Brain Check

Advanced brain & cognitive health profile

FDX 34

Cognitive affecting issues such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia have now become the UK’s number one cause of death, overtaking Cardiovascular disease. Dementia is thought to affect 1 in 14 over 65’s, and over 40,000 people in the UK under 65 have been diagnosed with early onset Dementia.

Now more than ever, it’s time to take control of cognitive health. FDX Brain Check is formulated to provide a comprehensive investigation into factors affecting the health of the brain, including; inflammation, cardiovascular dysfunction, toxic metals, endocrine and immune system function, hormone balance, key vitamins and minerals, plus markers associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD and any kind of personality disorder.

 

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FATTY ACID REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLY AS AN ADD-ON*

Suitable for:

  • Those who would like a comprehensive review of their cognitive health
  • Those concerned or wanting to know more about their health outlook, looking to identify potential areas for cognitive decline risk.
  • Those interested in ageing well and looking to future proof their health and wellbeing / reduce the ageing process on their cognitive performance
  • Those with conditions or symptoms that suggest concerns to cognitive function such as Cardiovascular Disease, high blood pressure, Diabetes, metabolic conditions, memory changes, cognitive changes
  • Those with family history of ageing and degenerative cognitive conditions

Key Biomarkers

Active B12
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
Aluminium Serum
Amylase
Apolipoprotein A1
Apo B : Apo A1 ratio
Apolipoprotein B
C Peptide
Calcium
Cholesterol Total
Copper Serum
Cortisol Serum am
DHEA-sulphate
Estradiol E2
Ferritin
Fibrinogen
Folate Serum
Free t3
Free t4
Gamma GT / GGT
HBA1C
HDL cholesterol
Homocysteine
HsCRP
Insulin (fasting)
Iron
LDH
Magnesium Serum
Reverse T3
Selenium Serum
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Testosterone Total
TSH
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D3 (25 OH)
Zinc Serum
View full Biomarker List

Blood Chemistry

Basophils %
Basophils No
Eosinophils %
Eosinophils No
Haematocrit
Haemoglobin
Lymphocytes %
Lymphocytes No
MCH – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
MCHC – Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration
MCV – Mean Corpuscular Volume
Monocytes %
Monocytes No
MPV (Mean Platelet Volume)
Neutrophil: Lymphocyte Ratio
Neutrophils %
Neutrophils No
Platelets
RBC’s
RDW
WBC’s

Electrolytes

Bicarbonate
Chloride
Potassium
Sodium
Sodium Potassium Ratio

Enzymes

Amylase
Lipase

Hormones

Cortisol Serum am
DHEA-sulphate
Estradiol E2
Parathyroid hormone
Progesterone
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Testosterone Total

Inflammation

CRP
ESR
Fibrinogen
Homocysteine
HsCRP

Iron

Ferritin
Iron
TIBC
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Transferrin
Transferrin Saturation %
UIBC

Kidney Function

Creatinine
eGFR
Urea
Urea / Creatinine Ratio

Lipids

Apo B : Apo A1 ratio
Apolipoprotein A1
Apolipoprotein B
Cholesterol Total
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
HDL cholesterol
LDL / HDL ratio
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Triglycerides / HDL ratio
VLDL

Liver & Gallbladder

ALP
ALT
AST
AST:ALT Ratio
Bilirubin Direct
Bilirubin indirect
Bilirubin Total
Gamma GT / GGT
LDH

Metabolic

Anion Gap
Creatine Kinase
Uric Acid

Minerals & Metals

Aluminium Serum
Calcium
Calcium : Albumin ratio
Calcium : Phosphorous ratio
Copper Serum
Magnesium Red cell
Magnesium Serum
Phosphorus
Selenium Serum
Zinc Serum

Proteins

Albumin
Albumin/Globulin Ratio
Ceruloplasmin
Globulin
Total Protein

Sugars

ALT:AST ratio
C Peptide
Estimated Average Glucose
Glucose
HBA1C
Insulin (fasting)

Thyroid

Free t3
Free t4
Reverse T3
Total T3
Total T4
TSH

Vitamins

Active B12
Folate Serum
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D3 (25 OH)

Available add-on panels

You will need a main test first

Test instructions

Test guidelines: Fasting blood draw required in the morning. CLICK FOR KIT INSTRUCTIONS

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