Well-Person
Why This Well Person Blood Test Matters
This Well Person Blood Test provides a multi‑point health check of your liver, kidneys, cholesterol, gout risk, thyroid function, and overall blood health, using a high‑quality venous blood sample taken at home by a qualified nurse and analysed in a UK‑accredited laboratory for reliable, GP‑shareable results.
What Is A Well Person Blood Test?
A Well Person Blood Test is a general health check that looks at key markers in your blood, including liver and kidney function, cholesterol, thyroid hormones, proteins, and markers linked with gout risk, to give an overview of how well your body is working.
It is often used like an “MOT” for your health, helping to identify silent issues such as raised cholesterol, early kidney or liver strain, anaemia, or thyroid imbalance before they cause symptoms, so you can act early with lifestyle changes or medical treatment if needed.
This test is suitable for people who feel generally well but want reassurance and a clear baseline, as well as for those with specific goals around weight, fitness, heart health, or healthy ageing who want to track progress over time.
What This Well Person Blood Test Includes
The Well Person Blood Test brings together several key health checks into a single, nurse-led appointment at your home. Instead of booking separate tests for each organ system, you can review multiple areas of your health in one go and receive a single, easy-to-read report.
This profile is designed for everyday health monitoring rather than diagnosing one specific condition. It focuses on common issues such as cholesterol, early kidney or liver strain, thyroid imbalance, and markers linked with gout risk, which often develop silently before symptoms appear.
Kidney Function
Kidney markers help show how well your body filters waste products and maintains fluid and mineral balance. Changes here can be linked with dehydration, high blood pressure, certain medications, or early kidney disease.
- Urea: A waste product from protein breakdown; raised levels may suggest kidney strain, dehydration, or a high-protein diet.
- Creatinine: A muscle waste product cleared by the kidneys; higher values can indicate reduced kidney function.
- Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): A calculation based on creatinine that estimates overall kidney performance.
- Electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, and others): Minerals that help control fluid balance, muscle function, and heart rhythm.
Liver Health
Liver markers check for inflammation, fatty liver, alcohol-related strain, and other liver issues that may not cause obvious symptoms at first. Your liver plays a central role in metabolism, digestion, and detoxification, so small changes here can be important.
- ALT, AST, ALP, GGT: Enzymes that can rise when liver cells are irritated, inflame,d or under strain.
- Bilirubin: A pigment made when red blood cells are broken down; abnormal levels can point towards liver or bile duct problems.
- Total Protein, Albumin, and Globulin: Proteins made or processed by the liver that reflect nutritional status, liver function, and immune activity.
Cholesterol And Heart Health
Your cholesterol profile provides insight into long-term heart and circulation risk. It helps you and your doctor understand whether lifestyle changes or treatment might be needed to protect your cardiovascular health.
- Total Cholesterol: The overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
- HDL Cholesterol (“Good” Cholesterol): Helps remove excess cholesterol from blood vessels and is generally protective.
- LDL Cholesterol (“Bad” Cholesterol): Can build up in artery walls; higher levels are linked with heart disease and stroke risk.
- Non-HDL Cholesterol: Total cholesterol minus HDL; a useful overall risk marker.
- Triglycerides: Fats stored from excess calories; raised levels can increase cardiovascular risk.
If you want a deeper focus on your cholesterol and cardiovascular risk markers, you may also consider our dedicated Cholesterol Blood Test, which provides a comprehensive lipid profile with detailed guidance on managing your heart health.
Gout And Metabolic Risk
This test also includes a marker linked with gout and metabolic health. Gout can cause painful joint flares, often in the big toe, and is influenced by diet, weight, kidney function, and genetics.
- Uric Acid: A waste product from purine breakdown; high levels increase the risk of gout and may be associated with metabolic or kidney problems.
Thyroid Function
Thyroid hormones influence energy, weight, mood, temperature control, and much more. Even a mild thyroid imbalance can leave you feeling tired, low in mood, or struggling with weight changes.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): A pituitary hormone that tells the thyroid gland how hard to work.
