Advanced metabolic profile - blood test kit, multi-pack
For a more comprehensive overview of your health, we'd recommend the Advanced metabolic profile test. This kit consists of two different tests: HbA1c and Triglycerides:HDL ratio.
In this package, you'll save £18 on 2 advanced blood test kits to help you see the impact of the positive changes you're making by following the Second Nature programme.
What is it?
HbA1c test
The Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar level over the previous 8-12 weeks. High blood sugar levels are strongly associated with conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the lower your HbA1c score, the better.
Triglycerides:HDL ratio test
TG:HDL is the ratio of triglycerides (TG) to High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in your blood. TG are a major form of fat stored by the body, while HDL is a molecule that transports things like fat and cholesterol in the body.
In a similar sense to the HbA1c test, generally the lower your TG:HDL score, the better.
The TG:HDL ratio is strongly associated with long-term heart disease risk, and can give you an additional perspective on how well the metabolic processes in your body are functioning.
How does it work?
Once you’ve ordered a kit, we’ll send it to you in the post
You take a finger-prick blood test at home and post the sample to our lab in the pre-addressed envelope
Our accredited lab analyses the sample and we email you your results along with reference ranges in 1 weeks time
Information on how to take the sample and interpret your results will be included. However, we’re unable to provide specific medical advice or diagnosis.
If you want to see the impact of the positive changes you're making by following the Second Nature programme, we'd recommend taking the test every 3-6 months.
Contents, 2 packs of:
3 x fast click finger-prick lancers
1 x purple top blood collection tube
1 x gold top blood collection tube
Pre addressed sample returns envelope
Instructions for taking the sample
Shipping info:
Tests are dispatched within 2 working days and sent via Royal Mail first class
UK shipping only