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What is MCH in a Blood Count?
Mean corpuscular haemoglobin or MCH is a common test carried out as part of a Blood Health Profile test. A MCH blood count provides an average measurement of the amount of haemoglobin carried in your red blood cells. Haemoglobin is an important protein responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues and cells in our bodies and collecting carbon dioxide to be removed from the body in the lungs.
How Private Blood Tests Can Show What Stress is Doing to Your Body
We all encounter a certain degree of stress in our everyday lives, and while some stress is normal, too much stress can have a detrimental effect on the human body. Psychological feelings of stress can lead to physical symptoms. Monitoring long-term stress, through testing adrenal function and cortisol levels, is one way to mitigate the effects before they cause more lasting damage.
How to Book a Blood Test Online
At Bluecrest Wellness, we offer a comprehensive range of private blood tests that can be booked prior to your appointment. Our [comprehensive tests](https://www.bluecrestwellness.com/test-information) cover everything from standard tests like cholesterol and diabetes checks to hormonal and advanced blood tests not routinely available through your GP.
What is a Well Man check?
A Wellman check is a comprehensive health assessment specifically designed for men. It typically includes a series of tests and evaluations to monitor and promote overall health, identify potential health issues early, and provide personalised recommendations for maintaining optimal health and wellness.
Why Do I Need a Repeat Liver Function Test?
This test provides valuable insights into the performance of your body's largest internal organ. From metabolising toxins to combating illness, your liver plays a crucial role in your overall wellbeing by producing vital proteins and storing energy.
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We asked our Health Assessment Specialists all about themselves. Whilst some answers differed: some are parents, others are not, some love dogs, others love books, some have been with Bluecrest for years, others for months - there was one reply which was consistent - Our HAS Heroes couldn't stop talking about you!
Luxury care group pioneers health checks for care home employees
In a UK-first for the care home sector, luxury care group Connaught Care Collection is offering free ‘full-body health checks’ to all of its 184 staff members. The group has opened four state-of-the-art homes in the past 12 months with plans to open four more in 2024/25.
Robert's Story
I remember the day I received the invitation from Bluecrest Health. It was just another busy week, with the stresses piling up and my health taking a backseat. But something about the offer caught my eye — an affordable, comprehensive health check to help me take control of my well-being gain confidence in my health …
Jeannette's Story
When Jeannette, 46, from Bradford, was looking to renew her workplace benefits for the year, she spotted a new option for a Bluecrest Wellness health assessment that included a Cancer Risk check. It was one of a range of benefits and perks offered by her employer from a pick-and-choose benefits platform, alongside things like Private Medical Insurance, extra holiday-days, and sliding pension contributions.