Health Screening Profile LIS Code: SP38
Comprehensive health screening blood test assessing thyroid, liver, kidney, heart, and metabolic function. Detects early signs of disease and tracks overall wellness.
What's included in this profile
- An enzyme found mainly in the liver
- Raised levels can indicate liver inflammation or damage
- Commonly checked alongside AST to assess liver health
- The main protein made by the liver
- Helps maintain fluid balance in the blood
- Low levels can indicate liver or kidney problems, or poor nutrition
- An enzyme found in the liver, bone and bile ducts
- Raised levels can point to liver, bile duct or bone conditions
- Interpreted alongside other liver markers for context
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands
- Helps digest carbohydrates
- Raised levels can indicate pancreatitis or other pancreatic issues
- An enzyme found in the liver, heart and muscles
- Raised levels can suggest liver or muscle damage
- Used alongside ALT to help pinpoint the cause of liver stress
- A protein that rises quickly in response to inflammation or infection
- A general marker, not specific to any one condition
- Useful for tracking how the body is responding over time
- A mineral essential for bone strength, muscle and nerve function
- 'Adjusted' calcium corrects for albumin level for accuracy
- Abnormal levels can relate to bone, kidney or parathyroid issues
- Total cholesterol divided by HDL cholesterol
- A widely used singlefigure measure of cardiovascular risk
- Lower ratios are generally more favourable
- An enzyme released from muscle, heart or brain tissue when damaged
- Raised levels can indicate muscle strain, injury or heart issues
- Often checked after unusual muscle pain or intense exercise
- A waste product from normal muscle breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function
- Used to calculate eGFR (estimated kidney filtration rate)
- An older, general marker of inflammation in the body
- Measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube
- Often used alongside CRP for a fuller inflammation picture
- The active, unbound form of the main thyroid hormone T4
- Checked alongside TSH to assess thyroid function
- Helps confirm an over or underactive thyroid
- Measures red cells, white cells and platelets
- A foundational test for overall health, anaemia and infection
- The 'Differential' breaks white cells down by specific type
- An enzyme sensitive to liver and bile duct problems
- Often raised with alcohol intake or bile flow issues
- Helps confirm whether a raised ALP is liverrelated
- A group of proteins involved in immune function and transport
- Assessed alongside albumin to give a fuller liver/immune picture
- Abnormal levels can reflect liver disease, infection or inflammation
- The main sugar circulating in the blood, used for energy
- Raised fasting levels can indicate prediabetes or diabetes
- A cornerstone test for metabolic health
- Often called 'good' cholesterol
- Helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream
- Higher levels are generally protective for heart health
- Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 23 months
- The main test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes
- Not affected by what you ate that day, unlike glucose
- Often called 'bad' cholesterol
- Can build up in artery walls, raising heart disease risk
- A key target for lifestyle or treatment intervention
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas to help digest fats
- A more specific marker than amylase for pancreatic problems
- Raised levels often indicate pancreatitis
- Total cholesterol minus HDL cholesterol
- Captures all the 'harmful' cholesterol particles in one figure
- Increasingly used alongside LDL for cardiovascular risk assessment
- A mineral important for bone health and energy metabolism
- Levels are closely regulated by the kidneys and parathyroid hormone
- Abnormal results can reflect kidney or bone conditions
- A key electrolyte important for heart and muscle function
- Abnormal levels can affect heart rhythm and need prompt attention
- Closely linked to kidney function
- The amount of iron currently circulating in the blood
- Fluctuates through the day, so interpreted alongside ferritin
- Low levels can contribute to irondeficiency anaemia
- A key electrolyte that regulates fluid balance
- Abnormal levels can reflect kidney, hormonal or hydration issues
- Commonly checked as part of a routine metabolic panel
- The pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid to produce T3/T4
- The primary firstline test for thyroid function
- Raised or low levels suggest an underactive or overactive thyroid
- A breakdown product of old red blood cells, processed by the liver
- Raised levels can cause jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
- Helps assess liver function and red cell turnover
- The overall amount of cholesterol in the blood
- A key marker for cardiovascular risk
- Interpreted alongside HDL, LDL and triglycerides
- The combined total of albumin and globulin in the blood
- Reflects overall nutritional and liver status
- Abnormal results prompt a closer look at albumin/globulin individually
- A type of fat found in the blood, from food and the liver
- Raised levels are linked to heart disease and metabolic conditions
- Affected by diet, alcohol and blood sugar control
- A waste product from protein breakdown, filtered by the kidneys
- Raised levels can indicate reduced kidney function or dehydration
- Interpreted alongside creatinine for a fuller picture
- A waste product from the breakdown of purines in food and cells
- Raised levels are linked to gout and kidney stones
- Also checked as part of general metabolic screening
- Essential for bone health, calcium absorption and immunity
- Deficiency is common, especially in winter months
- One of the most frequently tested vitamins in the UK
About this profile
The Health Screening Profile offers a detailed evaluation of your overall health by analyzing key biochemical, hormonal, and hematological markers. It helps detect early signs of illness and monitors vital functions across multiple organ systems. This comprehensive profile is suitable for individuals of all ages and provides valuable insights into metabolic, liver, kidney, thyroid, and cardiovascular health.
Key Components
Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c):
Provides an average of blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months, essential for detecting and managing diabetes.
Thyroid Function Tests:
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Measures thyroid gland activity and helps diagnose thyroid imbalances such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Free Thyroxine (FT4): Assesses active thyroid hormone levels, offering insight into metabolic and hormonal health.
Vitamin D 25-OH:
Determines vitamin D status, vital for bone strength, immune regulation, and overall metabolic balance.
Additional Tests Include:
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Detects inflammation that may indicate infection or chronic disease.
Amylase and Lipase: Evaluate pancreatic health and detect disorders affecting digestion.
Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium): Monitor hydration, nerve function, and muscle activity.
Glucose: Measures blood sugar levels for diabetes screening and management.
Urea and Creatinine: Assess kidney performance and waste filtration efficiency.
Calcium (Total and Adjusted) & Inorganic Phosphates: Evaluate bone metabolism and parathyroid function.
Total Proteins, Albumin, and Globulin: Reflect liver function, immune health, and nutritional balance.
Bilirubin (Total): Indicates liver function and potential jaundice or bile obstruction.
Liver Enzymes (GGT, AST, ALT): Detect liver inflammation, injury, or disease.
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Evaluates bone and liver activity.
Uric Acid: Detects gout and monitors kidney health.
Iron & Cholesterol Profile: Assess cardiovascular and circulatory health.
Full Blood Count (FBC) & ESR: Evaluate red and white blood cells, platelets, and inflammation levels.
Creatine Kinase (CK): Identifies muscle stress, inflammation, or injury.
