Glucose (diabetes) and Cholesterol Testing
These tests will be in a pack together and there will be 2 tests each.
Cholesterol – this test requires some blood (2 drops) through a ‘skin prick test’. All the instructions are in the ‘Instructions and My Results form’ document attached to your booking confirmation email. It is important to read the instructions before you carry out the test.
Glucose (Diabetes) – this requires a small amount of urine to complete the test – this tests both for blood sugar and ketones in your urine. All the instructions are in the ‘Instructions and My Results form’ document attached to your booking confirmation email. It is important to read the instructions before you carry out the test.
When you have undertaken these tests, note down the results immediately on the ‘My Results’ form.
For females only
Thyroid Testing
The major hormones the thyroid gland makes are called T4 or thyroxine and T3 or triiodothyronine. The production of these hormones are stimulated by another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This test detects Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
The thyroid hormones are very important as they control the rate at which the body uses and stores energy from the food we eat (the metabolic rate).
This test requires some blood (2 drops) by undertaking a ‘skin prick test’. All the instructions are in the ‘Instructions and My Results form’ document attached to your booking confirmation email.
It is important to read the instructions before you carry out the test.
When you have undertaken this test, note down the results immediately on the ‘My Results’ form.
For males only
Prostate (PSA) Testing
This test has been designed so that you can identify the levels of P.S.A. (Prostate Specific Antigen) present in your blood. P.S.A. is a chemical that appears in your bloodstream in higher concentrations when there may be a challenge with the prostate gland. This test requires some blood (2 drops) by undertaking a ‘skin prick test’. All the instructions are in the ‘Instructions and My Results form’ document attached to your booking confirmation email. It is important to read the instructions before you carry out the test.
When you have undertaken these tests, note down the results immediately on the ‘My Results’ form.
You have now completed all the data/tests required for your Virtual Health Assessment.
Please ensure you have your data/results available for your Healthcare Practitioner on the day of your appointment.
Although self-tests are a useful tool, they are based on a one-off result and are not an alternative for NHS screening programmes. A number of factors may provide a positive or negative result and your virtual health check consultation is based on the results provided by you. Always consult a medical practitioner if you have any health concerns. A GP will conduct an appropriate assessment and advise further investigations or examinations where necessary.