- Free T4 (Thyroxine): The main hormone produced by the thyroid, showing how active the gland is.
- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): An active thyroid hormone that can be useful for assessing overactive thyroid function in more detail.
Overall Blood Health (If Included In Your Panel)
Some Well Person profiles also include markers linked with your blood cells and general health. These help to identify common causes of fatigue, breathlessness, or recurrent infections.
- Red Blood Cell Indices: Help detect different types of anaemia that can cause tiredness, weakness, or shortness of breath.
- White Blood Cells: Reflect aspects of your immune system and may change with infection, inflammatio,n or some blood disorders.
- Platelets: Small cell fragments involved in clotting; abnormal levels can affect bleeding or clotting risk.
For full details of exactly which markers are included in your Well Person Blood Test, please check the test information on this page or contact our team before booking if you have specific questions.
Key Benefits Of Our Well Person Blood Test
This Well Person Blood Test is designed to make proactive health checks simple, combining a broad range of markers with a convenient nurse visit at home. It helps you move from guessing about your health to having clear numbers you can act on.
Early Insight Into Silent Health Risks
Many issues such as high cholesterol, early liver or kidney strain, and thyroid imbalance can develop gradually without clear symptoms. A Well Person profile highlights these silent risks early, giving you and your GP the chance to make lifestyle changes or plan further tests before problems become more serious.
Convenient Nurse Visit At Home
Instead of travelling to a clinic and waiting for an appointment, a trained nurse visits your home at a time that suits you. This is especially helpful if you have a busy schedule, mobility concerns, caring responsibilities, or simply prefer the privacy and comfort of being tested at home. Learn more about our blood test at home service.
Comprehensive Health Overview In One Test
Rather than booking multiple individual tests, you can review liver health, kidney function, cholesterol profile, gout risk and thyroid function in a single appointment. This joined-up approach gives a clearer picture of how different systems in your body are working together and where you may need to focus your efforts.
Clear, GP-Shareable Results
Your results are provided in a clear PDF report that explains each marker and reference range in plain language. You can share this directly with your NHS or private GP, making it easier to discuss next steps, plan follow-up investigations, or monitor the impact of any treatment or lifestyle changes.
Supports Long-Term Health And Lifestyle Goals
Regular Well Person blood tests can be used to track how your body responds to changes in diet, exercise, weight, sleep or medication. Seeing objective improvements in markers such as cholesterol, liver enzymes or thyroid levels can be motivating and help you and your healthcare team fine-tune your long-term health plan.
Flexible For Different Ages And Life Stages
Whether you are starting to think about future health in your 30s and 40s, managing risk factors in mid-life, or aiming to stay active and independent later on, this test can be tailored to your needs. It works well as a baseline check before starting a new fitness programme, weight-loss plan or other lifestyle change.
Who This Well Person Blood Test Is For
While anyone interested in understanding their health better can benefit from a Well Person Blood Test, it is especially useful for people whose work, lifestyle or health goals make regular checks important. It is also a good option if your NHS checks are infrequent, delayed, or do not cover all the markers you want to track.
Busy Professionals And Entrepreneurs
Long hours, high stress and irregular routines can take a toll on sleep, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. This test helps professionals who rarely see a GP to check whether their lifestyle is affecting liver health, kidney function, thyroid balance or cardiovascular risk, and to make changes before issues become harder to reverse.
People With Sedentary Or Desk-Based Jobs
Spending most of the day sitting can increase the risk of weight gain, raised cholesterol and early metabolic problems. A Well Person profile highlights whether long periods of sitting and low activity levels are beginning to affect markers such as cholesterol, triglycerides or liver enzymes, so you can build more movement into your routine with a clear baseline.
Manual Workers And Physically Demanding Roles
Physically demanding work can hide fatigue or early health changes because tiredness is easily blamed on the job itself. Regular checks help confirm that kidney function, liver health and blood counts are stable, and can pick up issues linked with dehydration, high alcohol intake after shifts, or long-term use of pain medication.
