Lipid profile with ApoB
- What it measures
- Cholesterol, triglycerides and the number of particles that carry cholesterol into artery walls.
- Useful for
- Anyone wanting a clearer picture of heart risk.
Body Mind Medical
Lab testing
The right tests, explained in plain English. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results, so you know what they mean and what to do next.
How testing works
In clinic
Blood is taken at Body Mind Medical in Llandudno, usually in the morning after an overnight fast.
Near you
Have blood taken at a partner collection centre close to home, anywhere in the UK.
At home
For finger-prick, stool, saliva and urine tests, we post you a kit with clear instructions and a prepaid return envelope.
Every test comes with a review
We don't send results without explanation. Your practitioner reviews every result with you, against standard and optimal ranges, and explains what it means for your plan. If anything needs medical attention, we refer you to your GP with a written summary.
Our laboratory partners
We work with accredited laboratories in the UK and the USA, choosing the right one for each test.
- The Doctors Laboratory, London
- Genova Diagnostics, USA
- Cyrex Laboratories, USA
- Mosaic Diagnostics, USA
Choosing tests wisely
We recommend tests only when the result will change your plan. Well-established tests come first. Where a specialist test has a developing evidence base, we say so and explain what it can and can't show.
Test library
The tests we use most, grouped by body system. Prices to be confirmed.
Heart and circulation
Lipoprotein(a)
- What it measures
- An inherited type of cholesterol particle.
- Useful for
- Anyone with a family history of early heart disease. Only needs testing once.
hs-CRP
- What it measures
- A sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation.
- Useful for
- Assessing inflammation as part of heart and metabolic risk.
Homocysteine
- What it measures
- An amino acid linked to B vitamin status.
- Useful for
- Heart, brain and memory concerns.
Blood sugar and metabolism
HbA1c
- What it measures
- Average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
- Useful for
- Diabetes, prediabetes and weight concerns.
Fasting insulin with HOMA-IR
- What it measures
- How much insulin your body needs to control blood sugar.
- Useful for
- Finding insulin resistance early.
Liver function including GGT
- What it measures
- Liver enzymes and proteins.
- Useful for
- Weight, blood sugar and alcohol concerns.
Male hormones
Testosterone with SHBG and free testosterone
- What it measures
- Total testosterone, the protein that binds it, and the amount your body can use.
- Useful for
- Low drive, low libido, fatigue and poor recovery.
LH, FSH and prolactin
- What it measures
- The pituitary hormones that control testosterone production.
- Useful for
- Men with low testosterone, to find where the problem starts.
Oestradiol
- What it measures
- The main form of oestrogen.
- Useful for
- Men with weight gain around the chest and hips.
Female hormones
Sex hormone panel timed to your cycle
- What it measures
- Oestradiol, progesterone, LH and FSH.
- Useful for
- Cycle problems, PMS and fertility concerns. We tell you which day to test.
Testosterone with SHBG and fasting insulin
- What it measures
- Androgen levels and insulin.
- Useful for
- Suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Dried urine hormone profile
- What it measures
- Hormones and their breakdown products across a day.
- Useful for
- More detail on hormone processing. Its evidence base is still developing.
Thyroid
Full thyroid panel
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4 and free T3.
- Useful for
- Tiredness, feeling cold, weight gain and low mood.
Thyroid antibodies
- What it measures
- TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies.
- Useful for
- Checking for autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimoto's.
Nutrients and blood health
Full blood count with ferritin
- What it measures
- Red and white blood cells and your iron stores.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, heavy periods and hair loss.
B12 and folate
- What it measures
- Two vitamins needed for healthy blood, nerves and brain.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, brain fog and low mood.
Vitamin D
- What it measures
- Your vitamin D level.
- Useful for
- Low mood, bone health and immunity.
Omega-3 index
- What it measures
- The omega-3 content of your red blood cells.
- Useful for
- Heart, brain and inflammation concerns.
Bones
Bone profile
- What it measures
- Calcium, phosphate and alkaline phosphatase.
- Useful for
- Osteoporosis risk. Bone density itself is measured by a DEXA scan.
Gut
Comprehensive stool analysis
- What it measures
- Gut bacteria, digestion, inflammation and infection markers.
- Useful for
- Bloating, irregular bowels and food reactions.
Coeliac screen
- What it measures
- tTG-IgA with total IgA.
- Useful for
- Gut symptoms, fatigue or low iron. Test while still eating gluten.
Faecal calprotectin
- What it measures
- A marker of inflammation in the bowel.
- Useful for
- Telling inflammatory bowel conditions apart from other gut problems.
Stress and sleep
Salivary cortisol and DHEA rhythm
- What it measures
- Stress hormones at several points across the day.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, poor sleep and burnout. Its evidence base is still developing.
Not sure which tests you need?
Start with an assessment. We'll recommend only the tests that matter for you.