Metabolic health blood test

Metabolic health is a crucial pillar of healthspan. Understand and optimise key markers of your metabolic health with this test - including HbA1c, cholesterol, hs-CRP, liver health and kidney function.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
19
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HbA1c
  • Ferritin
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Alanine transferase
  • +7 more

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
19
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

19 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Iron status

  • Ferritin

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR

Liver Biochemistry Profile

  • Alanine transferase
  • Alkaline phosphatase

Liver health

  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein
  • CRP (high sensitivity)

About this test

Comprehensive insight into your metabolic health

Gain a deep understanding of your metabolic health, which plays a crucial role in day-to-day and long-term health, and understand which factors are within your control to change. Measure 19 key biomarkers of metabolic health - including HbA1c, HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, hs-CRP, creatinine and a full liver profile.

Test. Learn. Act. Thrive.

Feel your best day-to-day, get advance warning of chronic disease, and live healthier for longer with Thriva's in-depth biomarker analysis. Get personalised, research-backed optimisation recommendations from our doctors - based on your results and geared specifically towards your age, sex, health goals, diet, activity levels, family history and more. Track your progress over time with detailed trend charts. 82%of Thriva users improve their health by their second blood test.

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What's covered in this blood test?

  • CRP (high sensitivity): High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is an inflammation marker. Elevated levels can indicate inflammation, often linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Monitoring hs-CRP helps in early detection and management of metabolic health risks.
  • HbA1c (blood sugar): Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is important for metabolic health as it provides a long-term snapshot of blood sugar levels. High HbA1c levels can signify poor glucose control, increasing risks for complications like diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.
  • Liver profile: The liver is a metabolic powerhouse involved in nutrient processing, detoxification, and hormone regulation - and your liver health can have a big impact on your overall metabolic health. This test measures 7 key markers of liver health including bilirubin, alanine transferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Gamma-GT (GGT).
  • Cholesterol profile: Cholesterol is vital for cell membrane integrity, hormone synthesis, and nutrient absorption. However, imbalanced levels - particularly high LDL and low HDL - can indicate metabolic dysfunction and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
  • Creatinine (kidney function): Creatinine is a marker of kidney function. Poor kidney function can have downstream effects on metabolism, impacting waste removal and electrolyte balance, which can in turn affect cardiovascular health.
  • Ferritin: Ferritin is a protein that stores iron and releases it when needed. While not directly a metabolic marker, high ferritin levels can indicate inflammation or liver dysfunction - conditions that affect metabolic health.

Description provided by Thriva.

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