People Starting A New Fitness Or Weight-Loss Plan
If you are beginning a new exercise programme, training plan or weight-loss journey, this test provides a starting point for key markers such as cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes and thyroid function. You can re-test later to see how your efforts are affecting your internal health, not just the scales or fitness tracker.
Perimenopause, Menopause And Mid-Life Health Checks
For people in their 40s, 50s and beyond, this test helps monitor changes that become more common with age, such as cholesterol shifts, thyroid imbalance and early metabolic or liver changes. It complements routine NHS checks and can be particularly helpful if you are navigating perimenopause, menopause or andropause and want a broader view of your health.
People With Family History Of Heart, Kidney Or Thyroid Conditions
If close relatives have had heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, kidney disease or thyroid problems, regular Well Person checks can provide reassurance and early warning. Tracking your own results over time makes it easier to spot trends and work with your GP on targeted prevention.
Health-Conscious Individuals And Athletes
People who invest in training, nutrition and performance often want to know whether their blood markers match how they feel. This test can show whether intense training, supplements, diets or cutting weight are affecting liver enzymes, kidney function or blood health, supporting smarter long-term decisions about training load and recovery.
How To Choose The Right Health Blood Test
With so many health checks available, it can be difficult to know whether a Well Person Blood Test is the best option, or whether you need a more targeted test. Use the guide below to decide if this profile matches your goals or if you should consider another type of blood test.
When A Well Person Blood Test Is The Best Choice
- You feel generally well but want a broad “MOT” of key health markers such as cholesterol, liver and kidney function, thyroid and uric acid.
- You have long-term goals around weight, fitness, heart health or healthy ageing and want a clear baseline to track changes over time.
- Your NHS checks are infrequent, you struggle to get appointments, or you want more control over when and how your blood tests are done.
- You prefer a single nurse visit at home rather than multiple clinic appointments for individual tests.
When A More Targeted Test May Be Better
In some situations, a focused panel can provide more detailed answers. You can still use a Well Person Blood Test as a starting point, but you may also want to consider:
- General Health Blood Test: If you want a similar health overview but with a different combination of markers, consider our General Health Blood Test, which includes full blood count and diabetes markers. You can read more on our General Health Blood Test page.
- Thyroid-Specific Tests: If you have strong symptoms of underactive or overactive thyroid (such as weight change, palpitations, anxiety or hair loss), a dedicated thyroid profile may be more appropriate.
- Vitamin And Nutrient Tests: If you are mainly worried about fatigue, low mood or hair/skin concerns, you may benefit from additional tests such as vitamin D, vitamin B12 or iron studies.
- Condition-Specific Panels: If your GP suspects a particular condition (for example, diabetes, autoimmune disease or fertility problems), you may need more specialised testing alongside or instead of a Well Person profile.
Questions To Ask Before You Book
To make sure you pick the right test first time, it can help to ask yourself:
- Am I looking for a broad overview of my health, or answers about one specific symptom or condition?
- Do I already have recent blood results, and am I looking to build on them or repeat them?
- Has my GP suggested any particular markers that should be checked or repeated?
- How often do I want to repeat this test to track progress over time?
Combining This Test With Other Health Checks
Some people choose to pair a Well Person Blood Test with other checks to build a more complete picture. For example, you might combine this test with a blood pressure check, weight and waist measurements, or additional blood tests such as vitamin D or diabetes markers if you are at higher risk.
If you are unsure which test or combination of tests is most suitable, you can contact our team for guidance or discuss options with your GP. They can help you decide whether to start with this Well Person Blood Test alone or to add further panels based on your medical history and goals.
