Female Health Bloods

A Diabetes Screening blood test is used to screen for diabetes or prediabetes and to monitor how well blood sugar is controlled in those who already have diabetes. 

The test measures the amount of glucose in your blood and provides valuable  information about your recent blood sugar levels.

This blood test includes: Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin, C-peptide

What to do before the test: 

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before this blood test 

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration. 

Time needed: 15 mins 

Cost: €70 

Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to regulate and coordinate various bodily functions. Hormonal imbalances can affect various aspects of your health, from menstrual cycles to fertility and abnormal hormone levels can signal underlying health issues. 

This test can provide valuable information and facilitate informed decisions about your health and fertility. 

This blood test includes: Oestradiol, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Progesterone, SHBG Sex Hormone Binding, Globulin, Prolactin, Testosterone, Luteinising Hormone, Free Androgen Index.

What to do before the test: 

Please note that recent use of certain medications (within the last 12 weeks), such as hormonal contraceptives or HRT, can influence test results. 

Time needed: 15 mins 

Cost: €90 

A blood test is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools by healthcare providers to evaluate your overall health and identify potential medical conditions. Our general blood screening offers a comprehensive assessment of how well your major organs— such as the liver, kidneys, and heart—are functioning. It also measures key components in your blood, including platelet counts, as well as red and white blood cells, providing valuable insights into your body’s health. This test provides insight and understanding of the status of your body's vital systems and can help detect various health issues early.

This blood test includes: 

Full Blood Count,  Liver Health: (ALT, ALP, AST, GGT, Total Bilirubin, Albumin) Heart Health: (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol/HDL, Cholesterol Ratio, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (cpr)) Kidney Health: (Creatinine, eGFR, Chloride, Potassium, Phosphate, Sodium, Urea) Diabetes Health: (Glucose)

What to do before the test: 

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before the test to ensure accurate results. 

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration. 

Time needed: 15 mins 

Cost: €120

Heart Health Blood Test is a comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular health. This test evaluates levels of various makers associated with cardiovascular health including cholesterol levels, lipid particles, apolipoproteins, and inflammation markers to provide a detailed picture of your heart health and cardiovascular risk. Early identification and intervention can result in improved overall wellbeing and heart health.

This blood test includes:

Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol / HDL Cholesterol Ratio, Triglycerides, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Apolipoprotein A-l, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein B/A-I Ratio, Apolipoprotein CII, Apolipoprotein CIII, Apolipoprotein E, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Small LDL Cholesterol, Lipoprotein (a).

What to do before the test:

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before the Cholesterol test to ensure accurate results.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 mins

Cost: €100

This blood test is a comprehensive analysis designed to detect inflammation and identify potential inflammatory conditions. Monitoring inflammatory markers is vital for detecting and managing conditions such as arthritis, autoimmune disorders, or chronic infections.

This test is useful if you are experiencing chronic pain, joint swelling, or unexplained fatigue, if you have known autoimmune conditions or chronic inflammatory diseases.

This blood test includes:

Full Blood Count (FBC), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Ferritin.

What to do before the test

• You are NOT required to fast before your this blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €75

Iron is a mineral that your body requires for growth and development and plays a crucial role in the body’s function. It is a key component of haemoglobin, the protein responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues in red blood cells.

Adequate iron levels are vital for overall health, as deficiency can lead to fatigue, weakness, impaired cognitive function, and anaemia.

This blood test includes:

Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation

What to do before the test

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €60

The function of the kidneys is to filter waste from the blood, remove excess water to produce urine, and maintain the body's balance of electrolytes and minerals, while also producing hormones that help regulate blood pressure and red blood cell production. This test is designed to assess how well your kidneys are working and help detect early signs of kidney dysfunction, dehydration or imbalances in key minerals.

This blood test includes:

Chloride, Calcium, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, Urea, Magnesium, Creatinine, Estimated Glomerular Filtration
Rate (eGFR)

Extended kidney function includes:

Cystatin C & Uric acid (this has addition cost – see below for details)

What to do before the test

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €45 or €75 for all testing including extended panel items

During menopause and perimenopause a woman's body experiences a natural decline in reproductive hormones like oestrogen and progesterone, leading to the end of menstrual periods and the cessation of ovulation and pregnancy ability. This hormonal shift can cause a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and changes in sleep, as well as long-term effects like increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.

Our menopause test can help by providing you with information on your hormone levels and other health areas that can be affected by menopause.

This blood test includes:

Hormone Health: (Oestradiol, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Progesterone, SHBG Sex Hormone Binding, Globulin, Prolactin, Testosterone, Luteinising Hormone, Free Androgen Index)

Thyroid Health: (TSH, FT4, FT3, Anti-Tg, Anti-TPO)

What to do before the test

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €180

A nutritional blood test can help you understand your body’s nutrient levels. Measuring vitamins, minerals, and other essential substances, can assist in identifying deficiencies or imbalances that might be affecting your health.

This blood test includes:

Full Blood Count, Nutritional Health (Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Calcium (adjusted), Albumin, Iron, Folic acid, Zinc, magnesium) Heart Health Bloods (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol / HDL Cholesterol Ratio, Triglycerides), Iron Status (Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation), Digestive Health Bloods (H.Pylori, Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies), Diabetes Health Bloods (Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin, C-peptide)

What to do before the test:

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before the test to ensure accurate results.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €200

A nutritional blood test can help you understand your body’s nutrient levels. Measuring vitamins, minerals, and other essential substances, can assist in identifying deficiencies or imbalances that might be affecting your health.

