Private blood tests — Harley Street

How blood tests work with Dr Natasha

Blood tests at Harley Street can be arranged by Dr Natasha as part of your consultation. The clinic has an in-house nursing team at 25 Harley Street who carry out the blood test on the same day as your appointment. Alternatively blood tests can be organised at The Doctors Laboratory who provide a walk-in service at your own convenience.

All blood tests are ordered within the context of a clinical consultation. This means the tests Dr Natasha requests are specifically chosen based on your history, your symptoms, and what she is looking for — not simply a standard panel applied without thought. The clinical context makes a significant difference to how results are interpreted.

Turnaround times

Results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours of the blood test, and many routine tests are available the same day. Dr Natasha reviews every result personally and will contact you personally with an explanation of what your results mean and what, if anything, should happen next. If a result is time-sensitive or requires urgent attention, she will contact you the same day it is received.

What can be tested

The clinic can arrange an extensive range of blood tests. This includes commonly requested tests such as: full blood count (FBC); kidney function (U&Es and creatinine); liver function (LFTs); thyroid function (TSH and free T4); blood glucose and HbA1c (for diabetes assessment and monitoring); fasting lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides); iron studies (serum iron, ferritin, TIBC); vitamin B12 and folate; vitamin D; and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) for male patients.

Hormone panels can also be arranged, including FSH, LH, oestradiol, testosterone, prolactin, and progesterone — relevant for fertility assessments, menopause, and hormonal concerns. Inflammatory markers (CRP and ESR), coeliac screen (tissue transglutaminase antibodies), and STI blood tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C) are all available.

Scanning and other investigations

In addition to blood tests, a resting ECG (electrocardiogram) can be arranged on the same day as your appointment to assess heart rhythm and screen for cardiac abnormalities. Ultrasound, MRI, CT, DEXA and X-ray imaging are available through the clinic facilities at Harley Street — typically on the same day or within a few days of your appointment. Dr Natasha will arrange any imaging she considers clinically appropriate and will review the results with you directly.

Standalone blood test appointments

If you already have blood results and would like to discuss these in detail, this can be arranged as a 30-minute appointment at £245. This is appropriate for patients who have had previous blood tests elsewhere and want an independent clinical review.