Blood TESTS taken and processed when you need them in Northern Ireland

Vitalis Health offers an extensive blood test service 5 days a week.

Below you can see some of the most popular blood tests we offer, the blood tests prices and processes involved.

Our blood tests are carried out by our experienced Health care Assistant Tina Fegan (pictured) in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre.

We can provide a wide range of other blood tests not listed below including genetic tests. Please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

It is important that you check our FAQs below for guidance on WHEN you should book your appointment for as some blood tests must be taken at specific times of the day.


Vitalis Health care Assistant Tina Fegan


 

WHAT are the costs of having bloods taken?

  • We charge an appointment and admin fee of £50 for the time to take the blood tests and for the doctor to process your test results and share them with you once tests are back.

  • You will be charged additionally for each individual blood test on the day of your appointment.

  • We also offer blood test bundles or panels which works out much cheaper per test.

  • Blood test prices are based on the laboratory prices at that time and vary depending on the analysis and reporting required. See FAQs below for information on discounts.

Costs broken down

  • £50 appointment fee + Cost of Blood tests

blood test DISCOUNT

  • If you are requesting more than two single private blood tests we offer a 10% discount off the cost of single tests.

 
 





BLOOD TEST BUNDLES and body system Blood PROFILES

These profiles or Bundles include our fee to take, send and report the blood tests. The blood tests as a bundle or profile work out more cost effective and give you more information on your health.

Basic blood count and body system analysis

This includes: full blood count, inflammation test, uric acid, glucose, kidney function, liver and bone function, muscle enzymes, cholesterol panel, iron studies (does not include ferritin).

Price £135


Well Person

This includes: full blood count, inflammation test, uric acid, glucose, kidney function, liver and bone function, muscle enzymes, cholesterol panel, iron studies + iron stores (ferritin), thyroid function and vitamin D level.

Price £195


Female Hormone profile:

LH, FSH, Prolactin, Oestradiol

Price £142.50


Polycystic Ovary Syndrome profile:

Testosterone, SHBG, FAI, FSH, LH, Glucose, insulin, Lipid profile, thyroid function(T4 +TSH)

YOU MUST be fasting for these tests

Price £175

Menopause confirmation blood test profile :

FSH and Oestradiol

PRICE £110*

Male Hormone profile

LH, FSH, Testosterone, Free Androgen Index, Prolactin, Sex hormone binding globulin learn more about these tests

PRICE £175

Erectile dysfunction profile* £233

(Lipid profile, Glucose, HBA1C, TSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, Free Testosterone and PSA)

Gender Hormone profile

Testosterone +Oestradiol ( This is for anyone under the care of a gender specialist)

PRICE £100

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH I ( bloods required for work in healthcare)

This Includes:

  • Hepatitis B Immunity

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella Immunity

  • Varicella Zoster Immunity

  • Quantiferon (TB). Must be done before 12pm

  • Plus the fee Fee for taking and reporting all blood tests.

    Price £390




POPULAR BLOOD TESTS & Blood test prices*


*Please note there is an additional £50 charge to take and report the blood tests below.

Please see our blood test profiles above which include this fee and may work out more cost effective with more information.

HAEMATOLOGY blood TESTS ( Red blood cells and clotting tests)

  • Full blood picture (FBC) £35

  • ESR (test for inflammation) £38

  • FBC + ESR £51.50

  • HBA1C (average blood sugar over 90 days) £52

  • Coagulation screen 1 £75 (Must be taken before 14:00 hrs)

  • INR £47.50 (Must be taken before 14:00hrs)






BIOCHEMISTRY TESTS

  • Kidney function (Urea & Electrolytes) £35

  • Liver function £35

  • Bone screen 1 (24 hour urinary calcium + phosphate + Kidney function+ Alkaline phosphatase + total protein+ albumin+ globulin + calcium level) £107.50

  • Bone screen 2: £95 (Bloods only - Kidney function+ liver function+ Calcium + phosphate+ vitamin D)

  • Thyroid function (TSH, Free T4) £70

  • Glucose £27.50

  • C-Reactive Protein (marker of inflammation and infection) £48

  • Uric Acid £30

  • Active Vitamin B12 £59

  • Red cell Folate/folic acid £50

  • Serum Folic acid £50

  • Vitamin B12 + red cell folate £106.50

  • Vitamin D £55



    PLEASE NOTE: many of these tests can be done as part of the baseline wellness profile/blood panel and this works out significantly cheaper per test.






