08/09/2025
In the UK, private blood testing has become increasingly popular for people who want fast results, more control over their health checks, or tests that aren’t always offered on the NHS. The most in-demand private blood tests tend to fall into a few key categories — many of them are part of “health screens” that bundle several markers together for a fuller picture of wellbeing.
Here’s a breakdown of the most popular private blood tests people book2:
🩺 General Health & Wellness
Full Blood Count (FBC) – Checks red and white blood cells, haemoglobin, and platelets to detect anaemia, infection, or immune issues.
Comprehensive Health Screen – Often includes kidney, liver, cholesterol, diabetes, and thyroid checks in one package.
Cholesterol & Lipid Profile – Measures HDL, LDL, triglycerides to assess heart health risk.
🔋 Energy & Fatigue Investigations
Thyroid Function Tests – TSH, T3, T4 to detect underactive or overactive thyroid.
Vitamin B12 & Folate – Low levels can cause fatigue, memory issues, and nerve problems.
Iron Studies / Ferritin – Checks for iron deficiency or overload.
🧬 Hormone & Fertility
Male Hormone Panel – Testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH for energy, libido, and muscle health.
Female Hormone Panel – Oestrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH for menstrual health, menopause, or fertility planning.
AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) – Measures ovarian reserve for fertility assessment.
❤️ Disease Risk & Monitoring
HbA1c (Diabetes Check) – Average blood sugar over 2–3 months.
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) – Detects liver damage or disease.
Kidney Function Tests (U&Es) – Monitors kidney health.
Cancer & Tumour Markers – e.g., PSA for prostate, CA-125 for ovarian cancer (usually for monitoring rather than screening).
🦠 Immunity & Infection
Sexual Health Screens – HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea.
Immunity Checks – Antibody tests for measles, hepatitis, chickenpox, etc.
COVID & Long COVID Panels – Antibody and inflammation markers.
We provide private blood testing here at the pharmacy, with speedy results and a comprehensive doctor's review to interpret the results. Book online https://doorsteppharmacy.co.uk/blood-testing-clinic or call 020-8869 1200.
