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Basic Biochemistry profile

A private basic biochemistry profile taken by an experienced phlebotomist at our Widnes or Crewe clinic and analysed by an accredited pathology laboratory. This test measures 23 biomarkers, listed in full below.

Results turnaround: Same Day
Sample type: 1 Yellow SST
Biomarkers measured: 23 included

What this test measures

Every individual marker included in the basic biochemistry profile, grouped by laboratory panel.

Electrolytes & Minerals

Calcium
Corrected Calcium
Phosphate
Potassium
Sodium

Kidney Function

Creatinine
Urea
Uric Acid

Lipids

Cholesterol
HDL % of total
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
TC/HDL Ratio
Triglyceride
Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Calculated

Liver Function

Albumin
Alkaline phosphatase
ALT/GPT
AST/GOT
Gamma GT
Globulin
Total Bilirubin
Total Protein

Before your appointment

Albumin, Alkaline phosphatase, ALT/GPT, AST/GOT, Total Bilirubin, Calcium, Corrected Calcium, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Gamma GT, Globulin, HDL Cholesterol, HDL % of total, LDL Cholesterol, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium, TC/HDL Ratio, Total Protein, Triglyceride, Urea, Uric Acid, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Calculated

How your appointment works

1
Book online and choose Widnes or Crewe — most people are seen within a few days.
2
Arrive a few minutes early; your appointment usually takes 10–15 minutes.
3
Your sample is labelled in front of you and posted to the laboratory the same day, with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.
4
Your results arrive securely by email, typically same day from when the lab receives your sample.

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