Hormone ENDOCRINe TESTS

  • Thyroid profile1 :TSH, Free T4 £70

  • Thyroid profile 2 : Thyroid autoantibodies, Thyroid peroxidase, TSH, thyroxine, Free T4, Free T3 £135

  • Thyroid profile 3: T3, T4, TSH £97

  • Testosterone £52

  • Free-testosterone £107.50

  • Oestradiol £52

  • Follicular Stimulating Hormone FSH £52

  • Sex hormone Binding Globulin £62

  • Antimullerian Hormone (AMH) £124

  • LH, Progesterone+ Oestradiol Profile £148 (this includes our fees for taking the bloods and sharing results)

  • Male Hormone profile: £175 see details under Men's health profiles below

  • ED profile £233 see details under Men's Health below

  • Female hormone profile: £142.50 see under Women's health profiles below






INFECTIOUS DISEASES TESTS

  • Tuberculosis/TB blood test -Quantiferon Gold £120 (Turnaround time 15 working days)

  • HIV £54.50

  • Hep B core Antibody £54.50

  • Hep B surface Antigen £50

  • Hep B Immunity £51

  • Hep C antigen early detection £55.50

  • Hep C Quantification ( viral load) £237.50

  • Hep C antibodies £100.50

  • Syphilis IgG + IgM £62

  • SARS COV-2 IgG antibody test £85 (includes phlebotomy fee)






SEXUAL HEALTH TESTS

  • Chlamydia + Gonorrhoea ( PCR swab or urine test) £76

  • FAST (results back within 8 hours of arrival at the lab) Chlamydia + Gonorrhoea £103

  • HIV, Hep B, hep C & Syphilis blood test £120

  • Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma Trichomonas, Gardnerella, herpes simplex 1/2 ( PCR Swab test or urine test). £190






WOMEN'S HEALTH TESTS

  • DHEA sulphate. £80

  • Oestrogen £52

  • Progesterone £52

  • Quantative Beta HCG to confirm pregnancy £58 (£88 including phlebotomy fee)

  • Prolactin £52

  • Testosterone £52

  • Female Hormone profile: LH, FSH, Prolactin, Oestradiol £142.50

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome profile: Testosterone, SHBG, FAI, FSH, LH, Glucose, insulin, Lipid profile, Ft4/TSH (MUST be fasting for these tests) £175

  • Menopause blood test confirmation Profile: FSH and Oestradiol £110*

  • Menopausal profile +Urinalysis+ Blood pressure (FSH, LH, OESTRADIOL, TSH, FREE T4) £145

  • Harmony pre natal test: £400

*We recommend seeing the doctor before having these tests performed.






MEN'S HEALTH TESTS

  • Testosterone £52

  • Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) £68

  • ED (Erectile dysfunction) profile* (LIPID PROFILE, GLUCOSE RANDOM, HBA1C, TSH, PROLACTIN, TESTOSTERONE, Free TESTOSTERONE and PSA) £233

  • Male Hormone profile (LH, FSH, Testosterone, Free Androgen Index, Prolactin, Sex hormone binding globulin) £175

    learn more about these tests

*For erectile dysfunction concerns or difficulty having intercourse we recommend seeing the doctor as you may need a physical examination and have your blood pressure and urine tested. If you are young, do not smoke and are otherwise well we may only recommend checking your testosterone to begin with and not the complete profile listed above. In order to choose the right blood tests we recommend booking a standard GP appointment to ensure your care is complete.

The testosterone blood test for men should be done from 08:45am – 9.30am in the morning and you should be FASTING to produce an accurate result.

Other health TESTS

  • QFIT ( old FOB) to detect microscopic blood in teh stool(bowel motion/feaces) to screen for bowel cancer £72



Useful information before booking a blood test at Vitalis Health

  • For erectile dysfunction concerns or difficulty having intercourse we recommend seeing the doctor as you may need a physical examination and other tests.

  • If you are young, do not smoke and are otherwise well we may only recommend checking your testosterone to begin with and not the complete ED profile listed above.

  • In order to choose the right blood tests we recommend booking a standard GP appointment to ensure your care is complete.

  • The testosterone blood test for men should be done from 08:45am – 9.30am in the morning and you should be FASTING to produce an accurate result.

  • We CANNOT offer discounts on bundles or profiles, as they are already priced at a discounted rate.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs about blood test appointments

WHEN should my bloods be taken?

