Full Thyroid Profile

This comprehensive test checks the full function of your thyroid gland. It includes central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity.

It is a blood test that gives you a definitive answer and can potentially avoid months, and often years, of unexplained tirednessweight gaindry hairconstipationmenstrual problemsdepression, anxiety, and more. If your thyroid is overactive there is a whole other set of problems that need treating.

Thyroid stimulating hormone, free T4 and free T3 check the function of your thyroid and thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies check whether you have an autoimmune condition (known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) which can be causing your thyroid not to function as it should.

This test is essential for anyone who wants to know more about their thyroid function.

Vitamin Profile

Vitamin deficiencies can be the cause of a wide range of common symptoms and conditions.

Vitamin B12 is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet. Low levels of Vitamin B12 and Folate can have very severe effects on blood and overall health.

Vitamin D is also very important for anyone living in the UK. Up to a quarter of the population is low in Vitamin D at the end of winter. Low levels can cause a long list of health problems including fatigue, bone & muscle pain, depression and more.

Erectile Dysfunction Profile

This comprehensive profile checks for health indicators which can contribute to erectile dysfunction and male impotence.

This profile checks for all the major causes of circulatory problems and checks the relevant hormones.

TestosteroneSHBG and Prolactin hormone levels, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.

Diabetes can cause circulation problems as well as nerve damage so Glucose and HbA1c levels are included along with a full cholesterol profile.

Prostate Specific Antigen level checks for indications of possible problems with the prostate which can also result in impotence.

Male Hormone Profile

This complete profile analyses the range of hormones that affect every aspect of a man’s health and wellness. Everything from energy, strength, concentration, mood, libido, to muscle strength and bone health is dependent on these hormones being at the right level and in balance.

Testosterone and all the other essential hormones steadily reduce after the age of 30 with rapidly accelerating loss later in life – particularly from 60.

The optimum levels needed for maximum male health and wellness are debated but whatever you decide about treatment, you need to start with understanding and monitoring these hormones.

All of these hormones exist in both men and women but in very different concentrations and have very different functions if you are male.

Blood Testing in ManchesterCortisol

This test measures the level of cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and helps regulate metabolism, immune function, and blood pressure.

Vitamin D (25-OH)

Vitamin D is essential for your health and wellbeing. It helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

Understanding your Vitamin D levels is very important for anyone living in the UK. Up to a quarter of the population is low in Vitamin D at the end of winter. Low levels can cause a long list of health problems including fatigue, bone & muscle pain, depression and more.

Vitamin B12 (Active)

Vitamin B12 is essential for your health and wellbeing and performs several important functions in the body, including keeping the nervous system healthy.

Understanding your levels is important as low levels of Vitamin B12 can have severe effects on blood and overall health. Vitamin B12 is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet.

Blood Testing in ManchesterSyphilis IgG/IgM

The Syphilis IgG/IgM test measures the presence of antibodies (IgG and IgM) against the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. This test helps in the diagnosis of syphilis infection.

Blood Testing in ManchesterProlactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in lactation and reproductive function.

Prolactin levels need checking in both men and women for different conditions.

progesteroneProgesterone – Day 21

Analysis of progesterone levels shows a large spike in the latter half of your cycle if successful ovulation has occurred. If you have regular periods it needs to be taken about 21 days after the first day of your last period. If you have an irregular cycle then test at 7 days before your next period.

A result of 30-65.5 nmol/L will confirm that you have ovulated.

Along with confirming ovulation if taken at about day 21 of your cycle there are many other reasons for checking your progesterone levels.

These include monitoring levels throughout pregnancy to check for risk of miscarriage, checking for polycystic ovarian syndrome.