TEST, DONT GUESS.
Testing helps to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms, allowing us to tailor dietary, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations for fast, effective results. These comprehensive tests are easy to use and many can be done at home.
We’ll need to speak with you first to determine which tests are most appropriate for your unique situation. But to give you an idea of what’s available, here are some of the tests we offer and how they could benefit you…
Hormone Testing
Your hormones have a powerful influence on how you feel—physically, mentally, and emotionally. In today’s fast-paced world, stress, poor sleep, and lifestyle habits can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to a cascade of symptoms. When hormones are out of sync, the body’s internal communication breaks down, affecting everything from mood and energy to digestion and immune function.
Balancing your hormones and supporting your nervous system can have a profound effect on your mood, energy and quality of life. If you're ready to get to the root cause of how you’re feeling, this test can provide the insight needed to move forward with clarity and support.
Is this test right for you?
This test may be beneficial if you're experiencing any of the following:
Stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm
Fatigue, burnout or low energy
Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
Low mood, irritability, or mood swings
Brain fog, poor focus or low motivation
Hormonal imbalances including PMS, irregular or painful periods, PCOS
Low libido
Frequent infections or feeling run down
Difficulty losing weight despite effort
What’s assessed and why does it matter?
We offer a comprehensive hormone test that assesses adrenal, sleep and sex hormone levels, as well as key neurotransmitter markers. It also evaluates important nutrients needed for hormone balance and brain health, and how well your body detoxifies excess hormones.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the key hormones that are tested and how they can impact your emotional and physical wellbeing:
Cortisol – the stress responder
Cortisol helps you feel alert and resilient to stress. But, when stress is constant, cortisol can become chronically high—or drop too low—leaving you feeling tired and wired, anxious, or drained. Imbalanced cortisol is associated with burnout, low mood, sleep issues, stubborn weight, IBS, and frequent infections.
Oestrogen & Progesterone – mood & cycle regulators
These hormones not only govern the menstrual cycle but also influence brain chemistry and emotional stability. When imbalanced, they can contribute to mood swings, anxiety, irritability, low mood, and PMS—along with painful, heavy, or irregular periods.
Testosterone – motivation & mood
Women need testosterone, but it’s all about balance. Low levels may lead to reduced motivation and low libido, while too much can cause irritability, acne, excess hair growth, and symptoms related to PCOS.
Melatonin – sleep & recovery
Poor sleep and low melatonin can create a cycle of emotional overwhelm, fatigue, and mood disturbances. Melatonin is also a brain-protective antioxidant, supporting emotional resilience and cognitive function.
Dopamine – drive & reward
Too little of this “feel-good” neurotransmitter can leave you feeling unmotivated, distracted, or low, while too much can lead to agitation, impulsivity, and addictive behaviours.
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Retail price: £249.00
Turnaround time: 3-4 weeks
Gut Testing
A well-functioning gut is the cornerstone of human health. Gut health is critically important because the gut does far more than simply digest food—it plays a central role in overall health, influencing everything from immunity to mood, metabolism, and even chronic disease risk.
Functional gut testing offers clincial insights into the root causes of digestive issues and systemic health concerns, allowing us to make personalised, effective interventions. It is especially helpful for people who haven’t found the answers they’re looking for through conventional testing or who want to optimise their health through a functional medicine lens.
Is this test right for you?
This test can benefit people with:
Chronic digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhoea, constipation, or abdominal pain.
IBS/IBD as it helps differentiate between irritable and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Autoimmune conditions because many autoimmune diseases are linked to gut dysfunction.
Skin issues such as acne, eczema and psoriasis which may be linked to gut dysbiosis.
Mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, or brain fog, as the gut-brain axis plays a key role in mood regulation.
Unexplained fatigue or conditions associated with chronic inflammation.
Food intolerances or sensitivities.
Frequent infections or a weakened immune system.
What’s assessed and why does it matter?
Our comprehensive gut test provides insights into:
Digestive function
Measures markers for digestion, absorption, and inflammation.
Detects imbalances in pancreatic enzymes or bile acids that affect nutrient absorption.
Microbiome health
Uses PCR (DNA-based) technology to analyse microbial diversity and balance, identifying beneficial bacteria, opportunistic pathogens, and potential dysbiosis.
Pathogen detection
Identifies parasites, viruses, bacteria, and yeasts (e.g., Candida, H. pylori, E. coli) that may contribute to gut symptoms or chronic disease.
Inflammatory markers
Assesses calprotectin, secretory IgA, and lactoferrin, which are markers of inflammation and immune activity in the gut.
Intestinal barrier function
Helps to identify intestinal permeability or ‘leaky gut’, which can lead to autoimmunity and food intolerances or sensitivities.
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Retail price: £399.00
Turnaround time: 3-4 weeks
Blood Testing
Comprehensive blood testing-such as the Medichecks Ultimate Performance Blood Test-provides a detailed, holistic snapshot of your current health. These tests go beyond basic check-ups by examining multiple body systems and uncovering imbalances that may be affecting your energy, mood, metabolism, hormonal health, and overall wellbeing.
A comprehensive blood test can offer insights that support long-term vitality, performance, and peace of mind. Whether you’re aiming to optimise your performance, improve your resilience, or just feel better day to day, this test can be an empowering first step.
Is this test right for you?
This test may be especially useful with:
Ongoing fatigue, low mood or anxiety
PMS, irregular cycles or suspected perimenopause
Brain fog, poor focus or memory issues
Low libido or hormone imbalance
Frequent illness or slow recovery
Weight gain or inability to lose weight
Digestive issues
Burnout or high stress
Wanting a full health MOT to stay ahead of problems
What’s assessed and why does it matter?
