Description
Why take a Mineral Blood Test?
Minerals are tiny but mighty nutrients that your body needs to function at its best — and a mineral blood test can reveal whether you’re getting enough of them or if something’s out of balance. Essential minerals like vitamin B12, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, ferritin, folate (vitamin B9), magnesium, manganese, vitamin D, and zinc play a crucial role in everything from energy levels and muscle function to bone strength, heart rhythm, brain performance, and immune health.
If your mineral levels are too low — or in some cases too high — it can lead to a wide range of symptoms that are often vague or easy to overlook. You might benefit from this test if you’ve been feeling unusually tired, dealing with muscle cramps or weakness, experiencing brittle nails or hair loss, struggling with brain fog or poor concentration, picking up frequent infections, healing slowly, or noticing mood changes, dizziness, or palpitations.
This test is especially useful if you follow a restrictive diet such as vegan, keto, or low-calorie plans, take medications that affect nutrient absorption (like diuretics or antacids), or have underlying gut, kidney, or chronic health conditions. It can also be helpful for athletes, people under ongoing stress, or those recovering from illness.
A mineral blood test gives you insight into what’s happening inside your body. If anything’s out of range, your results can guide the next steps — from adjusting your diet to exploring supplements or getting further medical advice. It’s a simple but powerful way to take charge of your health, boost your energy, and support your body’s performance every day.
How often should I have a mineral blood test?
We recommend checking your mineral levels annually unless you experience any health changes or commence a weight loss programme which involves a restricted diet.
Our Nurses visit your Home or Work to take your blood.
Pick a time and date to suit you.
Your results are available online within days of your blood being taken.
Other Questions
- Fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Dizziness
- Poor concentration
- Brittle nails
- Mood swings
- Follow a restrictive diet
- Check on nutritional status
- Take medication which can affect absorption of minerals
- You have a condition that affects how your body absorbs or processes nutrients.
This blood test is to check on:
- Minerals
The test should be taken on an empty stomach first thing in a morning before any food, drinks, medication or dietary supplements.
Collection method: Venous blood
Results available: 4-5 days after the sample has reached the laboratory.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is needed in the production of red blood cells, for brain health and to keep nerves healthy, and aids in the making of DNA. Low levels may indicate anaemia.
Calcium
A calcium blood test measures the level of calcium in your blood — a mineral that’s essential for healthy bones and teeth, muscle function, nerve transmission, and heart rhythm.
Chronium
A chromium blood test measures the level of chromium in your bloodstream — a trace mineral that plays a role in how your body processes carbohydrates, fats, and insulin.
Copper
A copper blood test measures the amount of copper in your bloodstream — a vital trace mineral that helps with energy production, nervous system function, immune response, and the formation of red blood cells and connective tissue.
Serum Iron
A serum iron test measures the amount of iron circulating in your blood. Iron is essential for making heamoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body.
Ferritin
A ferritin blood test measures the amount of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in your body. It’s one of the most useful indicators of your iron reserves — not just what’s circulating in your blood, but what your body has in storage.
Serum Folate (Vitamin B9)
A serum folate test measures the level of folate (vitamin B9) in your blood. Folate is a B-vitamin essential for making DNA and red blood cells, and it plays a key role in cell growth, brain function, and preventing birth defects during pregnancy.
Magnesium
A magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium in your bloodstream — an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, bone strength, energy production, and blood sugar regulation.
Manganese
A blood manganese test measures the level of manganese, a trace mineral that your body needs in small amounts to support bone formation, wound healing, metabolism, and antioxidant function.
Vitamin D 25(OH)
A Vitamin D 25(OH) blood test (also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D test) measures the level of vitamin D in your blood — the best indicator of your overall vitamin D status.
Zinc
A zinc blood test measures the amount of zinc, an essential trace mineral, in your bloodstream. Zinc plays a crucial role in immune function, wound healing, cell growth, DNA synthesis, and taste and smell.
How it Works
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.
