Insulin Blood Test
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps move glucose from the blood into cells. Its level reflects how the body is managing blood sugar.
What is Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps move glucose from the blood into cells. Its level reflects how the body is managing blood sugar.
Why it's testedWhy check your Insulin?
Insulin is measured as part of a broader look at metabolic and blood-sugar regulation, often with glucose and HbA1c. It appears in metabolic and comprehensive panels.
Panels that include Insulin
Insulin 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.
Fertility Panel
This panel screens 9 markers across the systems that influence fertility, rather than hormones alone.
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.
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 Insulin
Should I fast before an insulin test? +
Insulin is often measured in a fasting state, frequently alongside fasting glucose. Your clinician will advise whether fasting is needed for your panel.
Ready to check your Insulin?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £62 → All individual markers