Advanced Blood Test

The most comprehensive home blood tests measure around 40 to 50 biomarkers using a single sample, covering heart, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormone and nutrient levels. Forth’s Advanced Health Check tests around 40 biomarkers, while the Ultimate Health Check covers the widest panel. Both turn results into health scores that you can track over time.

A thorough blood panel looks beyond a single system and screens metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormone and nutrient markers together. Forth’s Advanced Health Check does this across around 40 biomarkers using one home sample, then uses HealthCoach^TM to highlight the areas that matter most for you. It can help monitor health, not diagnose conditions.

Tracking biomarkers over time turns a single snapshot into a trend, so you can see whether a change in diet, training, sleep or treatment is actually working. Repeat testing helps you spot gradual shifts early and measure progress against your own baseline. Forth’s subscription and HealthCoach^TM are built to support ongoing tracking.

A health score translates several biomarker results into a single, easy-to-read rating for an area of health, rather than leaving you to interpret raw numbers. Forth’s HealthCoach^TM scores your results across 10 areas of health, such as heart health and nutrition, and sets personalised targets so you know what to focus on next.

A healthy score reflects results that are within the optimal range for your age, sex and circumstances, rather than a single universal number. Forth’s HealthCoach^TM assesses each of 10 health areas against personalised ranges and shows where you sit, with targets to work towards. Always discuss any results or health concerns with your own GP.

The best home blood test kits use accredited laboratories, are doctor-reviewed and help you understand and act on your results. Forth analyses samples in UKAS-accredited, CQC-registered laboratories, including an NHS lab partner, and uses HealthCoach^TM to turn results into health scores with personalised, trackable targets.

Distinct from our general health blood tests, the advanced blood test is a comprehensive health assessment designed to give you a detailed look at your overall well-being. It measures a wide range of biomarkers to provide in-depth insights into key areas of your health.

This test serves as a powerful starting point for tracking changes over time, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments, and identifying early signs of potential health issues. Whether you’re focused on preventive care or managing existing conditions, the advanced blood test equips you with the knowledge needed to take control of your health.

Our advanced blood test evaluates 39 biomarkers, as found in our biomarker glossary, across 10 key health areas, providing detailed insights into your overall well-being. From hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies to heart health and metabolic function, this test offers a holistic view of your health:

1. Nutritional Health:
   Identify essential vitamin and mineral levels to detect deficiencies and imbalances. Markers like vitamin D, magnesium, active B12, folate, and ferritin (iron stores) help you understand if your body is getting the nutrients it needs to function optimally.
2. Immune Health:
   Assess your immune system’s strength and detect signs of inflammation or infection with biomarkers such as white blood cell count (WBC), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and globulin. These markers can indicate acute or chronic infections, autoimmune conditions, or inflammatory disorders.
3. Liver Health:
   Monitor liver function and identify potential liver conditions with key enzymes like alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma GT, and albumin. These markers help detect issues like liver inflammation, fatty liver disease, or bile duct problems.
4. Heart Health:
   Track your cardiovascular health by analysing lipid profiles and blood sugar control. Markers include total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and the HDL ratio. HbA1c levels provide insights into long-term blood sugar management, crucial for preventing heart disease and diabetes.
5. Bone & Muscle Health:
   Evaluate muscle function and bone strength with biomarkers like creatine kinase (muscle health), corrected calcium, and oestradiol (critical for bone density). Testosterone levels influence both muscle mass and bone integrity, while uric acid levels can indicate conditions like gout.
6. Hormone Health:
   Understand your hormonal balance with a comprehensive panel that includes testosterone (total and free), oestradiol, progesterone, luteinising hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, and sex hormone-binding globulin. These markers can highlight issues like reproductive health imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or menopause-related changes.
7. Mental Health:
   Assess biomarkers that influence mood and cognitive function, such as cortisol, which indicates stress levels, and thyroid-related hormones like TSH, T3, and T4, which can impact energy and mood. Nutrient levels like vitamin D and B12 also play a critical role in mental health.
8. Metabolic Health:
   Gain insights into your metabolic function and diabetes risk with markers like HbA1c, fasting glucose indicators, and lipid profiles. These results can help detect insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes.
9. Kidney Health:
   Monitor kidney function and detect early signs of kidney disease with markers like creatinine, eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), urea, and uric acid. These biomarkers help identify how efficiently your kidneys filter waste from your body.
10. Thyroid Health:
    Detect conditions like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism with key hormones such as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (T4), and free triiodothyronine (T3). Imbalances in these hormones can affect energy, weight, and mood.

You should consult a healthcare professional if you have questions about your results.

No, the advanced blood test requires a trained healthcare professional to collect a blood sample from a vein in your arm. This can be done at your home or one of our many partner clinics across the UK.

Yes, you can create a personalised health test using the Bespoke Builder. The ultimate health check is our most comprehensive test, but you can add more markers, such as AMH or a full iron panel.

Your results will be carefully reviewed by a member of our medical team. They will provide personalised feedback, offering deeper insights into your report and suggesting potential next steps. The doctor’s commentary will consider personal data you’ve added to your profile, such as gender, age and BMI.

If you prefer, you can opt out of receiving the doctor’s commentary.

We prioritise the protection of your data with robust security measures. In line with GDPR regulations, we maintain strict legal standards for data sharing, ensuring your information is only accessed when necessary to deliver our services. For example, our doctors can view your results solely during the review process, and their access is immediately revoked once the review is complete.

Learn more about how we protect your data.

We strive to deliver your results within 3-5 working days after your sample reaches our laboratory.

Our laboratories have conducted stability validation for all biomarkers provided by Forth. Corrected Calcium has a shorter stability window than most markers, typically around 2 to 3 days. To ensure timely processing, Forth includes a Tracked 24 return envelope with all kits, allowing samples to reach the lab within 24 hours. In most cases, samples are returned within this stability period. If a sample arrives after this time frame, the corrected calcium result will not be provided.