What it is
The Fatigue Profile is a finger prick blood test covering thyroid function, vitamins, immunology, hormones and biochemistry markers.
How it helps
This test is useful for investigating fatigue, dyspnoea (shortness of breath), paraesthesia, joint or muscle pains, fainting or feeling lightheaded, weight gain or loss, alopecia, bruising easily and cognitive issues.
It may be used to understand the effects of heavy or frequent menstruation, or to look at thyroid function, including underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
It is useful for monitoring progress where a B12 deficiency, iron deficiency or anaemia, or vitamin D deficiency has been diagnosed.
It is a useful test as a regular health check, and is also suitable for anyone who would like to investigate their health for overall wellbeing.
What the test measures
Biochemistry
- C Reactive Protein
- Iron (Fe)
- Ferritin
- Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Thyroid Function
- TSH
- T4 Total
- Free T4
- Free T3
Vitamins
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Vitamin B12 (Total)
- Serum Folate
Immunology
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
- Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Hormones
- Cortisol
Important information
How it works
Collection method: Blood (finger prick)
Turnaround time: three to five working days
Steps
- Fast for eight hours before taking the test, while staying hydrated.
- Drink five hundred millilitres of water half an hour before taking the test – before breakfast is ideal.
- Check you have all your kit (see the full list in the instructions).
- Wash your hands in warm water for four minutes, then dry them.
- Follow the step by step instructions provided in the kit.
- Label the sample correctly and send it in the envelope provided via Royal Mail.
- Post the same morning after collecting your sample.
Essential information
- Use this guide to get a successful sample. Follow this essential advice to ensure your sample is viable for analysis by the laboratory.
- To give you complete confidence in a valid sample, we recommend a blood draw. Contact your general practitioner's phlebotomy department.
- This test is recommended for those over the age of eighteen. For anyone under eighteen, we recommend a blood draw.
- Read our policy on retests, replacement kits and unsuccessful samples.
- View instructions
- Download sample report
- View interpretation guide
This test is only available through a Healthpath Pro practitioner (Tamara at Breathe360).
Lab introduction: Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics
Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics is an accredited clinical diagnostic laboratory, offering reliable clinical diagnostic testing and phlebotomy services to practitioners and patients.
Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics is committed to providing a high quality service based on the standards set by UKAS and The Care Quality Commission. The laboratory is accredited to UKAS 15189 standards.
All services are overseen by a consultant with suitable specialist qualifications, each test is regularly assessed against internal quality control samples and external quality assurance samples, and performance is peer reviewed.
Disclaimer
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