Why Choose Blood Test UK For Your At-Home Well Person Blood Test?
| Feature | Finger-Prick Kits | GP/NHS Health Check | Blood Test UK Well Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Quality | ❌ Capillary (finger-prick) | ✅ Venous (arm draw in clinic) | ✅ Venous blood taken at home by a qualified nurse |
| Test Scope | ⚠️ Varies by kit, often limited markers | ✅ Core checks (depends on eligibility and local service) | ✅ Dedicated Well Person profile covering liver, kidneys, cholesterol, uric acid and thyroid |
| Wait Time | ⚠️ 7–14 days including postage | ❌ Variable – appointments and results can take weeks | ✅ Nurse visit arranged within days, results typically in a few days |
| Where The Test Happens | ✅ At home, self-administered | ❌ GP or clinic visit during opening hours | ✅ Nurse visits your home at an agreed time |
| Support With Choosing Tests | ⚠️ Limited guidance, often self-directed | ✅ GP can advise but appointments may be short and less flexible | ✅ Clear test information plus support from our team if you are unsure which profile you need |
| GP-Shareable Report | ⚠️ Basic or varied formatting | ✅ Results added to NHS record | ✅ Professional PDF report with reference ranges, suitable for NHS or private GPs |
| Lab Accreditation | ⚠️ Varies by provider | ✅ NHS-accredited laboratories | ✅ UKAS ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners |
| Flexibility And Frequency | ✅ You choose when to buy and test | ⚠️ Timing depends on eligibility and local services | ✅ You choose when to test and how often to repeat for tracking progress |
Testing For A Well Person Blood Test
If you want a clear overview of your internal health, a Well Person Blood Test at home is particularly useful if you:
- Feel generally well but have not had a thorough health check for a while and want reassurance.
- Are starting or changing a diet, exercise or weight-management plan and want a baseline to track progress.
- Have a family history of conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, kidney disease or thyroid problems.
- Have a busy lifestyle, high stress levels or irregular working hours and want to see how this may be affecting your health.
- Are noticing non-specific symptoms such as low energy, poor sleep, weight changes or “brain fog” and want to rule out common causes.
- Are approaching or going through perimenopause, menopause or mid-life changes and want a broader view of your health.
- Have recently improved your lifestyle (for example, reducing alcohol, changing diet or increasing activity) and want to see the impact on your blood markers.
- Have been advised by your GP to have regular blood tests but find it difficult to access appointments or prefer a nurse visit at home.
Because many risk factors such as raised cholesterol, early kidney or liver strain and mild thyroid imbalance can be silent, a Well Person profile is one of the most reliable ways to check what is happening inside your body and plan sensible next steps with your GP or healthcare team.
How Often Should I Have A Well Person Blood Test?
The ideal frequency depends on your age, risk factors and health goals:
- Annual check for most adults: Many people use a Well Person Blood Test once a year as part of their routine health MOT, especially from their 40s onwards.
- Every 2–3 years if you are younger and low risk: If you are younger, have no significant risk factors and your previous results were normal, repeating the test every 2–3 years may be sufficient.
- Follow-up after lifestyle changes: If you are improving your diet, losing weight, exercising more or cutting back on alcohol, a repeat test after around 3–6 months can show how your markers are responding.
- More frequent checks with known risk factors: If you already have raised cholesterol, high blood pressure, a strong family history or other medical conditions, your GP may recommend more regular testing.
Note: These are general guidelines. Your GP or specialist may suggest a different testing schedule based on your medical history, medications and overall risk profile.
Can I Use These Results With My GP?
Yes. Your results are formatted as a professional PDF report that you can easily share with your NHS or private GP, consultant, or other healthcare provider. The report is designed to sit alongside your medical records and support decisions about lifestyle changes, further tests or treatment if needed.
What Your Report Includes:
Key health markers for areas such as liver and kidney function, cholesterol profile, uric acid and thyroid hormones, showing whether each result sits inside or outside the expected reference range.
Clear reference ranges for every result, based on UK laboratory standards, so you can see at a glance what is considered low, normal or high.
Laboratory accreditation details confirming that your sample was analysed in a UK-accredited laboratory using recognised testing protocols suitable for clinical use.
Easy-to-understand format designed for both you and healthcare professionals, so you can quickly identify any areas that may need attention and prepare for a focused discussion with your GP.
Important To Remember:
Only a qualified healthcare professional who knows your full medical history and symptoms can diagnose medical conditions or recommend treatment.
