Full health blood test · Plymouth
Our most thorough blood test.
About 80 blood and urine results from one visit, from heart risk and blood sugar to Thyroid, kidneys and liver, with every result explained. A test only, with no physical examination. No GP referral needed.
Why test
When you want everything checked.
Most health checks cover the basics. The Full Health Check goes further, with the heart risk markers many checks leave out, such as ApoB, Lipoprotein(a) and High-Sensitivity CRP, plus Insulin, a complete Thyroid panel and a full urine test.
It suits people who want a thorough baseline, or who want to understand their long term risks while there is still time to act.
Good to know
- A test only, with no physical examination
- Blood and urine in one visit
- Fasting needed: 10 hours, water is fine
- Results in about 2 working days
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
Choose your check.
The Full Health Check suits most people. The Advanced Health Check adds hormones, immunity, gut and bowel markers, and a stool test.
Our most thorough blood and urine test for men, with no physical examination. About 80 results, including heart risk markers (ApoB, Lipoprotein(a) and High-Sensitivity CRP), Insulin and HbA1c, kidney, liver, complete Thyroid panel with Antibodies, Iron Studies, Vitamin B12, Folate, PSA and a urine culture. Fasting required. Results in 2 working days.
Our most thorough blood and urine test for women, with no physical examination. About 80 results, including heart risk markers (ApoB, Lipoprotein(a) and High-Sensitivity CRP), Insulin and HbA1c, kidney, liver, complete Thyroid panel with Antibodies, Iron Studies, Vitamin B12, Folate, CA-125, CA15-3 and a urine culture. Fasting required. Results in 2 working days.
Everything in the Full Health Check, plus hormones, Immunoglobulins, Rheumatoid Factor, H. pylori, Lipase, the CEA and CA19-9 markers, and a stool test for hidden blood (FIT). Fasting required. Results in about a week.
Everything in the Full Health Check, plus hormones, Immunoglobulins, Rheumatoid Factor, H. pylori, Lipase, the CEA and CA19-9 markers, and a stool test for hidden blood (FIT). Fasting required. Results in 2 working days.
These are tests only. If you would also like a clinician to examine you, add a Health Assessment or a Routine Appointment. Want something shorter? Our Well Man and Well Woman health checks cover the essentials.
What is measured
What the Full Health Check covers.
| Area | What is checked | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Heart | Full Cholesterol panel, ApoA1, ApoB, Lipoprotein(a), High-Sensitivity CRP | Gives a much clearer picture of heart and stroke risk than Cholesterol alone. |
| Blood sugar | HbA1c, Insulin, C-peptide and Leptin | Picks up insulin resistance years before diabetes. |
| Kidneys | Kidney function, Cystatin C and a full urine test | Early kidney changes rarely cause symptoms. |
| Liver | Liver enzymes, Bilirubin and proteins | Fatty liver is common and often silent. |
| Thyroid | TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and both Antibodies | A common cause of tiredness and weight change. |
| Blood and Iron | Full Blood Count, Reticulocytes, ESR, Iron Studies, Ferritin, B12 and Folate | Checks for anaemia and the nutrients that often run low. |
| Bones and muscles | Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Parathyroid Hormone and Creatine Kinase | Bone health, and muscle strain or damage. |
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 checking if this sounds like you.
- You want a thorough baseline
- Family history of heart disease or diabetes
- Aged 40 or over
- Busy and rarely see a doctor
- Making big lifestyle changes
- Want more than a standard check
About the cancer markers
These checks include some tumour markers, such as PSA, CA-125 and CA15-3, and CEA and CA19-9 in the Advanced checks.
They are not cancer screening tests. A raised level is often not cancer, and a normal level does not rule it out. If you have worrying symptoms, book an appointment instead.
Your results
What your results mean.
With this many results, a few are often just outside the range. Most of the time this is not significant. We look at everything together and tell you what matters, and what does not.
If something needs follow-up, we explain the next step. That may be a repeat test, an appointment with us, or a letter to your GP if you want one.
Blood tests give information. They do not diagnose a condition on their own. We explain your results in the context of your symptoms, medicines and history.
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
Please do not eat for 10 hours before. Water is fine. Bring a urine sample, or give one at the clinic. For the Advanced checks, we give you a stool sample kit.
Get your results
Most results come back in about 2 working days, or about a week for some Advanced checks, by email with a clinician summary in plain English. Anything urgent, we phone you the same day.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
Choosing
What is the difference between the Full and Advanced checks?
The Advanced Health Check adds hormones, Immunoglobulins, Rheumatoid Factor, H. pylori, Lipase, the CEA and CA19-9 markers, and a stool test for hidden blood.
Does it include a physical examination?
No. It is a blood and urine test only, plus a stool test in the Advanced checks. If you would like a clinician to examine you and go through your results with you, book a Health Assessment or a Routine Appointment as well.
Is Vitamin D included?
No. You can add an individual Vitamin D test at the same appointment.
How is this different from Well Man or Well Woman?
Well Man and Well Woman cover the essentials at a lower price. The Full Health Check adds heart risk markers like ApoB and Lipoprotein(a), Insulin, a full urine test and more.
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Book your full health blood test
No GP referral needed. Most results in about 2 working days.