Should I choose the Standard or Extended metabolic syndrome test?

The Standard option measures adiponectin and inflammation only and does not need fasting. The Extended option adds blood sugar, insulin and a detailed cholesterol profile, which are the main blood tests for metabolic health, and needs fasting.

Do I need to fast for the metabolic syndrome test?

Only for the Extended option. Have nothing but water for at least 8 hours beforehand. The Standard option does not need fasting.

Can metabolic syndrome be improved?

Often, yes. NHS advice focuses on losing weight if you are overweight, eating less saturated fat, being active for at least 150 minutes a week and stopping smoking.

Metabolic Syndrome Blood Test at Jace Medical

Heart & metabolic

Private blood test

Metabolic Syndrome Blood Test

Adiponectin and inflammation markers for metabolic health, with an extended option adding blood sugar and cholesterol.

3 biomarkers
No fasting needed

Choose your panel

Standard3 biomarkers£49Extended18 biomarkers£99

Metabolic Syndrome

£49Includes sample collection

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

What’s included

3 biomarkers in Metabolic Syndrome.

No fasting needed

Blood sugar & diabetes1

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

Adiponectin

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 Metabolic Syndrome Blood Test right for you?

Who it’s for

You carry extra weight around your waist or have high blood pressure, and want to understand your metabolic health.
Type 2 diabetes or heart disease runs in your family.
You have been told you may have insulin resistance, or you have a condition linked to it such as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, previously called PCOS).
You want blood sugar, insulin and detailed cholesterol markers checked in one test (Extended option).

What it can show

Adiponectin is a hormone made by fat tissue that helps the body respond to insulin. Studies have found lower levels in people with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
CRP and high-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) measure inflammation. hsCRP picks up low-level inflammation, and CRP tends to be higher in people living with obesity.
The Extended option adds the blood tests the NHS uses to look at metabolic syndrome: fasting glucose and HbA1c for blood sugar, and a full cholesterol profile including triglycerides and HDL.
The Extended option also adds insulin and C-peptide, which show how much insulin your body is making, plus apolipoproteins, lipoprotein(a) and small LDL cholesterol for a more detailed look at heart risk.

What it can’t tell you

Metabolic syndrome is not assessed on blood tests alone. Your waist measurement, weight and blood pressure matter too, and the Standard option does not include blood sugar or cholesterol.
Adiponectin, insulin and the apolipoproteins are not part of routine UK assessment. They add detail, but they do not replace the standard measurements.
CRP rises with any infection or injury, so a raised result may have nothing to do with your metabolism. Test when you are well.
HbA1c can be misleading if you have anaemia, a haemoglobin variant such as sickle cell or thalassaemia, or are pregnant.
Results need to be interpreted alongside your symptoms and measurements. Diagnosis and treatment are 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.

Common questions

Questions about this test.

The NHS describes it as a group of health problems that together put you at risk of type 2 diabetes and conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. It is linked to insulin resistance and possibly to carrying extra fat around the stomach.