Private Blood Testing in West Berkshire

Blood Testing

Blood testing is a common medical practice that involves the collection and analysis of a patient’s blood sample. This procedure is used to diagnose and monitor a range of health conditions, including infections, cancers, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

This procedure was performed in the NHS after a Doctor (GP) had decided on the best blood test for you. Recently more and more people have chosen to take a more active approach to their health and are using blood tests as a quick and easy way to find out more information about their health conditions.

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Blood Tests & Your Health

Blood testing is an easy way to give you quick results about your health to help you make decisions about the lifestyle you want to live.

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Overall, blood testing is a valuable tool to understand your general health and identify potential health problems early on. With regular blood testing, you can take proactive steps to maintain good health and manage any existing conditions.

How Blood Testing Helps

Blood testing is an easy way to give you quick results about your health and help you make decisions about the lifestyle you want to live.

If you’re wondering why you should have a blood test, there are several reasons why getting your blood drawn can be a smart choice. Firstly, blood tests can help detect medical conditions early on, giving you the opportunity to seek treatment before symptoms develop. Additionally, blood tests can provide insight into your overall health and wellness, including your cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and liver and kidney function.

Finally, blood tests can be a valuable tool for preventive care. By monitoring your cholesterol, blood sugar, and other health markers, you can take steps to prevent chronic conditions from developing in the first place.

Blood Test Options At Total Health West Berkshire

There are several ways you can have a blood test at Total Health West Berkshire

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Book a Total Health Blood Test

Book a Total Health blood test with a GP clinical oversight report.
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Total Health GP Reccomendation

After an appointment with our Private GPs – during your appointment your private GP may advise that a blood test will be useful. We will arrange that for you…..often on the same days.

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A Part Of A Health Check Appointment

Our Health Check appointments are designed as a simple way to have a check-up on your health. We have a variety of health checks depending on the area of your health concern. All health checks include a blood test, health assessment, and a 30-minute face-to-face appointment with a Private GP.

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A Part Of A Health Screening Package

Our Health Screening Packages are a more in-depth investigation than a health check as not only do they include a blood test, health assessment, and GP appointment they can also include, ECGs, gut tests, health coaching appiontments, MSK assessments and gait scans for custom made orthotics depending on the health screening you choose.

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External Private Clinician Reccomendation

If a private GP or consultation has requested that you have blood tests done – If you have had a private medical appointment and need blood tests then contact us and we can arrange this for you.

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For a Blood Test Kit

If you have ordered a kit from another provider – If you have a blood test kit from Goodybody, Medichecks or another company we can arrange for the blood to be taken at Total Health. Jump to the bottom of the page for more details.

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Total Health Blood Tests With a GP Clinical Oversight Report

These blood tests are ideal if you are looking for a blood test with a report from a GP to let you know what the results of your test mean.

How do these appointments work?

Choose your test from the options below

Book your appointment

Arrive at Total Health well-hydrated on the day of your test

After your blood has been taken we will send it off to our lab.

Results are usually back with 24 - 48 hours.

Your blood test results are reviewed by our GP in 24 hours.

We send you a report with your blood test results and your GP clinical oversight report.

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Premier General Health Profile -£128

What can I expect from the Premier General Health Profile?

This profile is a comprehensive check of your liver & kidney function, your muscle & bone health, gout, iron levels, diabetes (HbA1c), your full cholesterol profile, and full blood count.

The detailed profile provides an excellent baseline health check. It helps you to proactively manage your health and identify/monitor many underlying or pre-existing conditions throughout your body.

How many markers does this test measure?