Some private blood tests must be taken at specific times of the day, usually the morning, to ensure the samples arrive at the appropriate lab in time.

Some tests must be taken at specific times: Glucose 9:30am, Cortisol 9:30am, Cholesterol 9:30am, Testosterone 9am-9:30am, Quantiferon test for TB by 12pm, Coagulation test 11am, ESR by 11am.

We also recommend that all hormone blood tests are done in the morning and that you are fasting for the 8 hours before.

All other private blood tests can be performed at any time of day.

If you are attending a private GP appointment and require blood tests these can usually be taken during your consultation. If there is not enough time during your appointment you will be asked to book a further blood test appointment.

WHERE are the blood samples processed?

We courier your samples to the laboratory immediately, with results back within 24-72 hours depending on the test. We process bloods across three main labs: Eurofins Biomnis in Dublin, The Doctors Laboratory, London and the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. Depending on the tests required and the time of your appointment we will decide which lab is best suited for carrying out these blood tests.

HOW do I receive my results?

We will share your results with you in a private secured email. Advice is always given by our doctor on what to do next.

What DISCOUNTS are available?

Vitalis Health now offers a 10% discount on the cost of single private blood tests if more than two individual tests are requested. When tests are done as part of a profile or blood test bundle (a group of tests offered by the lab) they work out less expensive per test, in comparison to doing one blood-test on its own, and thus NO further discount is offered for bundles/profiles. If you find a better price for your blood tests, let us know and we will try and match that.

If you are a current student in Belfast, Jordanstown, Magee, Coleraine, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork or anywhere in Ireland or UK, we can now offer a 15% discount on the cost of single tests if more than two single tests are requested (on proof of a Valid Student Card). Remember you don't have to be registered with the NHS or with us to book blood tests.

 

Why Choose Vitalis Health for Private blood tests in Northern IReland?

All of our blood tests are reported and shared by our GPs. Your report will give clear instructions on their meaning, what to do next and whether you need to see a doctor or make any changes to your lifestyle habits.

We even report our bloods on the weekend when there is an abnormal result that requires immediate attention or for anyone who may need an urgent result for ongoing care or for example during pregnancy.

We will do our best to offer any tests not on our website and can generally match prices by other blood test clinics in Northern Ireland.

We can provide results on many tests the next day.

We are an experienced team who want your time at Vitalis Health to feel important, seamless and a great experience.

If we get anything wrong we will aim to learn from this and improve our service further.


What do I need to know in PREPARATION for my blood test?

URINE TESTS

Please ensure that you will be able to pass a urine sample.

DO NOT PASS URINE IN THE TWO HOURS BEFORE COMING SO THAT YOUR BLADDER IS FULL.

 

CHOLESTEROL / LIPID PROFILE

This test can be done if you are not fasting however, we will not be able to interpret the triglyceride result, as this is affected by eating food. It is therefore advisable to arrive in a fasted state so that this result can be interpreted.

WE RECOMMEND YOU HAVE FASTED FOR AT LEAST 10 HOUR BEFORE AND THAT THESE TESTS ARE TAKEN IN THE MORNING.

GLUCOSE

In order to check whether you have diabetes you also need to be fasting to see what your glucose level is when no food has been digested in the previous 12 hours. Glucose will also be tested in your urine and can also give us an idea of whether you have Diabetes.

 

HORMONE BLOOD TESTS

The testosterone blood test for men should be done from 08:45 am – 9.30am in the morning to produce an accurate result.

The female hormone profile ideally should be done 19-21 days after your the first day of your period. If you do not have a period this does not apply or if your cycle is irregular then is should be just after ovulation and not in the first 14 days of your cycle.

WE RECOMMEND YOU HAVE FASTED FOR AT LEAST 10 HOUR BEFORE AND THAT THESE TESTS ARE TAKEN IN THE MORNING.

THYROID BLOOD TESTS

For most accurate interpretation of thyroid test results.:

WE RECOMMEND YOU HAVE FASTED FOR AT LEAST 10 HOUR BEFORE AND THAT THESE TESTS ARE TAKEN IN THE MORNING.

FAMILY HISTORY

Depending on your specific family history you may decide to have additional tests performed for example if there is a family history of coeliac disease we would check your coeliac antibody . Another example would be if someone in your family had bowel, prostate or ovarian cancer, we can discuss checking markers for these diseases.