Metabolic Panel - (£180)

The Metabolic Panel is a comprehensive blood test designed to evaluate key biomarkers involved in your body’s energy production, hormone regulation, and organ function. It provides a complete picture of your metabolic balance, helping detect early signs of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid dysfunction, and inflammation before symptoms develop.

Indications for testing
This test is recommended for individuals who:
– Have or are at risk of diabetes, thyroid disorders, or cardiovascular disease.
– Experience symptoms such as fatigue, unexpected weight gain or loss, or sluggish metabolism.
– Are beginning a new diet, fitness, or wellness programme and want baseline insights.
– Wish to monitor their overall metabolic and organ health as part of preventive care.

What can be detected?
The Metabolic Panel measures a wide range of markers that reflect the efficiency of your body’s metabolic processes and organ function:

Glucose Control:
– Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c): Provides an average of blood glucose levels over the past few months, essential for detecting prediabetes or diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health:
– Cholesterol (Total, HDL, LDL, Non-HDL), Triglycerides, Cholesterol Risk Factor, Lipoprotein (a): Evaluate lipid metabolism, arterial health, and risk of heart disease.

Liver Function:
– Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): Detect liver stress, inflammation, or damage caused by metabolic dysfunction.

Kidney Function:
– Creatinine and Uric Acid: Assess renal performance and waste filtration efficiency, important for overall metabolic health.

Pancreatic Function:
– Amylase: Monitors pancreatic enzyme activity, which can indicate inflammation or pancreatic disease.

Inflammation Status:
– C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity - hsCRP): Detects low-grade systemic inflammation linked to metabolic and cardiovascular disorders.

Endocrine Function:
– Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Evaluates thyroid activity and metabolism regulation.
– Cortisol: Measures the body’s stress hormone, influencing metabolism and energy balance.

Blood Health:
– Full Blood Count (FBC): Provides insights into red and white blood cell health and platelets, helping identify anaemia, infection, or immune irregularities.

By analysing these markers, the Metabolic Panel delivers a detailed assessment of organ performance, energy balance, and overall wellness, supporting early intervention and better long-term health outcomes.

Who is this test for?
The Metabolic Panel is ideal for individuals seeking a complete evaluation of their internal health, especially those managing chronic diseases, with a family history of metabolic issues, or aiming for preventive health optimisation.