Haematology and B12 tests · Plymouth
B12, Folate and anaemia tests.
From a Full Blood Count to a full pernicious anaemia work-up. Know whether you need B12 injections before you start. No GP referral needed.
Why test
Test before B12 injections.
Haematology covers your blood cells and what your body needs to make them, including Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folate. It is the first place to look for unexplained tiredness or anaemia.
Many people now have B12 injections at salons or clinics without a blood test. A test shows whether you are actually low. If you are, Intrinsic Factor Antibodies show whether it is pernicious anaemia, which needs lifelong treatment, or something that may respond to diet or tablets.
Good to know
- No fasting needed
- Most results the next working day
- Intrinsic Factor takes 3 to 4 working days
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
Choose your test.
Never tested before? Start with Vitamin B12 and Folate. Already know your B12 is low? Add Intrinsic Factor Antibodies to find out why.
Worth checking for tiredness, nerve symptoms, or on a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Both together, the pair most worth checking before starting B12 injections.
Checks for the antibody behind most cases of pernicious anaemia. Best done alongside or after a low B12 result. Results in 3 to 4 working days.
Vitamin B12, Folate and Intrinsic Factor Antibodies together, for a clear answer before committing to ongoing injections. Results in 3 to 4 working days.
Haemoglobin, red cell count and indices, Platelets and the five white cell types.
Iron stores. The most sensitive single marker for low Iron.
22 results. Full Blood Count, complete Iron Studies, Vitamin B12, Folate and High-Sensitivity CRP.
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your blood test is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Who it is for
Worth testing if you have…
- Tiredness or brain fog
- Tingling or numbness
- A vegetarian or vegan diet
- Thinking about B12 injections
- Long-term metformin or acid-reducing medicine
- A family history of pernicious anaemia
Why test first?
B12 injections given without a test can hide other causes of tiredness or anaemia.
A test tells you whether injections are a short top-up or a lifelong need.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Book online, by phone on 01752 938102, or by email at Hello@TamarHealth.com.
Book
Pick your test and a time. £25 secures your slot, and the balance is paid in clinic.
Fill in your new patient form
Once you have booked, we send you a form. Tell us which test you want, and share your medical history so we can make sure it is right for you.
Come to the clinic
No fasting needed. If you already have B12 injections, tell us when your last one was.
Get your results
Most results come back the next working day, by email, with a clinician summary. Intrinsic Factor Antibodies take 3 to 4 working days.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
About the tests
Do I need to fast?
No. You can eat and drink normally.
Should I test before or after starting B12 injections?
Ideally before, so you know your starting level and whether you need them. If you have already started, a test still shows how you have responded.
Can I add these to another blood test?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will take them in the same appointment.
What our patients say
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Book your blood test
No GP referral needed. Most results the next working day.