HbA1c Blood Test
HbA1c reflects the average amount of glucose attached to haemoglobin in red blood cells over the preceding weeks to months. It provides a longer-term vi...
What is HbA1c?
HbA1c reflects the average amount of glucose attached to haemoglobin in red blood cells over the preceding weeks to months. It provides a longer-term view of blood sugar than a single glucose reading.
Why it's testedWhy check your HbA1c?
HbA1c is measured as part of diabetes-related and metabolic assessment. It is included in diabetes, metabolic and comprehensive panels.
Panels that include HbA1c
HbA1c is a standalone test, but it's often more useful — and better value — checked alongside related markers. These panels include it:
Diabetes Status
This panel measures 8 markers to build a full picture of how your body manages blood sugar.
Metabolic Syndrome
This focused 10-marker panel measures C-reactive protein and high-sensitivity CRP, the two complementary markers of the chronic low-grade inflammation that sits at the heart of metabolic syndrome.
Lifestyle Screen
The Lifestyle Screen is a broad, 18-marker general wellness check covering seven areas of health in a single blood draw.
Fertility Panel
This panel screens 9 markers across the systems that influence fertility, rather than hormones alone.
Standard Screen Plus (Female)
Standard Screen Plus for women screens 20 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw — heart and cholesterol, liver function, kidney function and salts, thyroid, blood sugar, iron and vitamin D, inflammation, plus a CA-125 marker and urinalysis.
Standard Screen Plus (Male)
Standard Screen Plus for men screens 20 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw — heart and cholesterol, liver function, kidney function and salts, thyroid, blood sugar, iron and vitamin D, inflammation, plus a PSA prostate check and urinalysis.
TATT (Tired All The Time)
Our number-one panel for people who are constantly exhausted. Checks all the common culprits in one blood draw — thyroid, iron, B12, vitamin D and inflammation.
Nutritional & Digestive
This 15-marker panel combines coeliac serology (tissue transglutaminase IgA) and H.
SS Plus Hormonal (Female)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded female hormone profile in a single blood draw.
SS Plus Hormonal (Male)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded male hormone profile in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP2 (Female)
Advanced GP2 for women screens 25 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Advanced GP2 (Male)
Advanced GP2 for men screens 25 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Fertility + AMH
Our most popular fertility screen — includes AMH (your ovarian reserve), full reproductive hormones and thyroid. Perfect before IVF or if you're trying to conceive.
Endocrinology Plus
This is a 20-marker panel covering four hormonal areas in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Female)
The most comprehensive women's health screen we offer — every major organ system, hormone, vitamin and heart risk marker in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Male)
Advanced GP3 for men screens 30 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Common questions about HbA1c
How is HbA1c different from a glucose test? +
A glucose test shows the level at one moment, while HbA1c reflects an average over the previous weeks to months. The two give complementary information.
Ready to check your HbA1c?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £44 → All individual markers