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General wellbeing · Focused tendon health panel
Tendon Health Profile: Basic
A focused panel bringing together metabolic, lipid, thyroid and vitamin D markers that may provide useful health context in selected tendon presentations.
From£65£65–£130 depending on collection
Choose collection Secure payment through Stripe. The test applicant’s contact details are collected for fulfilment; no clinical information is requested during checkout.
Best practice for this test
Prepare for a result that can be interpreted properly.
Fasting is not essential, although consistent conditions help when comparing future results.
A morning fasted sample can make triglyceride results easier to compare if you expect repeat testing.
Tell us about thyroid medication, vitamin D and high-dose biotin supplements.
Avoid testing during an acute illness where possible.
Your safety comes first. Any later collection instructions sent by Beaches or Inuvi take priority. Do not stop prescribed medication or fast if it could be unsafe. Contact us first if you have diabetes, are pregnant, are prone to fainting or are unsure about medication.
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How would you like to provide your sample?
About this profile
What it is designed to explore.
This profile is intended to support a broader clinical discussion when health factors may be relevant to persistent or recurrent tendon symptoms. It is not a diagnostic test for tendinopathy and should be used only where there is a clear clinical question.
This profile may suit you if you are
Persistent or recurrent tendon symptoms after assessmentReviewing metabolic and lipid contextConsidering thyroid or vitamin D statusClinician-advised testing
Inside the profile
Markers, grouped clearly.
These are the biomarkers listed in the current Beaches blood-test catalogue. The selected collection option and any preparation instructions are confirmed during purchase.
Metabolic and lipid health
HbA1cTotal cholesterolLDL cholesterolHDL cholesterolNon-HDL cholesterolTriglyceridesTotal cholesterol:HDL ratio
Thyroid and vitamin D
TSH25-OH vitamin D
Important clinical context
Blood testing does not diagnose or grade a tendon injury. Results should be interpreted alongside symptoms, health history and clinical assessment.
What happens next
From purchase to Beaches Insights.
Beaches Insights is available now at beachesinsights.co.uk. Mobile apps are planned, subject to Apple App Store and Google Play approval.
Choose collection
Select the available collection route that works for you and complete secure checkout.
Provide your sample
Follow the instructions supplied for your at-home kit, arranged sample or nurse collection.
Create your private profile
Open Beaches Insights on the web, sign up securely and add the symptoms you are experiencing.
View your results
Your results and report will appear in your private profile. Repeat tests can also be viewed as trends over time.
A responsible service
Testing supports care. It does not replace it.
If you feel acutely unwell or have symptoms that need urgent assessment, seek appropriate medical care rather than waiting for a private blood test.
A result outside the reference range does not always mean illness, and a result inside it does not rule every problem out. Interpretation depends on symptoms, history and context.