testosterone below the reference range should be repeated before any treatment; if confirmed, your GP or a specialist will look at the cause, which is where the prolactin and thyroid results in this test come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test for erectile dysfunction at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The home kit takes a small finger-prick sample that you post back to the laboratory in the packaging provided, and it measures the same 11 markers as the clinic test with the same GP report. The kit arrives in plain packaging. Take the sample first thing in the morning before eating. If you would rather not take your own sample, choose a clinic appointment or a nurse home visit at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the red flags with erectile dysfunction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a GP promptly if erectile dysfunction comes with chest pain or breathlessness on exertion, leg pain when walking, blood in the urine or semen, pain on erection, a bend or lump in the penis, or if it appeared suddenly after an injury. Erectile dysfunction in a man under 40 with no obvious cause, or alongside symptoms of low testosterone such as shrinking testicles or breast tissue growth, should also be assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is PSA included in an erectile dysfunction test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProstate-specific antigen is included because erectile dysfunction is common in the age group where prostate problems begin, and because PSA must be checked before testosterone replacement is considered. It is not a test for the cause of erectile dysfunction itself. A raised PSA needs follow-up with your GP regardless of the reason you took the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an erectile dysfunction blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private erectile dysfunction blood test costs from £79 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £79, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £109 and a nurse home visit is £129. Every option includes laboratory analysis of all 11 markers and a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get an ED blood test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home kit online, book a blood draw at one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, or arrange a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if a result is abnormal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report explains it and says what to do. A raised HbA1c or cholesterol points to a treatable cause and your GP can confirm and manage it. Low testosterone should be repeated on another morning before any decision. A raised PSA or prolactin needs GP follow-up. If every marker is normal, the report will say so and suggest what to discuss with your GP next, since treatment for erectile dysfunction is effective whatever the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912468693331,"sku":"ErectileEUROh","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912468726099,"sku":"ErectileEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912468758867,"sku":"ErectileEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Erectile-Dysfunction.jpg?v=1767734839"},{"product_id":"anti-mullerian-hormone-blood-test","title":"Anti-Mullerian Hormone Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private AMH blood test that measures anti-Mullerian hormone, the best single indicator of your ovarian reserve, the number of eggs you have left. Useful when planning a family, considering egg freezing or IVF, or wondering why conceiving is taking longer. £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £129 with a nurse home visit, any day of your cycle. Results in 3 to 5 working days with GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £109 at a Goodbody clinic; £129 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), reported in pmol\/L against age-specific ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e any day of your cycle; AMH varies little across the month. Hormonal contraception can lower it, so tell us if you use it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e our Female Hormone and Fertility test (FSH, LH, oestradiol and more) for a fuller fertility picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS guided test, analysed to the same standard as the AMH test used in NHS fertility clinics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an AMH blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £129 with a nurse visiting your home, including the blood draw, laboratory analysis and a GP report that interprets your level for your age. Private AMH tests in the UK typically cost £80 to £150, with the doctor's interpretation sometimes extra. Fertility clinics often charge more as part of a consultation. Ours is one price, no referral needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is AMH, and what does the test tell you?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-Mullerian hormone is made by the small follicles in your ovaries that each contain an immature egg. The more follicles you have, the higher your AMH, so the level reflects your ovarian reserve: how many eggs remain, not their quality. It falls steadily with age and reaches very low levels in the years before the menopause. The test is used to estimate how you might respond to IVF stimulation, to help decide about egg freezing, and to understand whether a lower reserve could be part of the picture if conceiving is taking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a good AMH level to get pregnant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single number that means you can or cannot conceive, because AMH measures egg quantity, not quality or the chance of natural pregnancy in any given month. As a guide, laboratories describe roughly 15 to 48 pmol\/L as satisfactory, below about 5 pmol\/L as low, and above 48 pmol\/L as high, with the expected level falling with age: a typical 25-year-old is around 25 pmol\/L and a typical 40-year-old around 5 to 10. Your GP report interprets your result against the range for your age. Women with low AMH conceive naturally every day; what a low level does is shorten the window and shape IVF planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a normal AMH level for my age?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMH peaks in the mid-20s and declines from around 30, faster from 35. Very roughly, average levels are about 25 pmol\/L at 25, 18 at 30, 12 at 35, 6 at 40 and under 3 by 45, though the spread at every age is wide. Because of that spread, the useful question is not whether your level is average but whether it is much lower or higher than expected for your age, which is what your GP report tells you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan my GP check my AMH, and is it on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. AMH is not part of standard NHS fertility investigations, which use FSH, LH and a pelvic ultrasound, and most GPs cannot order it; NHS fertility clinics measure it once you have been referred, usually after a year of trying. If you want to know your reserve before that point, to decide about egg freezing, or to plan when to start a family, a private test is the practical route, and the result can be shared with your GP or clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen should AMH be checked?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the answer would change a decision: before egg freezing, before IVF to plan the stimulation dose, when you are thinking about delaying a family and want to know how much time you may have, after six to twelve months of trying, or if you have a family history of early menopause, endometriosis, ovarian surgery or chemotherapy, all of which can lower reserve. It can be taken at any point in your cycle. It is less useful as a one-off check in someone with no plans to conceive, because it does not predict natural fertility well on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes low AMH mean early menopause?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very low AMH does indicate a smaller reserve and, on average, an earlier menopause, and it is one of the markers used to assess premature ovarian insufficiency. But it cannot give a date: women with low AMH commonly have regular cycles for years, and the menopause is diagnosed from symptoms and periods, not from AMH alone. If your result is low for your age and you have irregular periods or menopausal symptoms, the GP report will suggest FSH and oestradiol testing, which our Menopause Blood Test covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I increase my AMH levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot meaningfully. AMH reflects the follicles you have, and no diet, supplement or drug creates new eggs. Vitamin D deficiency and hormonal contraception can lower the measured level slightly, so correcting a deficiency or retesting after stopping the pill can raise the number, but the reserve itself is unchanged. What you can influence is egg quality and overall fertility: not smoking, a healthy weight, limiting alcohol and managing conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis. Beware supplements marketed as raising AMH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a fertility test involve, and is AMH enough on its own?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMH is one part. A full fertility assessment for a woman includes FSH, LH and oestradiol early in the cycle, which show how hard the brain is working to stimulate the ovaries, plus prolactin and thyroid, and an ultrasound count of follicles. Our Female Hormone and Fertility Blood Test covers the hormone panel, and AMH can be added at the same appointment. For couples, a semen analysis for the man is the other essential half; our Male Fertility Home Sperm Test provides it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the contraceptive pill affect an AMH test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, modestly. Combined pills, the ring and some progestogen methods suppress follicle activity and can lower AMH by around 20 to 30 percent while you use them. The result is still informative, and your GP report takes contraception into account, but if you want your true baseline, test three months after stopping. Tell us which contraception you use when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do AMH results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that places your level against the range for your age and explains what it means for the decision you are making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get an AMH test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or with a nurse visiting your home. AMH is not available as a finger-prick kit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912469053779,"sku":"AntimullerianEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912469086547,"sku":"AntimullerianEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/ANTIMULLERIANHORMONE.jpg?v=1767734826"},{"product_id":"testosterone-blood-test","title":"Testosterone Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private testosterone blood test measuring your total testosterone level, the hormone behind sex drive, energy, mood, muscle and fertility in men. From £49 with a finger-prick kit at home, £79 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £99 with a nurse home visit. Take the sample before 11am when testosterone peaks. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with GP report included. For men aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £49 home finger-prick kit, £79 in clinic, £99 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e total testosterone, reported in nmol\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the sample between 7am and 11am, before eating, when testosterone is at its daily peak; results taken later in the day read lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your result with the reference range and a GP report explaining what it means and whether a repeat test or further markers are needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I check my testosterone levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blood test taken in the morning. Testosterone is highest between 7am and 11am and falls through the day, so a morning sample is the only reliable way to check it; an afternoon result can read 20 to 30 percent lower and cause a false alarm. Order the home finger-prick kit and take the sample first thing, or book a morning appointment at a clinic or with a nurse. There is no accurate saliva or home meter alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a testosterone blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures the total amount of testosterone in your blood, in nanomoles per litre (nmol\/L). Total testosterone is the standard first test and the one NICE and the British Society for Sexual Medicine base decisions on. If it comes back low or borderline, the next step is a repeat morning sample together with SHBG, LH, FSH and prolactin to calculate free testosterone and find the cause; those are in our Enhanced Testosterone Blood Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are normal testosterone levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratories quote a reference range for adult men of roughly 8 to 29 nmol\/L, and your report shows the exact range used. As a guide, the British Society for Sexual Medicine treats a morning total testosterone above 12 nmol\/L as normal, 8 to 12 as borderline and worth repeating with free testosterone, and below 8 as low and usually needing treatment if symptoms are present. Levels fall slowly with age, by about 1 percent a year after 40. [confirm]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a dangerously low testosterone level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no figure at which testosterone becomes dangerous in the way blood sugar can, but a morning total testosterone below 8 nmol\/L is clearly low, and below about 5 nmol\/L points to a definite underlying cause, such as a pituitary or testicular problem, that needs specialist assessment. Very low levels over years weaken bones and muscle and affect mood and heart health, which is why a confirmed low result should be investigated rather than ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if I have low testosterone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms are the clue, but they are not specific: low sex drive, difficulty with erections, tiredness, low mood or irritability, poor concentration, loss of muscle and strength, more body fat, and reduced body hair. Many of these also come from stress, poor sleep, alcohol or depression, which is why a blood test is needed to tell them apart. If you have several of these symptoms and a morning testosterone below the range on two occasions, low testosterone is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat causes low testosterone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn young men, the usual causes are obesity, type 2 diabetes, heavy alcohol use, anabolic steroid use, opioid painkillers, chronic illness and, less commonly, testicular damage, undescended testicles or a pituitary problem. In older men, levels fall gradually with age and the decline is steeper with excess weight and poor health. Finding the cause matters because weight loss and better sleep raise testosterone measurably, while steroid or opioid use suppresses it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes low testosterone cause hair loss or tiredness?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiredness, yes: fatigue and low motivation are among the most common symptoms, alongside low libido and low mood. Hair loss, generally no: male-pattern baldness is driven by sensitivity to a testosterone by-product (DHT), not by low testosterone, and men with low testosterone tend to lose body hair rather than head hair. If tiredness is your main concern and testosterone is normal, our Tiredness and Fatigue Blood Test checks the other common causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I ask my GP for a testosterone test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you have symptoms such as low libido, erectile problems or tiredness. Some GPs are cautious about testing men without clear symptoms because a single low result is often normal on repeat and because treatment carries risks, which is the honest answer to why doctors can seem reluctant. A private morning result gives you and your GP something concrete to discuss, and a low result can be repeated on the NHS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a testosterone test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private testosterone blood test costs from £49 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £49, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £79 and a nurse home visit is £99. Every option includes laboratory analysis and a GP report. The Enhanced Testosterone Blood Test, which adds free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, prolactin and oestradiol for a full picture, is £189.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a testosterone test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home kit online and take the sample first thing in the morning, book a morning blood draw at one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, or arrange a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan women use this test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen produce testosterone too, at around a tenth of male levels, and it is measured when investigating PCOS, excess hair growth or acne. For that purpose the PCOS Blood Test, which includes testosterone with SHBG and the other relevant hormones, gives a more useful picture than testosterone alone. This single-marker test is designed around the male reference range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912469250387,"sku":"TestosteroneEUROh","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912469283155,"sku":"TestosteroneEURO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912469315923,"sku":"TestosteroneEURO","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/TESTOSTERONE.jpg?v=1767734810"},{"product_id":"prostate-psa-blood-test","title":"Prostate PSA Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private PSA blood test that measures prostate-specific antigen, the first check for prostate problems including cancer. From £69 with a finger-prick kit at home, £109 at a Goodbody clinic or £129 with a nurse home visit, no GP referral needed. Results in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report that explains your level for your age and what to do next. For men aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £69 with a finger-prick kit at home; £109 at a Goodbody clinic; £129 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e total PSA (prostate-specific antigen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the PSA result is reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e no fasting; avoid vigorous exercise, cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours beforehand, and delay the test if you have a urine infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS guided test: the same PSA test your GP would order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a PSA test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PSA test measures prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland, in a blood sample. Small amounts are normal and rise slowly with age as the prostate enlarges. A higher level can mean an enlarged prostate, inflammation or infection, or prostate cancer, and it is the first test used in the UK to decide whether a man needs further investigation, now usually an MRI scan. It cannot diagnose or rule out cancer on its own, but it is the standard starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a private PSA test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £69 at Goodbody Clinic with a finger-prick kit posted to your home, £109 with the sample taken at one of 250+ clinics, or £129 with a nurse visiting your home. Each includes laboratory analysis and a GP report that interprets your level for your age. Private PSA tests in the UK typically cost £50 to £120; ours includes the doctor's report at every price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I pay for a PSA test, or request one from my GP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. In the UK any man aged 50 or over can ask his GP for a PSA test, and GPs are expected to discuss and agree to it; under 50 without symptoms, a GP may decline. There is no NHS screening programme. If you want the test without a discussion, without waiting, or you are under 50, you can book one privately here, and the result can be taken to your GP if it needs following up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the normal PSA range, and what level is alarming?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single normal value; PSA rises with age, so the NHS uses age-related thresholds for referral: roughly 3 ng\/ml for men in their 50s, 4 for men in their 60s and 5 for men aged 70 and over. Your GP report interprets your result against the threshold for your age. A level above it does not mean cancer, since three in four men with a raised PSA do not have it, but it does mean the result should be repeated or investigated. A very high or rapidly rising level is treated more urgently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I not do before a PSA blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 48 hours before the test avoid vigorous exercise, especially cycling, and avoid ejaculation, as both can raise PSA temporarily. Do not take the test within six weeks of a urine infection or prostatitis, or within a week of a prostate examination or biopsy. Alcohol does not affect PSA directly, so a drink the night before is fine. No fasting is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the most accurate test for prostate cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a biopsy confirms prostate cancer, and MRI is the best way to see whether one is needed. As blood tests go, PSA is the standard first step but a blunt one. Two newer blood tests improve on it: Stockholm3 (£595), which adds four proteins and genetic risk to give a risk score and works even when PSA is normal, and EpiSwitch PSE (from £729), which reads epigenetic markers alongside a recent PSA with 94 percent accuracy. If your PSA comes back raised, either can be a sensible next step before deciding on an MRI; which route to take is a decision for you and the clinician treating you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should I have a PSA test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your PSA is well within range for your age, every two to four years is reasonable from 50, or from 45 if you are Black or have a father or brother who had prostate cancer, both of which roughly double your risk. If your result is borderline, your GP report will suggest a repeat, often in six to twelve weeks, to see whether it is rising. Men over 70 with a low PSA generally gain little from continued testing, which is why the NHS does not encourage it after that age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a home test for prostate cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: this PSA test is available as a finger-prick kit posted to your home for £69, with the sample analysed in an accredited laboratory and a GP report included. It is the same PSA measurement as the clinic test. There is no home test that diagnoses prostate cancer; a raised PSA from any test leads to the same next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for prostate cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn stages. A PSA blood test is the first step. If it is raised for your age, or rising, the next step is usually a prostate MRI, which shows whether there is an area that looks suspicious, and only then a targeted biopsy to confirm what it is. Newer blood tests such as Stockholm3 and EpiSwitch PSE can be used between the PSA and the MRI to decide who really needs a scan. Goodbody offers all of these without a GP referral, including a Prostate MRI for £599.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the warning signs of prostate cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms at all, which is why testing matters. When symptoms occur they overlap with an enlarged prostate: needing to urinate more often, especially at night, difficulty starting or a weak flow, feeling the bladder has not emptied, and occasionally blood in the urine or semen. Bone pain, unexplained weight loss and erectile problems can be later signs. Any of these should be discussed with a GP whatever your PSA result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do PSA results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that gives your PSA value, the threshold for your age and what to do next. If your level is raised, the report explains how to arrange a repeat or the next investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a PSA test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home finger-prick kit online, or book at any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK or a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report gives your PSA value, the referral threshold for your age and what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP or which further test to consider. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912469381459,"sku":"ProstateEUROh","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912469414227,"sku":"ProstateEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912469446995,"sku":"ProstateEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/PROSTATE_PSA_Blood_Test_kit.jpg?v=1772543779"},{"product_id":"pregnancy-blood-test","title":"Pregnancy HCG Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private quantitative hCG blood test that confirms pregnancy earlier and more precisely than a urine test, measuring the exact level of pregnancy hormone in your blood. £79 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £99 with a nurse home visit, recommended from 10 days after a missed period. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report explaining what your hCG level means for your pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £79 at a Goodbody clinic; £99 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e quantitative serum beta-hCG, the exact level of pregnancy hormone rather than just positive or negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 10 days after your missed period, when hCG is high enough for a dependable result and a meaningful number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for:\u003c\/strong\u003e early confirmation, a number to compare against a second test 48 hours later, and written confirmation of pregnancy where needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow early can a blood test detect pregnancy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 7 to 10 days after conception, which is several days before a missed period and earlier than most home urine tests. The blood test measures the actual amount of hCG, so it can pick up the low levels present in the first days after implantation. For a dependable result and a number that means something, we recommend taking this test from 10 days after your missed period; a negative result earlier than that may simply be too early, and a repeat will settle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect pregnancy at 7 days?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Implantation happens 6 to 12 days after ovulation and hCG only enters the blood after that, so at 7 days past ovulation some pregnancies will show a detectable level and others will not yet. A positive result at 7 days is meaningful; a negative one is not conclusive. We recommend this test from 10 days after a missed period, when the answer is dependable and the hCG level is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a blood test more accurate than a urine pregnancy test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in two ways. It detects lower levels of hCG, so it works earlier, and it gives an exact number rather than a line. Urine tests are reliable from the day of a missed period if used correctly, but can be affected by dilute urine, reading them too early or too late, and user error. A quantitative blood test, analysed in an accredited laboratory, is the reference standard and is what clinics use to confirm and monitor early pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does my hCG level mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a healthy early pregnancy hCG roughly doubles every 48 to 72 hours, from a few units per litre at implantation to thousands by the time a period is a week late, before peaking around weeks 8 to 11. A single level confirms pregnancy but cannot date it precisely, because the normal range at any week is very wide. Your GP report explains where your number sits and, where useful, suggests a repeat test 48 hours later so the rate of rise can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a routine blood test detect pregnancy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot usually. Standard blood tests for cholesterol, blood count or thyroid do not include hCG, so pregnancy will not show up unless it is specifically requested. Some routine results, such as a slightly raised white cell count or lower iron, can change in pregnancy but are not a test for it. If you want to know, hCG has to be measured directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a pregnancy blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPs do not routinely offer blood tests to confirm pregnancy; the NHS relies on a urine test and reserves blood hCG for specific concerns. Privately, you can book a quantitative hCG blood test at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or have a nurse take the sample at home. No referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a pregnancy blood test take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample takes a few minutes at your appointment. Your result and GP report are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of the sample reaching the laboratory. If you need a result faster for a medical reason, such as bleeding or pain in early pregnancy, contact your GP or NHS 111 rather than waiting for a private result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a pregnancy blood test be wrong?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. A false negative happens when the test is done too early, before hCG has risen enough, and is resolved by retesting a few days later. False positives are very uncommon and can follow a recent pregnancy loss, fertility treatment containing hCG, or occasionally certain medical conditions. A low or slowly rising hCG on repeat testing can indicate a pregnancy that is not progressing normally, and your GP report will explain when to seek care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast or prepare for the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Eat and drink as normal. There is no best time of day, and the contraceptive pill or other medication does not affect hCG. Bring the date of your last period and, if you know it, the likely date of conception, so the report can put your result in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this test tell me how many weeks pregnant I am, or if it is twins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. hCG rises quickly in early pregnancy and the normal range at any given week overlaps hugely between individuals, so the level cannot date a pregnancy or confirm twins, although very high levels are more common with multiples. Dating is done by ultrasound. What the number can do is confirm pregnancy early and, with a second test 48 hours later, show that it is rising as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a private pregnancy blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£79 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or £99 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a GP report. Many people book two tests 48 hours apart to see the rate of rise; if you plan to, book both appointments together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I also find out the baby's sex?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot from this test, but our Early Baby Gender Blood Test looks for Y-chromosome DNA in your blood from 6 weeks of pregnancy and is 99.9 percent accurate. Once your pregnancy is confirmed, it can be booked separately at the same clinics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912469545299,"sku":"PregnancyEURO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912469578067,"sku":"PregnancyEURO","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/PREGNANCY.jpg?v=1767734794"},{"product_id":"male-hormone-and-fertility-blood-test","title":"Male Hormone and Fertility Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private male hormone and fertility blood test measuring the six hormones behind sperm production, libido, energy and muscle: testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG, FSH, LH and prolactin. For difficulty conceiving, low libido, erectile problems, tiredness or loss of drive, or a check before trying for a baby. From £79 with a finger-prick kit at home, £109 in clinic or £129 with a nurse. Results in 3 to 5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £79 with a finger-prick kit at home; £109 at a Goodbody clinic; £129 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG, FSH, LH and prolactin; every marker is reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the sample in the morning, before 10am, when testosterone is highest; no fasting needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e our Male Fertility Home Sperm Test, since hormones and semen analysis answer different halves of the question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e men aged 18 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test male fertility?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo tests, and they answer different questions. A semen analysis measures the sperm themselves: count, movement and shape. A hormone blood test measures the system that produces them: FSH and LH from the pituitary, which drive the testes, and testosterone, the testes' response, plus prolactin and SHBG, which can interfere. Around half of couples who struggle to conceive have a male factor, and most of it shows in the semen analysis; the hormone test explains why the sperm result is what it is, and picks up treatable causes. Our Male Fertility Home Sperm Test provides the semen analysis; this test provides the hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a full blood count determine fertility in men?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A full blood count measures red cells, white cells and platelets and says nothing about sperm or reproductive hormones. Male fertility is assessed with a semen analysis, and the hormonal side with testosterone, FSH, LH, SHBG and prolactin, which is what this test measures. A full blood count can pick up general health problems that affect energy and wellbeing, but it is not a fertility test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do FSH and LH tell me about my fertility?