Your GP may want to interpret your Well Person Blood Test results alongside factors such as blood pressure, family history, weight, medications and any symptoms you have.
Abnormal results do not always mean serious illness, but they are a signal that further assessment, lifestyle changes or follow-up tests may be appropriate.
If you feel unwell or have worrying symptoms such as chest pain, severe shortness of breath, sudden weakness or other urgent issues, seek medical attention immediately rather than waiting for routine blood test results.
This test gives you the information you need to have an informed conversation with your doctor about your overall health, risk factors and the best plan to protect your future wellbeing. For more guidance, read our article on building confidence with your blood test results.
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Other Questions
- Overall general health
- Embarking on a lifestyle health change
- Wanting to improve your health and measure the process
- General assessment of your blood health
- Improving diet
- Losing weight
- Gaining weight
- Feeling tired
- Wanting to start a family
- Aiming for optimum health
- Stopping alcohol consumption
- Changing diet
This blood test is to check on:
- Kidney Health
- Liver Health
- Gout risk
- Thyroid function
- Cholesterol
For best results (if medically suitable) it is advisable to fast (water is allowed) 12 hours prior to the test.
Collection method: Venous blood
Results available:1-2 days after the sample has reached the laboratory.
Urea
Urea is usually passed out through urine. It is a waste product from the breakdown of amino acids found in proteins.
Higher than normal levels may be indicative of a kidney problem, low levels may be indicative of dehydration.
Creatinine
Creatinine is usually passed out through urine. It is a breakdown of waste products made from the muscles.
A high level may be indicative of a kidney problem, however this does depend on muscle mass. Usually if a high muscle mass the creatinine may be higher. If levels are low it could be due to a low protein diet or reduced muscle mass.
Liver Health
This test will assess how well the liver is working and can be indicative if there is any damage or inflammation inside the liver.
This test used to be known as the Liver Function Test (LFTs)
Bilirubin
Bilirubin is the end product of the breakdown of red blood cells (haemoglobin) It is produced in bone marrow cells and the liver.
The blood test measures the amount of bilirubin in your blood.
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Alkaline Phosphatase known commonly as ALP is an enzyme mainly found in the liver, kidneys, bones and digestive system.
The test measures the ALP in your blood.
Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
Alanine Transaminase known as ALT is an enzyme most commonly found in the liver. Damaged liver cells release ALT into the bloodstream.
The test measures the amount of ALT in the blood.
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Gamma-glutamyl transferase commonly known as GGT is an enzyme found throughout the body however most commonly found in the liver.
The test will measure the amount of GGT in the blood.
Total Protein
Proteins are important building blocks for the health and growth of the body’s cells and tissues.
A total protein test measures the amount of albumin and globulin in your body.
Albumin
Albumin also known as ALB is a protein made by your liver. Albumin is used to carry hormones, vitamins and enzymes around the body and keep fluid in your bloodstream to avoid leaking into other tissues.
Globulin
Globulins are a serum protein needed for our growth and development and overall health. They are produced in the liver and immune system. Different proteins make up the globulin family and many bind with haemoglobin in the blood and some are involved in the transportation of metals such as iron whilst others are part of the immune system to help fight infections.
Uric Acid
Uric acid is a normal waste product found in the body usually excreted through urine. If levels are too high in the blood may be indicative of gout.
Cholesterol
Your liver makes cholesterol and can be found in many foods you eat such as dairy, meats and fish.
There are two main types of cholesterol: HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein).
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from foods we eat (such as dairy, meat,oils) or made by our liver.
Any excess calories your body doesn’t need straight away is converted into Triglycerides and stored in your fat cells to be used when needed for energy.
Thyroxine (T4)
The test will measure the amount of thyroxine in your blood.
Too much or too little may be indicative of thyroid disease.
Free T3
This test measures the level of triiodothyronine (T3) in your blood. T3 along with T4 are the two major thyroid hormones in your blood. T3 blood test may be used to diagnose hyperthyroidism.
