Which specific biomarkers are included in the Prevention Starter blood test?

Here is a short overview of frequently requested biomarkers:

• Vitamin D: included in the Prevention Starter blood test.
• Ferritin & iron: included in the Prevention Starter blood test.
• ApoB, LDL, HDL and triglycerides: included in the Prevention Starter blood test.
• HbA1c and fasting blood glucose: included in the Prevention Starter blood test, supplemented by the TyG index as an indicator of early insulin resistance.
• Fasting insulin and HOMA index: not included in the Prevention Starter blood test.
• Thyroid: TSH is included. We automatically run fT3 and fT4 on the same sample if your TSH is low.
• Anti-TPO: not currently included. If you need a test specifically for thyroid antibodies, it is best to discuss this with your GP. For preventive purposes you are also welcome to request this value from us.
• Vitamin B12 and folate: available as the Essential B vitamins add-on test.
• Testosterone: included in the hormone add-on test for men.
• Omega-3: available as the Omega-3 & 6 add-on test.
• Cortisol, PSA (men) and lipoprotein(a) / Lp(a): can be booked as a single-marker add-on test to the Prevention Starter blood test.

You can find the full, filterable list on our biomarker page. If you are unsure whether a particular marker is covered, contact our team.