Bone Panel

  • ALB – Albumin
  • CA – Calcium
  • CCA – Corrected Calcium
  • PHOS – Phosphate
  • UA – Uric Acid

Full Blood Count

  • BA# – Basophil Absolute Number
  • BA – Basophil Percentage
  • EO# – Eosinophil Absolute Number
  • EO – Eosinophil Percentage
  • HCT – Haematocrit
  • HGB – Haemoglobin
  • LY# – Lymphocyte Absolute Number
  • LY – Lymphocyte Percentage
  • MCV – Mean Cell Volume
  • MCH – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
  • MCHC – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration
  • MPV – Mean Platelet Volume
  • MO# – Monocyte Absolute Number
  • MO – Monocyte Percentage
  • NE# – Neutrophil Absolute Number
  • NE – Neutrophil Percentage
  • PLT – Platelets
  • RBC – Red Blood Cells
  • RDW – Red Cell Distribution Width Coefficient of Variation
  • WBC – White Blood Cells

 

Heart Panel

  • CK – Creatine Kinase
  • LDH – Lactate Dehydrogenase

 

Iron Panel

  • FERR – Ferritin
  • FE – Iron
  • TIBC – Total Iron Binding Capacity
  • TFN – Transferrin
  • TSAT – Transferrin Saturation

 

Lipid Panel

  • CHOL – Cholesterol
  • HDL – High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
  • LDL – Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
  • NHDL – Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • CHR – Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio
  • TRIG – Triglycerides

 

Liver Panel

  • ALT – Alanine Aminotransferase
  • ALB – Albumin
  • ALP – Alkaline Phosphatase
  • AST – Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • GGT – Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
  • GLOB – Globulin
  • TBIL – Total Bilirubin
  • TP – Total Protein
  • UREL – Urea and Electrolyte Panel
  • CO2 – Bicarbonate
  • CL – Chloride
  • CREA – Creatinine (Serum)
  • EGFR – Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • K – Potassium
  • NA – Sodium
  • UREA – Urea (Serum)
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Well Man Premier Plus Profile – £209

How does the Well Man Premier Plus Profile work?

This blood test is our most comprehensive wellness profile for men and is designed to give you the most information about your current health and any potential risks for future health and longevity.

It includes a full blood count, an analysis of kidney and liver function, bone and muscle health, a full cholesterol profile, and iron studies. Additionally, a diabetes check, thyroid function tests, hsCRP, a vitamin profile, and testosterone are all included.

What is tested?

Bone Panel

  • ALB – Albumin
  • CA – Calcium
  • CCA – Corrected Calcium
  • PHOS – Phosphate
  • UA – Uric Acid

Full Blood Count

  • BA# – Basophil Absolute Number
  • BA – Basophil Percentage
  • EO# – Eosinophil Absolute Number
  • EO – Eosinophil Percentage
  • HCT – Haematocrit
  • HGB – Haemoglobin
  • LY# – Lymphocyte Absolute Number
  • LY – Lymphocyte Percentage
  • MCV – Mean Cell Volume
  • MCH – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
  • MCHC – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration
  • MPV – Mean Platelet Volume
  • MO# – Monocyte Absolute Number
  • MO – Monocyte Percentage
  • NE# – Neutrophil Absolute Number
  • NE – Neutrophil Percentage
  • PLT – Platelets
  • RBC – Red Blood Cells
  • RDW – Red Cell Distribution Width Coefficient of Variation
  • WBC – White Blood Cells

Heart Panel

  • CK – Creatine Kinase
  • LDH – Lactate Dehydrogenase
  • IRON – Iron Panel
  • FERR – Ferritin
  • FE – Iron
  • TIBC – Total Iron Binding Capacity
  • TFN – Transferrin
  • TSAT – Transferrin Saturation

Lipid Panel

  • CHOL – Cholesterol
  • HDL – High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
  • LDL – Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
  • NHDL – Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • CHR – Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio
  • TRIG – Triglycerides
  • LIVR – Liver Panel
  • ALT – Alanine Aminotransferase
  • ALB – Albumin
  • ALP – Alkaline Phosphatase
  • AST – Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • GGT – Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
  • GLOB – Globulin
  • TBIL – Total Bilirubin
  • TP – Total Protein

Urea and Electrolyte Panel

  • CO2 – Bicarbonate
  • CL – Chloride
  • CREA – Creatinine (Serum)
  • EGFR – Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • K – Potassium
  • NA – Sodium
  • UREA – Urea (Serum)

Individual Markers

  • CRPH – C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity)
  • FOLS – Folate (Serum)
  • FT4 – Free Thyroxine 4
  • HBA1C – Glycated Haemoglobin
  • TEST – Testosterone
  • TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • TPSA – Total Prostate Specific Antigen
  • B12 – Vitamin B12 (Total)
  • VITD – Vitamin D (25-OH)
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Well Woman Premier Plus Profile –£209

Why would I need the Well Woman Premier Plus Profile?