If the results are too high or too low it can indicate thyroid disease.
Free Thyroxine (Free T4)
This test will measure the amount of free thyroxine in your blood, and will measure how well your thyroid gland is working.
T4 is one of the major thyroid hormones in your blood. If the results are too high or too low it can indicate thyroid disease.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
This test will measure how much TSH is in your blood. TSH is made in your pituitary, (a gland in your brain) when your thyroid levels are low, the pituitary gland makes more TSH and when the thyroid levels are high your pituitary makes less TSH.
This result indicates how well the thyroid is working.
Non-HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol
Non-HDL cholesterol is your total cholesterol minus your HDL. The higher the number of the Non-HDL cholesterol may be indicative that you could be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)
HDL is known as the good cholesterol as it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart disease.
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein)
LDL is known as the bad cholesterol as it can block up our blood vessels causing them to narrow. Sometimes a clot can form and get stuck in these narrow vessels leading to a heart attack.
Evidence Behind Our Well Person Testing
Our at-home Well Person Blood Test service is based on the same principles used in NHS and private healthcare for general health checks, ensuring your results are suitable for supporting assessment, monitoring and prevention decisions with your GP or specialist.
- Using Blood Tests To Assess General Health:
Comprehensive blood profiles are widely used in UK practice to assess liver and kidney function, cholesterol, thyroid hormones and blood cell health as part of routine “well person” or health check assessments. These markers help identify early risk factors for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and thyroid disorders even before symptoms develop.
(Source: NHS blood tests overview, NHS Health Check) - Cardiovascular Risk And Cholesterol Monitoring:
Checking total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides is a standard way to estimate long-term cardiovascular risk and guide lifestyle changes or treatment where needed. Improving these markers through diet, exercise and medication is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and stroke over time.
(Source: NHS high cholesterol guidance, NICE lipid modification guidance) - Liver And Kidney Function Testing:
Liver enzymes, bilirubin, proteins and kidney markers such as creatinine, urea and eGFR are routinely used to monitor organ health, detect early damage and assess the impact of medications, alcohol, weight and other lifestyle factors. Regular monitoring helps identify issues early so they can be managed before more serious problems arise.
(Source: NHS liver disease overview, NHS kidney disease overview) - Thyroid Function And Symptoms:
Thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4 and sometimes free T3) are recommended when people experience symptoms such as tiredness, weight change, mood changes or temperature intolerance, and are also used for ongoing monitoring where thyroid conditions are known or suspected.
(Source: NHS thyroid information, NICE thyroid disease assessment and management) - Venous Blood Sampling For Accuracy:
Venous blood collection provides sufficient sample volume and consistent quality for laboratory analysis, reducing the risk of sample errors and the need for repeat testing compared with some capillary finger-prick samples.
(Source: UK laboratory guidance on blood sample collection) - Laboratory Quality And Accreditation:
ISO 15189 is the international standard for medical laboratories covering sample handling, testing protocols and result reporting, so using UKAS ISO 15189‑accredited labs helps ensure your Well Person test results are reliable, traceable and suitable for clinical decision-making.
(Source: UKAS medical laboratory accreditation,
Preparing For Your Well Person Blood Test
A Well Person Blood Test is straightforward to arrange, and a few simple steps can help your nurse visit go smoothly and improve the quality of your results.
- Check If Fasting Is Needed – Some Well Person profiles can be done without fasting, but if your test includes certain cholesterol or glucose markers you may be asked not to eat or drink anything except water for a set period beforehand. You will be advised at the time of booking if fasting is required.
- Take Your Usual Medicines – Unless your doctor or nurse tells you otherwise, continue taking your regular medications. If you are on long-term medicines (for example for blood pressure, thyroid, diabetes or cholesterol), make a note of them so your GP can interpret your results accurately.
- Stay Hydrated – Drinking water in the hours before your appointment can make your veins easier to find and the blood draw more comfortable.
