Blood Tests
Know what's happening inside.
Weight management is metabolic medicine. Our blood test panels are reviewed by your GP to give a complete picture of your metabolic health.
Blood tests at our clinic or our Harley Street laboratory
Blood tests are taken at our Battersea clinic, or at our laboratory on Harley Street, or as a home visit for an additional £50 phlebotomy fee. We do not offer home testing kits due to the risk of sample errors.
The Mounjaro metabolic profile.
Designed specifically for patients starting or continuing a weight loss programme. This panel gives your GP a comprehensive metabolic baseline and flags anything that could affect your treatment or results.
Recommended
testing profile.
Curated by our clinical team for Mounjaro patients. Covers cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, thyroid function, nutritional status and organ safety - everything your GP needs to optimise your programme.
General health panels.
Broader panels give your GP more to work with - particularly for understanding cardiovascular risk in the context of weight management.
Core Body Chemistry
A solid starting point covering kidney function, liver health, bone markers, glucose, cholesterol and iron. No haematology or thyroid included at this level.
Core Body Chemistry plus Blood Count
Everything in the Core profile, plus a full blood count and ESR - adding a picture of your immune health, anaemia status and inflammation. A more complete starting point.
General Health Check
A comprehensive general health panel with the addition of thyroid function and HbA1c - particularly important for weight management patients as thyroid issues can cause or worsen weight gain.
Complete Health Profile
Our most thorough general panel. Everything in the General Health Check, with the addition of Vitamin D - a marker strongly linked to weight, fatigue, mood and metabolic function.
Not sure which panel to choose?
If you are starting a Mounjaro programme with us, we recommend the Recommended Metabolic Profile (£245) - it is specifically curated for weight management patients and includes the cardiovascular markers (ApoB, hs-CRP) that standard panels miss.
If you have already had recent bloods elsewhere and just want a top-up check, the General Health Check (£200) is a solid option with thyroid included.
Book a GP consultation to advise - £125Cardiovascular risk profiles.
Obesity is one of the most significant modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. These profiles go beyond standard cholesterol to give a detailed picture of your true heart health - including markers that standard panels miss entirely.
Heart Health Essentials
A focused cardiovascular panel covering the key risk markers beyond standard cholesterol - including ApoB and Lipoprotein(a), which are strongly predictive of cardiovascular events but rarely tested on the NHS.
Advanced Heart Health
The most comprehensive cardiovascular panel available. Adds Fibrinogen and Homocysteine to the standard cardiovascular profile - both independent risk factors for heart disease and metabolic dysfunction.
Condition-specific profiles.
For patients with specific health concerns that may be driving or worsened by excess weight. All profiles are reviewed by your GP.
PCOS Profile
A comprehensive hormonal and metabolic panel for women with polycystic ovary syndrome or suspected PCOS. Includes insulin - a key marker not found in standard profiles - which is central to understanding PCOS-related weight gain.
Male Hormone Profile
Low testosterone is strongly associated with weight gain, fatigue, reduced muscle mass and metabolic dysfunction in men. This profile gives a complete picture of male hormonal health alongside DHEA and gonadotrophin levels.
Pituitary Hormone Profile
The pituitary gland regulates growth hormone, thyroid function, adrenal activity and reproductive hormones. Disruption at this level can drive weight gain that is resistant to diet and exercise. Recommended if your GP suspects a hormonal cause.
Note: exact tests confirmed on booking - exact tests may vary. Your GP will confirm suitability.
Full Thyroid Profile
An underactive thyroid is one of the most commonly missed causes of weight gain. A TSH alone (as tested in most GP surgeries) can be normal even when thyroid function is suboptimal. This panel goes deeper.
TSH and Free T4 are included in several other panels. Book the full thyroid profile if you have symptoms suggesting autoimmune thyroid disease.
Individual tests.
For patients who need a specific marker checked, or want to add a test to an existing panel.
FIRI - Fasting Insulin Resistance
The Fasting Insulin Resistance Index measures how effectively your body responds to insulin. Insulin resistance is a central driver of weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Requires a fasting blood draw.
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common and linked to fatigue, mood changes, reduced metabolic function and weight gain. A simple single marker if you don't need a full panel.
HbA1c (Blood Sugar Control)
Measures your average blood sugar over 3 months. A key safety check before and during Mounjaro treatment. Included in most panels - book as standalone if needed urgently.
Thyroid (TSH / Free T4)
A screening test for thyroid dysfunction. Weight-related issues, fatigue, and changes in mood are all common thyroid symptoms. Included in most panels from General Health Check upwards.
ApoB
Apolipoprotein B is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol alone. Especially relevant for patients with obesity, as ApoB can be elevated even when standard cholesterol looks normal.
hs-CRP (Inflammation)
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a marker of low-grade systemic inflammation - strongly associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk. Included in our Recommended Profile and Cardiovascular panels.
Where to have your blood tests taken.
All samples are collected by a qualified phlebotomist.
Battersea Clinic
28-29 Wilcox Close, SW8 2UD. Blood tests can be taken during your regular clinic appointment or as a standalone visit.
Our Laboratory on Harley Street
Our central London laboratory is located on Harley Street. Ideal if you work in central London or prefer not to travel to Battersea.
When requesting individual tests rather than a panel, the phlebotomy fee is included in the per-test price. Panel prices already incorporate collection costs at both locations.
Complete your booking.
Select your collection method, pay securely, then choose your appointment time.
Select a panel above to begin - your choice will appear here.
Panel comparison.
| Marker | Core Body Chemistry £140 |
Core + Blood Count £160 |
General Health Check £200 |
Complete Health Profile £245 |
Recommended Metabolic £245 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney function (U&E, eGFR) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Liver function (LFTs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total cholesterol and triglycerides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDL, LDL, Non-HDL cholesterol | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full blood count and ESR | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| HbA1c (blood sugar control) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thyroid (TSH / Free T4) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ferritin | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vitamin D (25-OH) | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Active B12 | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| ApoB | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| hs-CRP (inflammation) | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Uric acid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
The Recommended Metabolic Profile is curated specifically for Mounjaro patients and differs from the Complete Health Profile in focussing on cardiovascular risk markers (ApoB, hs-CRP, Active B12) over haematology. Both are priced at £245.
Not sure which test is right for you?
Book a £125 GP consultation and your doctor will review your history and recommend the most appropriate panel for your programme.