Advanced Health Screen
A wider general health screen, adding hormone markers and markers of inflammation to everything covered by the Standard screen.
Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.
NHS
- Availability
- Private service
- Sample
- IV sample
- Clinic
- Blood Tests
- Referral
- Not needed, book directly
What is Advanced Health Screen?
Chosen by people who want a fuller picture, are monitoring something specific over time, or have had a narrower screen come back clear while symptoms continued.
The wider a panel gets, the more likely something comes back slightly outside the usual range without meaning anything is wrong. That is exactly why the results conversation matters, and why we do not simply email you a report.
Why choose Advanced Health Screen at Bruntsfield Pharmacy?
Seen quickly
Appointments are usually available within a few days, and the sample itself takes about fifteen minutes.
Results explained
A pharmacist talks you through what has been measured and what it means, rather than handing you a sheet of numbers.
No referral needed
You can book directly. There is no need to see a GP first or wait for a referral.
Local and familiar
Done here on Bruntsfield Place by the same team you see for everything else.
How it WorksHow does Advanced Health Screen work?
Book a slot
Choose a time that suits you. Tell us if you have been asked to fast beforehand and we will confirm what you need to do.
Give your sample
A trained member of the team takes the sample in a private room. It usually takes around fifteen minutes.
Talk through the results
We contact you when your results arrive and go through them with you, including what to do next if anything needs following up.
Book online
Choose a time for Advanced Health Screen without leaving this page.
Advanced Health Screen: common questions
Do I need a GP referral for Advanced Health Screen?
- No. Advanced Health Screen is a private service you can book directly with Bruntsfield Pharmacy, without a GP referral and without being registered with us. If what you need turns out to be something better handled by your GP or a hospital, we will tell you that plainly rather than proceed.
How is the sample taken for Advanced Health Screen?
- Advanced Health Screen uses a blood sample taken from the arm by a trained member of our team. The appointment usually takes about fifteen minutes.
Where can I get Advanced Health Screen in Edinburgh?
- At Bruntsfield Pharmacy, 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ, through our Blood Tests service. We are a short walk from Morningside, Marchmont and Tollcross, and open monday to friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can book online or call 0131 563 6824.
Do I need an appointment for Advanced Health Screen?
- Booking ahead is best, and you can do it online from this page or by calling 0131 563 6824. We can often see people the same day. If you are unsure whether this is the right service for you, ring first and ask to speak to a pharmacist.
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