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFSH stimulates the testes to make sperm and LH stimulates them to make testosterone. Both high FSH and LH with a low testosterone or a poor sperm count means the testes themselves are struggling, which is the most common finding in male infertility and can follow infection, injury, undescended testes or a genetic cause. Low FSH and LH with a low testosterone means the signal from the brain is weak, which is rarer, often treatable, and can be caused by raised prolactin, medication, anabolic steroid use or a pituitary problem. Normal FSH and LH with a poor sperm result points to a blockage or a local cause. Your GP report explains which pattern you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes low testosterone cause infertility?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow testosterone reduces libido, erections and energy, and is a sign that the testes are underperforming, but it is the FSH, LH and sperm count that determine fertility. Importantly, testosterone replacement switches off FSH and LH and stops sperm production, so a man trying to conceive should never start testosterone without a fertility assessment. If your testosterone is low, the GP report explains the likely cause and the right next step, which for men wanting children is a specialist referral rather than testosterone treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the free androgen index, and why measure SHBG?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost testosterone is bound to SHBG, a carrier protein, and cannot act. The free androgen index estimates the active fraction from total testosterone and SHBG. A man with a normal total but high SHBG, which rises with age, low weight and some medications, can have the symptoms of low testosterone; a man with low SHBG can have a low total but normal free hormone. Measuring both avoids misreading a borderline total testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is prolactin included in a male fertility test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised prolactin suppresses FSH, LH and testosterone, causing low libido, erectile problems and reduced sperm production, and is one of the few causes of male infertility that is directly treatable with tablets. It can be raised by stress, some medications, an underactive thyroid or a benign pituitary growth. Checking it once, alongside the other hormones, rules this cause in or out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I take the sample, and do I need to fast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the morning, before 10am, because testosterone is highest after waking and reference ranges are based on morning samples; an afternoon sample can read low in a healthy man. Rest from hard training for 24 hours, as heavy exercise temporarily changes testosterone and prolactin. No fasting is needed. If your result is low or borderline, it is usually repeated on another morning before any conclusion is drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the home finger-prick kit work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is posted to you with lancets, a collection tube, plasters, instructions and a prepaid return envelope. First thing in the morning, wash your hands in warm water, prick the side of a fingertip and fill the tube to the line, then post it back the same day. All six markers are reported from that sample. If you would rather not do it yourself, book a clinic or a nurse home visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much is a fertility test for men?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hormone test is from £79 with the home kit, £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £129 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a GP report. Our Male Fertility Home Sperm Test, the semen analysis, is £240 including a consultation with a fertility nurse. Together they cover the full male fertility assessment for less than most clinic consultations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get a male fertility test on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once you and your partner have been trying for a year (six months if she is over 36): your GP will arrange a semen analysis and, if it is abnormal, FSH, LH and testosterone. Before that point, or if you want the hormones checked alongside the semen analysis from the start, private testing gives you both within days, and the GP report can be taken to your own GP for referral if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains what the pattern of hormones shows and what to do next, including whether a semen analysis or specialist referral is the right step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this test also useful for low libido, tiredness or gym performance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The same six hormones explain low libido, erectile problems, tiredness, low mood and poor recovery in men, and the report interprets them for those concerns as well as fertility. Our Testosterone Blood Test covers testosterone, free testosterone and SHBG alone, and our Sports and Fitness test adds oestradiol, DHEA-sulphate and progesterone for training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912469938515,"sku":"MalehormoneEUROh","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912469971283,"sku":"MalehormoneEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912470004051,"sku":"MalehormoneEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/MALEHORMONEANDFERTITLITYBlood_Test_kit.jpg?v=1767734782"},{"product_id":"female-hormone-and-fertility-blood-test","title":"Female Hormone and Fertility Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private female hormone and fertility blood test measuring the seven hormones that control your cycle, ovulation and fertility: FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin, testosterone, free androgen index and SHBG. For irregular or missing periods, difficulty conceiving, suspected PCOS, acne or hair changes, or a check before trying for a baby. From £79 with a finger-prick kit, £109 in clinic or £129 with a nurse. Results in 3 to 5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £79 with a finger-prick kit at home; £109 at a Goodbody clinic; £129 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin, testosterone, free androgen index and SHBG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e all seven markers are reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e days 2 to 5 of your cycle for the most informative FSH, LH and oestradiol; any time if you do not have periods or are on hormonal contraception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e women aged 18 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a female hormone blood test show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the hormones that run your cycle are behaving. FSH and LH, made by the pituitary, drive the ovaries; oestradiol is the ovaries' response; the balance between them shows whether you are ovulating normally, approaching the menopause, or have a pattern such as PCOS. Prolactin, when raised, stops ovulation and periods. Testosterone, SHBG and the free androgen index show whether androgen levels are contributing to acne, excess hair or irregular cycles. Read together, with your cycle day and symptoms, they explain most hormonal causes of irregular periods and difficulty conceiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is the best time to test for hormone imbalance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor FSH, LH and oestradiol, days 2 to 5 of your cycle, counting the first day of full bleeding as day 1, because that is when the reference ranges apply and when a raised FSH is most telling. Prolactin, testosterone and SHBG can be tested at any time. If your periods are irregular, test whenever you can and tell us your last period date; if you have no periods, or use hormonal contraception, timing does not matter but the report will interpret accordingly. Take the sample in the morning, before 10am if possible, when testosterone and prolactin are highest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I get all my hormone levels checked?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder this test and choose how to give the sample: a finger-prick kit posted to your home, a five-minute venous draw at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or a nurse visit. The seven markers cover the reproductive hormones. If you also want thyroid, which affects periods and fertility, our Menopause Blood Test includes TSH and free T4 with FSH, LH and oestradiol, and the Advanced Well Woman test covers hormones, thyroid, iron, vitamins and more in one panel. AMH, for ovarian reserve, can be added at a clinic appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test my hormone levels at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The finger-prick kit reports all seven markers, including oestradiol, from a few drops of blood, and gives the same result as a clinic sample when it is taken on the right day of your cycle and posted promptly. If you would rather not do the finger-prick yourself, book a five-minute venous draw at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or a nurse home visit; the price and the report are the same apart from the collection fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the NHS do a hormone test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP can test FSH, LH, prolactin and sometimes testosterone if you have irregular or absent periods, or after a year of trying to conceive (six months if you are over 36). Oestradiol and SHBG are less often included, and GPs do not test hormones for a general check or before you start trying. If you want the full panel now, at the right point in your cycle, without a wait, this test provides it, and the GP report can go to your own GP if anything needs following up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a hormonal imbalance in women?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrregular, missing or very heavy periods; difficulty conceiving; acne or oily skin past your teens; excess facial or body hair, or thinning hair on the scalp; unexplained weight gain; hot flushes, night sweats or vaginal dryness; low libido; breast tenderness or milky discharge when not breastfeeding; and persistent tiredness or mood changes. Each pattern points to particular hormones: acne and excess hair towards testosterone and the free androgen index, absent periods towards prolactin or FSH, flushes towards a high FSH and low oestradiol. This test covers all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this test tell me if I have PCOS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides two of the three criteria. Polycystic ovary syndrome is diagnosed when at least two of the following are present: irregular or absent ovulation, raised androgens (testosterone or free androgen index) or signs of them, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. A raised free androgen index, a low SHBG and an LH higher than FSH on days 2 to 5 are the typical blood pattern. Our dedicated PCOS Blood Test adds HbA1c and other markers; your GP can arrange the ultrasound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this test tell me if I am fertile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows whether the hormonal side of fertility is working: that you are ovulating, that your ovarian reserve signals (FSH and oestradiol) are within range for your age, and that nothing such as raised prolactin or androgens is interfering. It does not measure egg quantity directly, which is what AMH does, or tubal or uterine factors, or your partner's sperm, which is the cause or a contributing factor in around half of couples who struggle. For a complete picture, add AMH and a semen analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the home finger-prick kit work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is posted to you with lancets, a collection tube, plasters, instructions and a prepaid return envelope. On the right day of your cycle, first thing in the morning, wash your hands in warm water, prick a fingertip and fill the tube to the line, then post it back the same day. All seven markers are reported from the sample. No fasting is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a female hormone test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £79 with the home finger-prick kit, £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £129 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a GP report that interprets every hormone against your cycle day and age. Comparable seven-hormone panels in the UK cost £70 to £130.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains what each hormone shows for your cycle day and symptoms, and what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the right test for menopause symptoms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures the key markers, FSH and oestradiol, and will show the menopausal pattern if it is present. Our Menopause Blood Test (£79 to £139) measures the same two plus LH and adds thyroid function, because an under- or over-active thyroid causes many of the same symptoms, and is the better choice if flushes, sweats and cycle changes in your 40s are the main concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51912470069587,"sku":"FemalehormoneEUROh","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912470102355,"sku":"FemalehormoneEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912470135123,"sku":"FemalehormoneEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/FEMALEHORMONEFERTILITY_2b83e3c4-b2e7-4137-a2bc-fbd42f064e0f.jpg?v=1767730248"},{"product_id":"advanced-well-woman-blood-test","title":"Advanced Well Woman Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thorough women's health check: 51 biomarkers covering the ovarian marker CA-125, hormones including oestradiol, LH and prolactin, thyroid, cholesterol, HbA1c for diabetes risk, liver and kidney function, iron, vitamin D, B12 and folate, calcium, inflammation and a full blood count, from one venous sample. £175 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £195 with a nurse home visit. Results in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £175 at a Goodbody clinic; £195 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51, grouped below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 hours before the sample; water is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e women aged 18 and over; particularly useful from 40 when thyroid, heart and menopausal changes start to show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a well woman blood test check for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Advanced Well Woman checks 51 markers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOvarian marker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCA-125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHormones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOestradiol, LH, prolactin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThyroid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSH, free T4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeart and cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood sugar and gout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHbA1c, urate (uric acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAST, ALP, gamma GT, albumin, globulin, total protein, total bilirubin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKidneys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatinine, eGFR, urea, sodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerritin, iron, total iron binding capacity, transferrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflammation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-sensitivity CRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins and minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, calcium, adjusted calcium, magnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull blood count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaemoglobin, red cells, white cells, platelets and the 11 related indices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a well woman check, and what is involved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well woman check is a health review built around the conditions that most affect women: thyroid disease, iron deficiency, hormonal change, heart disease and diabetes risk, and ovarian health. In a GP surgery it may mean a consultation, blood pressure and cervical screening. As a blood test, it means one venous sample analysed for the markers above, with a GP report explaining each result. It takes five minutes at a clinic or at home with a nurse, and needs 8 to 12 hours of fasting beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is CA-125, and why is it included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCA-125 is a protein that can be raised in ovarian cancer, which is why the NHS uses it as a first test for women with persistent bloating, pelvic pain or feeling full quickly. It is not a cancer screening test on its own: endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammation, your period and early pregnancy can all raise it, and some ovarian cancers do not. A normal result is reassuring in context; a raised one is a prompt for an ultrasound through your GP, not a diagnosis. Your GP report interprets it against your age and symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich hormones does it test, and what do they show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOestradiol, LH and prolactin. Oestradiol falls as you approach the menopause, and a rising LH alongside it fits that picture; a high LH relative to oestradiol in a younger woman can point to PCOS. Prolactin, when raised, can explain irregular or absent periods, breast discharge and difficulty conceiving. Tell us the date of your last period when you book. If you want FSH, progesterone, testosterone and SHBG as well, our Female Hormone and Fertility test and the Signature Well Woman include them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast, and how should I prepare?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We ask you to fast for 8 to 12 hours before your sample is taken, so book a morning appointment and have nothing but water from the evening before. Fasting keeps the triglyceride and glucose-related results comparable with the reference ranges. Take any regular medication as normal unless your GP has told you otherwise, and eat as soon as the sample is done. Avoid heavy exercise the day before, note the date of your last period, and mention any hormonal contraception or HRT, as both affect several results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a good blood test for tiredness, hair loss or weight gain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: those three symptoms share a short list of common blood causes, and this test covers all of them. Low ferritin or iron, an underactive thyroid, low vitamin D or B12, and raised HbA1c or cholesterol account for most cases, and hormonal change explains many more. A full blood count picks up anaemia. If everything is normal, that is useful too, because it points your GP towards causes a blood test cannot show, such as sleep, mood or medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get a well woman check on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a package. Cervical screening and breast screening are offered by age, and the NHS Health Check for 40 to 74 year olds covers blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI. Thyroid, iron, vitamins, hormones, CA-125 and a full blood count are only tested when you present with symptoms that justify each one. A private well woman blood test gives you the whole picture at once, and the GP report can be shared with your own GP for any NHS follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen in my cycle should I take the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have regular periods, days 2 to 5 give the most informative oestradiol and LH readings, but the test can be taken at any time as long as you tell us your cycle day. If you use hormonal contraception or HRT, or are past the menopause, timing does not matter. CA-125 can be slightly higher during your period, so avoid those days if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a well woman blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£175 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £195 with a nurse home visit, including the blood draw, all 51 markers and a GP report. Well woman blood tests in the UK typically cost £100 to £250, with the blood draw and doctor's review sometimes charged separately. Ours are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eEssential, Advanced or Signature Well Woman: which should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Well Woman (£129) is a finger-prick kit with 17 markers: cholesterol, thyroid, liver, kidney, iron, vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium and LH. The Advanced (£175) needs a venous draw and adds CA-125, oestradiol, prolactin, HbA1c, a full blood count, inflammation, full iron studies and more liver and kidney markers, 51 in all. The Signature (£375) extends to 67 with a full hormone profile, full thyroid panel with antibodies and advanced heart-risk markers. Over 40, or with any gynaecological symptoms, choose at least the Advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger-prick kit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA first check of liver, kidneys, cholesterol, iron and gout risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential Well Man \/ Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger-prick kit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe essentials plus thyroid, vitamins and testosterone (men) or LH (women)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Well Man\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thorough men's MOT adding PSA, HbA1c, full blood count and inflammation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thorough women's MOT adding CA-125, oestradiol, LH, prolactin and full blood count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull thyroid panel with antibodies, ten hormones, trace metals; for men and women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Well Man \/ Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Premium plus advanced heart-risk markers, cortisol, and PSA or CA-125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a women's blood test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, with morning appointments for fasting tests, or by a nurse visiting your home for £195. The venous draw takes about five minutes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take, and how often should I test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report explaining every section and what to do next. Once a year is a sensible rhythm from 40, or when symptoms change; a borderline result may be repeated in three to six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912470495571,"sku":"WellwomanEURO","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912470528339,"sku":"WellwomanEURO","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/ADVANCEDWELLWOMAN_0c94a7ae-8c65-41f9-b247-d14cb54553f3.jpg?v=1767729833"},{"product_id":"advanced-well-man-blood-test","title":"Advanced Well Man Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thorough men's health MOT: 48 biomarkers covering PSA for prostate health, testosterone, cholesterol, HbA1c for diabetes risk, liver and kidney function, iron, vitamin D, B12 and folate, thyroid, inflammation, bone minerals and a full blood count, from one venous sample. £175 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £195 with a nurse home visit. Results in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report that explains every marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £175 at a Goodbody clinic; £195 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48, grouped below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 hours before the sample; water is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e men aged 18 and over; particularly useful from 40 when PSA and heart risk start to matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a well man blood test check for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Advanced Well Man checks 48 markers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProstate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHormones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeart and cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood sugar and gout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHbA1c, urate (uric acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAST, ALP, gamma GT, albumin, globulin, total protein, total bilirubin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKidneys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatinine, eGFR, urea, sodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThyroid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSH, free T4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerritin, iron, total iron binding capacity, transferrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflammation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-sensitivity CRP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins and minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, calcium, magnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull blood count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaemoglobin, red cells, white cells, platelets and the 11 related indices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a Well Man test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Well Man test is a blood panel designed around the conditions most likely to affect men: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, prostate problems, low testosterone, liver strain and hidden deficiencies. Rather than testing one thing because of one symptom, it gives a baseline across all of them from a single sample, with a GP report that explains what each result means. The Advanced Well Man is our mid-range version; the Essential Well Man is a finger-prick kit with 17 markers, and the Signature Well Man extends to 67.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get a Well Man check on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a package. The NHS Health Check, offered every five years to adults aged 40 to 74 in England, measures blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and sometimes HbA1c, and does not include PSA, testosterone, liver or kidney function, iron, vitamins or a full blood count unless your GP has a specific reason to order them. A private Well Man test fills that gap, and your GP report can be taken to your own GP if anything needs following up on the NHS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much is a Well Man blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Advanced Well Man is £175 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £195 with a nurse home visit, including the blood draw, all 48 markers and a GP report. Well Man tests in the UK typically cost £100 to £250 depending on how many markers are included and whether the blood draw and doctor's review are extra. Ours are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat health markers should men in their 40s be testing that a standard GP check misses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond blood pressure and cholesterol, the markers that change men's outcomes in their 40s and 50s are PSA as a prostate baseline, HbA1c for pre-diabetes, which is often silent for years, testosterone, which falls by around one percent a year from 30 and drives tiredness, low mood and muscle loss, liver enzymes, which pick up fatty liver long before symptoms, ferritin and vitamin D, and high-sensitivity CRP for background inflammation. All of them are in this test, and none is part of a standard NHS Health Check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the PSA test tell me, and should I have it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSA is a protein made by the prostate. A raised level can mean an enlarged prostate, inflammation or prostate cancer, and it is the first test the NHS uses before a prostate MRI. From 45, or from 40 if you are Black or have a family history of prostate cancer, a baseline PSA is worth knowing. A normal result is reassuring but not a guarantee; a raised one is usually repeated and interpreted with your age and symptoms. Avoid vigorous exercise, cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours before the test. If your PSA is raised, your GP report explains the next steps, and our Prostate MRI is available without a referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this test check testosterone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, total testosterone. Low testosterone is common from the 40s onward and shows up as tiredness, low libido, erectile problems, low mood, poor concentration and loss of muscle. Testosterone is highest in the morning, so book a morning appointment, which the fasting requirement makes natural anyway. If your result is low or borderline, the report will explain it and may suggest repeating it; our Testosterone Blood Test adds free testosterone and SHBG if you want the fuller picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast before the Well Man blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We ask you to fast for 8 to 12 hours before your sample is taken, so book a morning appointment and have nothing but water from the evening before. Fasting keeps the triglyceride and glucose-related results comparable with the reference ranges. Take any regular medication as normal unless your GP has told you otherwise, and eat as soon as the sample is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should you have a Well Man check?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year is a sensible rhythm for most men over 40: it builds a baseline and shows trends in cholesterol, HbA1c, PSA and liver markers before they become problems. Under 40 and feeling well, every two to three years is reasonable unless you have a family history of heart disease, diabetes or prostate cancer, or are making changes to diet, training or supplements and want to measure the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAdvanced or Essential Well Man: which should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Well Man (£129) is a finger-prick kit you take at home, with 17 markers covering cholesterol, testosterone, thyroid, liver, kidney, iron, vitamin D, B12, folate and magnesium. The Advanced (£175) needs a venous draw at a clinic or by a nurse and adds PSA, HbA1c, a full blood count, inflammation, full iron studies and more liver and kidney markers, 48 in all. If you want the prostate and diabetes markers, or you are over 40, choose the Advanced. If convenience matters most and you are under 40, the Essential is a good start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger-prick kit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA first check of liver, kidneys, cholesterol, iron and gout risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential Well Man \/ Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger-prick kit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe essentials plus thyroid, vitamins and testosterone (men) or LH (women)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Well Man\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thorough men's MOT adding PSA, HbA1c, full blood count and inflammation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thorough women's MOT adding CA-125, oestradiol, LH, prolactin and full blood count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull thyroid panel with antibodies, ten hormones, trace metals; for men and women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Well Man \/ Well Woman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVenous draw, clinic or nurse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom £375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverything in Premium plus advanced heart-risk markers, cortisol, and PSA or CA-125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a men's blood test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, with morning appointments available for fasting tests, or by a nurse visiting your home for £195. The venous draw takes about five minutes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take, and what is in the report?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. You receive every result with its reference range, plus a GP report that explains each section, flags anything out of range and says what to do next, including when to take a result to your own GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912470659411,"sku":"WellmanEURO","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912470692179,"sku":"WellmanEURO","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/ADVANCEDWELLMAN_333f3f11-4432-4d4c-91e6-e294f200bfa5.jpg?v=1767729757"},{"product_id":"guardant360-cdx-cancer-test","title":"Guardant360® CDx Cancer Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuardant360 CDx is a liquid biopsy for people with advanced solid cancer: a blood test that analyses tumour DNA in your bloodstream across 74 cancer genes to identify mutations that may respond to targeted therapies or clinical trials, without a tissue biopsy. From £2,469, following a consultation with our consultant oncologist to confirm it is right for you. Results in 7 working days, reviewed with you by the oncologist afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £2,469 with your own sample collection; £2,499 at a Goodbody clinic; £2,529 with a nurse home visit. A 30-minute oncologist consultation (£149) is required first and is refunded against the test if you go ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalyses:\u003c\/strong\u003e circulating tumour DNA across 74 genes for mutations, fusions and amplifications linked to approved targeted treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults with a diagnosed advanced solid cancer (stage III or IV) whose cancer has progressed on treatment or whose tissue testing was incomplete or inconclusive; off treatment for at least 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e blood cancers (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma) or early-stage (I or II) cancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e two tubes of venous blood; no tissue biopsy, no radiation, no hospital stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e within 7 working days of the sample reaching the laboratory, reviewed with you by our consultant oncologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Guardant360?