Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
9
Duration
15 min
Sample
Blood (venous)
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Venous blood draw (phlebotomy fee £50)
- Laboratory analysis of 9 biomarkers
- Comprehensive results report and clinician consultation
Blood Gold expands the Silver panel to nine markers by adding HbA1c, ferritin, and thyroid function (Free T4/TSH). It evaluates inflammation, glucose control, iron status, long‑term glycaemic trends, ferritin stores, and thyroid health, offering a more comprehensive metabolic picture. Phlebotomy costs £50 per visit.
About this treatment
The Blood Gold panel provides a deeper metabolic assessment through a single venous blood sample. In addition to ESR, fasting glucose, serum iron, renal function, bone profile, and lipid profile, it includes HbA1c to reflect average blood sugar over the past 2‑3 months, ferritin to gauge iron stores, and thyroid hormones (Free T4 and TSH) to screen for hypo‑ or hyper‑thyroidism. Results are typically available within 3‑5 business days and come with a comprehensive written report plus a tele‑consultation to interpret the findings. This tier is appropriate for individuals with pre‑diabetes, thyroid concerns, or those seeking a broader view of metabolic health, with phlebotomy billed separately at £50 per visit.
Good to know
- Sample
- Blood (venous)
- Markers
- 9
- Turnaround
- 3‑5 business days
Who is this for?
Individuals with pre‑diabetes, thyroid concerns, or iron‑store monitoring
Preparation required
Fast 8‑12 hours for glucose, HbA1c, and iron studies
Biomarkers tested
5Erythrocyte sedimentation rate — measures how quickly red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube. Faster settling indicates more inflammation. ESR is a non-specific marker used to monitor inflammatory conditions like arthritis and vasculitis.
The primary iron storage protein. Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is the first marker to drop in iron deficiency. However, ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection, and liver disease, which can mask true iron deficiency.
Blood sugar — the body's primary energy source. Fasting glucose screens for diabetes and prediabetes. Chronically elevated glucose damages blood vessels and organs. Levels fluctuate with meals, stress, and physical activity.
Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months by measuring the percentage of hemoglobin with attached glucose. HbA1c is the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes, unaffected by daily fluctuations.
A mineral essential for oxygen transport (in hemoglobin), energy production, and immune function. Serum iron measures the amount circulating in blood, but ferritin and TIBC provide a more complete picture of iron status.
Treatment highlights
- Venous blood draw (phlebotomy fee £50)
- Laboratory analysis of 9 biomarkers
+1 more item in What's included
Blood tier ladder (adds HbA1c, Thyroid FT4/TSH, Ferritin over Silver). + £50 phlebotomy per visit