Why consider a senior female wellness test?
Many women have concerns about their health as they become older. It is important to have an annual health check to spot any health problems in their early stages to improve effectivity of treatment. If you are looking for a comprehensive health MOT check to make sure your body is functioning well, our senior female wellness test is suitable for you.
How is senior female wellness tested?
Our senior female wellness test will require you to provide a blood sample. Once we have collected your sample, it will be sent to our accredited country laboratory for analysis.
What tests will be run on my sample?
Our test is very comprehensive and determines the following:
- Kidney profile: Sodium, potassium, creatinine, and urea
- Liver profile: Bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin
- Bone profile: Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid, Magnesium
- Cardiac profile: HDL, LDL, and Non-LDL cholesterols, Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, High Sensitivity CRP (HS CRP)
- Lp-PLA2 (PLAC) test: Tests for an enzyme which is a marker of vascular inflammation, and of cardiovascular disease risk
- Thyroid profile: This will check whether you have the right level of thyroid hormones for a healthy metabolism
- Vitamin D: To determine your vitamin D levels
- Ferritin: This test measures the amount of iron stored in the body and is used to diagnose anaemia or iron overload. Also includes Iron and TIBC
- HbA1c and Glucose: Measures how controlled your blood glucose levels have been over a period of around 3 months
- Full Blood Count: with a 5-part differential. This test checks the levels of all your different blood cells identifying any abnormalities
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate: The ESR measures the rate at which blood cells settle in a tube. Faster rates can indicate inflammatory problems
- C-Reactive Protein: This is a marker for infection and inflammation. Elevated levels could indicate a chronic inflammatory disease such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or lupus
- HE4: (Human Epididymis Protein 4) is a protein-based blood biomarker primarily used as a tumor marker for epithelial ovarian cancer and endometrial cancers rate at which blood cells settle in a tube. Faster rates can indicate inflammatory problems
How will I receive my test results?
You can view your results at any time by logging onto your secure patient area. A member of our patient services team will contact you once all your results are available.
What should I do if my results reveal abnormal levels?
You should speak to a doctor if your test reveals any abnormal levels. You can be prescribed medication, and further testing may be recommended to ensure the success of treatment. Better2Know can organise private consultations throughout the country with our network of highly skilled doctors.
How can I book my test?
You can book your senior female wellness test by clicking on Get Started or calling the number at the top of the page. A member of our dedicated Better2Know Patient Services team will be happy to answer any questions and process your booking.
We provide a wide range of health tests and screens throughout the country. For your convenience, our welcoming and experienced team are available 24/7.