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardant360 CDx is a comprehensive genomic profiling test performed on a blood sample rather than a piece of tumour. Cancers shed fragments of their DNA into the bloodstream; the test captures this circulating tumour DNA and sequences 74 genes to find the specific mutations driving the cancer. Some of those mutations have approved targeted drugs or immunotherapies that work against them, and others point to clinical trials. It is approved by the US FDA as a companion diagnostic and is used in the NHS for lung cancer. The result is a report your oncologist can use to choose or change treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho is Guardant360 CDx for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with a confirmed diagnosis of advanced solid cancer, stage III or IV, in situations where knowing the tumour's genetic profile could change treatment: the cancer has progressed on the current therapy, no tissue sample is available or a biopsy is not safe, or tissue testing came back incomplete or inconclusive. You need to have been off treatment for at least 10 days so that enough tumour DNA is circulating. It is not suitable for blood cancers or for early-stage disease, and it is not a screening test for people without a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Guardant360 available in the UK, and can I get it on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is available privately through Goodbody Clinic across the UK. The NHS uses Guardant360 for some patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, where tissue is unavailable, through the Genomic Medicine Service; for other cancers access is limited. If your oncologist has recommended comprehensive genomic profiling and it is not available to you, or waiting for it would delay treatment decisions, private testing is a way to get the same report within about two weeks of booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a Guardant360 test cost in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £2,469 with your own blood collection, £2,499 at a Goodbody clinic or £2,529 with a nurse home visit. The required consultant oncologist consultation is £149 and is refunded against the test if you proceed, so the consultation costs nothing if the test goes ahead. The price includes sequencing of all 74 genes, the clinical report and a results consultation with the oncologist. We also offer Guardant360 Liquid, a 740-gene panel with epigenomic analysis, from £4,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is an oncologist consultation required first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the test is only useful in specific circumstances, and the report is only useful if someone can act on it. Our consultant oncologist reviews your diagnosis, stage, previous tissue results and treatment history to confirm the test could change your options, checks you have been off treatment long enough for a reliable result, and advises whether Guardant360 CDx or the larger Guardant360 Liquid panel is the right choice. The consultation is a 30-minute telephone call, does not replace your own oncologist, and is refunded if you go ahead with the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does a liquid biopsy compare with a tissue biopsy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tissue biopsy examines a sample from one site of the tumour, needs a procedure that may involve anaesthetic, radiation guidance or surgery, and can take weeks. A liquid biopsy needs two tubes of blood, carries no procedural risk, reflects DNA shed from all tumour sites, and reports within a week. Its limitation is that some tumours shed little DNA, in which case the result may not detect mutations that are present; in those cases a tissue test may still be needed, and the report says so. The two are complementary, and oncologists increasingly use blood first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Guardant360 report show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA list of the genomic alterations detected in your tumour DNA, mutations, fusions, amplifications and, where relevant, markers such as microsatellite instability, matched to approved targeted therapies and immunotherapies for your cancer type and to relevant clinical trials. It also reports the fraction of tumour DNA found, which indicates how much confidence to place in a negative result. Our oncologist walks you through the report and prepares a summary for your treating team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does the process take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook the oncologist consultation, usually available within days. If the test is suitable, book your blood draw at one of 250+ clinics or with a nurse at home. Results are returned within 7 working days of the sample reaching the laboratory, and your results consultation is booked as soon as they arrive. Most people have a report in hand within two to three weeks of first contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill my own oncologist accept the results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardant360 CDx is the same test used in NHS and international practice and its reports are written for oncologists, so your treating team can act on them directly. Our oncologist provides a summary letter to accompany the report. Decisions about changing treatment remain with the team treating you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Guardant360 detect all cancers, or tell me if I have cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is not a screening test and should not be used by anyone without a confirmed cancer diagnosis; for screening, see our TruCheck test. It profiles the DNA of a known solid tumour to guide treatment. It does not cover blood cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if no actionable mutation is found?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround one in three profiles finds no alteration with an approved matched therapy. That is still useful: it rules options out, may identify trials, and tells your team that standard treatment remains the best path. If the tumour DNA fraction was very low, the oncologist will explain whether a repeat or a tissue test is worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I have the blood taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, by a nurse at home, or by a professional you arrange using the kit we send you. No fasting is needed and the draw takes a few minutes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed within the stated turnaround of your sample reaching the laboratory, and are reviewed with you by our consultant oncologist, who explains what the findings mean and sets out the options to discuss with your treating team. Your report is written for oncologists and can be shared with your own specialist. All samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Organise my own blood collection","offer_id":51919080390995,"sku":"Guardant360","price":2469.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919080358227,"sku":"Guardant360","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919080423763,"sku":"Guardant360","price":2529.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Screenshot-2024-03-01-at-09.35.47-600x548.png?v=1767734764"},{"product_id":"guardant-reveal-cancer-test","title":"Guardant Reveal™ Cancer Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuardant Reveal is a blood test for people who have been treated for early-stage colorectal, breast or lung cancer. It looks for minimal residual disease, tiny traces of tumour DNA left after surgery or in remission, months before a scan could show a recurrence. From £4,320, following a consultation with our consultant oncologist, from six weeks after surgery. Results in two to three weeks, reviewed with you by the oncologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £4,320 with your own sample collection; £4,349 at a Goodbody clinic; £4,380 with a nurse home visit. A 30-minute oncologist consultation (£149) is required first and is refunded if you proceed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetects:\u003c\/strong\u003e circulating tumour DNA (minimal residual disease) using both genomic and methylation signals, without needing a tissue sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults treated for stage I to III colorectal, breast or lung cancer: after surgery, or in remission and wanting recurrence monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e first test from six weeks after surgery; up to three draws post-surgery, then up to four a year for monitoring, as the oncologist advises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood; no scan, no radiation, no biopsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e within two to three weeks of the sample reaching the laboratory, reviewed with you by our consultant oncologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Guardant Reveal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardant Reveal is a liquid biopsy that looks for minimal residual disease, MRD: microscopic amounts of cancer left in the body after treatment that are far too small to see on a scan. It detects tumour DNA circulating in the blood using both genetic mutations and methylation patterns, and does not need a sample of your original tumour to do so. A positive result indicates that cancer is still present or has returned and that recurrence is likely; a negative result means no tumour DNA was detected. It is currently validated for colorectal, breast and lung cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho is Guardant Reveal for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who have been treated for early-stage (I to III) colorectal, breast or lung cancer and want to know whether any cancer remains. Two groups in particular: those who have recently had surgery and, with their oncologist, are weighing whether additional chemotherapy is worthwhile; and those in remission who want closer monitoring for recurrence than periodic scans provide. The first test is taken at least six weeks after surgery, and you should not be on active chemotherapy at the time of the draw. It is not for people with advanced disease, for whom Guardant360 is the relevant test, or for cancers other than the three listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does MRD testing help after cancer treatment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter surgery, the question is whether the cancer has truly gone. Scans cannot answer it: they only show tumours above a few millimetres. MRD testing can. In colorectal cancer, a positive Reveal result after surgery is strongly associated with recurrence, and a negative result with remaining disease-free, which helps oncologists decide who benefits from chemotherapy and who may be spared it. During follow-up, tumour DNA typically becomes detectable months before a recurrence is visible on imaging, giving earlier warning and more treatment options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a negative result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat no tumour DNA was detected in your blood at that time. In the validation studies most people with a negative result remained recurrence-free, but a negative result does not completely rule out residual cancer: a very small amount of disease may not shed detectable DNA. That is why monitoring is repeated over time rather than done once, and why you should continue your routine follow-up scans and appointments. Our oncologist will explain what the result means for your particular situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a positive result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tumour DNA was found, which indicates residual or recurrent cancer and a higher risk of clinical recurrence. It does not tell you where the cancer is or how much there is; imaging and your treating team's assessment do that. A positive result is a reason to act early, whether that is additional treatment, closer imaging or a change of plan, and our oncologist prepares a summary for your own team to support that discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should I test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on where you are in your treatment. After surgery, up to three draws are typically taken over the following months, starting at six weeks, to establish whether MRD is present and whether it clears with any further treatment. For ongoing surveillance in remission, up to four draws a year are used, often timed around scan intervals. Your consultant oncologist should set a schedule that fits your situation and your treatment plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get Guardant Reveal on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot routinely. MRD testing is being evaluated in NHS trials, particularly in colorectal cancer, and some patients access it that way, but it is not part of standard follow-up. Privately, it is available through Goodbody Clinic across the UK following a consultation with our consultant oncologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does Guardant Reveal cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £4,320 per test with your own blood collection, £4,349 at a Goodbody clinic or £4,380 with a nurse home visit. The required consultation with our consultant oncologist is £149 and is refunded if you proceed. The price includes laboratory analysis, the clinical report and a results consultation. Because monitoring involves repeat tests, the oncologist will discuss a sensible schedule and cost with you before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is an oncologist consultation required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the value of an MRD result depends entirely on timing and context: how long since surgery, what treatment you have had, what your own team is considering. Our consultant oncologist confirms that Reveal is the right test for your cancer type and stage, sets the timing, and makes sure the result will feed into a decision. The consultation is a 30-minute telephone call and does not replace your own oncologist, whose care continues throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the test need a sample of my original tumour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike some MRD tests that must be personalised from tumour tissue, Guardant Reveal is tumour-agnostic: it detects tumour DNA from the blood alone using genomic and methylation signals. That means it can be started without retrieving archived tissue and reports within two to three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three weeks from your sample reaching the laboratory. Your results consultation with our oncologist is booked as soon as the report arrives, and a summary letter is provided for your treating team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I have the blood taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, by a nurse at home, or by a professional you arrange using the kit we send you. No fasting is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed within the stated turnaround of your sample reaching the laboratory, and are reviewed with you by our consultant oncologist, who explains what the findings mean and sets out the options to discuss with your treating team. Your report is written for oncologists and can be shared with your own specialist. 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Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report that explains the result and your next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £105 at a Goodbody clinic; £135 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e IgG antibodies to Helicobacter pylori in a venous blood sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e finding out whether you have ever been infected; a first step when you have indigestion, bloating, burping or upper stomach pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e checking that treatment has worked; antibodies stay in the blood for months after the bacterium is gone, so a breath or stool test is used for that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for H. pylori?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three common tests. A blood test looks for antibodies your immune system has made against the bacterium. A stool antigen test looks for the bacterium itself in a stool sample. A urea breath test detects the bacterium's activity in the stomach from your breath after a special drink. The blood test is the quickest and simplest to arrange and does not need you to stop acid-suppressing medication first; the stool and breath tests are used to confirm active infection and to check that treatment has worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the most accurate test for H. pylori?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a current, active infection, the urea breath test and the stool antigen test are the most accurate, at around 95 percent, provided you have stopped proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole for two weeks and antibiotics for four weeks beforehand. The blood test is around 85 to 90 percent accurate for detecting that you have been infected, and it is unaffected by medication, which makes it a practical first step. A positive blood result is usually confirmed with a stool or breath test through your GP before treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan H. pylori be detected in a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Infection with H. pylori prompts your immune system to make IgG antibodies, which this test measures. Antibodies usually appear within a few weeks of infection and remain detectable for months or longer after the bacterium has gone. That makes the blood test good at answering whether you have been infected, but not at telling whether an infection has been successfully treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a positive H. pylori blood test mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you have been infected with H. pylori at some point and your body has made antibodies against it. Most people with a positive result have a current infection, especially if they have symptoms and have not been treated before. Because antibodies persist, a positive result can also reflect a past infection that has cleared. Your GP report will explain this and, where appropriate, recommend confirming with a stool or breath test through your GP, who can then prescribe eradication treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the first symptoms of H. pylori?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people have no symptoms at all. When symptoms occur they are usually those of gastritis or an ulcer: a gnawing or burning pain in the upper stomach, worse on an empty stomach or at night, bloating, frequent burping, nausea, loss of appetite and feeling full quickly. Unexplained weight loss, vomiting, black stools or difficulty swallowing need prompt GP attention regardless of a test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the H. pylori blood test good?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a good first test when you want to know whether H. pylori is likely to be behind your symptoms, particularly because it works while you are taking antacids or omeprazole, which interfere with breath and stool tests. Its limitation is that it cannot distinguish current from past infection, so a positive result is confirmed before treatment and it is not used to check that treatment has worked. A negative result makes H. pylori an unlikely cause of your symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast or stop medication before the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Eat and drink normally and keep taking any medication, including antacids, omeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors. Unlike the breath and stool tests, the antibody blood test is not affected by acid-suppressing drugs or recent antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I buy an H. pylori test to do at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome stool antigen kits are sold by pharmacies, but they are affected by acid-suppressing medication and rely on you handling a stool sample correctly. This blood test is taken by a trained phlebotomist at a clinic or in your home, analysed in an accredited laboratory, and comes with a GP report so you know what to do with the result. A finger-prick option is not offered for this test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does an H. pylori test take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood sample takes a few minutes at your appointment. Results are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of the sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report explaining what they mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould the whole household be tested for H. pylori?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoutine testing of family members is not usually recommended unless they have symptoms. H. pylori is often acquired in childhood and passed within households, so if one person tests positive it is reasonable for others with indigestion or stomach pain to be tested too. Anyone with a first-degree relative who has had stomach cancer should discuss testing with their GP whether or not they have symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is H. pylori treated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a one-week course of two antibiotics plus a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed by your GP, sometimes called triple therapy. It clears the infection in most people. Because antibodies persist, a repeat blood test is not used to confirm success; your GP will arrange a breath or stool test at least four weeks after treatment if confirmation is needed. Take your Goodbody report to your GP to start this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a private H. pylori test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£105 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or £135 with a nurse visiting your home, including laboratory analysis and a GP report. No GP referral is needed and appointments are usually available within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. 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From £45 with a finger-prick kit at home, £75 at one of 250+ clinics or £89 with a nurse home visit. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £45 with a finger-prick kit at home; £75 at a Goodbody clinic; £89 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e serum cortisol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e a morning sample is recommended, ideally before 10am, when cortisol is naturally highest; most people book a morning appointment or take the kit sample soon after waking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed, but avoid caffeine and strenuous exercise beforehand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e all markers on this page are measured from a finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test cortisol levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard first test is a morning blood sample, because cortisol follows a daily rhythm that peaks around 9am and falls to its lowest around midnight. A single morning blood cortisol shows whether your level is within the expected range at its peak, which is the screening test used to pick up both high cortisol (Cushing's syndrome) and low cortisol (adrenal insufficiency). If the result is unusual, your GP may follow up with a 24-hour urine collection, a late-night saliva test or a stimulation test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you test cortisol levels at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Our finger-prick kit lets you take a few drops of blood at home, ideally in the morning, and post the sample to the laboratory in the packaging provided. The result is the same serum cortisol measurement as a clinic sample. If you would rather not do the finger-prick yourself, book an appointment at one of 250+ clinics or a nurse home visit, ideally in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat time should a cortisol blood test be done?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the morning, ideally before 10am. Cortisol is highest shortly after waking and falls through the day, so a sample taken in the afternoon will read lower even in a healthy person and is harder to interpret against the morning reference range. Wake at your normal time, avoid caffeine and exercise before the test, and try to be relaxed; a stressful rush to the clinic can push the reading up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of high cortisol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight gain around the middle, face and upper back with thin arms and legs, a rounded or flushed face, purple stretch marks, thin skin that bruises easily, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, raised blood sugar, poor sleep, low mood, anxiety and irregular periods. Persistently high cortisol from the body itself is rare; more often it comes from steroid medication. Milder, stress-related patterns cause fatigue, sleep problems, cravings and difficulty losing weight without the classic signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does high cortisol feel like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired but tired: difficulty switching off at night, waking unrefreshed, feeling on edge, craving sugary or salty food, gaining weight around the stomach despite effort, and catching every cold. These symptoms overlap with poor sleep, thyroid problems, low iron and depression, which is why a blood test helps. A normal morning cortisol makes a cortisol disorder unlikely and points the search elsewhere; our Tiredness and Fatigue test covers the common alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of low cortisol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfound tiredness, weakness, dizziness on standing, low blood pressure, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, salt craving, low mood and, in Addison's disease, darkening of the skin. Low cortisol is uncommon but serious, and can also occur when long-term steroid medication is reduced too quickly. A morning cortisol clearly within range effectively rules it out; a low reading needs prompt GP follow-up and the report will say so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I lower my cortisol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere cortisol is raised by stress rather than disease, the evidence supports regular sleep at consistent times, daily physical activity that is not exhausting, limiting caffeine and alcohol, time outdoors in daylight, and practices that switch off the stress response such as breathing exercises, mindfulness or yoga. Eating regular meals and not over-restricting calories also helps. If your test shows a genuinely high cortisol, the cause needs to be found first: that is a GP and specialist matter, not a lifestyle one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a normal cortisol level in the morning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laboratory prints its own morning reference range on your report, and your GP report interprets your number against it. A result well below the range raises concern for adrenal insufficiency and needs prompt follow-up. A result above the range may indicate excess cortisol, or simply an acute stress response on the day, which is why an unexpectedly high result is usually repeated or confirmed with a different test before any conclusion is drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a blood test accurate for cortisol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA morning serum cortisol is the standard, accurate screening test for both high and low cortisol, as long as it is taken at the right time. Its limitation is that it is a single snapshot: cortisol varies through the day and rises with stress, illness, pain and some medications, including the contraceptive pill and inhaled or applied steroids, so one high reading is not a diagnosis. Where the result is unexpected, your GP report will recommend the confirmatory tests to ask your GP about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a cortisol test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £45 at Goodbody Clinic with a finger-prick kit posted to your home, £75 with an appointment at one of 250+ clinics, or £89 with a nurse home visit, each including laboratory analysis and a GP report. Cortisol is also included in our broader hormone and fatigue profiles if you want to check several possibilities in one sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the contraceptive pill affect a cortisol test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Oestrogen-containing contraceptives and HRT increase the protein that carries cortisol in the blood, which raises total cortisol readings without changing the active hormone. Tell us if you take them, as the report will take this into account; a result at the upper end of the range on the pill is common and usually not a concern. Steroid medication, including inhalers, creams and joint injections, can lower or raise results and should also be noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do cortisol test results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report explaining your level and what, if anything, to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. 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It finds cancers that PSA alone misses and reduces unnecessary biopsies. £595 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, no GP referral needed. Results in up to 14 working days with a detailed risk report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £595 at a Goodbody clinic; venous blood draw only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e five protein markers (including PSA and free PSA) plus more than 100 genetic markers, combined with your age, family history and any previous biopsy into a single risk score\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e men aged 45 to 74 who want prostate cancer screening, including men with a normal PSA; not for men already diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e none; no fasting, but avoid vigorous exercise, cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours beforehand because PSA is part of the test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 14 working days with a detailed risk report; GP follow-up available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext step:\u003c\/strong\u003e an elevated result recommends referral to a urologist, usually for an MRI; a low result recommends re-testing in two to six years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Stockholm3 test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStockholm3 is a blood test for the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer. Instead of relying on PSA alone, it measures five proteins in the blood, including PSA and free PSA, analyses more than 100 genetic variants linked to prostate cancer risk, and combines those with your age, family history and any previous biopsy result. The output is a single risk score with a clear recommendation: refer for further investigation, or re-test in two to six years. It was developed in Sweden, has been used in routine care in Sweden, Norway and Finland since 2019, is included in European prostate cancer guidelines and has been evaluated in more than 75,000 men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is Stockholm3 different from a PSA test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSA measures one protein, and it misses cancers and raises false alarms in roughly equal measure: around 30 to 50 percent of aggressive prostate cancers occur in men with a PSA below 3 ng\/ml, while three in four men with a raised PSA turn out not to have cancer. Stockholm3 adds four more protein markers, genetic risk and your clinical history, so it finds high-risk men that PSA alone misses, identifies about twice as many aggressive cancers in routine use, and reduces the number of men sent for MRI or biopsy who do not need it. It also tells low-risk men how long they can safely wait before re-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should have the Stockholm3 test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen aged 45 to 74 who want to be screened for prostate cancer, particularly men with a family history of prostate cancer, Black men, whose risk is about double, men who have had a borderline or rising PSA and want a clearer answer before deciding on an MRI or biopsy, and men with a normal PSA who want the reassurance of a more complete risk assessment. It is not designed for men who have already been diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer, who should be monitored by their specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Stockholm3 result look like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive a detailed report with your risk score for clinically significant prostate cancer and one of two recommendations. Elevated risk: referral to a urologist for further examination, usually a prostate MRI, which our Prostate MRI page describes and which you can book without a referral. Low or normal risk: no further action now, and re-testing in two to six years depending on your score. The report also shows your PSA value. A Goodbody GP can talk you through it if you would like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Stockholm3 replace a prostate MRI or biopsy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it decides who needs one. An MRI shows what the prostate looks like; Stockholm3 tells you how likely it is that a scan will find something that needs treating. Using Stockholm3 before MRI means fewer men have scans and biopsies for cancers that would never have harmed them, while the men at genuine risk are found earlier, including some whose PSA is normal. If your score is elevated, MRI is the usual next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is Stockholm3?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Stockholm3 validation studies, replacing PSA with Stockholm3 found the same number or more clinically significant cancers while reducing biopsies by around a third and reducing the detection of harmless, low-grade cancers. In a 2024 UK-relevant analysis across ethnic groups it performed consistently in Black, Asian and white men. No screening test finds every cancer, and a low score does not guarantee you will never develop prostate cancer, which is why the report suggests a re-test interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a PSA test first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike some newer prostate tests, Stockholm3 measures PSA itself as one of its five protein markers, so you do not need a recent PSA result to take it. If you have had one, bring the value along; it is useful context for the report. If you would like a PSA test on its own, our Private PSA Blood Test is £69 with a home finger-prick kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I prepare, and how is the sample taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test needs a venous blood sample taken at a Goodbody clinic; it is not available as a home kit. No fasting is needed. Because PSA is part of the test, avoid vigorous exercise, cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours beforehand, and tell us if you have had a urine infection or a prostate examination in the previous few weeks, as these can raise PSA. You will complete a short questionnaire on age, family history and any previous biopsy, which feeds into the score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Stockholm3 test cost in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£595 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, including the blood draw, laboratory analysis, the detailed risk report and the option of a GP follow-up. It is not currently available on the NHS, so private testing is the route for most men. For comparison, a PSA test alone is £69 and the EpiSwitch PSE test, which needs a PSA result within the last six months, is from £729.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 14 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory. Stockholm3 is analysed by a specialist laboratory and the genetic markers take longer than a standard blood test. Your report is emailed to you and can be shared with your GP or urologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a Stockholm3 test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK; choose your nearest when you book. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Stockholm3 risk report is emailed to you within 14 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. 