Nutritional & Digestive Health Blood Test

Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.

Results are typically available within Same day. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.

Yes. As this profile includes insulin and/or C-peptide, we recommend fasting for 8–12 hours beforehand. Please drink plain water and take usual medication unless you have been specifically advised otherwise.

This test may be particularly useful for: Persistent bloating; Digestive symptoms; Nutritional optimisation; Vegetarian or vegan diet; Fatigue; General wellbeing.

This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Bloating; Abdominal discomfort; Altered bowel habit; Fatigue; Low energy; Food-related symptoms; Unexplained nutritional deficiencies. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

This test may help assess or investigate: Nutritional deficiencies; Iron deficiency; Vitamin D deficiency; Vitamin B12 deficiency; Folate deficiency; Coeliac disease; Previous exposure to Helicobacter pylori; Insulin resistance; Metabolic health concerns. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.

This profile includes: Full Blood Count; Albumin; Calcium; Corrected Calcium; Cholesterol; Triglycerides; HDL Cholesterol; LDL Cholesterol; TC/HDL Ratio; Serum Iron; Transferrin; Ferritin; Total Iron Binding Capacity; Serum Folate (Vitamin B9); Vitamin B12; Vitamin D (25-OH); Magnesium; HbA1c; Insulin; Total Antioxidant Activity; Tissue Transglutaminase IgA; Total IgA; Helicobacter pylori IgG.