From in-depth scans to blood tests, there are a wide variety of methods available to assess your health with, making it difficult to know which is the right choice for you.
Although blood tests may seem simple, they offer a great window into your current health and can detect many different conditions.
In this article, we take a look at what a full blood test is, what it can detect and how much it can cost. Discover all you need to know about private blood tests with Echelon Health.
What is a blood test?
Blood tests are often the first port of call for many symptoms or health concerns you have. This is because they offer a clear picture of what your health looks like using a minimally invasive procedure.
A full blood test is where a sample of your blood is taken from a vein (generally in your arm), before being tested and analysed against different parameters to check for any abnormalities.
Some blood tests may only check for specific markers or against a couple of parameters. However, a full blood test will look at a wide range of them to ensure nothing is missed.
At Echelon Health, we analyse your blood sample in one of the leading blood analysis laboratories in Harley Street, London. We test your blood against over 40 different parameters so you can be certain you’re gaining an accurate insight into your health.
What does a private blood test look for?
Blood tests are extremely useful and can be used to:
- Check your overall health
- Investigate symptoms
- Determine your risk of developing a certain condition
- Find out how a condition is responding to treatment
As well as detecting easily treatable health conditions like iron deficiency, blood tests can be used to diagnose serious health conditions like cancer, liver disease and blood clotting disorders. This is why having a regular blood test can support you in proactively managing your health, as they can determine if you’re in the early stages of a potentially life-threatening disease or condition.
At Echelon Health, our Platinum Health Assessment blood test checks for a huge range of conditions. We’re committed to ensuring all aspects of your health are protected which is why our blood tests check for serious conditions like cancer, alongside things like vitamin D deficiency.
Our complete blood test list
| Type of blood test | Disease or condition detected |
| Full blood count | Anaemia |
| Full blood count | Infection |
| Platelet count | Clotting disorders |
| Iron levels | Iron deficiency |
| Renal function | Kidney failure |
| Electrolytes | Salt disturbances |
| Liver function tests | Liver disease |
| Gamma-glutamyl transference | Alcohol damage/excess |
| Total HDL, LDL cholesterol | High cholesterol |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D deficiency |
| Testosterone, luteinising hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH) | Hypogonadism (Men only) |
| Glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin | Diabetes |
| Thyroid function tests | Underactive and overactive thyroid |
| CA 19-9, CEA tumour markers | Breast and ovarian cancer (women only) |
| PSA | Prostate cancer (men only) |
| Full blood count & erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) | Leukaemia, lymphoma |
| Full blood count & ESR | Myeloma |
| FSH, LH, OEST, testosterone | Menopause staging (women only) |
When you choose our team at Echelon Health for your blood test, you’ll experience unparalleled levels of care in our private London clinic.
Types of blood test at Echelon Health
At Echelon Health, we offer a variety of blood tests to help gather a better overview of your health. Let’s take a closer look at each of these.
Private thyroid blood test
Your thyroid is an important gland in the front of your neck that produces hormones such as triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4). These hormones play a vital role in the regulation of your energy levels, body temperature and metabolism, as well as skin, hair and nail growth.
However, if your body produces too much or too little of these hormones, you can develop an overactive (hyperthyroidism) or an underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid. Both conditions cause a wide range of symptoms that can be easily investigated with a blood test.
With a private thyroid blood test, your levels of T3 and T4 will be checked to confirm if you have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Although these conditions are not often life-threatening, they do require lifelong treatment and management so catching them as soon as possible is crucial.
A private thyroid test is part of what we offer in our blood test services at Harley Street, London. As leading providers of preventative healthcare, at Echelon Health we ensure our blood tests check every aspect of your health.
Book your Platinum or Gold Health Assessment to receive a thyroid function blood test with Echelon Health.
Private cancer blood test
Cancer is a serious disease but, if caught early, it can be treated effectively. That’s why early detection is vital and why we offer cancer checks as part of our blood test parameters.
Our blood tests can check for breast, ovarian and prostate cancer as well as leukaemia. myeloma and lymphoma.
At our private clinic in London, we’ll take a sample of your blood and check it against certain markers that may indicate cancer. If any abnormalities are found in your blood test results, we’ll provide you with further advice and details of any other tests you might need to confirm the diagnosis.
Book a Core Cancer Assessment with Echelon Health to detect the early signs of cancer.
Private blood tests for women
As a woman, your hormones fluctuate greatly throughout your lifetime. Menopause is one of these hormonal changes and can cause lots of different symptoms as your body adjusts to your new hormone levels.
However, it can be difficult to know if and when you’re actually going through menopause. That’s why Echelon Health offers menopause staging as part of our private blood test in London. Using this check, we can investigate your oestrogen, LH, FSH and testosterone levels to help determine which stage of menopause you’re at.
Discover The Cullinan Assessment – a female health assessment designed solely for women.
How much is a private blood test?
The cost of a private blood test will completely depend on the clinic you choose and whether it’s part of a wide package. At Echelon Health, while all of our health assessment packages include blood tests, the costs vary from package to package.
For instance, if you choose our Platinum package, the cost will be £14,000 in total. However, this includes a lot more than a blood test and offers additional tests like computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Our private London packages at Echelon Health are also designed with your unique needs in mind so you can access the preventative healthcare you deserve.
Do I need a GP referral for a private blood test with Echelon Health?
No, you do not need a GP referral to undergo a private blood test with Echelon Health. Our dedicated London team is here to listen to your concerns and address your symptoms through our wide range of comprehensive health assessment packages.
You can easily book your private health assessment by contacting our friendly team.
Book your full private blood test with Echelon Health
Having a private blood test will not only provide you with a clear picture of your health but also help determine risk factors for certain health conditions.
From checking your iron levels to diagnosing serious conditions, arranging a private blood test with Echelon Health can effectively help you protect and manage your health.
If you would like to take your health back into your own hands, get in touch with us. We’ll help you find the right health assessment package for your needs and get you on track to proactively look after your health.
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