This blood test includes:

Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Calcium (adjusted), Albumin, Iron, Folic acid, Zinc, Magnesium

What to do before the test

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €110

Maintaining optimal levels of Omega-3 is crucial for overall health, particularly in supporting cardiovascular and metabolic functions, as well as promoting heart, brain, eye, and joint health. This assessment reflects the body’s Omega-3 status over the past four months.

This blood test includes:

Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio, Omega -3 Index, AA:EPA ratio, and Trans Fat Index.

What to do before the test:

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before the Cholesterol test to ensure accurate results.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €120

Our osteoporosis screen tests can will help determine whether an underlying condition may be causing bone loss.

This blood test includes:

Alkaline Phosphatase, Adjusted Calcium, Phosphate, Vitamin D, Parathyroid hormone PTH

What to do before the test:

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €140

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterised by a complex of hormonal imbalances, metabolic disturbances, and reproductive difficulties. This PCOS test includes determining hormone levels as well as other health markers.

For example If you have PCOS you may have higher levels of testosterone than usual. There may be a higher level of LH (luteinising hormone) in the ratio of LH (luteinising hormone) / FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone).

This blood test includes:

Full Blood Count, Liver Health (ALT, ALP, AST, GGT, Total Bilirubin, Albumin, Ferritin), Heart Health (Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, cholesterol ratio), Thyroid Health (TSH, FT4, FT3, Anti-Tg, Anti-TPO), Hormone Health (Oestradiol, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Progesterone, SHBG Sex Hormone Binding, Globulin, Prolactin, Testosterone, Luteinising Hormone, Free Androgen Index), Iron Status (Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation), Kidney Health ( chloride, Phosphate,Potassium, Sodium,Urea), Diabetic Health (Glucose, HbA1c,Insulin ), Stress (cortisol, DHEA-S), Nutritional Health (vitamin D) and finally add Infection and Inflammation ( C-Reactive Protein (CRP)).

What to do before the test:

• Blood test to be carried out on Day 2 or Day 3 of your cycle

• Please avoid strenuous exercise in the hours before your test.

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before the Cholesterol test to ensure accurate results.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €200

This Rheumatology panel is designed to detect signs of autoimmune or inflammatory conditions affecting the joints and connective tissues. So if you are experiencing persistent joint pain, swelling, stiffness or fatigue this is the panel for you.

This blood test includes:

Anti-CCP (Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies), Rheumatoid Factor (RF), Uric Acid, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

What to do before the test:

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €75

Chronic stress can potentially lead to health issues. This blood test is designed to assess your body's response to stress by measuring Cortisol and DHEA-S, two key markers of stress response. Evaluating the levels of these hormones provides insights into your adrenal function and overall stress response, enabling you to take proactive steps toward better health.

This blood test includes:

Cortisol and DHEA-S.

What to do before the test:

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

• Please avoid strenuous exercise in the hours before your test.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €70

Thyroid hormones are crucial for normal growth and development, particularly for the brain and skeleton, and affect nearly every organ in the body. They affect your mood, energy levels, weight, sleep and even your fertility. Both an overactive (hyperthyroidism) and underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid can impact your health.

This blood test includes:

TSH, FT4, FT3, Anti-Tg, Anti-TPO

What to do before the test:

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €80

Persistent tiredness and fatigue can be a result of an imbalance in your iron, thyroid or vitamin D levels. This blood test measures levels of these as well as 30 other markers to give you a better understanding of your current status.

This blood test includes:

Full Blood Count, Thyroid Health: (TSH, FT4, FT3, Anti-Tg, Anti-TPO), Iron Status: (Iron, Ferritin, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Transferrin and Transferrin Saturation), Bone Health: (ALP), Diabetes Health: (Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin, C-peptide), Kidney Health: (Creatinine, eGFR, Cystatin C, Magnesium, Chloride, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, Urea), Nutritional Health: (Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Calcium (adjusted), Albumin, Iron, Folic acid), Infection and Inflammation: (CRP)

What to do before the test:

• Fasting Requirement: Please fast for 10 hours before the Cholesterol test to ensure accurate results.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €240

Vitamin B12 is essential for making DNA and red blood cells, maintaining healthy brain and nerve cells, and converting food into energy. It is also crucial for cell metabolism, psychological function, and supporting the immune system. Because Vitamin B12 is not naturally produced by the body, it must be obtained from food sources like meat, fish, and dairy, or from supplements and fortified foods. A person whose Vitamin B12 levels are outside of the normal range will require treatment.

This blood test includes:

Vitamin B12

What to do before the test:

• You are NOT required to fast before your this blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration.

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €40

Vitamin D is a hormone the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough Vitamin D. Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working.

Approximately 40% of Irish adults are deficient in vitamin D year-round, with this figure rising to about 55% during winter months.

This blood test includes:

Vitamin D

What to do before the test:

• You are NOT required to fast before your This blood test.

• Stay Hydrated: It’s crucial to drink water as normal during the fasting period to maintain hydration

Time needed: 15 min

Cost: €60