London Medical Laboratory
General Health Profile- Fingerprick Blood Test
This home self-testing fingerprick blood test checks your liver and kidney function, bone health, iron levels, diabetes ( levels of HbA1c and a full cholesterol profile.
Test Type: General Health Profile
Biomarkers: Essential Health
Suitable For: Adults
Testing Method: Finger-prick Blood Test
This home self-testing fingerprick blood test checks your liver and kidney function, bone health, iron levels, diabetes ( levels of HbA1c and a full cholesterol profile.
After purchase, please complete the form linked in your confirmation email.
The test includes an analysis of 25 essential biomarkers:
High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked - leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. The test checks total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (HDL ratio), and triglyceride.
Diabetes (1 Biomarker)
Checking your levels of HbA1c is how to confirm if you have (or are at risk of developing) diabetes. Unmanaged or undiagnosed diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. For anyone who already knows they have diabetes, regular HbA1c checks are essential to monitoring progress.
Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone and is caused by high levels of uric acid.
Iron levels (4 Biomarkers)
Iron deficiency can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, chest pains, and shortness of breath. The blood test measures the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the tissues.
Kidney Function (3 Biomarkers)
Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning including the removal of waste products, releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure, and controlling the production of red blood cells. A healthy kidney function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.
Liver Function (8 Biomarkers)
The liver is responsible for many of the body's essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections, and detoxifying your blood.
Muscle & Bone Health (3 Biomarkers)
The Creatine Kinase test is used to diagnose and monitor muscular injuries. Calcium tests are used to diagnose and monitor conditions correlating to the bone, heart, and kidneys.
Please note blood tests alone are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, particularly if you have any symptoms. Test results are not a clinical diagnosis and are for information purposes only.
If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any kind of medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner before using this product.
Do not exceed the recommended dose, unless advised by your healthcare practitioner.
Directions:
Your test kit contains easy-to-follow instructions on how to take your own finger blood sample, together with an instructions leaflet, and a test request form.
It is important that you read and follow the instructions in the instructions leaflet carefully and take care when taking any sample. We shall not be responsible for any injury caused by any failure to follow the instructions correctly.
The home-testing kits use a simple finger-prick blood sample you can take yourself in the comfort of your own home. Please use the enclosed lancets and tube to collect the blood sample.
Once the blood sample is taken, complete the enclosed forms and label the blood test, returning it to the laboratory using the bag included with the kit.
You will receive your test kit within 2-3 working days of ordering it and your results will be emailed to you within 5 working days of your sample being received by the laboratory. The test is valid for 3 (three) months from the date the testing kit is sent out and the blood sample when done must be sent to the laboratory within this period, following the test kit instructions.