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General Health Tests - Buy Online

Uncover the details about your health with one of our general health blood tests. With a home health test, you can check if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure with complete ease. Want to know more about your blood glucose levels, blood count, or thyroid function? Our tests have you covered. You can check for allergies, inflammation (CRP), and more right here, without a GP referral.All of our panels are curated or overseen by qualified GMC-registered doctors and clinicians, delivering medically backed results tested in UKAS-accredited laboratories here in the UK.

What is a General Health Blood Test?

Blood tests can easily check for a wide variety of different health conditions and risks. With a simple at-home general health test, you can check for heart disease risks, such as high blood pressure, and assess your lipid levels to determine if you have high cholesterol. You can also understand your individual diabetes risk through a blood glucose test.With a health check test, you can quickly understand your thyroid function, get a full blood count, and even see if you have any inflammation markers (CRP) that could be contributing to your health concerns and chronic disease risk.Think of our at-home tests as a home equivalent to a GP health check, done in the comfort of your home and at your convenience. You’ll receive a full report and recommendations as well, so you’ll know immediately if you need to book a further healthcare consultation.

Who Should Take a Home Health Test?

There are so many great reasons to take a health check test.If you are over 40, for example, you can take charge of your own health through regular screening with home health tests to assess your risk of common diseases. If you have a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol, or if you’ve been flagged as having a diabetes risk, you can easily use an at-home general health test to stay on top of your health and make fast dietary and lifestyle changes to improve your overall health outlook.As there’s no GP referral required, you can order any test at any time. Most tests only require a finger prick of blood, making them easy and safe to administer yourself at home. If the results are abnormal, you can then book an appointment at your local GP surgery and get the treatment you need.

What Can a General Health Blood Test Detect?

You can use a general health blood test to check for high blood pressure and your cholesterol to assess your cardiovascular and heart disease risk. We also offer testing kits that check your blood glucose and HbA1c for diabetes and pre-diabetes screening. If you have unexplained fatigue or weight issues, you may want to try one of our thyroid tests. We also offer FBC for anaemia and immune health testing, and offer inflammation (CRP) tests for chronic disease monitoring.

How At-Home General Health Testing Works

Our general home health tests are incredibly easy to use, and only require three main steps:

1. Order your home health test online on our site.

We send you the kit with everything you need, from instructions to the lancet and collection tube, including prepaid return postage. There’s no need to visit a clinic. All you need to get started is to explore our range of home health tests and book the right one for you today.

2. Follow the instructions in the kit.

Your testing kit will include detailed instructions on how to use it correctly. Read through the instructions, prick your finger, and seal your sample according to the kit’s instructions. Once done, pack everything into the prepaid return envelope and mail the results back to us. The entire process should take around 5 minutes or less.

3. Get your results.

Your blood will then be processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Once processed, you will receive the results of your finger prick test digitally, often in as little as 1 to 2 working days.

Our General Health Test Range

Blood Count (FBC)

Check your overall health, determine the cause of your fatigue, or see if you have anaemia with an at-home FBC blood test.

Cholesterol and Heart Health

You can easily check your cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors right at home with our range of tests. Discover your current heart health and risks, and use that information to make the lifestyle changes and seek out medical guidance and treatment you need.

Diabetes and Glucose

Check your diabetes risk with ease with one of our at-home blood and glucose testing kits.

Thyroid

If you suspect you have an underactive (or overactive) thyroid, take one of our at-home thyroid tests. The results can help you advocate for your health with a GP or private specialist.

Vitamins and Minerals

Easily check for a nutrient deficiency like vitamin D or iron deficiency with one of our weight-loss and nutrition tests. These tests can help you easily improve your diet and lifestyle and make changes that drastically improve your overall health and outlook.

MRSA Swab Tests

We also offer MRSA Swab tests to check if you have Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which is a staph bacterium that resists common antibiotics. It’s used to check if you have bacteria that could lead to an infection before surgery or similar treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a general health test?

A general health test is a blood test you can perform at home using a lancet and a test tube. It’s done in five minutes. At the UKAS-accredited laboratory, your blood is then tested based on the test you purchase.

How accurate are at-home general health tests?

At-home tests are highly accurate so long as you follow the instructions.

What should I do if my results are abnormal?

If your results are abnormal, you should book a GP appointment and bring your test results with you. They will be able to conduct further screenings or begin to administer treatment.

How often should I take a general health blood test?

How often you take an at-home general health blood test is up to you. You could use it for upfront cardiovascular risk assessment, on an ongoing basis to monitor your diabetes risk, or as a yearly check-in. As you don’t need a GP referral, how often you use one of our testing kits is up to you.