Tired All The Time · Plymouth
Tired all the time? Find out why.
43 results in one panel, covering the most common treatable causes of tiredness. Our most popular blood test. No GP referral needed.
Why test
Tiredness often has a fixable cause.
Low Iron, an underactive Thyroid, low B12, Folate or Vitamin D, low Magnesium, insulin resistance and kidney problems can all cause tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep.
This panel checks them all in one go, so nothing is missed. Many people find their energy returns once the cause is treated.
Good to know
- 43 results from one sample
- Fasting needed: 10 hours, water is fine
- Results the next working day
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
One panel, 13 common causes.
43 results. Complete Thyroid panel with Antibodies, full Iron Studies, HbA1c, Insulin, C-peptide, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate, Magnesium, Full Blood Count, kidney, Calcium and High-Sensitivity CRP.
What is measured
What the markers tell us.
| Test | What it covers | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Full Blood Count | Red and white cells, platelets, Haemoglobin | Anaemia stops oxygen reaching your tissues. |
| Full Iron Studies | Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin and Saturation | Low Iron causes tiredness even without anaemia. |
| Complete Thyroid panel | TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and both Antibodies | An underactive Thyroid causes tiredness, brain fog and weight gain. |
| Vitamin B12 and Folate | B vitamins | Low levels cause tiredness, brain fog and tingling. |
| Vitamin D | 25-OH Vitamin D | Very common in the UK, especially in winter. |
| HbA1c, Insulin and C-peptide | Blood sugar control | Insulin resistance can cause tiredness years before diabetes. |
| Magnesium and Calcium | Minerals | Low levels are linked to tiredness, cramps and poor sleep. |
| Kidney function and CRP | Kidneys and inflammation | Early kidney problems and low-grade inflammation can cause tiredness. |
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…
- Tired despite enough sleep
- Brain fog
- Waking unrefreshed
- Struggling to exercise
- Low mood
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Tingling or numbness
- Told your GP tests were normal
Before your test
Please do not eat for 10 hours before. Water is fine. Insulin needs a fasting sample.
Avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours before, as it can affect the inflammation marker.
Your results
What your results mean.
Sometimes there is one clear cause, like low Ferritin or Vitamin D. Sometimes there are a few together. We look at all the results as a whole.
If everything is normal, that is useful too. It rules out the common medical causes and helps point to the next step, such as sleep, stress or mood.
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. An early morning appointment works well.
Get your results
Most results come back the next working day, 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.
About the panel
Is this what my GP would test?
Often not. Many GP checks cover a Full Blood Count and TSH. This panel adds full Iron Studies, Thyroid Antibodies, B12, Folate, Vitamin D, HbA1c, Insulin, C-peptide, Magnesium, kidney function, Calcium and CRP.
How quickly will I feel better after treatment?
It depends on the cause. Vitamin D, Magnesium and B12 often help within a couple of weeks. Iron takes longer, often 6 to 8 weeks.
What if the panel finds nothing?
That is reassuring. We can then talk about other causes, such as sleep, stress or low mood, and whether more investigation is needed.
What our patients say
Other ways we can help
Book your Tired All The Time test
No GP referral needed. Most results the next working day.