What blood tests check general health & metabolism?
Everyday markers that help you understand general wellbeing, metabolism and inflammation. Tests available in this category include C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Blood Test, Uric Acid, High-Sensitivity CRP, HbA1c, Amylase. Each test includes a home collection kit, prepaid tracked return and professional laboratory analysis.
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These tests provide laboratory information to help you understand your health. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.
General Health & Metabolism
Everyday markers that help you understand general wellbeing, metabolism and inflammation.
5 tests
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a vital protein produced by your liver in response to inflammation, infection, or tissue injury anywhere in the body. Because CRP levels rise rapidly within hours of an acute inflammatory trigger and fall quickly as you recover, this test provides a clear, reliable clinical snapshot of active systemic inflammation, infection recovery, or autoimmune flare-ups.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
24–72 hours (1–2 working days) from laboratory receipt
Consider the Essential Health CheckUric Acid
HomeMeasures uric acid levels, associated with joint and metabolic health.
Uric Acid
24–72h
Consider the Essential Health CheckA sensitive inflammation marker often used to assess cardiovascular inflammation.
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
24–72h
Consider the Heart & Diabetes CheckHbA1c
HomeMeasures average blood sugar levels over recent weeks.
HbA1c
24–72h
Consider the Heart & Diabetes CheckAmylase
HomeAn enzyme marker associated with pancreatic function.
Amylase
24–72h
Consider the Essential Health CheckRelated health bundles
Most PopularEssential Health Check
A practical general health check covering blood sugar, cholesterol, liver function, kidney function and inflammation.
- Home collection kit included
- Prepaid return included
- Laboratory analysis included
⏱ 24–72h · 5 tests/profiles · 15 unique biomarkers
Men's HealthComplete Well Man Screen
A focused health check for men covering cholesterol, blood sugar, liver health, testosterone and prostate health.
- Home collection kit included
- Prepaid return included
- Laboratory analysis included
⏱ 24–72h · 5 tests/profiles · 15 unique biomarkers
Women's HealthComplete Well Woman Screen
A broad female health check covering thyroid function, iron stores, cholesterol, blood sugar and liver health.
- Home collection kit included
- Prepaid return included
- Laboratory analysis included
⏱ 24–72h · 5 tests/profiles · 16 unique biomarkers