- Think About Your Recent Health – Make a note of any recent symptoms such as tiredness, weight changes, low mood, sleep problems, palpitations or joint pains. Your GP can use this information alongside your results to build a clearer picture of your health.
- Gather Previous Test Results – If you have had blood tests before (for example through your GP or another clinic), keep those results handy. Comparing new and old results can help show whether your markers are stable, improving or changing over time.
- Wear Comfortable Clothing – Choose something with sleeves that can be easily rolled up so the nurse can take the blood sample from your arm without difficulty.
If you are unsure about fasting, medication, existing conditions or anything else related to your Well Person Blood Test, your nurse can answer questions during the appointment and you can also discuss any concerns with your GP when you review your results.
How it Works
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1. Order a Test
Order your test, and then Answer the Questions about why you’re taking that test.
Our nurse will contact you for dates, so they can take your blood sample at your home.
Our nurse will then send your sample to our laboratory.
2. Our laboratory team run the tests
Our skilled laboratory staff conduct your blood tests in a clean and secure environment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Each test follows strict protocols to maintain the highest quality standards.
3. Receive Your Results within 7 days
We will email you to inform you that your blood test results are ready.
The email will have a PDF report attached, sent directly to your inbox.
4. Monitor your levels over time
With regular ongoing tests and reports, you can track your results. The reports can be shared with your GP.
Check if you’re improving healthily or where changes could be made.
Well Person Blood Test FAQs
What Is A Well Person Blood Test?
A Well Person Blood Test is a broad health check that looks at key markers such as liver and kidney function, cholesterol profile, uric acid, thyroid hormones and, in some cases, blood cell health. It is designed to give an overall picture of how well your body is working rather than diagnosing one specific condition.
Who Should Consider A Well Person Blood Test?
This test is ideal if you feel generally well but want reassurance and a clear baseline for your health, or if you have long-term goals around weight, fitness, heart health or healthy ageing. It is also useful if your NHS checks are infrequent, delayed or do not cover all the markers you want to monitor.
Do I Need To Fast Before A Well Person Blood Test?
In many cases you can eat and drink normally before a Well Person Blood Test, but fasting may be recommended if your profile includes certain cholesterol or glucose markers. You will be advised at the time of booking whether fasting is needed, and if so, how long you should fast before your nurse visit.
How Is The Blood Sample Taken?
A qualified nurse visits your home and takes a venous blood sample from a vein in your arm, similar to a hospital or GP blood test. This approach usually provides a higher-quality sample than a finger-prick kit and reduces the chance of sample problems or the need for repeat tests.
Where Is My Sample Analysed?
Your sample is sent to a UK-accredited laboratory that follows recognised protocols for processing and analysing blood tests. Using accredited laboratories helps ensure reliable results, consistent reference ranges and reports that your NHS or private GP can use to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.
How Long Will It Take To Get My Results?
Results are typically available within a few days of your sample reaching the laboratory. You will receive a clear PDF report by email, which you can download, save and share with your GP or other healthcare professional.
How Often Should I Have A Well Person Blood Test?
Many people choose to repeat a Well Person Blood Test once a year as part of their routine health checks, or more often if they are making significant lifestyle changes or monitoring known risk factors. If you have specific medical conditions, your GP may recommend a different testing schedule based on your individual needs.
Can I Use These Results With My NHS Or Private GP?
Yes. Your results are provided in a professional laboratory report with reference ranges suitable for UK practice, so they can be shared with NHS or private GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals. Your GP can review the report alongside your symptoms, medical history and examination findings.
What If My Results Are Abnormal?
If any of your markers fall outside the expected range, this does not always mean you have a serious problem, but it is important to discuss the results with a healthcare professional. Your GP may suggest lifestyle changes, repeat testing or further investigations to understand what is causing the abnormal result and how best to manage it.
Is This Test A Substitute For Seeing A GP?
No. A Well Person Blood Test is a useful tool for checking your health and highlighting potential issues, but it does not replace medical advice. Only a qualified healthcare professional who knows your full medical history and symptoms can diagnose conditions and recommend treatment.
