Female Heath Check

General Health Screen

Female Hormone Testing

Menopause Hormone Testing

The body experiences a lot of changes during perimenopause and menopause.

Our menopause test can help by providing you with information on your hormone levels and other health areas that can be affected by menopause.

Osteoporosis

Blood tests are often a part of the testing involved in the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Our osteoporosis screen tests for biomarkers that will help your doctor determine whether an underlying condition may be causing bone loss.

Diabetes Screen

A Diabetes Status blood test is used to monitor and screen for diabetes risk and diabetic control.

The test measures the amount of glucose in your blood and provides valuable information about your recent blood sugar levels.

Pre-test Advice:

Please fast for 10 hours before this blood test. You should be well hydrated before your appointment so please drink water as normal

Tired All the Time

If you are experiencing persistent tiredness and fatigue, it may be down to an imbalance in your iron, thyroid or vitamin D levels.

Our Tired All the Time screen measures levels of these and 30 other biomarkers to give you an assessment of your blood levels.

Pre-test Advice:

Please fast for 10 hours before this blood test. You should be well hydrated before your appointment so please drink water as normal

Thyroid Function

Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating your metabolism, affecting your mood, energy levels, weight, sleep and even your fertility.

Both an overactive (hyperthyroidism) and underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid can impact your health and the chances of conception and can be easily treated by your doctor.

Understanding your thyroid function helps keep you in control.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Test

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterised by a complex interplay of hormonal imbalances, metabolic disturbances, and reproductive difficulties.

Blood testing provides one element of the investigations to diagnose PCOS. Our PCOS panel will test your hormone levels as well as other health biomarkers.

If you have PCOS you might have higher levels of the male hormone (testosterone) than usual. You might also have a higher LH/FSH ratio of a hormone called LH (luteinising hormone).

Pre-test Advice:

Blood test to be carried out on Day 3 of your cycle

Please fast for 10 hours before this blood test. You should be well hydrated before your appointment so please drink water as normal. Please avoid strenuous exercise in the hours before your test.

Nutritional Health

A nutritional blood test helps you understand your body’s nutrient levels.

By measuring vitamins, minerals, and other essential substances, you can identify deficiencies or imbalances that might be affecting your health. For example, low vitamin D can lead to weak bones, while iron deficiency can cause fatigue.

This information can guide a personalised nutrition plan to help you feel your best.

Coeliac Screen

Are you concerned you may be gluten intolerant?

People with coeliac disease who eat gluten have higher than normal levels of certain antibodies in their blood. These antibodies are produced by the immune system because it views gluten (the proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley) as a threat. You must be on a gluten-containing diet for antibody (blood) testing to be accurate.

Pre-test Advice:

It is important to be on a gluten-containing diet before testing to ensure the most accurate result.

Vitamin D

50% of the Irish population is deficient in Vitamin D.

This hormone plays a key role in many bodily functions including bone health, immune regulation and cardiovascular function.

If you’ve been feeling low on energy, might have a Vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is necessary for several bodily processes, including nerve function and the production of DNA and red blood cells.

 A person whose vitamin B12 levels are outside of the normal range will require treatment. High B12 levels may indicate liver disease, diabetes, or certain types of leukaemia. Low levels of the vitamin may indicate a B12 deficiency or pernicious anaemia.

Our Vitamin B12 test will provide you with the information you need to discuss your levels with your GP.

Iron Status

Iron tests measure different substances in the blood to check iron levels in your body. Iron is a mineral that your body needs for growth and development and is important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones.

If you are low in iron you may have anaemia, whereas higher than normal levels of iron may indicate hemochromatosis or liver disease.

Iron imbalances are easily treated following discussion with your GP.

Dermatology Pre-Treatment Screen

Do you have a skin condition that you want to tackle?

Our Dermatology Screen allows you to take the first step to gather the information you will need to discuss your treatment options with your healthcare provider.

Pre-test Advice:

Please fast for 10 hours before this blood test. You should be well hydrated before your appointment so please drink water as normal

Blood Group

Blood is an incredible, essential component of your body.

Knowing which of the eight blood types is at work inside your body is important and can help you stay healthy and even plan for the future.

Stool Testing

A faecal occult blood test looks for blood in a sample of stool. It can find tiny amounts of blood that can’t be seen just by looking at the stool.

Occult blood in the stool may be a sign of cancer or polyps in the colon or rectum.

Please get in touch by email at BloodHubPaula@gmail.com to request a stool collection kit and to get instructions about collecting your sample.

Stool Testing (H. pylori) 

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. Most people with H. pylori never have symptoms. But in some people, the bacteria can cause problems with digestion.

Testing for the bacteria can find out if H. pylori is causing gastritis or other conditions that cause ongoing indigestion. If so, treatment can kill the bacteria so the lining of your stomach can heal.

Please get in touch by email at BloodHubPaula@gmail.com to request a stool collection kit and to get instructions about collecting your sample

Urinalysis

A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It’s used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes.

This test identifies and measures some of the by-products of normal and abnormal metabolism, cells, cell fragments, and bacteria in urine.

Pre-test Advice:

Please collect a small sample of your first urine of the day in a sterile container. The sample should be brought to the clinic on the day of collection.

Singular Blood Tests

Don’t see what you are looking for?

Please get in touch to see what other tests we offer. As we expand our services, we will be bringing more tests and packages to you.

Email us at BloodHubPaula@gmail.com for information, availability and pricing.