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For anyone who may have been exposed through sex, needles, tattoos, medical treatment abroad or work, planning travel or a new job, or wants a confidential check. £129 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £149 with a nurse. Results in 5 to 7 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £129 at a Goodbody clinic; £149 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e hepatitis A antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e hepatitis B and C can take up to three months after exposure to become detectable; test at three months, or test now and repeat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit; no fasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 5 to 7 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e HIV or other sexually transmitted infections; see our sexual health tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a hepatitis screening test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blood test for the three viruses that cause most infectious hepatitis, inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A is caught from contaminated food or water and clears on its own; the test shows whether you have had it or been vaccinated. Hepatitis B and C are spread through blood and body fluids, can persist for decades without symptoms, and cause cirrhosis and liver cancer if untreated; hepatitis B is preventable by vaccine and hepatitis C is now curable with tablets. This test looks for hepatitis B surface antigen, which shows current infection, and antibodies to hepatitis A and hepatitis C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the tests for hepatitis, and what does each result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHepatitis B surface antigen: positive means you currently have hepatitis B, acute or chronic, and need GP referral for further tests and treatment; negative means no current infection, though it does not show past infection or vaccination. Hepatitis C antibodies: positive means you have been infected at some point; some people clear the virus, so a positive antibody is followed by a PCR test to see whether the virus is still present, and if so, treatment with tablets cures most people. Hepatitis A antibodies: positive means past infection or vaccination and lifelong immunity. Your GP report explains your combination and the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I test for hepatitis B or C after exposure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibodies can take several weeks after exposure to become detectable, so a negative test within the first weeks does not rule either out. Test at three months after the exposure for a reliable result; if you cannot wait, test now and repeat at three months. If the exposure was very recent, within 72 hours, and significant, such as a needlestick or unprotected sex with someone known to have hepatitis B, contact a sexual health clinic or A\u0026amp;E immediately, because hepatitis B vaccine and immunoglobulin can prevent infection if given quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should have a hepatitis test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has had unprotected sex with a new partner, shared needles or drug equipment, had a tattoo, piercing or medical or dental treatment abroad or in unregulated settings, received a blood transfusion before 1991 in the UK, or was born or lived in a country where hepatitis B or C is common. Healthcare, laboratory, emergency and prison workers exposed to blood. People with unexplained abnormal liver tests. And anyone planning travel or work that requires proof of hepatitis status or immunity. Most people with chronic hepatitis B or C have no symptoms and do not know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get a free hepatitis test from the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sexual health clinics test for hepatitis B and C free and confidentially, the NHS offers a free home hepatitis C finger-prick kit online, and some areas offer home hepatitis B kits; your GP will also test if you have a risk factor or abnormal liver results. This private test is for people who want all three viruses checked in one laboratory sample with a GP report, prefer a clinic or home nurse visit to a sexual health service, need a documented result for travel or work, or want the result within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes an HIV test detect hepatitis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. HIV and the hepatitis viruses are different infections and need separate tests, though they share transmission routes and are often tested together in sexual health screens. This test covers hepatitis A, B and C only. If you want HIV and other sexually transmitted infections tested as well, our sexual health tests cover them, and a sexual health clinic will test for all of them free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWould a liver function test show hepatitis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might, but it cannot confirm or exclude it. Acute hepatitis raises the liver enzyme ALT sharply, and chronic hepatitis B or C often raise it mildly, so an unexplained raised ALT is a common reason for hepatitis testing. But many people with chronic hepatitis have normal liver tests for years, and raised enzymes have many other causes. If you want to know whether you have hepatitis, you need this virus-specific test; if you want to know whether a known infection is affecting your liver, you need liver function tests as well. Our Liver Blood Test is from £49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the early signs of hepatitis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften none. When acute hepatitis causes symptoms they are flu-like: tiredness, fever, aches, nausea, loss of appetite and pain under the right ribs, followed in some people by dark urine, pale stools and yellowing of the skin and eyes. Chronic hepatitis B and C typically cause no symptoms at all for years, which is why screening matters; by the time tiredness, itching or jaundice appear, liver damage may already be advanced. Anyone with jaundice should see a GP promptly rather than wait for a screening result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if I test positive for hepatitis B or C?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report explains the result and its urgency. A positive hepatitis B surface antigen means referral through your GP to a liver specialist for further blood tests, assessment of liver damage and, where needed, antiviral treatment; household and sexual contacts should be tested and vaccinated. A positive hepatitis C antibody is followed by a PCR test to see whether the virus is still present; if it is, treatment with a course of tablets cures most people and is free on the NHS. Neither result means liver damage is inevitable, and both are manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs hepatitis A included, and why?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hepatitis A is common in travellers returning from countries with poor sanitation and causes an unpleasant acute illness but no chronic infection. The antibody test shows whether you are immune, from past infection or vaccination, which is useful before travel: if you are not immune, a vaccine gives long-lasting protection. A positive result with recent symptoms can indicate current infection, which the GP report will explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to prepare, and how is the sample taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fasting or preparation. The test needs a venous blood sample, taken at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or by a nurse at home, so it is not available as a finger-prick kit. Results are confidential and sent only to you. No GP referral is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to get hepatitis blood test results back?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 5 to 7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains each of the three results and, if any is positive, exactly what to do next and how urgently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed within 5 to 7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each result in plain language and, if any is positive, sets out the next step, including the confirmatory tests and the referral to ask your GP for. Results are confidential. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919082520915,"sku":"HepatitisbloodtestEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919082553683,"sku":"HepatitisbloodtestEURO","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/HEPATITIS_8d403d87-218f-43ee-85ba-a793783bf9f9.jpg?v=1767734619"},{"product_id":"blood-group-blood-test","title":"Blood Group Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA laboratory blood group test that tells you your ABO group (A, B, AB or O) and whether you are rhesus positive or negative, with a report you can keep. For anyone who has never been told their blood type, wants it confirmed before pregnancy or travel, or needs a documented result. £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, no preparation, no referral. Results in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £109 at a Goodbody clinic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReports:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABO blood group (A, B, AB or O) and RhD status (positive or negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit, because blood grouping needs a whole-blood sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed; no preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days as a laboratory report you can keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS Guided Test: the same ABO and RhD grouping used by NHS transfusion laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood type am I, and how do I find out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only three ways to know for certain: a laboratory blood group test like this one, donating blood, or a record from a previous transfusion, pregnancy or surgery where you were grouped. You cannot work it out from your parents' types with certainty, because two type A parents can have a type O child, and there is no reliable way to tell from appearance, personality or diet. Around 48 percent of people in the UK are group O, 38 percent A, 10 percent B and 3 percent AB; about 15 percent are rhesus negative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs my blood type on my NHS records, and can my GP tell me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. Blood type is only tested when there is a clinical reason, before surgery, in pregnancy or before a transfusion, and even then it may sit in the hospital's transfusion laboratory records rather than your GP record. GPs cannot order a blood group test just to tell you your type, because the NHS does not test for information alone. If you have given birth in the UK, your maternity notes will record it; otherwise a private test or donating blood are the routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I find out my blood type by donating blood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is free: NHS Blood and Transplant groups every new donor and tells you your type after your first donation, usually within a few weeks. It is a good option if you are eligible to donate, aged 17 to 65 for a first donation, healthy and not excluded by travel, medication or medical history. A private test is for people who cannot or do not want to donate, want the result sooner, or need a formal laboratory report for a purpose such as an overseas job, visa or medical file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre home blood type test kits accurate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard-based home kits, which mix a drop of finger-prick blood with reagents and ask you to read clumping by eye, are usually right but are prone to misreading, particularly for rhesus status and for weak subgroups, and they produce no record anyone else will accept. This test is performed in an accredited laboratory by the same methods NHS transfusion laboratories use, and you receive a laboratory report. If knowing your type matters to you, that reliability is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does my blood type matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly for two situations. Transfusion: receiving incompatible blood causes a severe, sometimes fatal reaction, which is why hospitals always group and cross-match before transfusing rather than relying on what you tell them. Pregnancy: rhesus-negative women carrying a rhesus-positive baby can develop antibodies that affect a later pregnancy, so RhD status is checked at booking and anti-D injections are given where needed. Beyond those, knowing your type is useful when working or travelling somewhere blood supplies are limited, and some people simply want to know. Claims that blood type should dictate diet or predicts personality are not supported by evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a group and save blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test hospitals do before surgery: your blood is grouped for ABO and RhD, screened for antibodies, and the sample is saved so that compatible blood can be issued quickly if needed. It is not done for information and the result may not be given to you. This test reports the same ABO and RhD grouping to you directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich blood type is rarest, and which is the universal donor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAB negative is the rarest in the UK, around one percent of people, followed by B negative. O negative, about 8 percent, is the universal red cell donor, because it has no A, B or RhD antigens to react with a recipient's antibodies, which is why hospitals stock it for emergencies. AB positive is the universal plasma donor. If your result is one of the rarer types, NHS Blood and Transplant would particularly welcome you as a donor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to prepare, and how is the sample taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo preparation at all: eat, drink and take medication as normal. Blood grouping needs a whole-blood venous sample, so it cannot be done from a finger-prick kit; book at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK and the draw takes a few minutes. No GP referral is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the report show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour ABO group and your RhD status, for example A positive or O negative, on a laboratory report with your details, the date and the laboratory's accreditation. It is suitable for your own records and for employers or organisations that ask for documented blood type, though hospitals will always re-test before a transfusion regardless of any prior record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan my blood type change?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Your ABO and RhD type are set by your genes and stay the same for life. The only exception is after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, when you gradually take on the donor's blood type. If you were told a different type years ago, one result was a recording or reading error, and a laboratory test settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a blood type test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£109 at a Goodbody clinic, including the blood draw, laboratory grouping and your report. Home card kits cost £10 to £20 but give no record; donating blood is free if you are eligible and can wait for the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, as a report stating your ABO group and RhD status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour laboratory report is emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, stating your ABO blood group and RhD status. Keep it with your medical records and share it with your midwife, employer or travel organiser as needed; hospitals will always re-check your group before any transfusion. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919083176275,"sku":"BloodgroupEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/BLOODGROUP.jpg?v=1767734610"},{"product_id":"trucheck-early-cancer-screening-blood-test","title":"TruCheck™ - Early Cancer Screening Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eTruCheck Intelli is a multi-cancer screening blood test for people without symptoms. It looks for circulating tumour cells shed into the blood by more than 70 types of solid tumour, including breast, lung, bowel, prostate and pancreatic, and indicates the likely organ of origin. From £1,199 at a Goodbody clinic or with a nurse at home, with a doctor's consultation before you test. Results in 10 to 15 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £1,199 with your own sample collection; £1,249 at a Goodbody clinic; £1,279 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetects:\u003c\/strong\u003e circulating tumour cells and clusters from more than 70 solid-tumour cancers, with an indication of the organ they came from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults over 40 without current cancer symptoms, or from 35 with a strong family history of cancer; not a test for people with symptoms, who should see a GP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-test telephone consultation with a Goodbody doctor to confirm the test is right for you, and a doctor's call to explain your results if anything is found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e a venous blood draw; we send the kit to take to your appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 10 to 15 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome can, for some cancers, in some circumstances, and the honest answer matters. Routine blood tests such as a full blood count or liver function cannot detect cancer; they can only show changes that prompt investigation. Tumour markers such as PSA and CA-125 point to one organ each and are raised by benign conditions too. Multi-cancer early detection tests are different: they look directly for material shed by tumours into the blood. TruCheck looks for whole circulating tumour cells, which are only present when a solid tumour exists, and can indicate which organ they came from. No blood test detects every cancer, so a negative result is reassuring rather than a guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is TruCheck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruCheck Intelli is a blood test that isolates circulating tumour cells, cells that have broken away from a solid tumour and entered the bloodstream, and examines them for markers that identify the type of cancer and its likely organ of origin. It covers more than 70 solid-tumour types including breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, pancreatic, liver, ovarian, kidney, bladder, thyroid, skin and head and neck cancers. It is intended for people without symptoms as a screening check, and Goodbody was one of the first providers to offer it in the UK. It does not detect blood cancers such as leukaemia or lymphoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs TruCheck suitable if I have symptoms or think I have cancer right now?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. TruCheck is a screening test for people who feel well. If you have symptoms that could be cancer, such as a lump, unexplained bleeding, persistent pain, unexplained weight loss or a change in bowel habit, the right route is your GP and an urgent referral for the specific investigation those symptoms need, which the NHS provides within two weeks. A screening blood test would delay that and could give false reassurance. Our doctor's pre-test call exists to check this, and if the test is not right for you the doctor will say so and point you to the right route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs TruCheck worth it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on what you are trying to achieve. For someone with a strong family history of cancer, or who has watched relatives diagnosed late, a screening test that looks across more than 70 cancers from one blood sample offers information no routine check-up does, and the chance of finding a cancer before it causes symptoms, when treatment works best. Against that, it is expensive, it does not find every cancer, and a positive result leads to further investigation that may find nothing. The pre-test call with our doctor is there to help you weigh this for your own situation, and you can withdraw at that stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is TruCheck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruCheck's published validation studies report high specificity, meaning very few false alarms in people without cancer, and sensitivity that varies by cancer type and stage, being higher for cancers that shed cells readily and lower for very early or slow-growing tumours. The exact figures are set out in the manufacturer's clinical data and our doctor will discuss them with you before you decide. Like every screening test it can miss cancers and can occasionally flag something that turns out not to be cancer, which is why a positive result is always followed by targeted investigation rather than treated as a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if TruCheck finds something?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour report indicates that tumour cells were found, the likely type of cancer and the organ they came from. A Goodbody doctor calls you to explain the result and writes a referral letter you can take to your GP for urgent investigation of that organ on the NHS, or use privately. A positive result is not a diagnosis; imaging and usually a biopsy are needed to confirm what is there. Most people who take the test receive a negative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a negative result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat no circulating tumour cells were found in your sample at the time of testing. That is strong reassurance, but not a guarantee: very small or early tumours may not yet be shedding cells, and blood cancers are not covered. Keep up NHS screening for bowel, breast and cervical cancer, see a GP about any new symptoms, and consider repeating the test every one to two years if you want ongoing surveillance, as many of our customers do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the TruCheck process work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you book, a Goodbody doctor calls you to go through your medical history and reasons for testing and to confirm the test is suitable. We then send you the sample kit to take to your appointment at one of 250+ clinics, or a nurse brings it to your home. The venous sample is sent to a specialist laboratory and your results are emailed within 10 to 15 working days, followed by a call from our doctor to explain them if anything is found. No fasting or preparation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is TruCheck different from Galleri or other cancer blood tests?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalleri and similar tests look for fragments of tumour DNA carrying methylation patterns, whereas TruCheck isolates whole circulating tumour cells and characterises them. Both aim to screen for many cancers from one blood sample and to indicate the organ of origin; they differ in the material they detect, the cancers they cover and their published performance. Neither replaces NHS screening programmes or a GP assessment of symptoms. Our doctor can talk through which approach suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should consider a multi-cancer screening blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults over 40 without symptoms who want a broader check than routine screening offers, particularly those with a family history of cancer, previous heavy smoking or other exposures, or a personal history of cancer that has been treated; we also accept people aged 35 to 40 with a strong family history of cancer. It is not suitable for anyone with current symptoms, who should see a GP, or for anyone currently under investigation or treatment for cancer. Our doctor confirms suitability before the test goes ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a cancer screening blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruCheck is from £1,199 with your own sample collection, £1,249 at a Goodbody clinic or £1,279 with a nurse at home, including the pre-test doctor's consultation, laboratory analysis, your report and a doctor's call to explain the result if anything is found. Multi-cancer screening tests in the UK typically cost £1,000 to £1,500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do TruCheck results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 10 to 15 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. If anything is found, a Goodbody doctor calls you to explain the result and provides a referral letter for further investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed within 10 to 15 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. A negative result means no circulating tumour cells were found. If anything is found, a Goodbody doctor calls you to explain the result and provides a referral letter for urgent investigation of the organ indicated. 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Results are emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report explaining each result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £69 at a Goodbody clinic; £89 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15: haemoglobin, red cell count, haematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, red cell distribution width, white cell count, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, platelets, MPV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; a full blood count needs a whole-blood tube, so there is no finger-prick option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed; take medication as normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS guided test: the same full blood count your GP would order, analysed to the same standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tiredness, breathlessness, pale skin, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, and a baseline for general health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a full blood count (FBC) blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full blood count, written FBC on NHS forms and called a complete blood count or CBC in the United States, measures the cells in your blood: red cells, which carry oxygen; white cells, which fight infection; and platelets, which help blood clot. It is the most commonly ordered blood test in the UK because so many conditions change one of those three lines, and this is the same NHS guided test your GP would order. It is done on a single tube of blood and needs no preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is tested in a full blood count?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen markers in three groups:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGroup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarkers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat they show\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed cells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaemoglobin, red cell count, haematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, red cell distribution width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnaemia and its likely cause: small cells point to iron deficiency, large cells to B12 or folate deficiency or alcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite cells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal white cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfection, inflammation, allergy, immune suppression, and rarely blood cancers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatelets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatelet count, MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClotting: too few cause bruising and bleeding, too many can follow inflammation or iron deficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a full blood count show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are anaemic and, from the size of your red cells, why; whether your white cells are raised, which usually means infection or inflammation, or low, which can mean a viral illness, medication effect or a suppressed immune system; and whether your platelets are in range. It is the test that explains tiredness, breathlessness, pale skin, frequent infections and easy bruising more often than any other, and it is the baseline doctors want before almost any further investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a full blood count detect cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cannot diagnose cancer, and a normal result does not rule it out. What it can do is show patterns that prompt investigation: unexplained anaemia is a recognised early sign of bowel and stomach cancers and is why GPs refer for it; very high or very low white cells, or abnormal cell types, can be the first sign of leukaemia or lymphoma; and low platelets alongside those changes strengthen the picture. Solid tumours such as ovarian, breast, lung or prostate cancer do not usually change a full blood count until late, so symptoms should always go to a GP regardless of the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWould a full blood count show anything serious?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally, yes, and that is why it is worth doing. Marked anaemia, a very high or very low white cell count, or very low platelets all need prompt follow-up, and your GP report will say so clearly and tell you what to do the same day. Far more often the result is normal or shows a mild, fixable problem such as iron deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a full blood count test for diabetes, cholesterol or thyroid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A full blood count looks only at blood cells. Diabetes is tested with HbA1c, cholesterol with a lipid profile and thyroid with TSH and free T4, all on separate tubes. If you want those alongside your blood count, the Advanced Well Man and Advanced Well Woman tests include a full blood count with 48 or 51 markers, and the General Health test covers liver, kidney, cholesterol and iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the normal range for a full blood count?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference ranges differ between laboratories and between men and women, so there is no single set of normal numbers, and the exact range for each marker is printed beside your result on the report. Haemoglobin, for example, has a lower normal range in women than in men. Your GP report interprets every result against the laboratory's own range and your age and sex, and explains any that fall outside it, so you do not need to look anything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat illnesses affect the full blood count?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron, B12 and folate deficiency; heavy periods and other blood loss; chronic kidney disease; infections from a cold to glandular fever; inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease; allergies and parasites, which raise eosinophils; liver disease and heavy drinking; thalassaemia and sickle cell traits; medication effects, including chemotherapy and some antibiotics; and blood cancers. Smoking and dehydration also nudge results, which is why they are read alongside your history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a full blood count determine fertility in men?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Sperm count, movement and shape are measured on a semen sample, not a blood test, and hormones such as testosterone, FSH and LH are separate blood tests. Our Male Fertility Home Sperm Test and Male Hormone and Fertility Blood Test cover those. A full blood count can, however, pick up anaemia or infection that affects general health and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast, and how is the sample taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fasting or preparation is needed, and you can take medication as normal. The test needs a tube of whole blood from a vein in the arm, which is why there is no finger-prick option. Book at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or have a nurse visit your home for £89; the draw takes a few minutes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a private full blood count cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£69 at a Goodbody clinic or £89 with a nurse home visit, including the blood draw, laboratory analysis and a GP report. Private full blood counts in the UK typically cost £50 to £90, with the draw sometimes charged separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do full blood count results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains each result. If a result needs urgent attention, the report will say so and tell you what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919085240659,"sku":"FullbloodcountEURO","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919085273427,"sku":"FullbloodcountEURO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/FULLBLOOD.jpg?v=1767734580"},{"product_id":"complete-allergy-blood-test","title":"Complete Allergy Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private allergy blood test that checks 295 allergens from one sample, pollens, grasses, trees, dust mites, pets, moulds, insect venoms, latex and over 100 foods, plus total IgE, so you learn exactly what you react to rather than just a category. From £329 with a finger-prick kit at home, £359 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £379 with a nurse home visit. Results emailed within 14 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £329 with a finger-prick kit at home; £359 at a Goodbody clinic; £379 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTests:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295 individual allergens plus total IgE: tree, grass and weed pollens, house dust and storage mites, cat, dog, horse and other animal danders, moulds and yeasts, bee and wasp venoms, latex, and cereals, milk, egg, fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, meat, fish and shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e specific IgE antibody testing, the same type of laboratory test used in NHS allergy clinics; every allergen is reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e none; keep taking antihistamines, they do not affect a blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e PDF report emailed within 14 working days, each allergen graded from no reaction to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential Allergy Test (42 allergens, £179 kit) for a focused check; Premium Allergy Blood Test (£399) for molecular-level results in days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you get a full allergy test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder this test online, no GP referral needed. Choose a finger-prick kit posted to your home, a blood draw at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or a nurse home visit. One sample is tested against 295 allergens at once, so you do not need to guess which category to test for or come back for further panels. The report is emailed within 14 working days. On the NHS, allergy testing is available only through referral to an allergy clinic, usually after a GP has assessed you, and typically tests a handful of suspected allergens chosen from your history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an allergy blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £329 for the Complete Allergy Blood Test with a home finger-prick kit, £359 with the sample taken at a Goodbody clinic, or £379 with a nurse home visit, covering 295 allergens and total IgE. If you want a smaller, cheaper check, the Essential Allergy Test covers 42 common allergens for £179. Private single-allergen blood tests in the UK typically cost £40 to £80 each, so a broad panel is far cheaper than testing suspects one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn allergy is an immune reaction: your body makes IgE antibodies against a protein, and exposure triggers symptoms within minutes to two hours, itching, hives, swelling, sneezing, wheeze, vomiting or, at worst, anaphylaxis. An intolerance does not involve IgE; symptoms such as bloating, wind, headaches or tiredness come on slowly, are rarely dangerous, and are usually about digestion, for example lactose intolerance. This test measures IgE, so it identifies allergies. For food intolerance, see our Premium Food Intolerance Test, which measures IgG reactions to 200 foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a blood test as good as a skin prick test for allergies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most purposes, yes, and it has advantages. Skin prick testing and specific IgE blood testing detect the same antibody and agree in the great majority of cases. A blood test is not affected by antihistamines, eczema or dermatographism, carries no risk of a reaction during the test, and can screen hundreds of allergens from one sample, which skin testing cannot. Skin prick tests give a result within twenty minutes and are slightly more sensitive for some inhaled allergens. Allergy clinics use both, and a positive blood result is exactly the kind of evidence that speeds up a referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat allergens does this test cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e295 allergens across every major group. Inhaled: twenty tree pollens including birch, hazel, alder, ash, olive and plane; grasses including timothy, rye and Bermuda; weeds including mugwort, ragweed, nettle and ribwort; house dust and storage mites; cat, dog, horse, rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, cattle, sheep, goat and pig dander; cockroach; moulds including Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium and Penicillium. Insect: honey bee and four wasp venoms, fire ant. Foods: wheat, rye, barley, oats, rice, buckwheat and other cereals, cow, goat, sheep, camel and mare's milk, egg white and yolk, 25 fruits and vegetables, peanut, tree nuts, soy, lentils, peas and chickpeas, beef, chicken, pork, lamb and turkey, and 20 fish and shellfish. Plus latex and total IgE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do the results look like, and what do the classes mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PDF report listing every allergen with your specific IgE level and a graded, colour-coded reaction class from no reaction to high. No reaction means no antibody was detected; a low class often occurs without symptoms; medium and high classes show sensitisation, and the higher the class the more likely a true allergy. Total IgE gives an overall picture of allergic tendency. A positive result means you are sensitised; whether that causes symptoms depends on you, which is why the report should be read alongside what you actually react to, and why an allergy clinic confirms before advising strict avoidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to stop antihistamines or prepare?