Understand What’s Happening Inside

It depends on which tests you’re having. Some, such as glucose and cholesterol or lipid panels, are best done fasting for accurate results, usually meaning no food for around eight to twelve hours beforehand, with water still allowed. Many other tests, including a lot of hormone and vitamin panels, don’t require fasting at all. We’ll tell you exactly what’s needed for your specific tests when you book.

Yes, you can, but we usually recommend a quick conversation first, and there’s a good reason for it. Blood testing is most useful when the tests are matched to your symptoms and goals rather than tested broadly for the sake of it, because casting too wide a net can throw up borderline or incidental results that cause worry without actually meaning much. A short discussion helps make sure you’re spending on the tests that will genuinely tell you something useful.

Yes, and this is really the point of having your bloods done somewhere doctor-led. Rather than handing you a sheet of numbers and reference ranges, Dr Naz explains what your results actually mean for you, in plain language, along with practical next steps. That interpretation matters, because a value sitting slightly outside a reference range is often completely harmless and needs context rather than alarm, while occasionally a result within the “normal” range still warrants a closer look given your symptoms.

Yes. If your results or symptoms suggest something that needs further investigation or specialist care, Dr Naz will guide you on the right next step and refer you appropriately. As a medical doctor, she’s well placed to recognise when something falls outside what a wellness blood test is designed for and to point you toward proper medical care. It’s also worth saying that a blood test isn’t a substitute for seeing your GP about symptoms that are worrying or persistent, and she’ll always be honest if that’s the more appropriate route.

Yes, we offer hormone testing for both men and women, including panels relevant to menopause, fertility, and PCOS-related screening. Hormones play a part in a lot of everyday symptoms, from energy and mood to skin and cycle changes, so understanding them can be genuinely helpful. It’s worth knowing that hormone results often need careful interpretation, since levels vary through the menstrual cycle, with age, and across the day, and some things, such as menopause in women over 45 with typical symptoms, are usually diagnosed clinically rather than on blood tests alone.

Most results come back within 2 to 4 working days, though it can vary depending on the specific panel and the tests involved. Some straightforward tests are quicker, while more specialised ones take a little longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe when you book so you know what to expect. Once your results are back, we’ll arrange a follow-up to talk them through properly rather than simply emailing numbers over.

Not necessarily. Some people come with specific symptoms they want to understand, while others simply want to establish a baseline or track how things change over time, and both are perfectly valid reasons. That said, testing is most worthwhile when there’s a question you’re trying to answer, since broad testing “just in case” in someone with no symptoms is more likely to turn up borderline results that need chasing without changing anything meaningful. Dr Naz will help you decide what’s genuinely worth checking for your situation rather than testing for the sake of it.

Only if you’d like it to be. Your results are private, and they’re shared with your GP or anyone else solely at your request. That said, if something comes up that your GP would benefit from knowing about, Dr Naz will talk that through with you and, with your agreement, make sure the right information is passed on.