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All results are reviewed by our Lead GP before being released to you. If anything requires urgent clinical attention such as a significantly abnormal haemoglobin, white cell count, potassium or sodium, we will contact you directly to arrange a complimentary follow-up call at no extra charge.

Other findings including an elevated qFIT, a raised PSA, elevated calprotectin, abnormal kidney or liver function, or iron levels outside the normal range vary in their significance depending on the degree of abnormality, your symptoms and your personal medical history. Some may require prompt attention; others will need follow-up but without the same urgency. Because context matters, our Lead GP reviews every result individually rather than in isolation. Where a result needs prompt action, we will contact you directly. Where follow-up is needed but not urgent, your report will include clear guidance on the recommended next step whether that is a GP appointment, a repeat test, or further investigation.

No result is released without clinical review, and no abnormal finding is left without a clear recommended pathway. If you have any questions about your results at any point, our clinical team is here to help.

Some markers included in this test are best measured using a fasting sample. To help ensure the most accurate results, please fast for 8–12 hours before your appointment or before collecting your sample. During this time, do not eat or drink anything except water.

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.

These proteins transport fats around your body. Apolipoprotein A1 attaches to HDL (‘good’) cholesterol while apolipoprotein B attaches to LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol. Measuring apolipoprotein levels provides a more accurate view of how many cholesterol particles are in your blood.  

This ratio reflects the amount of HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol you have relative to the total amount of cholesterol in your blood. It gives a clearer picture of your cardiovascular risk by considering how much of your total cholesterol is good cholesterol.

Certain inherited conditions increase LDL or bad cholesterol levels. The number of LDL particles in your body can be measured by checking your apolipoprotein B levels because this protein attaches to LDL. Testing your apolipoprotein levels, therefore, indirectly suggests your inherited risk for cardiovascular disease.

You will receive an emailed report of your blood test results. This report will be reviewed by a doctor, and any results outside of normal ranges will be highlighted. The report can additionally be sent to your NHS GP. 

A heart health blood test checks the health of your blood vessels, fat levels in your blood, how your body processes fat and your risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease.  

Yes, a blood test can suggest your risk of heart disease by measuring levels of fats in your blood, as well as proteins called apolipoproteins that help transport fats around your body.

Yes, there are several blood tests that check for markers involved in blood clotting. A standard test as part of a full blood count (FBC) involves checking your platelet levels. If your platelet levels are high, you are at greater risk of blood clots.

A heart health blood test does not replace having a heart scan or ECG. It provides information on your risk of cardiovascular disease, but it does not provide direct information on the health of your heart. 

In contrast, a heart scan provides images of the structures of your heart, while an ECG provides information on your heart’s electrical activity. Your doctor may recommend having a heart scan and/or ECG if your heart health blood test results are abnormal. 

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.