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Mineral Comprehensive Screen
At Our Clinical Location


£ 169.99

If you are not comfortable in extracting blood yourself then this test gives you the option to have your blood drawn at one of our clinical location. Minerals are specific kinds of nutrients that your body needs in order to function properly. A mineral deficiency occurs when your body doesn't obtain or absorb the required amount of a mineral.

  • 7 tests included

  • Venous blood sample

  • 2 days turnaround

Mineral Comprehensive Screen

What this test measures
Read more about the health markers we check in this blood test

Minerals

CalciumLearn More

Calcium is an important mineral which is found in the bones as well as circulating in the blood. It has a range of functions and is essential in bone formation and blood clotting. In the blood, calcium can either be free and active or it can be bound to proteins like albumin. Calcium tests are used to diagnose and monitor different conditions that can affect bone, heart and kidneys

Magnesium Learn More

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant essential element found within the body and is a vital component in supporting several key processes including; energy production, DNA creation and repair, muscle contraction and nerve functioning.

Significantly raised magnesium in the body (hypermagnesemia) is an event that rarely occurs due to the body's effective strategy in removing excessive amounts from the blood stream via the kidneys. However, when kidney function is impaired patients are at a greater risk of developing hypermagnesemia. In contrast, reduced levels of magnesium may be the result of increased alcohol consumption or decreased consumption of magnesium rich foods such as leafy green vegetables and nuts.

Zinc (serum) Learn More

Zinc is a trace element that plays an important role in supporting several processes within the body such as wound healing. It is also a vital component of a healthy immune system. The most common cause for reduced amounts of zinc within the body is typically due to insufficient dietary intake of zinc rich foods including nuts, seeds and pulses. However, zinc deficiency may also be attributed to by underlying a host of underlying medical conditions ranging from diabetes to sickle cell disease. In comparison, elevated zinc may be caused by oversuplementation which can be fatal.

Iron Learn More

Measuring the amount of iron present in the blood is important in the diagnosis of conditions such as iron deficiency anaemia caused by a lack of iron to haemochromatosis which is caused by an overload of iron. Common symptoms of both elevated and reduced levels of iron include; muscle weakness, difficulty concentrating and fatigue. Other causes of reduced iron besides anaemia can be due to general blood loss. In contrast, a raised result can be indicative of an iron overload syndrome which may be the result of an inherited condition that results in the body storing too much iron, or the excessive consumption of iron supplements.

Copper Learn More

It helps your body make red blood cells and keeps nerve cells and your immune system healthy. It also helps form collagen, a key part of bones and connective tissue. Copper may also act as an antioxidant, reducing free radicals that can damage cells and DNA.

Chromium Learn More

Chromium is an essential mineral that plays a role in how insulin helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone your body uses to change sugar, starches, and other food into the energy you need for daily activities.

Manganese Learn More

Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.

About this test and how it can help you

The human body requires different amounts of each mineral to stay healthy. Specific needs are outlined in recommended daily allowances (RDA).

The RDA is the average amount that meets the needs of about 97 percent of healthy people. They can be obtained from food, mineral supplements, and food products that have been fortified with extra minerals.

A deficiency often happens slowly over time and can be caused by a number of reasons. An increased need for the mineral, lack of the mineral in the diet, or difficulty absorbing the mineral from food are some of the more common reasons.

Mineral deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as weak bones, fatigue, or a decreased immune system.

How it works at our Clinical Location

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Perform Your Blood Test

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View Results

Received the results within 24-48 hours.

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