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Antihistamines, steroid inhalers and nasal sprays do not affect a blood test, unlike skin prick testing, where they must be stopped for several days. No fasting is needed. Take the sample at any time of day. The one preparation is to order in good time if your symptoms are seasonal: IgE persists year-round, so you do not need to test during hay fever season, but results in 14 working days mean testing in spring gives you answers before summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I do if my allergy test is positive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the report to your GP. For an inhaled allergen, the result guides avoidance and treatment, and can support a referral for immunotherapy if antihistamines and nasal sprays are not enough. For a food, a positive result in someone who has reacted to that food confirms the allergy and your GP can refer you to an allergy clinic for a management plan, and an adrenaline pen if the reaction was severe. For a food you eat regularly without any symptoms, a low positive usually means sensitisation without allergy, and it should not be cut out on the blood result alone. For venom, a positive result with a history of a serious sting reaction needs specialist referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this test tell me if I am at risk of anaphylaxis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can identify what you are sensitised to, including the allergens most often behind severe reactions, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, milk, egg, wheat, soy, sesame and insect venoms, and a high class raises the likelihood of a significant reaction. It cannot predict how severe your next reaction will be; that depends on the dose, your asthma control and other factors an allergy clinic assesses. If you have ever had swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing or collapse after eating or a sting, see your GP for urgent referral regardless of any test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of an allergy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy or watery eyes and wheeze from inhaled allergens, often seasonal or worse indoors. Hives, itching, swelling of the lips, face or eyes, tingling in the mouth, vomiting, cramps or diarrhoea within two hours of eating from food allergens. Localised swelling that spreads, or dizziness and breathlessness, after a sting. Flares of eczema in children with food or dust mite allergy. Symptoms that appear hours later or build over days are more likely to be intolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the finger-prick kit work for an allergy test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is posted to you with lancets, a collection tube, plasters, instructions and a prepaid return envelope. Wash your hands in warm water, prick a fingertip, fill the tube to the line and post it back the same day. The laboratory reports all 295 allergens and total IgE from the sample. If you would rather not do it yourself, book at one of 250+ clinics or a nurse home visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do allergy blood test results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report is emailed within 14 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, because a 295-allergen panel is run on a specialist platform in batches. If you need answers faster, our Premium Allergy Blood Test (£399) uses a molecular platform that reports in days and adds component-level detail on cross-reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results are emailed as a clear PDF report within 14 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. Each allergen is listed with your reaction class, from no reaction to high, with a summary of what reacted and what to do next. Take a positive result to your GP, who can refer you to an allergy clinic for confirmation and a management plan. 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For unexplained tiredness, nerve symptoms, skin or vision changes, restrictive diets, malabsorption or bariatric surgery. £649 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £669 with a nurse visit. Results in 7 to 10 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £649 at a Goodbody clinic; £669 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12, vitamin D and vitamin E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw, protected from light; not available as a finger-prick kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 hours before the sample, and stop vitamin supplements for 48 hours, so the result reflects your stores rather than your last tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 7 to 10 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimpler option:\u003c\/strong\u003e our Vitamins Blood Test (vitamin D, B12 and folate) from £69 with a finger-prick kit covers the three deficiencies that account for most symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you get a blood test for vitamin deficiency?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every vitamin except vitamin K and vitamin C on this panel can be measured directly in blood, and the ten here cover the deficiencies that cause symptoms in the UK: vitamin D for bone, muscle and immune health; B12 and folate for blood and nerves; B1, B2, B3 and B6 for energy metabolism, skin and nerves; vitamins A and E and beta-carotene for vision, skin and antioxidant protection. Most vitamin deficiencies are silent until they are well established, and the symptoms they cause, tiredness, low mood, pins and needles, hair loss, poor skin, cracked lips, night vision problems, are easily blamed on something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know whether I need the ten-vitamin test or the basic one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart from your situation. Vitamin D, B12 and folate account for the great majority of vitamin deficiencies in the UK, and our Vitamins Blood Test measures those three from £69 with a finger-prick kit. Choose this ten-vitamin panel if you have a reason to suspect the rarer ones: a restrictive, vegan or very low-fat diet; heavy alcohol use, which depletes B1, B6 and folate; malabsorption from coeliac disease, Crohn's, pancreatic problems or bariatric surgery, which affects the fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E; long-term medication such as metformin, isoniazid or anticonvulsants; nerve symptoms, unexplained anaemia, night blindness or skin and mouth changes that a basic panel has not explained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of vitamin deficiency?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey depend on the vitamin. Vitamin D: bone and muscle aches, weakness, tiredness, frequent infections. B12 and folate: tiredness, breathlessness, pins and needles, memory problems, low mood, a sore tongue. B1: fatigue, irritability, nerve pain, and in heavy drinkers confusion and heart failure. B2 and B3: cracked lips, mouth sores, rashes, digestive upset. B6: numbness, depression, anaemia, skin rashes. Vitamin A: poor night vision, dry eyes, frequent infections, dry skin. Vitamin E: nerve damage, muscle weakness, poor coordination. The overlap is why a panel, rather than guessing at one vitamin, is useful when symptoms are unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is vitamin D called on a blood test, and how do I read the result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is reported as 25-hydroxyvitamin D, or 25(OH)D, the storage form, in nmol\/L. Below 25 nmol\/L is deficient and needs treatment; 25 to 50 is insufficient for many people, particularly for bone health; above 50 is adequate; above 75 is often described as optimal; above 250 is potentially toxic, usually only from over-supplementation. Around one in six UK adults is deficient in winter, more among people with darker skin, who cover their skin, or who are housebound. Your GP report interprets your level and recommends a dose if it is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I stop taking supplements before the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for 48 hours, and fast for 8 to 12 hours before the sample. Water-soluble vitamins in particular, the B group, rise in the blood within hours of a tablet and fall again quickly, so a sample taken after your morning multivitamin measures the tablet, not you. Fat-soluble vitamins and B12 are less affected by a single dose but still best measured without recent supplements. If you have been supplementing for months and want to know whether it has worked, test without a break; the result then shows your level on the supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does this test take longer and cost more than other blood tests?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause most of these vitamins are measured by chromatography and mass spectrometry in a specialist laboratory rather than on a standard analyser, several are light-sensitive and need protected handling, and they are run in batches. That is why results take 7 to 10 working days and why the panel costs £649. The three common vitamins, D, B12 and folate, are measured on standard analysers, which is why the basic Vitamins Blood Test is from £69 with results in 3 to 5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan vegans and vegetarians get all these vitamins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost, with attention. B12 is the exception: it is found only in animal foods, so vegans need fortified foods or a supplement, and deficiency is common without them. Vitamin D is hard for anyone to get from food and comes mainly from sunlight and supplements. Vitamin A in plant foods is present as beta-carotene, which the body converts, and this test measures both, so it shows whether conversion is keeping up. Riboflavin (B2) and, less often, B6 can run low on strict plant-based diets. A panel every year or two is a sensible check for anyone on a fully plant-based diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you have too much of a vitamin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for the fat-soluble ones. Vitamin A excess, from high-dose supplements or very large amounts of liver, causes headaches, liver damage and, in pregnancy, birth defects. Vitamin D excess from over-supplementation causes high calcium, kidney stones and nausea. Vitamin E in high doses increases bleeding risk. Vitamin B6 in high doses over months causes nerve damage that mimics deficiency. Water-soluble B vitamins are otherwise excreted. This panel shows excess as well as deficiency, which matters for anyone taking multiple high-dose supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is vitamin deficiency treated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually simply. Vitamin D is treated with a loading course then a maintenance dose; B12 with tablets or injections depending on the cause; folate and the other B vitamins with a course of tablets and dietary change; vitamins A and E by treating the cause of malabsorption and supplementing. Your GP report tells you which vitamins are low, how low, and what to ask your GP for. Most deficiency symptoms improve within weeks of correction, though nerve symptoms from prolonged B12 or B1 deficiency can take longer or be partly permanent, which is the reason not to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a vitamin deficiency blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or with a nurse visiting your home. This ten-vitamin panel needs a venous sample handled away from light, so it is not available as a finger-prick kit; the three-vitamin Vitamins Blood Test is. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get a vitamin test on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP can test vitamin D, B12 and folate when you have symptoms that suggest deficiency, and will do so readily for tiredness or anaemia. The other seven vitamins are tested on the NHS only by specialists investigating specific conditions, such as malabsorption, alcohol-related illness or neurological symptoms, which is why they are rarely checked. A private panel is the practical route if you want them measured, and the GP report can be shared with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 7 to 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that interprets each of the ten vitamins, flags deficiency or excess, and sets out what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed within 7 to 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each of the ten vitamins in plain language, flags anything deficient or in excess and says what to do next, including which supplements to discuss with your GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919086420307,"sku":"AdvancedvitaminsEURO","price":649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919086453075,"sku":"AdvancedvitaminsEURO","price":669.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/ADVANCEDVITAMIN.jpg?v=1767734549"},{"product_id":"cardiac-risk-blood-test","title":"Cardiac Risk Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private cardiac risk blood test that measures the three blood factors behind most heart attacks and strokes: your full cholesterol profile, your average blood sugar (HbA1c) and high-sensitivity CRP for inflammation in the artery wall, eight markers in all. From £59 with a finger-prick kit at home, £99 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £129 with a nurse home visit. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £59 with a finger-prick kit at home; £99 at a Goodbody clinic; £129 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol to HDL ratio, triglycerides, HbA1c and high-sensitivity CRP; all eight are reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a test for a heart attack or heart damage: it does not measure troponin. Chest pain needs 999 or A\u0026amp;E, not a blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 hours before the sample; water is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults aged 18 and over, particularly over 40 or with a family history of heart disease, stroke or diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a cardiac risk blood test, and what can it tell you about your heart?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures the things in your blood that cause arteries to narrow over years: cholesterol, particularly LDL and non-HDL, which build up in artery walls; blood sugar, measured as HbA1c, because diabetes and pre-diabetes accelerate that process; and high-sensitivity CRP, a marker of low-grade inflammation that makes plaques more likely to rupture. Together they estimate your risk of a heart attack or stroke in the coming years and show which factor to work on. What it cannot tell you is whether your heart muscle is currently damaged or whether an artery is already blocked; that needs an ECG, a troponin test or a scan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a test for a heart attack or heart damage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A heart attack is diagnosed with a troponin blood test and an ECG in hospital, within hours of symptoms, and this test does not measure troponin. If you have chest pain, pressure or tightness, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, breathlessness, sweating or nausea, call 999 now. This test is for people who feel well and want to know their long-term risk, or who have had a scare and want to understand and reduce the factors behind it once the emergency is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast for a cholesterol or cardiac risk blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this test, yes: 8 to 12 hours with nothing but water, so book a morning appointment or take the kit sample before breakfast. Fasting matters mainly for triglycerides, which rise for several hours after a meal, and it keeps the results comparable with the reference ranges. Take your usual medication. Eat normally the night before rather than avoiding fat or eating unusually well; you want the result to reflect your typical diet, not your best day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I eat the night before a cholesterol test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour normal evening meal, finished 8 to 12 hours before the sample. Do not have a large, fatty or alcoholic meal, which pushes triglycerides up for longer than 12 hours, and do not eat unusually healthily either, since that gives a flattering result that does not reflect your risk. Water is fine overnight and in the morning; black tea or coffee without milk or sugar is acceptable for most laboratories, but avoid it if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do the results mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report interprets all eight together, but the guide values are: total cholesterol ideally below 5 mmol\/L, LDL below 3, non-HDL below 4, HDL above 1 for men and 1.2 for women, total cholesterol to HDL ratio below 4, and triglycerides below 1.7 fasting. HbA1c below 42 mmol\/mol is normal, 42 to 47 pre-diabetes, 48 and above diabetes. High-sensitivity CRP below 1 mg\/L is low cardiovascular risk, 1 to 3 average, above 3 higher; it is only meaningful when you are otherwise well, as any infection raises it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is non-HDL cholesterol, and why does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-HDL is your total cholesterol minus the protective HDL, so it captures all the cholesterol carried in particles that can damage arteries, not just LDL. NICE now uses non-HDL rather than LDL as the main target, because it includes the cholesterol in triglyceride-rich particles that LDL misses, and it does not need a fasting sample to be accurate. A non-HDL below 4 mmol\/L is the usual target; below 2.5 for people who already have heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy include HbA1c and CRP in a heart test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause cholesterol is only one of the three big modifiable drivers of heart disease. Type 2 diabetes roughly doubles heart attack risk and pre-diabetes raises it, and HbA1c finds both years before symptoms. Chronic low-grade inflammation, measured by high-sensitivity CRP, independently predicts heart attacks and strokes even when cholesterol is normal, and helps decide how aggressively to treat borderline cholesterol. A cholesterol-only test misses both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I lower my cardiac risk if the results are high?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GP report tells you which factor is driving your risk. Raised LDL and non-HDL respond to replacing saturated fat with unsaturated, more fibre, weight loss, exercise and, where lifestyle is not enough, statins, which your GP can prescribe. Raised triglycerides respond to cutting sugar, refined carbohydrate and alcohol. Raised HbA1c responds to weight loss and activity, and pre-diabetes can be reversed. Raised CRP falls with weight loss, exercise, stopping smoking and treating gum disease. Retesting after three months shows what has worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this compare with the NHS Health Check or a cholesterol-only test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS Health Check, offered every five years from 40 to 74, measures total and HDL cholesterol and sometimes HbA1c, alongside blood pressure and BMI, and gives a ten-year risk score. This test adds LDL, non-HDL, triglycerides and high-sensitivity CRP, can be taken at any age, and is available now rather than by invitation. Our Cholesterol Blood Test (£49) covers the six lipid markers alone; this test adds HbA1c and CRP for £10 more on the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there an even more detailed heart test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Our Enhanced Cholesterol Blood Test (£189), an advanced lipid profile, adds ApoB, which counts the artery-damaging particles directly, lipoprotein(a), an inherited risk factor that one in five people carry, ApoA1 and PLAC activity. It is the right choice if you have a family history of early heart disease or a normal cholesterol result that does not match your family history. For most people, this cardiac risk test is the right first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the home finger-prick kit work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is posted to you with lancets, a collection tube, plasters, instructions and a prepaid return envelope. Before breakfast, after an overnight fast, wash your hands in warm water, prick a fingertip, fill the tube to the line and post it back the same day. All eight markers are reported from the sample. Or book a morning appointment at one of 250+ clinics, or a nurse home visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains each marker, estimates what they mean for your heart risk and sets out what to do next, including when to see your GP about treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919086682451,"sku":"CardiacEUROh","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919086715219,"sku":"CardiacEURO","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919086747987,"sku":"CardiacEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Cardiac_Risk_Blood_test_kit.jpg?v=1767734533"},{"product_id":"autoimmune-disease-blood-test","title":"Autoimmune Disease Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private autoimmune screening blood test measuring six antibodies the immune system produces when it turns on the body's own tissues: antinuclear antibodies for lupus and connective tissue disease, thyroid peroxidase for Hashimoto's and Graves', gastric parietal cell for pernicious anaemia, and three liver antibodies for autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis. £379 at a Goodbody clinic or £399 with a nurse. Results emailed in 7 to 10 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £379 at a Goodbody clinic; £399 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e antinuclear antibodies (ANA), thyroid peroxidase antibodies, gastric parietal cell antibodies, anti-mitochondrial antibodies, anti-smooth muscle antibodies and anti-liver-kidney microsomal (LKM) antibodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens for:\u003c\/strong\u003e lupus and other connective tissue diseases, autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's, Graves'), pernicious anaemia, autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not include:\u003c\/strong\u003e rheumatoid factor or anti-CCP (rheumatoid arthritis) or tissue transglutaminase (coeliac disease); see our Coeliac Screen for the latter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit; no fasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 7 to 10 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for autoimmune disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith antibody blood tests. Autoimmune diseases each leave a signature: the immune system makes antibodies against a particular tissue, and those autoantibodies can be measured in blood, often before the disease is fully established. A screening panel like this one tests for the antibodies behind the most common autoimmune conditions in one sample. A positive result points to a condition and the specialist who should confirm it; a negative panel makes those conditions much less likely and moves the search elsewhere. No single test diagnoses an autoimmune disease on its own; the antibodies, the symptoms and often further specific tests together do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this autoimmune blood test check for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix autoantibodies, chosen to cover the organs most often affected:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAntibody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat a positive result points to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntinuclear antibodies (ANA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLupus (SLE), Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma and other connective tissue diseases; also raised in autoimmune hepatitis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThyroid peroxidase antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease, the autoimmune causes of under- and over-active thyroid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGastric parietal cell antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePernicious anaemia, the autoimmune cause of vitamin B12 deficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-mitochondrial antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary biliary cholangitis, an autoimmune disease of the bile ducts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-smooth muscle antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoimmune hepatitis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-LKM antibodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoimmune hepatitis (type 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a blood test for lupus?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is the standard first test, and it is included here. Almost everyone with lupus has a positive ANA, so a negative result makes lupus very unlikely. A positive ANA does not confirm lupus, because around 5 to 15 percent of healthy people, more with age, have a low-level positive ANA, and other connective tissue diseases raise it too. If your ANA is positive, the GP report will recommend the confirmatory tests your GP or a rheumatologist would order next, anti-dsDNA and ENA antibodies, complement levels and a urine check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this test check for rheumatoid arthritis or coeliac disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is important to be clear about that. Rheumatoid arthritis is tested with rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies, which are not in this panel; if joint pain and swelling are your main symptoms, ask your GP for those. Coeliac disease is tested with tissue transglutaminase antibodies, which our Coeliac Screen Blood Test measures for £179. This panel covers lupus and connective tissue disease, autoimmune thyroid disease, pernicious anaemia and autoimmune liver disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is an ANA blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntinuclear antibodies are antibodies against components of the cell nucleus, and their presence is the hallmark of systemic autoimmune disease. The laboratory reports whether they are present and, if so, at what level (titre) and in what pattern, which hints at the likely condition: a homogeneous pattern is typical of lupus, speckled of Sjogren's or mixed connective tissue disease, nucleolar of scleroderma. A high titre in someone with symptoms such as joint pain, rashes, mouth ulcers, dry eyes or unexplained fatigue is a strong reason for rheumatology referral. A low titre with no symptoms is usually monitored, not treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the common symptoms of autoimmune disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFatigue that does not improve with rest, joint pain or swelling that moves between joints, muscle aches, low-grade fevers, rashes especially after sun exposure, dry eyes and mouth, hair loss, mouth ulcers, numbness or tingling, digestive problems, and swollen glands. Individually each is common and non-specific; it is the combination, and their persistence, that raises suspicion. Autoimmune conditions are three times more common in women, cluster in families, and often start between 20 and 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect autoimmune disease before symptoms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Autoantibodies often appear years before a condition is diagnosed: thyroid antibodies before hypothyroidism, ANA before lupus, parietal cell antibodies before B12 deficiency develops. A positive result in someone without symptoms is not a diagnosis, but it identifies who should be monitored, which is why people with a strong family history of autoimmune disease choose to be screened. A negative result is reassuring but does not rule out developing a condition later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the NHS blood test for autoimmune disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single NHS autoimmune test. A GP investigating symptoms will order tests one at a time as the picture suggests: ANA for possible lupus, rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP for joints, thyroid antibodies for thyroid symptoms, tissue transglutaminase for gut symptoms. That approach is right when the symptoms point clearly to one organ. When they are vague, widespread or have been going on for months without an answer, a private screen across six antibodies in one sample can shortcut the process, and a positive result gives your GP a specific reason to refer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if my autoimmune test is positive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Goodbody GP report explains which antibody is positive, at what level, and which condition it points to, and recommends the next step. For a positive ANA that is usually confirmatory antibody tests and a rheumatology referral; for thyroid antibodies, a thyroid function test and annual monitoring; for parietal cell antibodies, a vitamin B12 level; for liver antibodies, liver function tests and a hepatology referral. Take the report to your own NHS GP, who can make the referral. A positive antibody is the start of an investigation, not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does this test take longer than other blood tests?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntibody tests are run in batches by a specialist immunology laboratory, and several of these six use a method in which a scientist reads the staining pattern under a microscope rather than an automated analyser. That is why results take 7 to 10 working days rather than the 3 to 5 of a standard blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast or prepare?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Eat and drink normally and take your usual medication. Steroids and immunosuppressant drugs can lower antibody levels, which is worth bearing in mind when reading a negative result. The test needs a venous blood sample, so it is not available as a finger-prick kit; book at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or a nurse home visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a private autoimmune blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£379 at a Goodbody clinic or £399 with a nurse home visit, including the blood draw, specialist laboratory analysis of six autoantibodies and a GP report. Private autoimmune screens in the UK typically cost £250 to £450 depending on how many antibodies are included; the NHS tests are free but ordered one at a time when a GP judges them necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed within 7 to 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each antibody in plain language, says which condition a positive result points to and how strongly, and sets out the next step, including the confirmatory tests and the referral to ask your GP for. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919086780755,"sku":"AutoimmuneEURO","price":379.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919086813523,"sku":"AutoimmuneEURO","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/AUTOIMMUNEDISEASE.jpg?v=1767734522"},{"product_id":"trace-metal-blood-test","title":"Trace Metal Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private trace metal blood test that measures lead, the heavy metal most often found at harmful levels in the UK, alongside five essential metals your body needs in the right amounts: iron, copper, chromium, magnesium and calcium. For occupational or environmental exposure, older housing, unexplained symptoms, or a mineral check. £449 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £469 with a nurse. Results in 7 to 10 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £449 at a Goodbody clinic; £469 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e lead, iron, copper, chromium, magnesium and calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e mercury, arsenic, cadmium or aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw into metal-free tubes; not available as a finger-prick kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed; stop mineral supplements for 24 hours beforehand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 7 to 10 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the blood test for heavy metals called?