Long Covid
Many people continue to experience symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID infection. These can include ongoing fatigue, breathlessness, chest discomfort, muscle aches, brain fog, palpitations, and reduced exercise tolerance. Long COVID blood testing is designed to assess biological changes that may persist after infection and help identify factors that could be contributing to ongoing symptoms.
This test provides a comprehensive assessment of multiple body systems commonly affected following COVID. It reviews markers of inflammation, liver and kidney function, iron balance, thyroid function, cholesterol, metabolic health, and vitamin levels. Together, these results can highlight patterns such as persistent inflammation, post viral organ stress, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic disruption, all of which have been reported in people experiencing long COVID symptoms.
The Long COVID blood test can also be used as a broader health screening option, as it includes assessment of cholesterol, full blood count, and iron levels within a single panel. This makes it a practical choice for patients seeking a more complete overview of their health, particularly where fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance may have multiple overlapping causes. Using a single, structured panel can reduce the need for multiple separate tests while still providing clinically meaningful insight.
A patient may wish to consider this test if they feel they have not returned to their usual level of health since COVID, if symptoms are affecting work or daily activities, or if they would like objective reassurance and a clear baseline before further investigation. While blood tests alone do not diagnose long COVID, they can provide valuable information and help rule out alternative or contributing causes of persistent symptoms.
The Long COVID blood test is offered at a fixed price of £82.