Get to the bottom of gut trouble, Cardiff
One blood test for digestion, nutrition and the common causes of a struggling gut. It screens for coeliac and H. pylori, checks your vitamin and mineral levels, iron, blood count and more, so bloating, heartburn and discomfort stop being a mystery. Self-refer at our Penarth or Cowbridge clinics near Cardiff.
Digestion and nutrition, checked.
What is included for £237
- ✓Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff
- ✓Coeliac and H. pylori screening for gut symptoms
- ✓Nutrition, iron, blood count, heart and diabetes markers
- ✓Plain-English report with your results and reference ranges
- ✓Anything outside the normal range flagged clearly
- ✓Report emailed to you, easy to share with a clinician
Stop guessing what your gut is telling you
Bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhoea and cramping are common, but they are easy to shrug off and hard to explain. This panel looks at the measurable causes, from coeliac disease and the H. pylori bacterium to low iron and poor nutrient absorption, so you can act on facts rather than trial and error.
Answers for real symptoms
Coeliac antibodies and H. pylori are checked directly, alongside the nutrition and blood markers that gut problems often knock out of balance.
A report you can read
Your results come with reference ranges and plain-English notes, with anything out of range flagged so it is easy to spot.
A doctor if you want one
Prefer to talk it through? Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will go through your results and next steps.
Worth checking if you recognise these
This test is a sensible first step if gut symptoms keep coming back and you want to know why.
New, persistent or severe gut symptoms should always be reviewed by a doctor. This test helps find a cause; it does not replace medical assessment.
The panels behind digestion and nutrition
Six groups of markers, chosen to cover the usual reasons behind gut and nutrition problems. Tap a group to see what is included.
Digestive health 2
Nutritional health 9
Iron status 5
Full blood count 13
Heart health 5
Diabetes health 3
Your report lists every marker measured with its reference range.
Difficult veins? We find them with ultrasound
If you have fragile or hard-to-find veins and have had failed attempts before, our consultant radiologists can take the sample under real-time ultrasound. It is the only such service in South Wales, and patients travel to us from across Wales and the West for it.
Nobody had managed to take my blood in years without several attempts. Here it was done first time with the ultrasound. Such a relief.
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Book
Self-refer online or by phone. No GP letter needed. Same-week appointments at Penarth or Cowbridge.
Your appointment
The draw takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Tell us if you have difficult veins and we will use ultrasound.
Your report
A plain-English report with reference ranges, emailed to you, with anything out of range flagged.
Talk it through
Optional: book a private GP appointment to go through your results and plan any next steps.
Nutritional & Digestive Health blood test
All inclusive. Digestion and nutrition checked in one test.
- ✓Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge
- ✓Coeliac and H. pylori screening, plus nutrition and iron
- ✓Plain-English report with reference ranges, emailed to you
- ✓Ultrasound-guided draw available for difficult veins
A £50 booking deposit secures your slot and comes off the total.
Common questions about the gut and nutrition test
How much is the Nutritional & Digestive Health blood test?
£237 all inclusive. That covers the blood draw, all the panels listed above, and a plain-English report emailed to you. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.
What does this test check for?
It screens for coeliac disease (tissue transglutaminase antibodies) and the H. pylori bacterium, and checks nutritional health, iron status, a full blood count, heart markers and diabetes markers, so you see how digestion and nutrition are working together.
Does it test for coeliac disease and H. pylori?
Yes. The digestive panel includes an anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody test used to screen for coeliac disease, and an H. pylori test. For coeliac results to be reliable you should still be eating gluten in the run-up to the test, so do not cut it out beforehand.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. This is a self-refer test. Book online or call 029 2199 9300.
Do I need to fast before the test?
For the most accurate glucose, cholesterol and diabetes results we usually recommend fasting for around 10 to 12 hours, with water allowed. We will confirm exactly what to do when you book.
How quickly will I get my results?
It depends on which markers are in your test. As a rough guide, results take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. Ask us when you book and we will give you a clearer idea for your test. Your report lists reference ranges with any out-of-range values flagged.
Where is the blood taken?
At our Penarth clinic (13 Washington Buildings, CF64 2AD) or our Cowbridge clinic (10 High Street, CF71 7AG). Both are a short drive from Cardiff with easy parking.
I have difficult veins. Can you still take blood?
Yes. Our consultant radiologists can take the sample under real-time ultrasound, the only such service in South Wales. Mention it when you book so we can allow time.
Can a doctor talk me through my results?
Yes. You can book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will go through your results and next steps.
Want a doctor to explain the results?
You do not have to make sense of the numbers on your own. Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will talk you through what your results mean and any next steps.
Book a GP appointmentTwo clinics, close to Cardiff
Penarth Clinic
13 Washington Buildings
Stanwell Road, Penarth
CF64 2AD
Mon to Thu 9:00 to 18:00
Fri 9:00 to 17:00
Sat 9:00 to 15:00
Cowbridge Clinic
Beauty Within
10 High Street, Cowbridge
CF71 7AG
By appointment. Please call for availability.
Get directionsPatients travel to us from Cardiff, Penarth, Cowbridge, Barry, Newport, Bridgend and across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Important: Blood test results are most useful when reviewed by a doctor who knows your history. We recommend discussing your results with your own GP, or booking a private GP appointment with us, before acting on any findings. Gut symptoms can have many causes, and this test does not replace a medical assessment. Lab values alone do not constitute medical advice.
Understand what your gut needs.
Self-refer for the Nutritional & Digestive Health blood test: digestion, coeliac and H. pylori, nutrition and iron checked in one appointment. £237 all inclusive at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff.