How often do you get your car serviced – every 6 months, every year perhaps – this is called preventive maintenance and it helps to prolong the life of your vehicle. But what about your most important asset – how often do you give yourself a full work up? This comprehensive blood test covers the essentials and ensures you’re doing more than just kicking the tyres when it comes to your health.
More than just kicking the tyres
The Well Man Check is a comprehensive blood test suitable for men of all ages. This blood test establishes base levels of important biomarkers which can be actively tracked for changes. It covers essential blood tests to gauge overall well-being including a full blood count, cholesterol check, liver and kidney function analysis, vitamin D and ferritin levels, and a diabetes screen. It also includes a comprehensive male hormone screen.
Based on your blood test results, our medical professionals will advise you on simple lifestyle changes you can make to stabilise these key health markers and reduce your risk of preventable disease. Put yourself in the driving seat and take control of your health with this simple blood test.
What we test
Male Hormone Profile
This male hormone test measures key hormones that play an important role in fertility and athletic performance.
Full blood count with differential
The full blood count is used as a broad screening test to check for such disorders as anaemia (decrease in red blood cells or haemoglobin), infection, and many other diseases. It is actually a group of tests that examine different parts of the blood. Results from the following tests provide the broadest picture of your health.
Cholesterol
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your blood. Some are necessary for good health, but when you have a high level of cholesterol in your blood, a lot of it ends up being deposited in the walls of your arteries and other vital organs. Lifestyle choices including diet, exercise and alcohol intake can all influence cholesterol levels and your risk of developing heart disease.
Blood Glucose
Blood glucose is generated from carbohydrates and to use this fuel for energy your body needs insulin. With type 2 diabetes the cells either ignore the insulin or the body doesn’t produce enough of it. Glucose then builds up leading to problems with the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.
Bone Health
Calcium and vitamin D play a critical role in maintaining bone health. When you don’t get enough calcium, you increase your risk of developing osteoporosis and stress fractures. This blood test measures both your total calcium and corrected calcium levels, as well your 25-OHD vitamin D levels.
Liver Function (LFTs)
Your liver processes drugs and alcohol, filters toxic chemicals, stores vitamins and minerals, and makes bile, proteins and enzymes. This liver function test examines enzymes and other markers for evidence of damage to your liver cells or a blockage near your liver which can impair its function.
Kidney Function
Your kidneys filter waste from your body and regulate salts in your blood. They also produce hormones and vitamins that direct cell activities in many organs and help to control blood pressure. When the kidneys aren’t working properly, waste products and fluid can build up to dangerous levels creating a life-threatening situation.
Inflammation
Inadequate recovery from exercise or overtraining can result in inflammation and muscle damage.
Iron Stores
This ferritin test is a measure of how much iron you have stored in your body. Low ferritin can be a sign of anaemia caused by iron deficiency. This test can also be used to investigate iron overload syndrome (haemochromatosis) which is an inherited condition where your body cannot remove excess iron.
