Many of you have probably had a similar experience where you’ve gone to your NHS GP and requested a blood test because you’re worried about the symptoms you are having or your family history or even just because you want to make sure that you are not developing diabetes or high cholesterol or hormonal issues.

Unfortunately, it’s very likely that many of you had your requests declined. In general, the NHS has to be very particular about what tests can be run for whom and in what circumstances. This is connected to budget and expense but also a lack of resources and a focus on preventative health and longevity.

We have supported 27,000 patients with their blood testing, all of whom privately referred themselves for the blood test without needing a GP referral.

Of course, private blood tests cost money, and it would be ideal to be able to track your health and properly investigate your symptoms on the NHS. Unfortunately, that just isn’t our current reality. Private blood tests give you access and fast results, leading to peace of mind and the answers you need to take your health journey forward.

As a preventative measure, you can’t get better than routine blood testing. Not only is it a fact that the majority of serious illnesses show no symptoms until it is too late, it is also true that early detection means longer and healthier lives.

Take the example of diabetes. You may be on your way to developing type II diabetes for many years, and there would have been multiple opportunities to reverse this trajectory. The reason many people develop type II diabetes is the lack of access to routine blood testing, which will show insulin resistance, a creeping fasting insulin and an increasing HB A1c level. Beyond the lack of access, there is a lack of awareness that diabetes often does not show any symptoms until it is full-blown and difficult to reverse.

Another good example is when we experience vague but ongoing symptoms that we could live with in reality, but they affect our quality of life. Take the example of our patient, Jessica.

Jessica is a 34-year-old woman who has a professional office job. She has no children and lives with her partner. For the past four years, Jessica has found that she has not had the energy to do much outside of work. She sees her friends less, opting to stay home and curl up on her sofa most weekends rather than see people whose company she enjoys. She also struggles to find the energy to exercise.

When Jessica came to see us, she had little idea what had changed for her. She thought that maybe she was just stressed. She did a full blood test to exclude any physiological reasons for her change in energy levels. Her blood test showed that she had low iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, all of which can contribute to lower energy levels and fatigue.

She started taking supplements and eating an improved diet, and after three months, her energy levels, skin and hair health, and mood, which were greatly affected by her tiredness, improved significantly.

Jessica is just one example of thousands of people who got answers from a private blood test. So what is the main advantage of a private blood test?

Well, it can change your life. Knowing is better than not knowing. Having insight into your health puts the power in your hands and gives you the tools to take targeted, helpful action to improve your health and quality of life.

Call us today to start your journey towards a healthier, happier and longer lifetime.