{"product_id":"ad-general-health-blood-test","title":"General health blood test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a general health blood test show?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general health blood test gives you an overview of your current health and your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCholesterol (lipid profile) — 7 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholesterol is an essential fat that your body produces. It helps make vitamin D and hormones. Your body needs cholesterol to stay healthy, but too much can increase your risk of heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh cholesterol has no symptoms, so regular testing is the only way to keep track of your levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol home test, also called a lipid profile test, measures the different types of fats in your blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol home test checks 7 biomarkers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon HDL cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriglycerides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal cholesterol: HDL ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriglycerides: HDL ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDiabetes risk (HbA1c) — 1 biomarker\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the past 3 months. This can help you understand your risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the amount of sugar in your blood rises, any that your body can’t use attaches to red blood cells to form glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed blood cells live for around 3 months, which is why a HbA1c test measures the average blood sugar over the past few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home HbA1c test will show you whether you have healthy levels of HbA1c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eLiver function — 7 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liver test looks at the overall health of your liver. The liver plays an important role in hundreds of your body’s functions, from detoxifying blood to fighting infections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol, weight, diet and some medications can impact liver health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn at-home liver test checks how well your liver is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liver test includes 7 biomarkers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobulin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlanine aminotransferease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline phosphatase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamma-glutamyl transferase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilirubin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVitamin D levels — 1 biomarker\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is an essential vitamin which helps your body absorb calcium. It supports bone health and your immune system as well as mood, sleep and energy levels. Low vitamin D can lead to bone problems, low energy and getting ill often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe get most of the vitamin D we need from the sun and our diet. But during winter, it can be harder to get enough. You may want to consider a daily supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home vitamin D blood test will show you if you have healthy levels of vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThyroid function — 2 biomarkers\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thyroid is a gland at the front of your neck that produces hormones (T3 and T4).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it becomes underactive, it may not release the right levels of these hormones. This can result in symptoms such as weight gain and fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe at-home thyroid blood test checks levels of free thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which regulates the release of thyroid hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"1 Test Kit","offer_id":45207485546684,"sku":"4315","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/General_health_blood_test.png?v=1785928239","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/ad-general-health-blood-test","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}