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Whole Blood Mineral Screen

A private whole blood mineral screen taken by an experienced phlebotomist at our Widnes or Crewe clinic and analysed by an accredited pathology laboratory. This test measures 8 biomarkers, listed in full below.

Results turnaround
1 day

From when your sample reaches the lab. Every test includes guaranteed 24-hour postage to the lab.

Sample type
1 Purple EDTA
Biomarkers measured
8 included

What this test measures

Every individual marker included in the whole blood mineral screen, grouped by laboratory panel.

Electrolytes & Minerals

  • Red Cell Calcium
  • Red Cell Potassium

Vitamins & Nutrients

  • Blood Chromium
  • Blood Manganese
  • Red Cell Copper
  • Red Cell magnesium
  • Red Cell Selenium
  • Red Cell Zinc

Before your appointment

Blood Chromium, Blood Manganese, Red Cell Calcium, Red Cell Potassium, Red Cell magnesium, Red Cell Copper, Red Cell Selenium, Red Cell Zinc

How your appointment works

  1. 1

    Book online and choose Widnes or Crewe — most people are seen within a few days.

  2. 2

    Arrive a few minutes early; your appointment usually takes 10–15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Your sample is labelled in front of you and posted to the laboratory the same day, with guaranteed 24-hour delivery.

  4. 4

    Your results arrive securely by email, typically 1 day from when the lab receives your sample.

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