This blood test is our most comprehensive wellness profile for women and is designed to give you the most information about your general health risks and current wellness.

It includes a full blood count and analysis of kidney and liver function, bone and muscle health, a full cholesterol profile, and iron studies. Additionally, a diabetes check, thyroid function tests, hsCRP, a vitamin profile, and a female hormones profile are all included.

Which biomarkers are examined in this test?

Bone Panel

  • ALB – Albumin
  • CA – Calcium
  • CCA – Corrected Calcium
  • PHOS – Phosphate
  • UA – Uric Acid
  • FBC – Full Blood Count
  • BA# – Basophil Absolute Number
  • BA – Basophil Percentage
  • EO# – Eosinophil Absolute Number
  • EO – Eosinophil Percentage
  • HCT – Haematocrit
  • HGB – Haemoglobin
  • LY# – Lymphocyte Absolute Number
  • LY – Lymphocyte Percentage
  • MCV – Mean Cell Volume
  • MCH – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
  • MCHC – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration
  • MPV – Mean Platelet Volume
  • MO# – Monocyte Absolute Number
  • MO – Monocyte Percentage
  • NE# – Neutrophil Absolute Number
  • NE – Neutrophil Percentage
  • PLT – Platelets
  • RBC – Red Blood Cells
  • RDW – Red Cell Distribution Width Coefficient of Variation
  • WBC – White Blood Cells

Heart Panel

  • CK – Creatine Kinase
  • LDH – Lactate Dehydrogenase
  • IRON – Iron Panel
  • FERR – Ferritin
  • FE – Iron
  • TIBC – Total Iron Binding Capacity
  • TFN – Transferrin
  • TSAT – Transferrin Saturation

Lipid Panel

  • CHOL – Cholesterol
  • HDL – High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
  • LDL – Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
  • NHDL – Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • CHR – Total Cholesterol to HDL Ratio
  • TRIG – Triglycerides

Liver Panel

  • ALT – Alanine Aminotransferase
  • ALB – Albumin
  • ALP – Alkaline Phosphatase
  • AST – Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • GGT – Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
  • GLOB – Globulin
  • TBIL – Total Bilirubin
  • TP – Total Protein

 Urea and Electrolyte Panel

  • CO2 – Bicarbonate
  • CL – Chloride
  • CREA – Creatinine (Serum)
  • EGFR – Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • K – Potassium
  • NA – Sodium
  • UREA – Urea (Serum)

Individual Markers

  • CRPH – C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity)
  • FOLS – Folate (Serum)
  • FSH – Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
  • FT4 – Free Thyroxine 4
  • HBA1C – Glycated Haemoglobin
  • LH – Luteinizing Hormone
  • OES – Oestradiol
  • PROG – Progesterone
  • TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • B12 – Vitamin B12 (Total)
  • VITD – Vitamin D (25-OH)
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Comprehensive Vitamin Screen – £452

How can the Comprehensive Vitamin Screen support my health goals?
A comprehensive assessment that measures the levels of various vitamins in the bloodstream. It provides information about nutritional status and helps identify any deficiencies or excesses. Testing helps identify areas of intervention, such as dietary modifications or vitamin supplementation, to optimize an individual’s vitamin status and overall well-being.
Which vitamins does this test analyse?

Vitamin A (Retinol) Beta Carotene

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Vitamin B2 (Ribofavin)

Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B9 (Red Cell Folate)

Vitamin B12 (Active)

Vitamin C (frozen)

Vitamin D (25-OH)

Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)

Get a Complete Vitamin Analysis
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Thyroid Full Profile – £159

Can you outline what I expect from Thyroid Full Profile?

Fully analyse the function of your thyroid gland including checking for the commonest causes of thyroid dysfunction.

Thyroid problems are common and can cause significant health problems. A blood test is the only way to find out.

This test includes TSH, FT3, FT4, and Thyroglobulin and Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies.

You may also want to consider our GP Thyroid Consultation to talk to a medical expert about your symptoms.