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy metal screen or trace metal panel. It measures the concentration of specific metals in whole blood or serum, using a technique called mass spectrometry that can detect them at parts-per-billion levels. Blood is the right sample for recent or ongoing exposure to lead, and for the essential metals; urine and hair tests are used for some other metals and for long-term exposure. This test measures lead plus iron, copper, chromium, magnesium and calcium from one venous sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there metal in your blood, and which metals does this test check?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, always. Iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc and chromium are essential: your body needs them for oxygen transport, enzymes, nerves, bones and blood sugar control, and both too little and too much cause problems. Lead has no function in the body and is toxic at any level, so the aim is for it to be as low as possible. This test measures lead and five essential metals. It does not measure mercury, arsenic, cadmium or aluminium, so if your concern is one of those you will need a different test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of heavy metal poisoning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead: tiredness, irritability, headaches, abdominal pain, constipation, anaemia, high blood pressure, memory and concentration problems, and in children developmental delay; most people with raised lead have no symptoms until levels are high. Copper excess: nausea, abdominal pain and, with long-term overload, liver damage. Chromium excess from industrial exposure: skin and respiratory irritation. Deficiency of the essential metals causes its own symptoms, tiredness and breathlessness for iron, cramps and palpitations for magnesium. Because the symptoms are vague and overlap with many conditions, a blood test is the only way to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should have a heavy metal blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with occupational exposure: construction, demolition and renovation of pre-1970s buildings, plumbing, battery, scrap metal, foundry, shooting range and some manufacturing work. People living in older housing with original paintwork or lead pipes, or using imported cosmetics, spices, traditional remedies or glazed pottery, which are recurring sources of lead in the UK. People with unexplained anaemia, abdominal pain, neuropathy or high blood pressure that has not been explained. And people who want their essential mineral status checked, for example on restrictive diets or with malabsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I get a heavy metal test through the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP can order a blood lead level if you have a plausible exposure and symptoms, and occupational health services test workers in regulated industries under the Control of Lead at Work Regulations. The NHS does not offer heavy metal screening for reassurance or for vague symptoms without an identified exposure, and testing for the essential metals is done only when a specific deficiency is suspected. A private test gives you the panel without a referral, and a raised lead result should be taken to your GP, who is required to report it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if my lead level is high?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GP report explains the level against UK reference values and what to do. Blood lead below 5 micrograms per decilitre is typical for UK adults with no particular exposure; above 10 warrants finding and removing the source; above 20 to 25 needs GP assessment and, in workers, removal from exposure; higher levels may need specialist treatment. The most important step at any raised level is identifying the source, because lead is cleared slowly once exposure stops. Public Health England's Lead Exposure Surveillance System monitors raised results in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo heavy metal detoxes work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the ones sold as supplements, foot pads, clays or juices; none has been shown to remove metals from the body, and some contain metals themselves. The only treatment that removes heavy metals is medical chelation, prescribed by a specialist for confirmed high levels, and it carries risks that make it inappropriate for anyone with normal or mildly raised results. For most people the right response to a raised level is to find and stop the exposure and let the body clear it, with retesting to confirm. For the essential metals, correcting a deficiency is straightforward through diet or supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy measure iron, copper, magnesium, calcium and chromium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are the metals whose levels most often matter to health, and because the balance between them is informative. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Copper deficiency causes anaemia and nerve problems and can follow zinc supplementation or bariatric surgery; copper excess points to Wilson's disease. Magnesium is low in many people on diuretics or acid-suppressing tablets and causes cramps, palpitations and fatigue. Calcium reflects bone and parathyroid health. Chromium is involved in blood sugar control and is raised by some occupational exposures and metal implants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to prepare for the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fasting. Stop mineral supplements, including multivitamins containing iron, magnesium or chromium, for 24 hours beforehand so the result reflects your body's levels rather than the morning's tablet. The sample is drawn into special metal-free tubes at a clinic or by a nurse, which is why there is no finger-prick option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a heavy metal blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£449 at a Goodbody clinic or £469 with a nurse home visit, including the blood draw, laboratory analysis of six metals and a GP report. Heavy metal panels in the UK typically cost £150 to £500 depending on the number of metals and the method; single blood lead tests are around £60 to £100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 7 to 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, because metal analysis is performed by a specialist laboratory in batches. The GP report explains each metal against its reference range and what to do about any that are outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a heavy metal test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or with a nurse visiting your home. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed within 7 to 10 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report gives each metal against its reference range, explains what a raised or low result means, and sets out what to do next, including identifying a likely source of lead exposure and when to see your GP. 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From £79 with a finger-prick kit, £119 at a Goodbody clinic or £139 with a nurse visit. Results in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £79 with a finger-prick kit at home; £119 at a Goodbody clinic; £139 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin and vitamin B12; all four are reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not include:\u003c\/strong\u003e haemoglobin or a full blood count, which confirm anaemia itself, or ferritin; see below for which test to choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed, but a morning sample before iron supplements gives the truest reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults aged 18 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does an anaemia blood test check for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two deficiencies behind most anaemia. Iron status is measured three ways: the iron circulating in your blood, transferrin, the protein that carries it, and total iron binding capacity, which shows how much spare carrying capacity there is; when iron is low, TIBC and transferrin rise as the body makes more carrier. Vitamin B12 is measured directly, because a deficiency stops the bone marrow making normal red cells and causes a different type of anaemia with large, fragile cells. Together they show whether you are short of the raw materials for red blood cells, and which.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this test confirm whether I am anaemic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on its own. Anaemia means a low haemoglobin, which is measured by a full blood count, and this test does not include it. What this test tells you is whether the causes are present: low iron or low B12. Most people with low iron and symptoms are anaemic or heading that way, and the GP report will say whether a full blood count is the sensible next step. If you want anaemia confirmed and its cause in one go, our Full Blood Count (£69) alongside this test, or the Tiredness and Fatigue test (£139), which includes haemoglobin, ferritin, iron, B12, folate and thyroid, covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of anaemia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiredness that does not lift with rest, weakness, breathlessness on stairs or exertion, a fast or pounding heartbeat, pale skin and pale inner eyelids, headaches, dizziness, cold hands and feet, brittle nails and, with iron deficiency, cravings for ice or unusual substances, a sore tongue and restless legs. B12 deficiency adds pins and needles, numbness, balance problems, memory difficulty and low mood, which can appear before the anaemia does. Any of these lasting more than a couple of weeks is worth testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a B12 blood test, and what level is low?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures total vitamin B12 in the blood, reported in ng\/L or pmol\/L. Levels below about 180 ng\/L (133 pmol\/L) are deficient, 180 to 300 borderline, and above 300 normal, though the exact range is printed on your report. B12 comes only from animal foods or supplements, so vegans, older adults whose stomachs absorb it less well, people on metformin or long-term acid-suppressing tablets, and people with pernicious anaemia or coeliac disease are most at risk. Low B12 is treated with tablets or injections through your GP and the damage it causes is reversible if caught early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is ferritin not included, and does that matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerritin is the stored form of iron and is the single best marker of iron deficiency; this panel measures circulating iron and its carriers instead, which show the same deficiency in a different way, with the pattern of low iron and high TIBC being characteristic. Ferritin has the advantage of showing depleted stores before circulating iron falls, so if you want the earliest and clearest iron picture, our Iron Blood Test (from £49) measures ferritin with iron, TIBC and transferrin. This test is the choice when B12 is the question as well as iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I stop iron or B12 supplements before the test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to know your underlying levels, stop iron supplements for 24 hours before the sample and take the sample in the morning, because a tablet taken that day pushes circulating iron up for several hours. B12 supplements and injections raise the blood level for weeks, so a test taken while supplementing shows whether the supplement is working rather than your natural level; if you want a baseline, test before starting or after a break your GP agrees to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat causes iron deficiency anaemia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn women who menstruate, heavy periods are by far the most common cause. In everyone, a diet low in iron, particularly vegetarian and vegan diets without planning, pregnancy, coeliac disease and other causes of poor absorption, regular blood donation, and long-distance running all contribute. In men and in women after the menopause, iron deficiency should always prompt a GP to look for blood loss from the gut, which is why the GP report will recommend a GP visit if your iron is low and you are in that group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the home finger-prick kit work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is posted to you with lancets, a collection tube, plasters, instructions and a prepaid return envelope. In the morning, before any iron tablet, wash your hands in warm water, prick a fingertip, fill the tube to the line and post it back the same day. All four markers are reported from the sample. Or book at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or a nurse home visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get an anaemia test on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you have symptoms, your GP will usually order a full blood count first and add ferritin, B12 and folate if the haemoglobin is low. That is the right route if you are unwell. A private test is useful if you want to check iron and B12 before symptoms are severe, if you follow a vegan diet and want to monitor B12, or if you have been told your blood count is normal but still feel run down and want the deficiency markers checked directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is anaemia treated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron deficiency is treated with iron tablets for three to six months to refill stores, or an infusion if tablets are not tolerated, plus treatment of the cause, such as heavy periods. B12 deficiency is treated with high-dose tablets if the cause is dietary, or injections every two to three months for life if it is pernicious anaemia or an absorption problem. Both are prescribed by your GP, and your GP report tells you which to ask about. Energy usually improves within weeks of starting treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an anaemia blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £79 with the home finger-prick kit, £119 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £139 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a GP report. If haemoglobin is what you need confirmed, the Full Blood Count is £69, and the Iron Blood Test, with ferritin, is from £49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains your iron and B12 results, whether a full blood count or other test is the right next step, and how to raise treatment with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919087042899,"sku":"AnaemiaEUROh","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919087075667,"sku":"AnaemiaEURO","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919087108435,"sku":"AnaemiaEURO","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Anaemia_Blood_Test_Kit.jpg?v=1767734498"},{"product_id":"coeliac-screen-blood-test","title":"Coeliac Screen Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private coeliac screen blood test that checks the two antibodies the NHS uses to test for coeliac disease: tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA) and total IgA. From £179 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £199 with a nurse home visit, no GP referral needed. Keep eating gluten before the test. Results are emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report explaining what they mean for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £179 in clinic, £199 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA) and total immunoglobulin A (IgA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics, or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e no fasting; keep eating gluten in more than one meal a day for at least six weeks before the test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the coeliac blood test called?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is called a coeliac screen, or tTG-IgA test. It measures tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies, which the immune system makes in coeliac disease when gluten damages the lining of the small intestine. The screen also measures total IgA, because around 1 in 40 people with coeliac disease make too little IgA, which would make the tTG result falsely normal. Checking both is the approach NICE recommends for first-line testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for coeliac disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting starts with this blood test. A positive tTG-IgA result means coeliac disease is likely, and the NHS then confirms it with a referral to a gastroenterologist, usually for a biopsy of the small intestine taken during an endoscopy. A negative result while you are eating gluten makes coeliac disease unlikely. The blood test cannot confirm the diagnosis on its own, but it is the step that decides whether referral is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect coeliac disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as you are still eating gluten when the sample is taken. The tTG-IgA test picks up the great majority of cases. It can miss coeliac disease if you have already cut gluten out, because antibody levels fall once gluten is removed, or if you have IgA deficiency, which is why total IgA is measured alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much gluten should I eat before a coeliac test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat gluten in more than one meal every day for at least six weeks before the test. That is the NICE guidance, and it matters: if you have reduced or stopped gluten, the antibodies the test looks for fall and the result can come back normal even if you have coeliac disease. A slice of wheat bread or a portion of pasta at two meals a day is enough. Do not start a gluten-free diet until you have your result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast before a coeliac blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The coeliac screen is not affected by food or drink on the day, so eat and drink normally and take your usual medication. The only preparation that matters is having gluten in your diet in the weeks before the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a coeliac blood test take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood draw takes about five minutes. Results are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains them. Where an NHS route can take weeks from GP appointment to result, most people have their Goodbody result within a week of booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a coeliac blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private coeliac screen blood test costs £179 at a Goodbody clinic or £199 with a nurse home visit. Both prices include the laboratory analysis of tTG-IgA and total IgA and a GP report. There is no finger-prick home kit for this test because the antibodies need a venous sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I ask my GP for a coeliac test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you have symptoms such as persistent bloating, diarrhoea, stomach pain, unexplained weight loss, tiredness or anaemia, or a first-degree relative with coeliac disease, your GP can request the same tTG-IgA test on the NHS. People choose a private test to avoid the wait, or because they want an answer before a GP appointment. A positive private result can be taken straight to your GP for referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a coeliac test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, usually within a few days, or with a nurse who comes to your home to take the sample. Choose your clinic and time when you order. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a coeliac test the same as a gluten intolerance test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition with a specific blood test and a clear diagnosis. Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity has no blood test; it is identified by ruling coeliac disease out and then seeing whether symptoms improve off gluten. This test is the first step in either case, because coeliac disease must be excluded before a gluten-free trial makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do coeliac blood test results mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour report shows the tTG-IgA level against the laboratory's reference range. A raised result means coeliac disease is likely and you should see your GP for referral to a specialist to confirm it. A normal tTG-IgA with normal total IgA makes coeliac disease unlikely if you were eating gluten. A normal tTG-IgA with low total IgA is inconclusive, and your GP report will recommend the alternative IgG-based test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it usually means\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etTG-IgA raised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoeliac disease likely; see your GP for referral and biopsy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etTG-IgA normal, total IgA normal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoeliac disease unlikely, provided you were eating gluten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etTG-IgA normal, total IgA low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResult unreliable; an IgG-based test is needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs and symptoms of coeliac disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon signs are bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, stomach pain, wind, nausea, unexplained weight loss and tiredness. It can also show as iron-deficiency anaemia, mouth ulcers, an itchy blistering rash (dermatitis herpetiformis), tingling in the hands and feet, or, in children, poor growth. Many adults have mild or no gut symptoms, which is why anaemia or tiredness with no obvious cause is a reason to test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919087305043,"sku":"CoeliacEURO","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919087337811,"sku":"CoeliacEURO","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/COELICANSCREEN.jpg?v=1767734489"},{"product_id":"iron-blood-test","title":"Iron Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private iron blood test measuring the four markers that show whether your iron stores are low, normal or too high: ferritin, serum iron, transferrin and total iron-binding capacity. From £49 with a finger-prick kit at home, £89 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £109 with a nurse home visit. Results are emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a clear GP report included, no GP referral needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £49 home finger-prick kit, £89 in clinic, £109 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e ferritin, serum iron, transferrin and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not required, though a morning sample before iron supplements gives the most consistent result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is iron called on a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron appears on a blood test as several markers rather than one. Ferritin is the protein that stores iron and is the best single measure of your iron reserves. Serum iron is the iron circulating in your blood at the time of the test. Transferrin is the protein that carries iron, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) shows how much spare carrying capacity there is. This test reports all four, which is what doctors call iron studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is ferritin in a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerritin is the protein your body uses to store iron, and the amount in your blood reflects how much iron is held in reserve. It is the most useful marker for iron deficiency because ferritin falls before haemoglobin does, so it can show a problem before you become anaemic. Ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection and liver disease, which is why the other three markers are reported alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should ferritin levels be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference ranges vary between laboratories, and your report shows the range used for your sample. As a guide, NICE considers a ferritin below 30 micrograms per litre to indicate iron deficiency in an adult, and the World Health Organization uses 15 as the threshold for depleted iron stores. Healthy levels are typically in the tens to low hundreds. Women who menstruate tend to sit lower than men because of monthly blood loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a dangerously low ferritin level?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single figure at which ferritin becomes an emergency, but a result below 15 micrograms per litre means your iron stores are essentially empty and iron-deficiency anaemia is likely or imminent. Anything under 30 is treated as deficient by NICE and should be discussed with your GP, who will look for the cause as well as treating the low iron. Very low ferritin with symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain or a racing heart needs prompt medical attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat causes high ferritin, and when is it dangerous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh ferritin most often reflects inflammation, infection, liver strain or regular alcohol use rather than iron overload, because ferritin rises as part of the body's inflammatory response. It can also indicate haemochromatosis, an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron. Ferritin well above the reference range, particularly with a high transferrin saturation, should be followed up with your GP. Symptoms of true iron overload include joint pain, tiredness, abdominal pain and a bronze tint to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of low iron?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe common signs are tiredness and lack of energy, shortness of breath on exertion, heart palpitations, pale skin, headaches, and a sore or smooth tongue. Others include brittle nails, hair thinning, restless legs, cold hands and feet, and cravings for ice or non-food items. Heavy periods, pregnancy, a vegetarian or vegan diet, regular blood donation, endurance training and gut conditions such as coeliac disease all raise the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test my iron levels at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The home kit contains everything needed for a small finger-prick sample, which you post back to the laboratory in the packaging provided. It measures the same four markers as the clinic test and comes with the same GP report. If you would rather not take your own sample, choose a clinic appointment or a nurse home visit at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I increase my ferritin levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your result shows deficiency, the first step is to find the cause with your GP, since low iron is a sign rather than a diagnosis. Treatment is usually an iron supplement for several months, with a repeat test after around three months to check ferritin is rising. Eating iron-rich foods (red meat, lentils, beans, fortified cereals, dark leafy greens) helps, and taking iron with vitamin C improves absorption while tea and coffee reduce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an iron blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private iron blood test costs from £49 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £49, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £89, and a nurse visiting your home is £109. Every option includes laboratory analysis of all four iron markers and a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get an iron test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home kit online, book a blood draw at one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, or arrange a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIron test or anaemia test: which do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iron test tells you about your iron stores and transport. It does not measure haemoglobin, so it cannot confirm anaemia on its own. If you want to know whether low iron has progressed to anaemia, or to check vitamin B12 as another cause of tiredness, the Anaemia Blood Test adds those markers. If you already know you are anaemic and want to see whether iron is the reason, this test is the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919087665491,"sku":"IronEUROh","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919087698259,"sku":"IronEURO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919087731027,"sku":"IronEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/IRONBLOODTEST_4f6d9513-38a8-4e6e-87c4-38998a52f49b.jpg?v=1767734482"},{"product_id":"kidney-blood-test","title":"Kidney Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private kidney function blood test measuring the three markers the NHS uses to assess how well your kidneys filter: creatinine, eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) and urea. From £49 with a finger-prick kit at home, £69 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £89 with a nurse home visit. Results are emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a clear GP report explaining what they mean for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £49 home finger-prick kit, £69 in clinic, £89 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e no fasting; drink normally, avoid a heavy protein meal or hard exercise in the 24 hours before, as both push creatinine up temporarily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining your kidney function and what to do next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is eGFR in a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeGFR stands for estimated glomerular filtration rate. It is a calculation, based on your creatinine level, age and sex, of how many millilitres of blood your kidneys filter each minute. It is the single most useful number for kidney function and the one the NHS uses to stage kidney disease. A healthy young adult has an eGFR of 90 or more; it falls naturally by about 1 point a year from around age 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the normal range for eGFR?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eGFR of 90 or above is normal. Results between 60 and 89 are described as mildly reduced and are common in older adults; on their own, without other signs of kidney damage, they are usually nothing to worry about. A result below 60 should be discussed with your GP and repeated, because kidney function is judged on results that are stable over time rather than a single reading. Your GP report sets your figure against your age and explains what it means for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should my GFR be for my age?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeGFR declines gradually with age, so a result in the 60s is common and usually harmless in someone in their 70s, while the same result in a 30-year-old would prompt investigation. The reference range does not change with age, but the interpretation does, which is why your GP report considers your age alongside the figure. Anything at 90 or above is normal at any adult age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat tests are done to check kidney function?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core blood tests are creatinine, from which eGFR is calculated, and urea. This test provides all three. The other half of a full kidney assessment is a urine test for protein (the albumin to creatinine ratio), which detects early damage before eGFR falls; a GP can add that if your blood results or risk factors suggest it. A blood pressure check completes the picture, since high blood pressure both causes and results from kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect kidney problems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A falling eGFR and a rising creatinine and urea are the standard signs of reduced kidney function, and this test picks them up. What a blood test cannot do is detect the very earliest kidney damage, which shows first as protein in the urine while eGFR is still normal. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, ask your GP for the urine test as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the early warning signs of kidney disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually there are none, which is why kidney disease is called silent and why testing matters for people at risk. When signs appear they include tiredness, swollen ankles, feet or hands, shortness of breath, blood in the urine, needing to pass urine more often at night, itchy skin and poor appetite. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of kidney disease are advised to have kidney function checked every year even without symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I check my kidney function at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The home kit takes a small finger-prick sample that you post back to the laboratory in the packaging provided, and it measures the same three markers as the clinic test with the same GP report. Avoid a large protein meal and heavy exercise the day before, as both raise creatinine temporarily, and drink normally so you are not dehydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan eGFR be improved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, yes, when the fall has a reversible cause: dehydration, a recent heavy protein meal or hard exercise, certain painkillers (ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories), or a temporarily high creatinine from large muscle mass. Long-term kidney function is protected rather than reversed: controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, stopping smoking, keeping weight in range, staying hydrated and avoiding regular anti-inflammatory painkillers all slow decline, and some diabetes medicines now protect the kidneys directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a kidney function test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private kidney function blood test costs from £49 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £49, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £69 and a nurse home visit is £89. Every option includes laboratory analysis of all three markers and a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a kidney function test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home kit online, book a blood draw at one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, or arrange a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919087829331,"sku":"KidneyEUROh","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919087862099,"sku":"KidneyEURO","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919087894867,"sku":"KidneyEURO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/KIDNEYBLOODTEST_a4dd7c7a-398b-4886-91c9-0d74acf464c5.jpg?v=1767734472"},{"product_id":"liver-blood-test","title":"Liver Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private liver function blood test measuring the six markers a GP uses to check for liver strain and damage, ALT, gamma GT, ALP, bilirubin, albumin and total protein, whether from alcohol, weight, medication or fatty liver. From £49 with a finger-prick kit at home, £69 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £89 with a nurse home visit, no fasting needed. