Essential Health MOT – Home
£125.00
The Essential Health MOT blood test is a simple comprehensive health check designed to give you a clear, reliable overview of your current health. It tests for key markers linked to blood fat levels, liver health, kidney and thyroid function and iron status. This helps you detect issues early and stay proactive about your wellbeing.
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Clinically Designed
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UKAS Accredited Labs
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CE Marked Tests
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Why choose the Essential Health MOT?
Many common health conditions can develop silently, without obvious symptoms.
This Essential Health MOT provides a clear snapshot of your current health, using clinically proven markers to detect early warning signs before problems become more obvious.
With simple at-home sample collection and high-quality laboratory analysis, you can feel confident that your results are accurate, clinically meaningful and actionable. These valuable insights allow you to make informed decisions about your health.
If you have active symptoms, please also contact your GP in the first instance. This test is a complement to clinical care, not a substitute for it.
Why choose the Essential Health MOT?
Many common health conditions can develop silently, without obvious symptoms.
This Essential Health MOT provides a clear snapshot of your current health, using clinically proven markers to detect early warning signs before problems become more obvious.
With simple at-home sample collection and high-quality laboratory analysis, you can feel confident that your results are accurate, clinically meaningful and actionable. These valuable insights allow you to make informed decisions about your health.
If you have active symptoms, please also contact your GP in the first instance. This test is a complement to clinical care, not a substitute for it.
What does the test measure?
This at-home health MOT looks at over 15 important health markers, giving you insight into:
- Blood fats and cholesterol – Assesses your cholesterol balance and blood fat levels to help identify cardiovascular risk.
- Iron status – Checks your iron levels and how well your body is able to transport and use iron.
- Liver function – Looks at key markers linked to liver health and how well your liver is functioning.
- Kidney function – Measures how effectively your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood.
- Thyroid function and nutritional health – Checks thyroid function and vitamin D levels to support energy, metabolism and overall wellbeing.
Your health is your most valuable asset. The Essential Health MOT provides clarity, confidence and control, helping you make informed decisions about your wellbeing, providing:
- Early awareness – by identifying potential health issues before symptoms appear.
- Useful health insight – giving you a practical overview of some of the most important markers linked to your long-term health.
- Actionable next steps – using your results to support lifestyle changes, discussions with your GP and ongoing monitoring of your health.
What does the test measure?
This at-home health MOT looks at over 15 important health markers, giving you insight into:
- Blood fats and cholesterol – Assesses your cholesterol balance and blood fat levels to help identify cardiovascular risk.
- Iron status – Checks your iron levels and how well your body is able to transport and use iron.
- Liver function – Looks at key markers linked to liver health and how well your liver is functioning.
- Kidney function – Measures how effectively your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood.
- Thyroid function and nutritional health – Checks thyroid function and vitamin D levels to support energy, metabolism and overall wellbeing.
Your health is your most valuable asset. The Essential Health MOT provides clarity, confidence and control, helping you make informed decisions about your wellbeing, providing:
- Early awareness – by identifying potential health issues before symptoms appear.
- Useful health insight – giving you a practical overview of some of the most important markers linked to your long-term health.
- Actionable next steps – using your results to support lifestyle changes, discussions with your GP and ongoing monitoring of your health.
Who is this test for?
This health check is suitable if you:
- Are aged 18 or over and want a routine health check
- Have a family history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or thyroid disorders
- Have fatigue or low energy
- Have persistent or unexplained symptoms
- Want reassurance about your health
- Want a baseline to track changes in your health over time
Who is this test for?
This health check is suitable if you:
- Are aged 18 or over and want a routine health check
- Have a family history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or thyroid disorders
- Have fatigue or low energy
- Have persistent or unexplained symptoms
- Want reassurance about your health
- Want a baseline to track changes in your health over time
What this test checks
Total Cholesterol
Total cholesterol refers to the amount of all types of cholesterol in your blood. This includes HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol and LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol. Cholesterol is used to build cells and make hormones. However, high levels of LDL cholesterol can cause fatty deposits to build up on the insides of your arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease.
HDL Cholesterol
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. HDL cholesterol is commonly called ‘good’ cholesterol. This is because the protein HDL helps remove excess cholesterol from your body by transporting it to your liver, where it is broken down. In general, higher levels of HDL cholesterol mean you are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
LDL Cholesterol
LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. The LDL protein attaches to cholesterol to transport it to cells around your body. LDL cholesterol is commonly called ‘bad’ cholesterol. This is because it is more likely to build up along the insides of your arteries, causing them to narrow. In general, higher levels of LDL cholesterol mean you are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
Non-HDL Cholesterol
HDL cholesterol is considered ‘good’ cholesterol as the protein HDL helps remove excess cholesterol from your body. Your non-HDL cholesterol refers to all other types of cholesterol in your blood, which are considered ‘bad’ as they are more likely to build up on the insides of your arteries.