What is tested?

Free T4

Free T3

TSH

Antithyroglobulin Antibodies

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

Get a Complete Thyroid Check
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HRT Profile Plus – £189

What can I expect from HRT Profile Plus?

This test includes Cholesterol Profile, Glucose, FSH, Oestradiol, and Thyroid Function: Free T4, TSH, and is a useful test if you are taking HRT and want detailed information about your hormone levels along with other health markers.

Which hormones are tested?

Cholesterol Profile

Glucose

FSH

Oestradiol

Thyroid Function: Free T4, TSH

Comprehensive HRT Check

Looking for more than just a blood test?

If you are looking for more than just a blood test then take a look at our Health Checks and Health Screening packages for more insight into your health.

Our health checks include a blood test, health assessment and a 30 minute face to face private GP appointment.

We have a variety of health checks from our MOT and MOT plus to Women’s Hormone, Thyroid and Mens Health checks.

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Comprehensive Health Screening in West Berkshire

We have 4 Health Screening packages. All offer a blood tests, health assessment and 30 minute face to face private GP appointment. 

Depending on the screening you choose they can also include an ECG, Gut Test, gaitscan and MSK assessment.

Our Ultimate Total Health Screening also includes a breast exam and smear for Women and a prostate and testicular exam for Men.

 

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Blood Test Only Options At Total Health West Berkshire

Wanting just a blood test?

Order your blood test kit from Goodbody or Medichecks and we can perform the blood test at Total Health West Berkshire. Your blood test results will come directly from the company you ordered the test from.

Medichecks
Order a blood test kit from Medichecks
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Order a blood test kit from Goodbody

Have a blood test kit that is not from Goodbody or Medichecks?

We can perform the blood test kit here just follow this link and choose the Blood Draw (paid) option. Current cost of a blood draw is £35.

Have a blood test that needs a centrifuge?

We can perform the blood test kit and centrifuge at Total Health. You can book the test by following  this link and choose theBlood Draw & Centrifuge option. Current cost of a blood draw with centrifuge is £60.

Please note that whilst the blood draw itself can take a few minutes the centrifuge process can take 15- 30 minutes depending on the precise instructions in the kit.

You can add kit instructions on notes for the appointment when booking your blood test.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Tests

What is the cost of having a blood test?

It all depends on the test that you order.
Each test is individually priced.

If you order through Medichecks or Goodbody then the price of the tests are available on their website.

Do I have to pay for the blood draw by the phlebotomist separately from the blood test?

All of the tests on our website include the cost of the blood draw in the test.

Medichecks and Goodbody give you the option to pay for the blood draw in the cost of the test when you order them.

Blood tests ordered by our GP have the price of the blood draw included in them.

Other companies supply you with the kits only and then you will pay our blood draw charge.
If you have any questions about this then do give us a call on  01635 791 301

If I have a blood testing kit from a different company how much does it cost to have blood taken by the phlebotomist?

 The cost of a blood draw is £35.

What is the difference between having blood tests through a home testing kit or taken by a professional.

A home test kit uses capillary blood. Whilst it is convenient there are a couple of downsides.
Firstly it can be difficult to get enough blood from a finger prick test so people tend to squeeze their finger  – this can damage the red blood cells and cause the result to be less accurate.

Even if you get enough blood the blood that comes from a finger prick test is capillary blood. Which has a slightly different composition to the blood that comes from a venous sample that a phlebotomist would take.  This can lead to inaccurate readings compared to venous blood.

Venous blood taken by a trained professional is the gold standard for blood testing.  This is because it gives much more accurate results and if you want to have an insight into something as important as your health we believe that you should have the most accurate result possible.

Our Blood Test Clinicians

Jo Clarke Phlebotomist

Jo Clarke (She/Her)

Phlebotomist

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I have been performing Phlebotomy for adults and children since 2001.

I have worked in various Hospital and Clinical settings for the NHS and Private sector. Currently, I offer Phlebotomy Services, Well Person Checks and Electrocardiograms at Total Health West Berkshire

My weekends are filled with spending time with my husband, 2 children and 3 year old grandson, and hopefully once a year sitting on a sandy beach somewhere very hot.