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 & allergy tests. Please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
STEP 1
If you are having a Wellness blood tests or occupational tests for healthcare workers you can book directly with Tina to have the bloods taken.
If you are having any other bloods you must book a 10 minute GP consultation. This fee will be reimbursed if tests are necessary.
The discussion with the doctor is to:
✅ Ensure that you are choosing the correct blood tests,
✅ Understand why you are having the tests so we can report the results to you accurately,
✅ Explain that best action is to see us for a physical examination first before having any tests.
STEP 2
If blood tests are appropriate we will book you in for your blood tests and apply a £50 discount to your bill.
STEP 3
The doctor will share your blood test results by email with their comments, recommendations and next steps.
You can also arrange a telephone review of results if needed.
Please read before booking a blood test:
All of our blood tests are reported to you by a doctor with advice on what to do next. We can only do his thoroughly if we understand your medical history, your symptoms and reasons for wanting certain tests.
If you are under care of a consultant doctor in the Uk who is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and they are requesting a list of tests they must send us a letter explaining what tests are required.
We will then share your results directly with your consultant and also with you if appropriate.
We CANNOT perform blood tests if requested by a consultant or specialist outside of the UK who is NOT registered with the GMC.
Vitalis Health care Assistant Tina Fegan
WHAT are the costs of having bloods taken?
Unless having a list of wellness full body bloods or occupational blood tests everyone is required to speak with or see one of our doctors first.
We will then deduct £50 fee from the price of the bloods tests and our handling/reporting fee.
We offer blood test bundles or panels which work out much cheaper per test.
Once the doctor and you have agreed which tests to perform you can book in for your blood test appointment.
You will be charged additionally for each individual blood test on the day of your appointment.
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.
If after speaking to the doctor you do not require bloods test, you will have an idea of what to do next and understand why blood tests were not necessary. This happens in 30% of cases.
Costs broken down
£50 Pre-blood test GP appointment fee which cover our fee for taking/reporting the results + Cost of Blood tests.
BLOOD TEST BUNDLES &
body system Blood PROFILES
The blood tests as a profile or bundle work out more cost effective than single blood tests. They include our fee for taking and reporting on your test results.
BasEline health Profile
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 Profile
Blood count and body system analysis + iron stores called Ferritin, thyroid function and vitamin D level.
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 £210
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 +
Oestradiol
PRICE £115*
Male Hormone profile
LH, FSH, Testosterone, Free Androgen Index, Prolactin, Sex hormone binding globulin learn more about these tests
PRICE £225
Erectile dysfunction profile*
Lipid profile,
Glucose,
HBA1C,
TSH +Prolactin,
Testosterone, Free Testosterone and PSA
£282
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Profile
(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
Includes our Fee for taking and reporting all blood tests.
Price £390
POPULAR single BLOOD TESTS & Blood test prices
HAEMATOLOGY BLOOD TESTS
(RED BLOOD CELLS AND CLOTTING TESTS)
Full blood picture (FBC) £42
ESR (test for inflammation) £38
FBC + ESR £51.50
HBA1C (average blood sugar over 90 days) £52
Coagulation screen 1 £145 (Must be taken before 14:00 hrs)
INR £47.50 (Must be taken before 14:00hrs)
Hormone ENDOCRINe TESTS
you must book a GP appointment before having these checked.
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 £70.50
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: £225 see details under Men's health profiles below
ED profile £282 see details under Men's Health below
Female hormone profile: £142.50 see under Women's health profiles below
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
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
*For erectile dysfunction concerns or difficulty having intercourse we recommend seeing the doctor face to face as you will need a physical examination. You will also 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.
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: £105 (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
Lipids profile also known as cholesterol tests: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides £52.50
INFECTIOUS DISEASES TESTS
Tuberculosis/TB blood test -Quantiferon Gold £120 (Turnaround time 3-5 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 £62
Hep C Quantification ( viral load) £237.50
Hep C antibodies £100.50
Syphilis IgG + IgM £62
SARS COV-2 IgG antibody test £89 (includes phlebotomy fee)
WOMEN'S HEALTH TESTS
DHEA sulphate. £80
Oestrogen £52
Progesterone £52
Quantative Beta HCG to confirm pregnancy £58 (£85 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 £115*
Menopausal profile +Urinalysis+ Blood pressure (FSH, LH, OESTRADIOL, TSH, FREE T4) £195
You must book a GP appointment before having any hormone tests checked.
Other health TESTS
QFIT ( previously known as FOB) to detect microscopic blood in the stool (bowel motion/feaces) to screen for bowel cancer £95
H.Pylori Stool test £96
H.Pylori Breath test £125
Useful information before booking a Blood tesT
For erectile dysfunction concerns or difficulty having intercourse we recommend seeing the doctor as you will need a physical examination and other tests.
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.
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.