This test evaluates 57 biomarkers across multiple health systems including:
Full Blood Count - assesses red and white blood cells, haemoglobin, platelets, and other components to evaluate overall blood health.
Thyroid Function - measures Free T3, Free T4, and TSH to assess thyroid health and metabolism.
Micronutrients - includes Vitamin B12, Folate, Ferritin, Iron, and Transferrin to evaluate nutritional status.
Diabetes - checks HbA1c levels to assess long-term blood sugar control.
Hormones - comprehensive hormone panel including:
Oestradiol (Estrogen)
Testosterone and Free Testosterone
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Prolactin
Cortisol
DHEA Sulphate
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Free Androgen Index (FAI)
Testosterone:Free Testosterone Ratio
Free Testosterone:Cortisol Ratio
Kidney Function - measures Creatinine, eGFR, Urea, and Uric Acid to assess kidney health.
Liver Function - includes tests for Bilirubin, ALT, GGT, ALP, and Total Protein to evaluate liver health.
Cholesterol & Lipids - checks Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio to assess cardiovascular risk.
Inflammation - measures C-Reactive Protein (CRP) to assess systemic inflammation.
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Retail price: £199.00 plus the cost of a blood draw
Turnaround time: 1-2 weeks
Nutrigenomics DNA Testing
If you’re looking for the most tailored approach to your health and wellbeing, DNA testing offers the ultimate in personalised nutritional therapy. DNA testing explores your unique genetic blueprint—giving us deeper insight into your body’s predispositions and potential vulnerabilities.
Certain nutrients can "switch on" or "switch off" specific genes that regulate mood, hormones, energy production, and detoxification. By analysing your genetic variants—known as SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms)—we can understand how your body might respond to different foods, nutrients, and environmental stressors. In reality, your health is shaped by both your genes and how you live your life.
Is DNA testing right for you?
DNA testing is ideal if you want:
Deeper insight into your emotional and physical health
Personalised diet and supplement guidance based on your genes
Support for long-term mental wellbeing, hormone balance, and energy
A proactive approach to health that looks at both lifestyle and genetics
DNA test panels available
We offer a range of targeted DNA panels, each designed to uncover genetic factors that could be influencing your mental wellbeing, hormone health, and nutritional needs.
Hormones Panel
Hormonal imbalances can leave you feeling anxious, low, irritable, or emotionally unsettled. This panel looks at gene variants that influence how your body produces, activates, and clears sex hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. It’s especially useful when functional hormone testing isn’t feasible, offering a genetic lens through which we can support hormonal health.
Methylation Panel
Methylation is a fundamental biochemical process involved in energy production, detoxification, and the synthesis of mood and hormone-related brain chemicals. Imbalances in methylation can contribute to fatigue, hormone issues, or emotional instability. This test examines five key methylation pathways (folate, methionine, neurotransmitter, transsulfuration, and urea) and helps pinpoint where nutritional support is most needed.
Nutrient Core Panel
This test evaluates how your genes affect your need for essential nutrients (including vitamins A, B12, C, D and folate), your ability to detoxify mood-disrupting chemicals, and your sleep-wake cycle. It also looks at your risk for inflammation, food intolerances (e.g. gluten and dairy sensitivity), and metabolic traits like blood sugar balance and appetite control—empowering you with truly personalised nutrition advice.
Nervous System Panel
Your neurotransmitters—such as serotonin, dopamine, melatonin, noradrenaline, and GABA—play a key role in regulating mood, stress response, sleep, and focus. This panel identifies gene variants that affect how well these chemicals function. With this insight, we can tailor nutritional and lifestyle strategies to support emotional balance, reduce restlessness or low mood, and enhance mental clarity.
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Retail price: £250.00 for the first panel plus an additional £150.00 for each subsequent panel
Turnaround time: 3-4 weeks
Vaginal / Seminal Microbiome Testing
Your microbiome—the community of bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms—plays a crucial role in your intimate, reproductive, and sexual health. An imbalance in the vaginal or seminal ecosystems can lead to issues such as recurrent infections, fertility challenges, and discomfort.
We work with ScreenMe who offer comprehensive at-home testing that provides detailed insights into your microbiome, empowering you to take control of your sexual and reproductive health with scientifically backed recommendations.
Who should consider vaginal microbiome testing?
This test is ideal for individuals experiencing:
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) or yeast infections
Discomfort during intercourse
Abnormal vaginal discharge or odour
Challenges with conception, unexplained infertility or recurrent miscarriages
Symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal dryness
Who should consider seminal microbiome testing?
Individuals concerned about:
Sperm quality and motility
Recurrent infections or inflammation
Challenges with conception
Prostate health
What’s assessed and why is this important?
ScreenMe employs Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology to screen 100% of bacterial and yeast species present in a sample. This includes:
All Lactobacillus species (protective bacteria)
Commensal bacteria (harmless under normal conditions)
Pathogenic bacteria (disease-causing)
Yeast and fungi species, including all Candida species and mould like Aspergillus
This approach provides a complete picture of your microbiome health and allows us to make informed, personalised desicions about your health and wellbeing. If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your vaginal or seminal health, a microbiome test can provide valuable insights.
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Retail price: £249.99
Turnaround time: 4-5 weeks
“Georgina is great to work with and very thorough. She provided the support I needed at a time when I felt lost. The functional medicine approach helped me to make sense of the bigger picture.”
— James, Northallerton