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £49 with a finger-prick kit at home; £69 at a Goodbody clinic; £89 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALT, gamma GT, ALP, total bilirubin, albumin and total protein; all six are reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed; wait at least 72 hours after your last heavy drinking session for a true baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults aged 18 and over who drink regularly, are overweight, take long-term medication, have a family history of liver disease, or simply want reassurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS Guided Test: the same liver function tests your GP would order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre there at-home private tests for liver health?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This test is available as a finger-prick kit posted to your home: a few drops of blood from a fingertip, posted back in the prepaid envelope, analysed in an accredited laboratory for the same six liver markers a GP would order, with a GP report explaining the result. It is the same measurement as the clinic test. If you would rather have the sample taken for you, book a Goodbody clinic or a nurse home visit. No fasting or preparation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a liver function test, and what does it show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA liver function test, LFT or liver profile, measures enzymes and proteins in the blood that change when liver cells are stressed, inflamed or damaged. ALT leaks from liver cells when they are injured. Gamma GT rises with alcohol, fatty liver and bile duct problems. ALP rises with bile duct blockage and some bone conditions. Bilirubin, the pigment cleared by the liver, rises when it cannot keep up, and causes jaundice. Albumin and total protein show whether the liver is making proteins properly, which falls only when damage is advanced. Together they show whether the liver is under strain, roughly why, and how seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you check for fatty liver in a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFatty liver, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, is the most common liver condition in the UK, and it usually causes no symptoms. On a blood test it most often shows as a mildly raised ALT and gamma GT, sometimes with raised triglycerides and HbA1c on other tests. Normal liver enzymes do not fully exclude it, which is why a GP may add an ultrasound or a fibrosis score if you are overweight or have diabetes. If your ALT or GGT is raised and you drink little, fatty liver is the most likely explanation, and it is reversible with weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect liver damage from alcohol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is the most common reason people take this test. Gamma GT is the enzyme most sensitive to alcohol and rises with sustained heavy drinking; ALT and bilirubin rise as strain increases; a falling albumin signals long-term damage. A normal result after a period of heavy drinking is reassuring but does not mean no harm has been done, because the liver can compensate for a long time. Retesting after a month or more of cutting down shows how quickly gamma GT and ALT recover, which most people find motivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long should I abstain from alcohol before a liver function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 72 hours after your last heavy session, so the result shows your baseline rather than the immediate effect of a binge; gamma GT in particular stays raised for two to three days. If you want to know what regular drinking is doing to your liver, do not abstain for longer than usual before the test, or you will measure your best week rather than your typical one. If you are testing to see whether a period of cutting down has helped, three to four weeks of reduced drinking is long enough to see gamma GT fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan paracetamol or other medication affect a liver function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParacetamol at normal doses does not usually change liver enzymes, but regular use at the top of the recommended dose, or combining it with alcohol, can raise ALT; an overdose causes severe liver injury. Many other common medicines raise liver enzymes: statins, some antibiotics, antifungals, antiepileptics, methotrexate and some herbal supplements. A raised result in someone taking one of these medicines usually means monitoring rather than stopping, and is worth raising with whoever prescribes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a high liver function test mean, and what if it is borderline?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends which marker and by how much. A mildly raised ALT or gamma GT, up to two or three times the upper limit, is most often fatty liver, alcohol or medication, and is usually repeated in a few months after addressing the likely cause. Raised ALP with raised bilirubin points to the bile ducts and needs GP assessment sooner. Very high ALT, into the hundreds, suggests acute hepatitis and needs prompt medical attention. Borderline results, just above the range, are common, often normal on repeat, and your GP report will explain whether to act now or retest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy would I need a repeat liver function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause liver enzymes fluctuate day to day and a single mildly abnormal result often normalises. GPs repeat a borderline liver test after one to three months to see whether it was a blip or a trend, usually after you have cut down on alcohol, lost some weight or changed a medication. A persistently raised result is what triggers further investigation, such as a hepatitis screen, an iron test, an autoimmune screen or an ultrasound. This test at £49 makes repeating it easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the normal range for liver function tests?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanges vary slightly by laboratory and are printed beside each result on your report. As a guide, ALT is usually below about 40 to 50 U\/L, gamma GT below about 55 to 70 U\/L, ALP 30 to 130 U\/L, bilirubin below 21 micromol\/L, and albumin 35 to 50 g\/L. Men and people who are heavier tend to sit higher in the range. Your GP report interprets each marker against the laboratory's own range, so you do not need to look anything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the warning signs of liver damage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liver has no pain nerves and enormous reserve, so early damage causes no symptoms at all, which is why blood testing matters. When signs appear they include persistent tiredness, nausea or loss of appetite, pain or fullness under the right ribs, itching, dark urine and pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, easy bruising, swollen ankles or abdomen, and confusion. Any of these, particularly jaundice, needs a GP promptly rather than a screening test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast for a liver blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Food does not meaningfully change the six liver markers, so eat and drink normally, take your usual medication and simply avoid heavy drinking for 72 hours beforehand. If you are combining this with a cholesterol or blood sugar test, those may need fasting; our General Health test, which includes liver function with kidney, cholesterol and iron, asks for an overnight fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a liver function test cost, and how long do results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £49 with the home finger-prick kit, £69 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £89 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a GP report. Results are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with the report explaining each marker and what to do next. Private liver function tests in the UK typically cost £40 to £80.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919087960403,"sku":"LiverEUROh","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919087993171,"sku":"LiverEURO","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919088025939,"sku":"LiverEURO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/LIVERBLOODTEST.jpg?v=1767734458"},{"product_id":"tiredness-and-fatigue-blood-test","title":"Tiredness and Fatigue Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private blood test for tiredness that checks 18 markers behind persistent fatigue in one sample: iron and ferritin for iron deficiency, vitamin D, and a full blood count for anaemia, infection and inflammation. From £139 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £159 with a nurse home visit, no GP referral needed. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report that explains what they show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £139 in clinic, £159 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 markers: ferritin, serum iron, vitamin D, and a 15-part full blood count including haemoglobin, red and white cell counts, platelets and cell size indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics, or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your 18 results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean and what to do next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy am I always tired?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersistent tiredness usually has an ordinary explanation: too little or poor-quality sleep, stress, low mood, too much alcohol or caffeine, not enough activity, or a demanding stretch of life. When those do not explain it, the commonest medical causes a blood test can find are iron deficiency and anaemia, low vitamin D, an underactive thyroid, diabetes and low vitamin B12. This test covers the first three groups directly and picks up signs of infection or inflammation through the full blood count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood test should I have for tiredness?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard first set for fatigue is a full blood count, ferritin and vitamin D, which is what this test provides, often with thyroid function and HbA1c added. If your results here are normal and tiredness continues, the GP report will say which of those additional markers to check next. For women with heavy periods, the iron and ferritin results are usually the most telling; for anyone indoors most of the day or with darker skin, vitamin D often explains a great deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy am I so tired but my blood test is normal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA normal result on this test rules out the common blood causes of fatigue, which is useful in itself. The remaining causes are mostly not visible in blood: sleep apnoea, insomnia, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, long Covid, medication side effects, and lifestyle load. Thyroid problems and diabetes are also not measured by this particular test, so your GP report will suggest checking those if symptoms persist. Take normal results to your GP as a starting point rather than an end point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy am I always cold and tired?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeling cold and tired together points most often to iron-deficiency anaemia or an underactive thyroid. Low iron reduces the oxygen your blood carries, which leaves you tired, breathless and sensitive to cold; low thyroid hormone slows your metabolism with the same effect plus weight gain and dry skin. This test checks the iron and anaemia side thoroughly. If those are normal, a thyroid test is the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the red flags for fatigue?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a GP promptly, rather than waiting for a test result, if tiredness comes with unexplained weight loss, night sweats, fever, persistent pain, breathlessness at rest, chest pain, black or bloody stools, a lump, or if it has come on suddenly and severely. These are not signs of ordinary fatigue and need assessment. For tiredness that has built up over weeks or months without those features, a blood test is a sensible first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the NHS test for tiredness and fatigue?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If tiredness has lasted several weeks, your GP can order a full blood count, ferritin, thyroid function, HbA1c and often vitamin D and B12 on the NHS. People use a private test to skip the wait, to check before a GP appointment so the consultation starts with results, or because they want vitamin D included, which is not always tested routinely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test make you tired?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving blood taken can leave some people briefly light-headed or weary, usually from anxiety about needles, not eating beforehand or a small drop in blood pressure. It passes within minutes to hours. The amount of blood taken for this test is small and does not cause lasting tiredness. Eating normally before your appointment and drinking water helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this test check, in plain terms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things. Whether your iron stores are low (ferritin and serum iron), which is the most common treatable cause of fatigue, especially in women. Whether you have enough vitamin D, which most people in the UK lack in winter. And whether your blood cells are normal: the full blood count shows anaemia (low haemoglobin), signs of infection or inflammation (white cells), clotting cells (platelets) and the size and shape of red cells, which hints at the cause of any anaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a tiredness blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private tiredness and fatigue blood test costs £139 at a Goodbody clinic or £159 with a nurse home visit. Both include laboratory analysis of all 18 markers and a GP report. This test needs a venous sample, so there is no finger-prick home kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a blood test for tiredness near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, usually within a few days, or with a nurse who comes to your home. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919088058707,"sku":"FatigueEURO","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919088091475,"sku":"FatigueEURO","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/TIREDNESSANDFATIGUE.jpg?v=1767734453"},{"product_id":"vitamins-blood-test","title":"Vitamins Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private vitamin deficiency blood test measuring the three vitamins most often low in the UK: vitamin D, vitamin B12 and folate. Low levels cause tiredness, low mood, aches, pins and needles and poor concentration. From £69 with a finger-prick kit at home, £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £129 with a nurse home visit. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £69 home finger-prick kit, £109 in clinic, £129 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D), vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not required; if you take supplements, note them on your form, as they affect the reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your three results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining what they mean and what to take if a level is low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you get a blood test for vitamin deficiency?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This test checks the three vitamins that are most commonly deficient in the UK and most likely to explain symptoms: vitamin D, vitamin B12 and folate. Your GP can test them on the NHS if you have symptoms or a risk factor such as a vegan diet, but many people are told their symptoms are too vague to justify testing. A private test gives a definite answer within a week, and a low result can be taken to your GP for treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is vitamin D listed as on a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D appears as 25-hydroxyvitamin D, written 25(OH)D or 25-OH vitamin D, measured in nanomoles per litre (nmol\/L). That is the storage form of the vitamin and the one that reflects your overall status. It is what this test measures and what your report will show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should my vitamin D level be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e25-hydroxyvitamin D\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it means (NHS and NICE)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 25 nmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeficient; treatment with a higher-dose supplement is usually recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 50 nmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsufficient; may be inadequate for some people, particularly for bone health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 50 nmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSufficient for almost everyone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people in the UK are below 50 nmol\/L by the end of winter, because the sun is too weak from October to March to make vitamin D in the skin. The NHS advises everyone to consider a 10 microgram daily supplement through autumn and winter. These thresholds are kept under review and may be adjusted; your GP report uses the guidance current at the time of your test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a B12 blood test called?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is called a serum vitamin B12 test, sometimes labelled cobalamin, and it is measured in nanograms per litre (ng\/L) or picomoles per litre (pmol\/L). It shows the total amount of B12 in your blood. Results below the reference range, or at the low end with symptoms, indicate deficiency. Your GP may follow a borderline result with an active B12 or a test for the antibodies behind pernicious anaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the symptoms of vitamin D, B12 or folate deficiency?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D deficiency causes tiredness, bone and muscle aches, low mood and, when severe, bone softening. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes extreme tiredness, breathlessness, pins and needles, a sore red tongue, mouth ulcers, poor memory and low mood, and can damage nerves if left untreated. Folate deficiency causes similar tiredness and anaemia. All three are common in vegans and vegetarians (B12 especially), older people, those on metformin or acid-reducing medication, people with gut conditions, and anyone with little sun exposure or darker skin (vitamin D).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I check my vitamin D levels at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the home kit: a small finger-prick sample that you post back to the laboratory in the packaging provided. It measures vitamin D, B12 and folate with the same laboratory analysis as the clinic test and comes with the same GP report. There is no reliable way to check vitamin D without a blood test; symptoms alone are too general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the NHS test for vitamin deficiency?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when there is a reason to. A GP can test vitamin D if you have bone pain, muscle weakness or a risk factor, and B12 and folate if you have symptoms of anaemia or nerve problems or are on a restricted diet. Routine testing of people without symptoms is not offered, which is why many people choose a private test to find out where they stand or to check whether a supplement is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to raise vitamin D levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a standard daily supplement of 10 to 25 micrograms (400 to 1,000 IU), levels rise slowly over two to three months. For deficiency below 25 nmol\/L, GPs often prescribe a higher loading dose for six to eight weeks, then a maintenance dose. A repeat test three months after starting shows whether you have reached a sufficient level. B12 deficiency is usually treated with injections if absorption is the problem, or high-dose tablets if diet is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a vitamin blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private vitamin deficiency blood test costs from £69 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £69, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £109 and a nurse home visit is £129. Every option includes laboratory analysis of vitamin D, B12 and folate and a GP report. For a wider panel covering vitamins A, E and the B group, see the Advanced Vitamins Blood Test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get my vitamin levels checked near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the home kit online, book a blood draw at one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, or arrange a nurse home visit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919088615763,"sku":"VitaminsEUROh","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919088648531,"sku":"VitaminsEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919088681299,"sku":"VitaminsEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/VITAMINS_Blood_test_kit.jpg?v=1767734444"},{"product_id":"diabetes-hba1c-blood-test","title":"Diabetes (HbA1C) Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private HbA1c blood test showing your average blood sugar over the last two to three months, the same measure the NHS uses to diagnose type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. From £49, no fasting needed. Three ways to take it: a finger-prick kit at home (£49), one of 250+ Goodbody clinics (£69), or a nurse home visit (£89). Results in 3 to 5 working days, with a GP report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £49 home finger-prick kit, £69 in clinic, £89 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin), reported in mmol\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home to take the sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your result with the reference range and a GP report explaining what it means\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the blood test for diabetes called?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood test for diabetes is called an HbA1c test, sometimes written as haemoglobin A1c or glycated haemoglobin. Glucose in the blood attaches to haemoglobin in red blood cells, and because those cells live for around three months, the amount attached shows your average blood sugar over that period rather than on the day of the test. It is the test the NHS uses to diagnose type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an HbA1c test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HbA1c blood test costs from £49 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £49, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £69, and a nurse visiting your home to take the sample is £89. Every option includes the laboratory analysis and a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a diabetes test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have three options. Visit one of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, usually with an appointment within a few days; book a nurse to come to your home and take the sample; or order the finger-prick kit and do it yourself at home. You do not need a GP referral for any of them. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test for diabetes at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The home kit contains everything needed to take a small finger-prick blood sample, which you post back to the laboratory in the prepaid packaging provided. It is the same HbA1c analysis as the clinic test, with the same GP report. If you would rather not take your own sample, a nurse can visit you at home instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast before an HbA1c test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over the previous weeks, so what you ate this morning does not change the result. You can book any time of day and eat and drink normally beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best time of day for an HbA1c test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time. HbA1c is not affected by when you last ate or the time of day, so morning and afternoon appointments give the same result. You can drink water, tea or coffee beforehand and take your usual medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do HbA1c results mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS uses these thresholds for adults who are not already diagnosed with diabetes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHbA1c result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it indicates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 42 mmol\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 to 47 mmol\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-diabetes (higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mmol\/mol or above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the diabetes range; the NHS normally repeats the test to confirm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have diabetes, your care team will have agreed a personal target with you, often 48 or 53 mmol\/mol. Your GP report will explain where your result sits and what to do next. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/type-2-diabetes\/getting-diagnosed\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eNHS, type 2 diabetes diagnosis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should my HbA1c be for my age?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS thresholds are the same at every age: below 42 mmol\/mol is normal, 42 to 47 is pre-diabetes and 48 or above is in the diabetes range. Age does not change the diagnostic cut-offs. What can change with age is the personal target agreed for someone who already has diabetes, which a GP may set a little higher for older adults or people with other conditions to avoid low blood sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a different normal HbA1c range for women?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The reference range is the same for women and men. Pregnancy is the exception: HbA1c is not used to diagnose gestational diabetes, which is tested with a glucose tolerance test instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat HbA1c confirms diabetes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 mmol\/mol (6.5%) or above. If you have no symptoms the NHS repeats the test to confirm before diagnosing; with symptoms one result is enough. A result of 42 to 47 mmol\/mol (6.0% to 6.4%) is classed as pre-diabetes, sometimes called non-diabetic hyperglycaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do HbA1c results in mmol\/mol convert to percent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK results are given in mmol\/mol; older results and many websites use percentages. The common points are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emmol\/mol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I lower my HbA1c?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight loss, regular activity, fewer refined carbohydrates and sugary drinks, and better sleep all lower HbA1c over two to three months, which is why a repeat test after three months shows whether changes are working. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/diabetes\/diabetes-prevention\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eNHS Diabetes Prevention Programme\u003c\/a\u003e is free for people with a pre-diabetes result; ask your GP for a referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour result and GP report are emailed to you as soon as the laboratory has finished, normally within 3 to 5 working days. If your HbA1c is in the pre-diabetes or diabetes range, the report will say so clearly and set out what to do, including taking the result to your own GP, who can confirm the diagnosis and arrange care. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919088746835,"sku":"DiabetesEUROh","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919088779603,"sku":"DiabetesEURO","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919088812371,"sku":"DiabetesEURO","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/Diabetes_Blood_Test_Kit.jpg?v=1767734428"},{"product_id":"thyroid-function-blood-test","title":"Thyroid Function Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private thyroid function blood test measuring TSH, free T4 and free T3, the three hormones used to diagnose an underactive or overactive thyroid, for tiredness, weight change, feeling cold or hot, anxiety, low mood or hair loss. From £49 with a finger-prick kit at home, £79 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £109 with a nurse home visit, no fasting needed. Results in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £49 with a finger-prick kit at home; £79 at a Goodbody clinic; £109 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (free T4) and free triiodothyronine (free T3); all three are reported from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed; take the sample in the morning if you can, and stop biotin supplements for two days beforehand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e our Thyroid Function with Antibodies test (£109) adds the two thyroid antibodies that show autoimmune thyroid disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e an NHS Guided Test: the same thyroid function tests your GP would order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a TSH blood test, and what does it show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTSH is thyroid stimulating hormone, made by the pituitary gland to tell the thyroid how much hormone to produce. It is the most sensitive single measure of thyroid function, because it moves before the thyroid hormones themselves do: a high TSH means the pituitary is pushing a thyroid that is underperforming (hypothyroidism), and a low TSH means the thyroid is overproducing and the pituitary has backed off (hyperthyroidism). Free T4 is the main hormone the thyroid makes, and free T3 is the active form it is converted into; both are measured alongside TSH to confirm the picture and show how severe it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you test for an underactive thyroid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this blood test. An underactive thyroid shows as a raised TSH with a low or low-normal free T4. A TSH that is raised but with a normal free T4 is called subclinical hypothyroidism and is usually rechecked in three months before any treatment is considered. Symptoms alone cannot diagnose it, because tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, low mood and heavy periods all have other causes; the blood test is what separates them, and it is exactly what a GP would order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much is a private thyroid test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £49 at Goodbody Clinic with a finger-prick kit posted to your home, £79 with the sample taken at one of 250+ clinics, or £109 with a nurse visiting your home, including laboratory analysis and a GP report that interprets your levels. Private thyroid function tests in the UK typically cost £40 to £90; the report is included at every price here. If you also want thyroid antibodies, our Thyroid Function with Antibodies test is £109.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you get a thyroid test at the chemist, or at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pharmacies sell finger-prick thyroid kits, which are the same idea as ours: a few drops of blood posted to a laboratory. There is no instant in-store thyroid test, because thyroid hormones need laboratory analysis. Our kit is £49 with a GP report included, or you can have the sample taken for you at a clinic or by a nurse at home. Every marker is reported from the finger-prick sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast for a thyroid blood test, and what can affect the result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fasting is needed; eating does not meaningfully change thyroid hormone levels. Three things do. Biotin supplements, common in hair and nail products, interfere with the laboratory method and can produce falsely abnormal results, so stop them for at least two days before. Time of day: TSH is highest in the early morning and lowest in the afternoon, so a morning sample is preferable and consistent timing matters if you are retesting. And if you take levothyroxine, take the sample before your dose that day, as taking it first can push free T4 up. Recent illness, pregnancy and some medications such as steroids and amiodarone can also affect results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a regular blood test show thyroid problems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if thyroid function is specifically requested. A routine full blood count, liver or kidney panel does not include TSH, so a thyroid problem can be missed for years while other tests come back normal. Our Essential, Advanced and Signature Well Man and Well Woman panels include TSH and free T4, and the Signature panels free T3 as well; this test is the focused option when thyroid is the specific question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood tests show thyroid problems?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTSH and free T4 identify almost all thyroid disorders and are the tests the NHS uses; free T3 distinguishes types of overactivity and shows how much active hormone is available. Thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies show whether an autoimmune process, Hashimoto's or Graves' disease, is the cause, which matters for prognosis and for people planning pregnancy. This test covers the three hormones; our Thyroid Function with Antibodies test adds the two antibodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if my thyroid test is abnormal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report explains what the pattern shows. A clearly raised TSH with a low free T4 usually means treatment with levothyroxine is needed, which your GP can prescribe; a mildly raised TSH is usually repeated in three months; a low TSH with a raised free T4 needs GP referral to investigate an overactive thyroid. Take the report to your GP, who can prescribe and monitor; thyroid treatment is straightforward and lifelong, and most people feel dramatically better once levels are corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I read my thyroid results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree numbers. TSH, typically with a reference range of about 0.3 to 4.5 mIU\/L: above it suggests underactive, below it overactive. Free T4, typically about 10 to 22 pmol\/L: low with a high TSH confirms hypothyroidism, high with a low TSH confirms hyperthyroidism. Free T3, the active hormone, moves the same way and is most useful when TSH is low. The exact ranges are printed on your report, and the GP report interprets the three together against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a thyroid blood test show cancer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. TSH and free T4 measure how much hormone the thyroid is making, and most thyroid cancers do not change hormone levels at all. Thyroid cancer is investigated when a lump or nodule is found, with an ultrasound scan and a needle biopsy, not with a blood test. If you have noticed a lump in your neck, difficulty swallowing or a hoarse voice, see your GP for an examination regardless of any blood result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a thyroid problem?