Baseline Health
A focused look at cholesterol, liver function and kidney function essentials.
Finger-prick or upper-arm device (trial). Price unavailable.
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Less guesswork.
A clearer picture.
Compare Baseline, Advanced and Complete.
See what each panel covers and how samples are collected.
- Baseline
- Advanced
- Complete
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UPPER-ARM COLLECTION · IN TRIALPut off by
Put off by
finger-prick kits?
We’re trialling a small device that sits on your upper arm and collects a blood sample there. If pricking your finger has put you off, this is another way to explore testing at home.
The upper-arm collection option is being trialled and is not currently available to order.
See how it works · 20-second overview
Captioned illustration · a concept overview. Follow the instructions supplied with your own collection kit.
- A different place to collect.The device takes the sample from your upper arm, giving you an alternative to a finger-prick kit.
- Take the sample at home.Use only the collection kit and device-specific instructions supplied for your test. SHIFT Bloods collection kits are not available to order.
- Send it for laboratory testing.Return the sample as directed by the kit. Your panel choice determines which markers are tested.
SHIFT Bloods collection kits are not available to order. The Complete panel requires a professional venous sample.
Compare the test panels ↓A useful starting point for a conversation about your health. A blood test cannot explain every symptom or replace a clinical assessment.
THE CORE PICTURE
Baseline Health
A focused look at cholesterol, liver function and kidney function essentials.
Total pricePrice unavailable
CollectionTwo home kit options
Finger-prick and upper-arm collection options are described for information. Ordering is closed.
- CholesterolBlood fats linked to heart health, alongside your food, movement and weight goals.
- Liver functionLiver-health markers that matter when considering weight, alcohol and metabolic health.
- Kidney function essentialsHelps assess filtering, alongside the wider picture of blood pressure and diabetes risk.
The most focused of the three options.
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A WIDER VIEW
Advanced Health
The core areas, with thyroid, selected vitamins and minerals, and testosterone.
Total pricePrice unavailable
CollectionTwo home kit options
Finger-prick and upper-arm collection options are described for information. Ordering is closed.
- Cholesterol, liver & kidney functionKeeps the core picture in view as you work on weight and longer-term health.
- Thyroid functionHormone checks that can help investigate tiredness or weight changes, with clinical context.
- Selected vitamins & mineralsSelected nutritional markers, relevant to a conversation about energy and eating well.
- TestosteroneHormonal context for energy or sex-drive concerns. One result does not mean you need TRT.
Adds thyroid, nutritional markers and testosterone to the core areas.
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THE BROADER PANEL
Complete Health
A broader proposed panel, including HbA1c, a full blood count and additional nutritional and hormonal markers.
Total pricePrice unavailable
CollectionProfessional venous sample
- Cholesterol, liver & kidney functionKeeps the core picture in view as you work on weight and longer-term health.
- HbA1c & full blood countAdds a longer view of blood sugar and blood-cell checks, including possible anaemia.
- Thyroid, iron, vitamins & mineralsAdds areas that may be relevant when energy is low or food intake has changed.
- Additional hormonal markersAdds free testosterone, SHBG and cortisol, which need the right clinical and sampling context.
A broader range and professional venous collection. More testing is not automatically the right choice.
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HOW IT WILL WORKClear steps.
Clear steps.
No guessing.
SHIFT Bloods is not currently available to order. Explore the blood-test information and collection methods below.
Understand your options.
Compare the panel, collection method, price and limitations. Ask a healthcare professional if you need advice on which tests are appropriate.
The right sample, properly.
The upper-arm collection option is being trialled and is not available to order. The Complete panel requires a professional venous sample. SHIFT Bloods tests and collection appointments are currently unavailable.
See the result and next step.
My Timber supports your own goals and progress. These information pages do not provide a test report or clinical monitoring.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
The useful questions.
Does NHS home testing mean every blood test is available through the NHS App?
No. An NHS Home Test assessment published on 15 October 2026 describes an early platform starting with HIV self-testing, with other test types envisaged for the future. The assessment itself took place on 30 April. Passing alpha assessment permits conditional progression towards private beta; it does not confirm a public launch of testosterone testing or general blood panels.
For symptoms or a result you are worried about, ask your GP what investigation and follow-up are appropriate. SHIFT Bloods ordering remains closed.
Source: DHSC — NHSE Home Test Alpha Assessment, published 15 October 2026; assessment 30 April 2026.
How do I choose between the three?
Start with the areas each panel covers and the way the sample is taken. More markers do not automatically mean a more appropriate test. These pages explain the proposed options; they do not provide a personalised clinical recommendation.
What are the two home collection options?
Finger-prick and upper-arm collection are described in this guide. SHIFT Bloods collection kits are not currently available to order.
Can I use either collection option for every test?
The upper-arm option is being trialled and is not available to order. Complete requires a professional venous sample at a clinic or through a nurse home visit; these appointments cannot currently be booked through SHIFT.
Will this tell me everything is fine?
No. A blood test is a snapshot of the markers tested, not a complete assessment of your health. A result inside a reference range does not explain every symptom or rule out every condition.
Do I need a test because I use a GLP-1 medicine?
These panels are being considered as part of a wider support offer. They are not presented as mandatory for everyone using GLP-1 medicines and do not replace your prescriber’s assessment or monitoring advice.
What happens if my sample cannot be analysed?
For a test you have already purchased, follow the provider’s repeat-sample and refund terms. SHIFT Bloods orders are currently closed.
Can I order a test now?
No stock available today. Ordering is closed and no payment can be taken.
YOUR HEALTH, KEPT TOGETHER
See the My Timber example →It belongs in My Timber.
Testing should connect with the reason you started. Explore the proposed place for test progress and secure results access alongside your everyday SHIFT journey.
Understand it before you decide.
The purpose, evidence, limits and useful questions — all in one place.
A guide does not create a booking or change availability. Check the service or product page for the current details.