Testing
What about blood tests etc.?
As part of our consultation process, if relevant, I will ask you if you have had any recent blood or other tests done through your GP or privately. I will discuss this with you and explain any markers you are unsure of.
Where you've not had any recent tests done through your GP, and if we agree it could be beneficial to request some tests through your GP, I will write to them requesting some tests. It will vary between practices whether we are granted the requested tests.
Will I need private tests done?
This will depend on your individual case. Often it can be very beneficial to investigate what is going on in your body by doing more in depth testing that can only be done privately. There are different tests which give us an idea about nutritional status, levels of inflammation, stress hormones, thryoid hormones, digestive function, gut mircrobiota, genetic polymorphisms and more. We can discuss the various options with you.