Metabolic Health Check blood test in Chiswick

What the test measures

Adiponectin is a hormone made by fat tissue. Unlike many other substances produced by fat, adiponectin tends to be higher in people who are more sensitive to insulin and lower in people with more fat around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. It is a useful supporting marker when thinking about metabolic health.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is made by the liver in response to inflammation. The standard test detects higher levels seen with infection or active inflammation, while the high sensitivity test picks up lower, background levels that have been linked with cardiovascular risk. Measuring both gives a clearer picture than either alone.

The price includes your sample taken at our Chiswick clinic, analysis at the Randox accredited laboratory, a review of your result with an Omnia practitioner, and a GP feedback report on request.

Who it is for

• You want a simple marker check while working on weight or fitness.
• You have a family history of type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
• You have already had cholesterol and blood sugar checked and want added context.
• You are tracking the effect of diet or exercise changes over time.
• Your practitioner has suggested looking at inflammation markers.

Understanding your result

Each result is reported with its laboratory reference range. A lower adiponectin is associated with insulin resistance and higher metabolic risk, and it tends to increase with weight loss and regular activity. A raised high sensitivity CRP may reflect background inflammation, but also a recent infection, injury or hard training, so a single high result is often repeated.

Adiponectin is a supporting marker rather than a stand-alone test, and is best read alongside glucose, HbA1c and lipids. A finding like this guides the conversation with your practitioner and is not a diagnosis.

Preparing for your test

No fasting is needed for this check, although some people choose to book a morning appointment before breakfast for consistency if they plan to repeat it. Avoid testing during or just after a cold or infection, or within a day or two of very intense exercise, as these can raise CRP.

For a fuller picture, the Metabolic Health Extended adds insulin, HbA1c and an advanced lipid profile, and Advanced GP2 includes these markers within a wider screen. We also publish every blood test and price in Chiswick for easy comparison.

Questions

How much is a Metabolic Health Check in Chiswick?

The Metabolic Health Check costs £59 at Omnia Lifestyle in Chiswick. This includes your blood sample, analysis at the Randox accredited laboratory, a practitioner review and a GP feedback report on request.

What does a low adiponectin mean?

Lower adiponectin is associated with insulin resistance and more fat around the middle. It is a supporting marker your practitioner reads with your other results and lifestyle.

Why include both CRP and hs-CRP?

Standard CRP picks up higher levels from infection or inflammation, while hs-CRP measures lower background levels. Together they show more of the range.

Is this enough to check my diabetes risk?

Not on its own. For diabetes risk, HbA1c and glucose are the key tests, and this check adds context to those results.