Premier General Health Profile

What can I expect from Premier General Health Profile?

This blood test provides you with a comprehensive check-up of your general health giving you vital information about a wide range of very important health conditions. Having a blood test today can add years of health and wellness to your life. The conditions tested for very often take many years for symptoms to develop and some do not show any symptoms at all, but if not tested for, in the meantime, untreated, damage is being done.

A full blood count tests for haemoglobin levels, red cells, white cells and platelets. This checks for anaemia and can also give early insight into a very wide range of blood diseases and health conditions that are commonly slow to become apparent from symptoms. It adds vital insight into the activity of your immune system and your clotting function.

This test will tell you if you have diabetes (HbA1c) - there are over 1 million people with diabetes who do not know they have it. Finding out will enable you to make the lifestyle changes and start treatments that will significantly lengthen your life and improve how you feel every day. 

It includes a full cholesterol profile analysing over 5 parameters. Over 40% of adults have high cholesterol levels which is a very signficant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The only way to detect if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test. It will enable you to make the changes you need to reduce your risk of some of the most common causes of death.

Your Iron levels are checked. Iron is essential to maintain blood health.

This profile also checks your liver function. Your liver is probably the most complex and vital organs in your body. It does such a wide range of things including digesting all your food and removing toxins and poisons - like alcohol. Finding that your liver is being stressed can make a huge difference to its (and your) long term health and wellness.

Included is a kidney function test. Your kidney is also a vital organ. Checking that it is working properly is done primarily by blood tests which will give you the opportunity to get treatment early if any is needed.

It checks your bone health with calcium which is vital for bones along with many other essential bodily functions, and checks your muscle health with creatine kinase which can show if you have damaged muscles.

Lastly it checks for gout which can be altered dramatically with lifestyle and treatment and can cause a lot of misery if ignored.

This profile includes 44 health indicators and because of the full blood count, it needs a phlebotomy sample, which can be given at any one of our nationwide partner locations or from our home visting phlebotomy service.

If you wish to have all of the components of this test without the full blood count done as a finger-prick home test, please see our General Health Profile.

What gets tested?

Muscle & Bone (3 Biomarkers)

Your blood can give very useful indications of the health of your muscle and bones.

  • The adjusted calcium test is a blood test that measures the level of calcium in your body after taking into account the levels of albumin, a protein in your blood. This test is used to determine if your body has the right amount of calcium, which is important for healthy bones, muscles, and nerves.

    Calcium plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, so having the right balance is important for overall health. If your calcium levels are too high or too low, it can lead to symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, and bone pain.

    The adjusted calcium test helps healthcare providers diagnose and monitor conditions such as kidney disease, thyroid disorders, and certain types of cancer that can affect calcium levels. It can also help determine if a person is at risk for developing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones.

  • Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, as well as helping your muscles and nerves function properly. 

    High calcium levels may suggest conditions like hyperparathyroidism, certain types of cancer, or kidney problems. On the other hand, low calcium levels can be a sign of hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or malabsorption issues.

    By measuring your calcium levels, this test helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions related to calcium metabolism. It can also help determine the effectiveness of treatments for these conditions. If your calcium levels are abnormal, further tests may be needed to identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment.

  • Creatine Kinase (CK) is a test that measures the levels of an enzyme called creatine kinase in your blood. This enzyme is found in various tissues of your body, especially in your muscles and heart. The CK test is commonly used to assess muscle damage or injury.

    When your muscles are injured or damaged, such as during a heart attack or strenuous exercise, CK is released into your bloodstream. Measuring the levels of CK can determine the extent of muscle damage and monitor your recovery.

    The CK test is particularly useful in diagnosing conditions like heart attacks, muscle disorders, and certain types of muscular dystrophy. It can also help identify if muscle pain or weakness is due to overexertion or a more serious underlying condition.

Liver Function (8 health indicators)

The liver is responsible for many of the body's essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections and detoxifying your blood. Good liver function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.