Your non-HDL cholesterol includes LDL cholesterol and VLDL cholesterol. A high non-HDL cholesterol level suggests a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Triglycerides refer to a type of fat that your body uses as an energy source. High levels of triglycerides in your blood can cause fatty deposits to build up on the insides of your arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease.
Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio
This ratio refers to the amount of HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol you have in your blood relative to the total amount of cholesterol in your blood. It is an important factor in calculating your risk of developing cardiovascular disease because it considers how much of your total cholesterol is good cholesterol.
HDL/LDL Cholesterol Ratio
This ratio refers to the amount of HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol you have in your blood relative to the amount of LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol in your blood. It is an important factor in calculating your risk of developing cardiovascular disease because it considers how much of your bad cholesterol is offset by your good cholesterol.
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
This enzyme is tested for as part of a liver function test to check the health of your liver. ALT is made by your liver. High levels in your blood suggest that your liver has been damaged, causing ALT to leak out into your bloodstream.
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
This enzyme is tested for as part of a liver function test to check the health of your liver. ALP is made by your liver and bile ducts, where it is mainly found. High levels in your blood suggest that your liver or bile ducts have been damaged, causing ALP to leak out into your bloodstream.
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT)
This enzyme is tested for as part of a liver function test to check the health of your liver. GGT is made by your liver and bile ducts, where it is mainly found. High levels in your blood suggest that your liver or bile ducts have been damaged, causing GGT to leak out into your bloodstream.
Albumin is made by your liver and is a vital part of your blood that helps prevent blood from leaking out of blood vessels. Liver damage can cause reduced albumin levels. An albumin blood test is often part of a liver function test to check the health of your liver.
Vitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium, which you need for healthy bones, teeth, muscles and nerves. A blood test for vitamin D can help investigate bone pain and muscle weakness, as well as conditions that reduce vitamin D levels.
Iron
Iron attaches to your red blood cells to allow them to carry oxygen around your body. A blood test for iron measures the amount of iron in the cell-free part of your blood (serum). It can help diagnose a variety of conditions that affect your iron levels, including iron-deficiency anaemia, liver disease and thalassemia.
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
TIBC refers to the ability of your red blood cells to attach to iron — this allows them to carry oxygen around your body. It is calculated by measuring the amount of iron in your blood serum and the amount of a protein called transferrin that is not attached to iron. TIBC can help investigate anaemia and other conditions that affect your iron levels.
Transferrin Saturation
Transferrin is a protein that attaches to and transports iron around the body. It delivers iron to developing red blood cells, which need iron to carry oxygen. A transferrin saturation blood test (Tsat) measures how much iron is attached to transferrin. A low Tsat score can be caused by iron-deficiency anaemia, while a high Tsat score can be caused by haemochromatosis.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH is a hormone that promotes the production of thyroid hormones by your thyroid gland.
A blood test for TSH can, therefore, check the health of your thyroid gland, specifically whether it is making the right amount of thyroid hormones.
Creatinine
Creatinine is a waste product made by your muscles. It is cleared from your body by your kidneys. A blood test for creatinine helps check the health of your kidneys – raised levels suggest kidney damage.
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
The eGFR is a measure of how well your kidneys are working. It is calculated using a blood test for the waste product creatinine, which is removed from your body by your kidneys. This measurement is put into an equation that also considers your age, gender and ethnicity. A low eGFR value means your kidneys are not working as well as expected.
How the test works
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1. Simple Home TestingCollect your sample at home using our premium Tasso device, designed to make the process simpler and more comfortable. Clear instructions are included in your kit. Watch our video to see how it works.
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2. Easy ReturnActivate your kit before sending it back. Place your sample in the prepaid packaging provided and drop it off at your local post office. For best results, post your kit before noon on the same day you collect your sample.
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3. Fast, Clear ResultsOnce your sample reaches our trusted lab partner, testing begins right away. We aim to deliver your results within three working days.
Your questions answered
Does the at-home blood test hurt?
No, the at-home blood test is performed with a simple, painless device attached to your upper arm called Tasso.
How long do blood test results take?
For at-home blood tests, your results will usually be ready within 2–5 working days of the lab receiving your blood samples. For in-clinic blood tests, we aim to deliver your blood test results within 3 working days.
How will I receive my blood test results?
You will receive a detailed report of your results via email.
How accurate are the blood test results?
All our blood testing is carried out in UKAS-accredited or ISO-certified labs. This means they are collected and processed to the highest standards, so you can benefit from the most accurate results possible.
What is the difference between the at-home and in-clinic version of this test?
The at-home version lets you collect your sample(s) yourself using the kit(s) provided. The in-clinic version includes professional sample collection, physical measurements, a Full Blood Count (FBC) and, for some tests, additional health markers.