Well Woman Screen (DL8L) – Comprehensive Women’s Health Blood Test | Clinic Blood Collection

Take Control of Your Health with Our Comprehensive Well Woman Screen

The Well Woman Screen (DL8L) is a comprehensive clinic-collected blood test specifically designed to provide a detailed assessment of women’s health and wellbeing. Analysed by The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), one of the UK’s leading accredited medical laboratories, this profile combines a comprehensive health screen with Vitamin D, Ferritin, and an advanced cholesterol profile including HDL Cholesterol.

Ideal as an annual women’s health check, the Well Woman Screen helps assess nutritional status, heart health, thyroid function, diabetes risk, kidney and liver function, and overall wellbeing. It is particularly suitable for women experiencing fatigue, low energy, or wishing to proactively monitor their long-term health.

Results are typically available within 1 working day after the laboratory receives your sample.

What Does the Well Woman Screen Test?

This extensive health profile includes over 40 biomarkers covering multiple aspects of women’s health.

Full Blood Count (FBC)

Measures:

• Red blood cells
• White blood cells
• Haemoglobin
• Platelets
• Haematocrit

Helps identify:

• Anaemia
• Infection
• Inflammation
• Blood disorders

Kidney Function

Includes:

• Urea
• Creatinine
• eGFR
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Chloride
• Bicarbonate

These tests assess how effectively your kidneys remove waste products and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.

Liver Function

Measures:

• ALT
• AST
• Gamma GT (GGT)
• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
• Bilirubin
• Albumin
• Total Protein
• Globulin

These markers help assess liver health and detect inflammation or damage.

Heart Health & Cholesterol

Includes:

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol (Good Cholesterol)
• LDL Cholesterol
• Non-HDL Cholesterol
• Triglycerides

These markers help assess cardiovascular health and your risk of heart disease.

Diabetes Screening

HbA1c

HbA1c measures your average blood glucose levels over the previous 2–3 months and helps identify:

• Prediabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Long-term blood sugar control

Iron Stores

Ferritin

Ferritin measures the body’s stored iron and is one of the earliest indicators of iron deficiency.

Low ferritin levels may contribute to:

• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Poor concentration
• Reduced exercise tolerance
• Restless legs

Vitamin D

25-Hydroxy Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays a vital role in:

• Bone strength
• Muscle function
• Immune health
• Mood regulation

Low Vitamin D is extremely common in the UK and may contribute to tiredness, muscle aches and weakened immunity.

Thyroid Function

Includes:

• TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
• Free T4 (Thyroxine)

Abnormal thyroid function may contribute to:

• Fatigue
• Weight changes
• Hair thinning
• Mood changes
• Cold intolerance
• Irregular menstrual cycles

Bone & Metabolic Health

Includes:

• Calcium
• Phosphate
• Magnesium
• Uric Acid

These tests help assess bone metabolism, mineral balance and conditions such as gout.

Who Should Consider This Test?

The Well Woman Screen is ideal for women who:

• Want an annual women’s health check
• Experience fatigue or low energy
• Wish to assess Vitamin D levels
• Are concerned about iron deficiency
• Want to monitor cholesterol and heart health
• Wish to screen for diabetes
• Want reassurance about their overall health
• Have a family history of diabetes or cardiovascular disease
• Want to take a proactive approach to their health

Why Choose the Well Woman Screen?

The DL8L profile combines comprehensive routine health screening with important nutritional markers specifically relevant to women’s health.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive assessment of overall health
• Includes Vitamin D and Ferritin
• Advanced cholesterol profile including HDL
• Screens for diabetes
• Assesses thyroid function
• Evaluates kidney and liver health
• Professional clinic blood collection
• Fast laboratory turnaround
• UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis by The Doctors Laboratory (TDL)

How Your Sample Is Collected

This is a clinic-collected blood test and must be performed by a qualified healthcare professional.

Once you have placed your order and received your sample collection kit, you will be sent a booking link to arrange an appointment at your nearest Superdrug Health Clinic. During your appointment, a trained healthcare professional will collect your blood sample safely and professionally before it is sent to The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) for analysis.

Please bring your sample collection kit with you to your appointment.

Important Information

• This test requires an in-person venous blood sample.
• Finger-prick sampling is not suitable.
• Appointments are subject to availability.
• Samples are collected by qualified healthcare professionals to ensure optimum sample quality.

Sample Requirements

• Sample Type: Venous blood
• Collection: Superdrug Health Clinic
• Laboratory: The Doctors Laboratory (TDL)
• Fasting: Recommended for the most accurate lipid and glucose results (8–12 hours where advised)
• Turnaround Time: Approximately 1 working day after laboratory receipt

Understanding Your Results

Your laboratory report will provide each biomarker alongside the relevant reference range.

Results outside the normal range do not necessarily indicate disease but may require further assessment by your GP or healthcare provider.

Important Medical Disclaimer

This Well Woman Screen is intended to provide valuable information about your current health status and should be used as a screening and monitoring tool only. The results do not constitute a medical diagnosis and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Laboratory results should always be interpreted alongside your medical history, symptoms, medications and other clinical findings by a qualified healthcare professional.

If your results are abnormal or you have symptoms that concern you, please consult your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms or require urgent medical attention, seek immediate medical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Vitamin D included?

Vitamin D deficiency is common in the UK and may contribute to fatigue, muscle weakness, reduced immunity and poor bone health.

Why is Ferritin important?

Ferritin measures stored iron and can detect iron deficiency before anaemia develops.

Does this include thyroid testing?

Yes. The profile includes both TSH and Free T4 to assess thyroid function.

Is this suitable as an annual health check?

Yes. The Well Woman Screen is specifically designed as a comprehensive annual health assessment for women.

Do I need to fast?

Fasting is recommended for the most accurate cholesterol and glucose measurements.

Why Choose Repose Healthcare?

At Repose Healthcare, we make professional laboratory testing simple, convenient and accessible.

Your blood sample is collected by a qualified healthcare professional at a Superdrug Health Clinic and analysed by experienced biomedical scientists at The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), providing reliable, clinically meaningful results you can trust.

Order your Well Woman Screen (DL8L) today to gain valuable insight into your health and wellbeing.