Nutritional Health blood test

A complete nutritional picture, near Cardiff

Curated by our in-house nutritionist, this panel checks 48 markers across nine areas of health in a single appointment. It measures your current nutritional status alongside the things that can cause or flag poor nutrition, from your blood count and iron to liver, thyroid and digestive health. Self-refer at our Penarth or Cowbridge clinics near Cardiff.

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Self-refer, no GP needed Curated by our nutritionist Results in about 48 hours
£ 237
All inclusive.
Forty-eight markers, one visit.
Results in ~48 hours Emailed to you No referral

What is included for £237

  • Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff
  • 48 markers across nine areas of health
  • Nutrition, iron, full blood count, liver, thyroid and more
  • A panel designed and curated by our in-house nutritionist
  • Plain-English report with every result and reference ranges
  • Report emailed to you, easy to share with a clinician
48markers tested
9areas of health
£237all inclusive
48hrtypical turnaround
Why book this test

Nutrition, and everything that affects it

Good nutrition is not just about vitamin levels. It depends on how well your gut absorbs food, how your liver and thyroid are working, and whether anything is quietly depleting you. This panel was put together by our nutritionist to look at all of that at once, so a low result is not just spotted but understood.

Designed by a nutritionist

Not an off-the-shelf list. Our in-house expert chose these markers to show both your current status and what might be driving it.

Cause as well as symptom

It covers the things that cause poor nutrition, like gut, liver and thyroid problems, not just the vitamins that end up low as a result.

A doctor to make sense of it

Forty-eight results is a lot to read alone. Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will talk you through what matters.

Who it is for

Worth booking if this sounds like you

Poor nutritional status can show up in vague ways long before anyone thinks to test for it.

Tiredness or low energy that will not shift
Bloating, discomfort or a gut that feels off
Hair, skin or nails that seem run down
Following a restricted, vegan or very low-calorie diet
Wanting a thorough baseline of your overall health
Getting serious about training, diet or performance

This is a wellness and nutrition panel, not an emergency test. If you have severe or sudden symptoms, please see a doctor rather than waiting for results.

What is measured

Forty-eight markers, nine panels

Everything is taken from one appointment. Tap any panel to see exactly what is included.

Full Blood Count 13
HaemoglobinHaematocritMean Cell HaemoglobinMean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)Mean Cell VolumeRed Blood Cell CountBasophil CountEosinophil CountLymphocyte CountMonocyte CountNeutrophil CountWhite Blood Cell CountPlatelet Count
Nutritional Health 8
AlbuminCalcium (Adjusted)IronFolateVitamin B12Vitamin DZincMagnesium
Iron Status 5
IronFerritinTotal Iron Binding CapacityTransferrinTransferrin Saturation
Liver Health 7
Alanine AminotransferaseAlkaline PhosphataseAspartate AminotransferaseGamma-glutamyltransferaseTotal BilirubinAlbuminFerritin
Thyroid Health 5
Thyroid Stimulating HormoneFree ThyroxineFree Tri-iodothyronineAnti-Thyroglobulin AntibodyAnti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody
Heart Health 5
Total CholesterolLDL CholesterolHDL CholesterolTotal Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol RatioTriglycerides
Diabetes Health 3
GlucoseHbA1cInsulin
Digestive Health 1
Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies
Pancreatic Health 1
Pancreatic Amylase

Your report lists every one of the 48 markers with its reference range, grouped by panel.

Unique to Acorn in South Wales

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 your 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.

Radiologist-led, using real-time ultrasound to locate a suitable vein.
One sitting, so no repeat trips for a failed draw.
Mention it when you book and we will allow time for it.
Call to discuss your case
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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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How it works

From booking to answers, step by step

1

Book

Self-refer online or by phone. No GP letter needed. A morning slot suits this test best, since fasting is easier overnight.

2

Your appointment

The draw takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Tell us if you have difficult veins and we will use ultrasound.

3

Your report

A plain-English report grouping all 48 markers by panel, with reference ranges and anything out of range flagged. Usually within about 48 hours.

4

Talk it through

Optional: book a private GP appointment to go through your results and plan any next steps.

One price, everything in

Nutritional Health blood test

£237

All inclusive. Forty-eight markers across nine areas of health.

  • Blood draw at Penarth or Cowbridge
  • All 48 markers, curated by our nutritionist
  • 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.

FAQ

Common questions about the nutritional health test

How much is the Nutritional Health test?

£237 all inclusive. That covers the appointment, all 48 markers across the nine panels, and a plain-English report emailed to you. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.

What does the test cover?

Nine areas in one appointment: a full blood count, a dedicated nutritional panel (including vitamin D, B12, folate, zinc and magnesium), iron status, liver health, thyroid health, heart and cholesterol markers, diabetes markers, plus digestive and pancreatic checks. That is 48 markers in total. You can see the full list, panel by panel, in the section above.

What makes this different from a basic vitamin test?

A basic test tells you a vitamin is low. This one is built to show why. By checking your gut, liver and thyroid alongside your vitamin and mineral levels, it can point to what might be behind a deficiency, which our nutritionist designed it specifically to do.

Do I need to fast before the test?

Yes, we recommend fasting for 10 to 12 hours beforehand, with plain water only, because the glucose and cholesterol markers are affected by a recent meal. A morning appointment makes this easiest. Keep taking any regular medication as normal unless your own doctor has said otherwise.

How quickly will I get my results?

Usually within about 48 hours. Your report groups all 48 markers by panel, each with its reference range, and flags anything outside the normal range. We will confirm timing when you book.

Is this a good general health check too?

Yes. Although it is built around nutrition, the panels for blood count, liver, thyroid, heart, diabetes and iron make it a broad picture of your overall health, which is why many people book it as a thorough once-a-year check.

Who designed the panel?

Our in-house nutritionist selected the markers, choosing them to capture both your current nutritional status and the other factors that can cause or signal poor nutrition. It is not a generic off-the-shelf profile.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. This is a self-refer test. Book online or call 029 2199 9300.

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.

Want a doctor to go through it with you?

Forty-eight results across nine panels is a lot to interpret on your own. Book a private GP appointment and one of our doctors will explain what your numbers mean and what, if anything, is worth acting on.

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Where to find us

Two 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

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Cowbridge Clinic

Beauty Within
10 High Street, Cowbridge
CF71 7AG

By appointment. Please call for availability.

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Patients travel to us from Cardiff, Penarth, Cowbridge, Barry, Newport, Bridgend and across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Important: This panel measures the markers listed and is a wellness and nutrition screen, not a diagnosis. Some markers, such as the coeliac and thyroid antibodies, indicate risk or point towards a condition rather than confirming it, and abnormal results usually need follow-up. Results are most useful when reviewed by a doctor who knows your history, so we recommend discussing them with your own GP or booking a private GP appointment with us before acting on any finding. Lab values alone do not constitute medical advice.

See your nutrition in full.

Self-refer for the Nutritional Health blood test: 48 markers across nine panels, curated by our nutritionist and checked in one appointment. £237 all inclusive at Penarth or Cowbridge, near Cardiff.