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderactive: tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, thinning hair, low mood, poor concentration, heavy or irregular periods and a slow pulse. Overactive: weight loss despite a normal appetite, feeling hot and sweaty, a fast or irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremor, trouble sleeping, frequent bowel movements and bulging or gritty eyes. Both are far more common in women, run in families, and often develop slowly enough that the symptoms are put down to age or stress. A blood test settles the question in days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do thyroid blood test results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains your TSH, free T4 and free T3 together and what to do next, including whether a repeat, antibodies, or a GP appointment is the right step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken at home via finger-prick kit","offer_id":51919089041747,"sku":"ThyroidEUROh","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919089074515,"sku":"ThyroidEURO","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":52408826560851,"sku":"ThyroidEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/THYROIDFUNCTION.jpg?v=1767727007"},{"product_id":"thyroid-function-with-antibodies-blood-test","title":"Thyroid Function with Antibodies Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete thyroid blood test: TSH and free T4 to show whether your thyroid is under- or over-active, free T3 to show the active hormone, and thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies to show whether an autoimmune condition such as Hashimoto's or Graves' disease is the cause. £109 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £129 with a nurse home visit, no fasting needed. Results in 3 to 5 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £109 at a Goodbody clinic; £129 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) and thyroglobulin antibodies (anti-TG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; not available as a finger-prick kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed; morning sample preferred; stop biotin supplements for two days beforehand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e anyone with thyroid symptoms, a borderline TSH, a family history of thyroid disease, or planning a pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does an advanced thyroid blood test check for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive markers rather than three. TSH and free T4 show whether the thyroid is under- or over-active. Free T3 is the active form of thyroid hormone and shows how much is actually available to the body, which matters when TSH is low or when symptoms persist despite a normal T4. Thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies show whether the immune system is attacking the thyroid, the cause of most thyroid disease in the UK. Together they tell you not just whether your thyroid is off, but why, and how it is likely to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are thyroid antibodies, and what does a high result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyroid peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin (TG) are proteins inside the thyroid. Antibodies against them mean the immune system has identified the thyroid as a target: this is Hashimoto's thyroiditis when it leads to an underactive thyroid, and the same antibodies are often present in Graves' disease, the autoimmune cause of an overactive thyroid. Raised antibodies with a normal TSH mean you are at increased risk of developing thyroid disease, around 2 to 4 percent a year, and should have TSH checked annually. Raised antibodies with an abnormal TSH confirm the cause and mean the condition is likely to be permanent. Around one in ten healthy people has low-level antibodies without ever developing disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should have thyroid antibodies tested?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with a borderline or mildly raised TSH, because antibodies predict whether it will progress to needing treatment; anyone with a family history of thyroid disease or another autoimmune condition such as type 1 diabetes, coeliac disease or vitiligo; women planning a pregnancy or with recurrent miscarriage, since antibodies are linked to both and affect how TSH is managed in pregnancy; and anyone with persistent symptoms and a normal basic thyroid test who wants the fuller picture. If you have already been diagnosed and treated, antibodies rarely need repeating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy measure free T3 as well as free T4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT4 is the hormone the thyroid releases; the body converts it to T3, which is the form that acts on cells. Most of the time free T4 tells the story, but when TSH is suppressed, free T3 distinguishes the types of overactive thyroid; when TSH is normal but symptoms persist, a low free T3 can point to poor conversion or to another cause entirely; and in people on treatment, T3 helps judge whether the dose is right. Adding it turns a screening test into a complete one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this test tell the difference between Hashimoto's and Graves' disease?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, in combination with the hormone results. Hashimoto's presents with a raised TSH, a low free T4 and, in about 90 percent of cases, raised TPO antibodies. Graves' disease presents with a low TSH and raised free T4 and free T3, often with TPO antibodies too; a specific TSH-receptor antibody test, which your GP can add, confirms it. Your GP report flags which results are outside the reference range and recommends the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast, and what affects the result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fasting. Take the sample in the morning if you can, because TSH is highest early in the day. Stop biotin supplements, including hair, skin and nail formulas, for at least two days beforehand, as biotin interferes with the laboratory method and can make antibody and hormone results falsely abnormal. If you take levothyroxine, take the sample before your dose that day. Recent illness, pregnancy, steroids and amiodarone can all affect thyroid results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the basic Thyroid Function test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic test (from £49) measures TSH, free T4 and free T3 and is available as a finger-prick kit; it answers whether your thyroid is working normally. This test (£109) adds the two antibodies and needs a venous sample; it answers why, and how likely a borderline result is to progress. If you have never been tested and have symptoms, the basic test is a sensible start. If your TSH has been borderline, you have a family history, you are planning a pregnancy, or you want the full picture once, choose this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan thyroid antibodies affect pregnancy or fertility?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Women with raised TPO antibodies have a higher rate of miscarriage and of developing an underactive thyroid during pregnancy, even when TSH is normal beforehand, and guidelines recommend closer TSH monitoring for them. Untreated hypothyroidism in pregnancy affects the baby's development, so knowing your antibody status before conceiving allows your GP or midwife to plan. This is one of the most useful reasons to have antibodies checked rather than TSH alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I read my results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP report interprets all five together. A raised TSH with low free T4 and positive antibodies is autoimmune hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's). A low TSH with raised free T4 and T3 is hyperthyroidism, autoimmune if antibodies are positive. Normal hormones with positive antibodies mean you are at risk and should be rechecked yearly. Normal hormones with negative antibodies make thyroid disease unlikely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if my results are abnormal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the GP report to your own GP. Hypothyroidism is treated with levothyroxine, a daily tablet that your GP prescribes and monitors, and most people feel much better within weeks. Hyperthyroidism is referred to an endocrinologist for treatment with tablets, radioactive iodine or occasionally surgery. Positive antibodies with normal hormones need no treatment, only annual monitoring, which our basic Thyroid Function test covers for £49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do the results take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report that explains all five markers together and recommends the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a thyroid antibody test near me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of 250+ Goodbody clinics across the UK, or with a nurse visiting your home. This test needs a venous sample so is not available as a finger-prick kit. No GP referral is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. All samples are analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51919089140051,"sku":"ThyroidantibodiesEURO","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51919089172819,"sku":"ThyroidantibodiesEURO","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/THYROID.jpg?v=1767726997"},{"product_id":"cholesterol-blood-test","title":"Cholesterol Blood Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eA private cholesterol blood test, also called a lipid profile, measuring the six markers the NHS uses to judge heart and stroke risk: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, the cholesterol to HDL ratio and triglycerides. From £49 with a finger-prick kit at home, £69 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics, or £89 with a nurse home visit. Results emailed in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £49 home finger-prick kit, £69 in clinic, £89 nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol to HDL ratio and triglycerides, all in mmol\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to take it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finger-prick test kit posted to your home; a venous blood draw at one of 250+ UK clinics; or a nurse who visits your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for 8 to 12 hours before the sample for the most accurate triglyceride reading; water is fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e your six results with reference ranges and a GP report explaining your risk and what to do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a cholesterol blood test called?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is called a lipid profile, or lipid panel. Cholesterol travels in the blood in particles called lipoproteins, and the test measures the main types: LDL (low-density lipoprotein, the type that builds up in arteries), HDL (high-density lipoprotein, which carries cholesterol away), non-HDL (everything except HDL, which the NHS now uses as the main risk figure), total cholesterol, the ratio of total to HDL, and triglycerides, a different kind of blood fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should my cholesterol levels be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NHS uses these targets for healthy adults, all in millimoles per litre (mmol\/L):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHealthy level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 or below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDL (good) cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 or above for men, 1.2 or above for women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDL (bad) cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 or below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-HDL cholesterol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 or below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cholesterol to HDL ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebelow 6; the lower the better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 or below (non-fasting), 1.7 or below (fasting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have heart disease, diabetes or are on a statin, your GP will have set lower personal targets. Your GP report explains where each of your results sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs a cholesterol level of 5.7 high?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total cholesterol of 5.7 mmol\/L is above the NHS target of 5, so it counts as raised. On its own it is not an emergency, and total cholesterol matters less than the balance between LDL, non-HDL and HDL. Someone with a total of 5.7 made up mostly of HDL is in a very different position from someone whose LDL is high. This is why the test reports all six markers, and why your GP report looks at the pattern rather than one number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to fast for a cholesterol blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most accurate triglyceride reading, yes: eat nothing for 8 to 12 hours before the sample and drink only water. Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and non-HDL are barely affected by food, so the NHS often runs cholesterol tests without fasting. If you cannot fast, the test is still useful; the GP report will take a non-fasting sample into account when reading triglycerides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should I eat the night before a cholesterol test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat a normal evening meal and avoid alcohol, then have nothing but water from the evening until your sample is taken the next morning, so that you fast for 8 to 12 hours. Do not eat a very fatty meal or skip meals for days beforehand; either can distort the result. Take your usual medication unless your GP has told you otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a cholesterol test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt any of Goodbody's 250+ partner clinics across the UK, at home with a finger-prick kit, or with a nurse who comes to you. No GP referral is needed. The NHS offers a free cholesterol check as part of the NHS Health Check for people aged 40 to 74 every five years, and your GP can test you if you have a family history or other risk factors. A private test is the quick route if you are outside those groups or do not want to wait. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I test my cholesterol at home?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The home kit takes a small finger-prick sample that you post back to the laboratory in the packaging provided. It measures all six markers with the same laboratory analysis as the clinic test and comes with the same GP report, which is a step up from the single-number meters sold in pharmacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a cholesterol test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA private cholesterol blood test costs from £49 at Goodbody Clinic. The home finger-prick kit is £49, a blood draw at one of our clinics is £69 and a nurse home visit is £89. Every option includes laboratory analysis of all six markers and a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is non-HDL cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-HDL cholesterol is your total cholesterol minus your HDL, so it captures all the cholesterol carried in the particles that can build up in arteries, not just LDL. The NHS and NICE now use it as the main figure for judging cardiovascular risk and for setting statin targets, because it is a better predictor than LDL alone and does not need a fasting sample. A healthy non-HDL is 4 mmol\/L or below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre there warning signs of high cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually none. High cholesterol has no symptoms, which is why it is only found by testing. Rarely, very high inherited cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolaemia) shows as fatty deposits around the eyes or on tendons, or a pale ring around the iris in younger people. If a close relative had a heart attack or stroke before 60, or has familial hypercholesterolaemia, you should be tested whatever your age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow can I lower my cholesterol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing saturated fat (fatty meat, butter, cream, pastries) with unsaturated fats (olive and rapeseed oil, nuts, oily fish), eating more fibre, oats, beans and fruit, being active for 150 minutes a week, losing excess weight and stopping smoking all lower LDL and non-HDL within a few months. A repeat test after three months shows whether changes are working. If levels stay high or your overall risk is raised, your GP may recommend a statin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. 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From £99 with a finger-prick kit at home, £139 at one of 250+ clinics or £159 with a nurse home visit. Results in 3 to 5 working days with a GP report. For men and women over 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £99 with a finger-prick kit at home; £139 at a Goodbody clinic; £159 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11: testosterone, free testosterone, free androgen index, SHBG, oestradiol, LH, FSH, prolactin, progesterone, DHEA-sulphate, albumin; every marker is measured from the finger-prick sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the sample in the morning, when testosterone is highest, and rest from hard training for 24 to 48 hours beforehand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 3 to 5 working days with a GP report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e liver, kidney, cholesterol, HbA1c or a full blood count; pair it with the General Health or Advanced Well Man test for those\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a sports blood test check?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 11 markers and what they tell a training athlete:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy it matters for training\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTestosterone, free testosterone, free androgen index\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe anabolic drive behind muscle, strength, recovery and libido; free and index values show how much is actually available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHBG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe protein that binds testosterone; high SHBG means less free hormone despite a normal total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOestradiol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalances testosterone in men and governs bone and cycle health in women; too high or too low impairs both\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLH and FSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe pituitary signals that drive natural testosterone and sperm production, or ovulation; low values show suppression, high values show the testes or ovaries are struggling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProlactin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaised prolactin suppresses testosterone and libido and can follow stress, medication or a pituitary cause\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgesterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle and ovulation marker in women; part of the hormone cascade in men\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDHEA-sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdrenal precursor to sex hormones; falls with age and overtraining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier protein and a marker of nutrition and recovery capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood tests do bodybuilders take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kinds. A hormone panel like this one, to see testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol, LH, FSH and prolactin, which show whether the body's own production is normal, suppressed or recovering. And a general health panel for the organs that hard training, supplements and extreme diets stress: liver enzymes, kidney function, cholesterol, HbA1c and a full blood count. This test is the hormone half; the General Health Blood Test (£69, home kit) or Advanced Well Man (£175, includes a full blood count and PSA) is the other half. Many people take both together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat blood tests do I need if I use anabolic steroids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use, or are considering using, anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs, regular blood monitoring is the single most useful thing you can do to reduce harm. Doctors who run harm-reduction clinics check three things: hormones (testosterone, oestradiol, LH, FSH, SHBG, prolactin) before, during and after use to see suppression and recovery; liver and kidney function, cholesterol and a full blood count, because steroids raise haematocrit, LDL and liver enzymes; and blood pressure. This panel covers the hormones; pair it with the General Health or Advanced Well Man test for the rest. We do not supply or advise on any drug, and your GP report will recommend seeing a doctor if results are outside the safe range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I get a blood test for steroid use in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately, at any of 250+ Goodbody clinics, by a nurse at home, or with a finger-prick kit posted to you, with no GP referral and results explained in a GP report. The NHS also runs steroid harm-reduction clinics in some areas, such as NHS Lothian, that offer confidential monitoring. Your NHS GP can test hormones and liver function if you tell them what you are taking; the consultation is confidential. Whichever route you use, test before a cycle for a baseline, during it, and 8 to 12 weeks after to check recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get my testosterone levels checked on the NHS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you have symptoms such as low libido, erectile problems, tiredness or loss of muscle; your GP will usually order a morning total testosterone and repeat it if low. The NHS does not test testosterone for performance or monitoring purposes, and rarely adds free testosterone, SHBG, oestradiol or prolactin unless the first result is abnormal. This test includes all of them from one sample, in the morning, with a GP report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do free androgen index and SHBG tell me that total testosterone does not?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost testosterone in the blood is bound to SHBG and albumin and cannot act on muscle. Free testosterone and the free androgen index estimate the active fraction. A man with a normal total but high SHBG, which rises with age, low body fat, heavy endurance training and low-calorie dieting, can have symptoms of low testosterone that a total-only test misses. The reverse is true with low SHBG. Seeing both explains why two people with the same total testosterone feel very different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy test oestradiol and prolactin in men?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOestradiol is made from testosterone and men need some of it for bone, joint and libido health; too much causes water retention, mood swings and breast tissue, too little causes joint pain and low libido, and both are common when testosterone is very high or falling. Prolactin, when raised, suppresses testosterone and sex drive and can follow stress, some medications and pituitary problems. Both are routinely overlooked in a standard testosterone test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I avoid exercise before a blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, rest from hard training for 24 to 48 hours. A heavy session temporarily raises testosterone, cortisol and prolactin and can lower free hormone through dehydration, so a sample the morning after a hard workout reads differently from a rested one. Take the sample in the morning, when testosterone peaks, and keep the timing the same each time you retest so results are comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this test for women too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The same hormones govern women's training, cycle health, bone density and recovery. Low oestradiol with low LH and FSH is the pattern of relative energy deficiency, common in women who train hard and under-eat, and it causes missed periods, stress fractures and fatigue. High testosterone and free androgen index with a high LH to FSH ratio points towards PCOS. Tell us your cycle day when you order so the results are interpreted correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eKit, clinic or nurse: how is the sample taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree ways. The finger-prick kit (£99) is posted to you; take it in the morning, rested, and post it back the same day, and every one of the 11 markers is measured from it. Or book a morning appointment at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics (£139) for a venous draw, or have a nurse visit your home (£159). No fasting is needed. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eFind your nearest clinic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does a sports blood test cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom £99 with the home finger-prick kit, £139 at a clinic or £159 with a nurse visit, including laboratory analysis of all 11 markers and a GP report. Sports hormone panels in the UK typically cost £90 to £200; ours includes the doctor's interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do results take, and what should I pair this with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults are emailed within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, with a GP report explaining each marker. For a complete picture of training health, add the General Health Blood Test (liver, kidney, cholesterol, iron, £69 kit) or the Advanced Well Man or Well Woman test, which adds a full blood count, HbA1c and inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour results and GP report are emailed to you within 3 to 5 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. The report explains each marker in plain language, flags anything outside the reference range and says what to do next, including when to take the result to your own GP. 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From £449 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or with a nurse at home, with the result reviewed by a Goodbody doctor. Results in 15 working days. For adults with memory or cognitive concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £449 with your own sample collection; £479 at a Goodbody clinic; £499 with a nurse home visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e plasma p-Tau217 (phosphorylated tau 217), reported with the LucentAD algorithm as likely positive, likely negative or intermediate for Alzheimer's pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e adults experiencing memory or cognitive changes, people awaiting a specialist memory assessment, and those seeking a non-invasive alternative to lumbar puncture or PET; not a test for people without symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clinically meaningful positive or negative result in about 70 percent of people; the remainder receive an intermediate result and are advised on further assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample:\u003c\/strong\u003e venous blood draw; no fasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e emailed within 15 working days with a doctor's report; a Goodbody GP is available to discuss them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a blood test for Alzheimer's, and is it available in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Blood tests measuring p-Tau217 have transformed Alzheimer's assessment since 2024, and the LucentAD p-Tau217 test is available now, privately, through Goodbody Clinic at 250+ locations across the UK and by nurse home visit. The NHS does not yet offer them routinely, so specialist diagnosis still relies on memory clinics, brain scans and, in some cases, lumbar puncture or PET scans, with long waits. This test gives you and your doctor an earlier indication of whether Alzheimer's pathology is likely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is p-Tau217?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTau is a protein in brain cells. In Alzheimer's disease it becomes abnormally phosphorylated and forms tangles, and a specific form, tau phosphorylated at position 217, leaks into the blood in amounts that track the build-up of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain. Plasma p-Tau217 rises years before symptoms and correlates closely with amyloid and tau PET scans and spinal fluid tests, which is why it has become the leading blood marker for Alzheimer's. It is specific to Alzheimer's rather than to other causes of dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a blood test detect Alzheimer's or dementia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blood test can now detect Alzheimer's pathology with accuracy comparable to spinal fluid tests, and p-Tau217 is the marker that does it best. It does not diagnose dementia: dementia is a clinical judgement about how memory and thinking are affecting daily life, made by a doctor with cognitive testing and history. What the blood test answers is whether Alzheimer's disease is likely to be the cause. Other causes of dementia, such as vascular disease, Lewy body disease or frontotemporal dementia, do not raise p-Tau217, so a negative result points the assessment elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is the LucentAD p-Tau217 test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its validation studies the LucentAD algorithm gave a clinically meaningful result, likely positive or likely negative for Alzheimer's pathology, in around 70 percent of people, with accuracy comparable to cerebrospinal fluid testing and amyloid PET when compared against those reference standards. The remaining 30 percent fall in an intermediate zone where the result cannot confidently rule Alzheimer's in or out, and further assessment is advised. Like all biomarker tests it is most reliable in people with symptoms and should be interpreted by a clinician alongside a cognitive assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho should take an Alzheimer's blood test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who have noticed persistent changes in memory, thinking, language or judgement, or whose family has; people on a waiting list for a memory clinic who want earlier insight; people for whom a lumbar puncture or PET scan is unsuitable, unavailable or unaffordable; and clinicians supporting patients through assessment. It is not recommended for people without symptoms who are worried about future risk, because a positive result in someone with no symptoms cannot yet be acted on and may cause harm. Our GP can discuss whether the test is right for you before you book, if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a positive result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat your p-Tau217 level indicates Alzheimer's pathology is likely present in the brain. In someone with memory symptoms this makes Alzheimer's disease the probable cause and is a strong reason to see a specialist memory service promptly, both for a formal diagnosis and because treatments and support are most effective early. It is not a diagnosis of dementia, and it does not predict how quickly symptoms will change. A Goodbody doctor explains the result and how to take it to your GP for referral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does a negative result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat Alzheimer's pathology is unlikely to be the cause of your symptoms at the time of testing. That is important information: memory problems have many causes, including depression, sleep disorders, thyroid disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, medication and other forms of dementia, and a negative result redirects the assessment towards them. It does not mean you will never develop Alzheimer's, and it should not stop you seeking help for symptoms that persist. If your symptoms progress, the test can be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does an intermediate result mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat your level sits in a zone where the test cannot confidently rule Alzheimer's pathology in or out; this happens in around 30 percent of people. Your report will say so and our doctor will advise on next steps, which may include repeating the test after an interval, or referral for standard assessment with scans or a lumbar puncture. An intermediate result is a limitation of the test, not a sign of something in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this compare with a lumbar puncture or PET scan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumbar puncture measures the same proteins in spinal fluid and PET scans image amyloid and tau in the brain; both are accurate, both are invasive or expensive, both typically cost £3,000 or more privately, and NHS access involves long waits. p-Tau217 in blood tracks those reference tests closely enough that international diagnostic criteria now include blood biomarkers. Where the blood result is clear, it can avoid the need for the invasive test; where it is intermediate, the traditional tests remain available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an Alzheimer's blood test cost in the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LucentAD p-Tau217 test is from £449 with your own blood collection, £479 at one of 250+ Goodbody clinics or £499 with a nurse home visit, including laboratory analysis and a doctor's report, with a Goodbody GP available to discuss the result. That is a fraction of the £3,000 or more typically charged for a private PET scan or lumbar puncture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do results take, and how is the sample taken?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA venous blood sample from the arm, with no fasting or preparation. Results are emailed within 15 working days of the sample reaching the laboratory, with a report stating likely positive, likely negative or intermediate for Alzheimer's pathology, and a doctor's explanation of what it means and what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is Alzheimer's normally tested for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-faq-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA GP first rules out reversible causes with blood tests for thyroid, B12, folate, kidney and liver function and a full blood count, and does a brief memory test. Referral to a memory clinic follows, with detailed cognitive testing and a brain scan, and in some cases spinal fluid analysis or a PET scan to confirm Alzheimer's pathology. The p-Tau217 blood test is increasingly used at the stage where the question is whether Alzheimer's is the cause, and can shorten the path to a confident answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour result and doctor's report are emailed within 15 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, stating whether Alzheimer's pathology is likely, unlikely or indeterminate at the time of testing, and what to do next. A Goodbody GP is available to talk it through and to write to your own GP for referral to a memory service where appropriate. 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