General health
Essential Health Check
The sensible starting point for understanding your health.
The Essential Health Check gives you a reliable snapshot of the systems that matter most: blood count, kidney and liver function, cholesterol, blood sugar and thyroid. It's the panel we recommend if you've never had a private blood test before.
Your sample is taken in clinic by a clinician — a proper venous draw, not a finger-prick kit — and your results are reviewed and explained to you in plain English, with clear guidance on anything worth acting on.
What's tested
12 biomarkers from a single venous sample.
- Full blood count (FBC)
- Kidney function (U&E)
- Liver function (LFT)
- HbA1c (diabetes)
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Thyroid (TSH)
- Vitamin D
- Iron & ferritin
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
Who it may suit
- Anyone who wants a clear, clinician-reviewed baseline of their health.
- A sensible annual check-up if you're generally well.
- A first step before more targeted testing.
What happens at your appointment
- 1
Arrive at 57 Rodney Street for your 30-minute appointment — no GP referral needed.
- 2
Your clinician confirms the right test for you and answers any questions.
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A quick, professional venous blood draw — a larger, cleaner sample than any finger-prick kit.
- 4
Results are reviewed by your clinician and explained in plain English, typically within 2–3 working days.
This page is for general information. Blood tests are carried out following a short clinical check to confirm the panel is appropriate for you. Your clinician will discuss your results, what they mean and any recommended next steps.
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