Blood Testing

Our various blood tests are able to identify deficiencies within the body that may contribute to you being susceptible to certain medical conditions.

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies may also cause you to experience symptoms such as fatigue, regular colds & low moods, and so blood tests are a great diagnostic tool that enables you to know exactly what your body needs.

The blood samples are collected in clinic or in the comfort of your own home by registered healthcare professionals and taken intravenously through your vein. It is a quick and painless procedure. It is the same process as having a blood test at your local GP surgery.

The DNA test offered at GAD is a sample taken from the inside of the mouth using a swab against the cheek. The swab sample is then sent in a pre-paid envelope to the lab to be processed.

The DNA test is based on the genes of a person and therefore would only be required once in a lifetime as genetic information will not change. The DNA test results are able to identify how the body responds to and metabolises specific nutrients, which is more effective than a blood test in regards to micronutrient requirements.

However, a blood test is able to tell a person the current levels of a particular component within the blood such as vitamins, hormones, proteins or electrolytes.

By balancing a healthy lifestyle and focusing on any deficiencies found from the blood test, your results can improve over a period of time. You can have a retest to check your levels.

Before arriving for any blood test, we recommend drinking plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps with vein quality and ease of vein access when the blood sample is taken, and dehydration can cause results to be inaccurate.

For our Complete Blood Analysis, General Healthcheck, Sports Performance Check, and Essential Iron Check, fasting for at least 12 hours is recommended (nothing to eat or drink except water).

You should not take any iron tablets for 24 hours before your blood test, as they can make your blood iron levels falsely high.

We will only offer blood tests to those over 18 years of age. We will not perform blood tests on children.

The procedure of the blood test will take no longer than 15 minutes with the inclusion of completing the required documents beforehand. Additional time can be added for any questions you may have.

Yes, you will have to complete our Get A Drip Medical Questionnaire. This is an important document which will include disclosure of any medical conditions an individual may have, as well as medications, specific health concerns, and also if you feel well enough to have the blood test taken that day.

Prior to your blood test, we can also perform blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen level readings at your request.

Results from the Complete Blood Analysis, Complete Vitamins Check and G6PD Deficiency Check will take 7-10 working days to arrive in your inbox.

All other blood test results will take 3-7 working days.

Results will be reviewed by a GMC registered Doctor, who will provide any relevant recommendations or referrals written in your report. This will be sent together with a full PDF report of your results to your provided email address.

If you would like a consultation to further discuss your results with our in-house nutritionist,  please click here.

If there is a problem with your sample, we may need to contact you to return for a repeat blood draw.

No downtime is required after a blood test. We advise that the dressing applied to the site of the blood draw is kept clean, dry and in place for 30 minutes. We also advise that you avoid working out directly afterwards, as this can cause visible bruising to appear around the cannulation site.

No, the test shouldn’t be painful. Of course, we are puncturing the skin with a needle, so it may be slightly uncomfortable. We do have the option of using a cold numbing spray, to make your experience as comfortable as possible. If you are feeling nervous or anxious about your blood test, don’t be afraid to let your blood draw professional know – we are here to help you feel at ease.

No, the total costs are inclusive of the whole package. However, for mobile call outs a call-out charge may apply

To book, either click here or call the our clinics on 020 3441 9096.

Please indicate which Get A Drip Blood Test you’d like to go for and your your preferred appointment. If you are unsure about which blood test is right for you, you may book a Free Consultation with one of our Medical Staff, who will make the best recommendation for you.

At your appointment, a blood sample will be taken by a phlebotomist. The sample will then be sent off to the laboratory to be analysed. Once the analysis is complete, the raw results will be sent back to us, where a GMC registered Doctor will review your results and recommendations for your report. A full PDF report of your blood test results will then be returned to you via email.

To book, either click here or call the our clinics on 020 3441 9096.

Blood Testing appointments are available 7 days a week.

We would recommend that you book tests for yourself only.

If you are booking for someone else, please ensure you submit their details and not your own.

Your results will be returned to you via email in PDF form.

Our laboratory partner is one of the largest in Europe and performs all of its work to the highest possible level of quality. They comply with current UKAS standards and applicable regulatory requirements, so diagnostics are delivered with utmost accuracy. In addition, venous blood test samples are sure to yield much more accurate results than finger-prick samples.

No, we do not require a GP referral letter in order to perform a blood test for you.

It is best to stop taking your supplements 24 hours before your blood test, so that the accuracy of the results are not affected.

Continue to take your medication as normal. We would never recommend that you stop taking your medication, unless advised to do so by your own GP.

Please note that some types of hormonal contraceptive will affect your results.

All Blood Tests (except for Complete Blood Analysis, Complete Vitamin Check, and G6PD Deficiency Check) are eligible for a free repeat test 6 months after the initial one. You will be contacted by email a month before your repeat test is due to book for another appointment.

We don’t work with any insurance companies, so you will have to check with your insurance provider directly if they will reimburse you the fees.

We have strict processes in place to ensure the protection of our customers’ data. Following GDPR, the company also operates under tight legal rules about the sharing of data which ensures that data is only shared if it is crucial to the delivery of our service. For example, our Doctors will see customer results at the time of review, however after this, access to the results is withdrawn.

Yes, your sample will be analysed by a CQC-registered and UKAS accredited lab.

Yes we are CQC registered.