Does the Basic Screen check for diabetes?

It includes a fasting glucose test, which shows your blood sugar on the day. It does not include HbA1c, which reflects your average blood sugar over the last 2 to 3 months; HbA1c is included in our Standard and Lifestyle Screens.

What is the difference between the Basic Screen and the Standard Screen?

The Basic Screen covers liver, kidneys, blood count, cholesterol, glucose and inflammation. The Standard Screen adds HbA1c, ferritin (iron stores), vitamin D, adjusted calcium and a urine test, with options to add thyroid, vitamin and hormone tests.

Does it matter if I have eaten before a cholesterol test?

The NHS says eating makes little difference to cholesterol levels. This screen still needs a fasting sample because it also measures glucose and other markers that the lab asks to be taken fasting.

Health screens

Private blood test

Basic Screen Blood Test

An entry-level health screen for people who want a simple baseline before choosing anything more detailed.

22 biomarkers
Fasting required

£59Includes sample collection

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We confirm your appointment and any preparation, such as fasting, before you attend.

What’s included

22 biomarkers in this test.

Fasting required before this test

Heart & cholesterol5

Cholesterol and other fats in the blood that are linked to heart health.

HDL
LDL
Total Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol / HDL Cholesterol Ratio
Triglycerides

Blood sugar & diabetes1

How your body manages sugar, including your average level over recent months.

Glucose

Liver6

Enzymes and proteins that show how well your liver is working.

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT)
Total Bilirubin

Kidneys3

How well your kidneys filter waste from your blood.

Creatinine
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
Urea

Body salts & minerals4

Electrolytes and minerals that help your nerves, muscles and heart work properly.

Chloride
Phosphate
Potassium
Sodium

Blood count1

Your red cells, white cells and platelets.

Full Blood Count

Inflammation & immunity2

Signs of inflammation in the body and how your immune system is working.

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)

About this test

Is the Basic Screen Blood Test right for you?

Who it’s for

You want a simple baseline check of your general health without needing a GP referral.
You want to know your cholesterol and blood sugar levels, which help show your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
You drink alcohol regularly or take long-term medicines and want to check how your liver and kidneys are working.
You want a starting point before deciding whether you need a more detailed screen.

What it can show

Liver tests (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin and albumin) can show signs of liver inflammation or damage, or a problem with the bile ducts. Some of these also come from bone or muscle, so they are read together.
Kidney tests (creatinine, eGFR and urea) show how well your kidneys are filtering waste. Sodium, potassium, chloride and phosphate show whether salts and minerals that your kidneys help to balance are in the normal range.
A full blood count checks your red cells, white cells and platelets. It can show anaemia and other changes in your blood that may need a closer look.
A cholesterol profile (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and the total/HDL ratio) and fasting glucose help show your risk of heart disease and whether your blood sugar is raised.
CRP and high-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) measure inflammation. They can rise with infection, injury or an inflammatory condition, but they do not show the cause on their own.

What it can’t tell you

This is an entry-level screen. It does not include HbA1c, thyroid tests, iron stores or vitamin levels, which are part of our more detailed screens.
One result is a snapshot. Recent illness, alcohol, hard exercise and some medicines can change liver, kidney and inflammation results, so a borderline result may need repeating.
Normal liver blood tests do not always mean your liver is healthy. Many people with fatty liver disease have normal routine liver tests.
Results need to be interpreted alongside your symptoms and medical history. Diagnosis and treatment of any condition are made with your GP or specialist.

How it works

From booking to results in three steps.

Step 1
Request your test
Send a booking request online or call us. We confirm your clinic, appointment time and any preparation.
Step 2
Visit the clinic
A short appointment for professional sample collection at Greysteel or Letterkenny. No GP referral needed.
Step 3
Receive your results
Usually within a couple of working days, emailed to you once a doctor has reviewed them.

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