High neutrophils: what your blood test means and what to do next
High neutrophils can reflect infection, inflammation, stress or medicines. Learn how to read the absolute count and when a GP review is needed.
High platelets: what a raised blood count means and what happens next
High platelets can reflect infection, inflammation or low iron, but a persistent rise needs an explanation. Learn what the count means and what to ask next.
Hydration IV drip in London: what it can and cannot do
What a hydration IV drip can and cannot do: the evidence on IV versus oral fluids, winter colds and flu, what it costs at The Wellness, and how to book a clinic or home appointment.
GGT blood test: what the result can and cannot tell you
What GGT measures, why a raised result does not diagnose alcohol-related disease and how doctors interpret it alongside the rest of your liver blood panel.
Alkaline phosphatase blood test: what a raised ALP means
Why alkaline phosphatase can come from liver or bone, how GGT helps interpretation and what to ask when your ALP result is outside range.
RDW blood test: what a high or low result means
What RDW measures, how it relates to haemoglobin and MCV, and why an abnormal result needs context rather than a diagnosis from one number.
NAD+ drip cost in London: comparing premium appointments properly
Compare published 500 mg NAD+ prices at premium London clinics, including treatment time, inclusions and what current research can and cannot show.
Home IV drip in London: arranging care around your home or hotel stay
How to enquire about a home or hotel IV visit in London, what the clinician checks, what to ask about the total price and how availability is confirmed.
Best IV drip in London: what a premium appointment should include
What a premium London IV appointment should include: assessment, clinical oversight, clear prices and an evidence-led decision before treatment.
Will a private GP share information with my usual doctor?
What to ask about consent, records and follow-up when seeing a private or online GP, and why confidential care still needs safe information sharing.
Thyroid blood tests during illness: when timing changes the answer
Why an acute illness can affect thyroid results, when NICE advises testing and what to ask before repeating a TSH or thyroid panel.
Normal blood tests but still feeling unwell: what happens next?
Normal blood results do not explain every symptom. How a GP reviews persistent symptoms, decides whether further tests help and agrees a follow-up plan.
Haemolysed blood sample or high potassium: what happens next?
Why sample handling can affect a potassium result, why a high result must still be checked and what to ask when a repeat blood test is requested.
When HbA1c does not match your blood glucose
Why HbA1c and glucose may disagree, how red-cell changes and haemoglobin variants affect interpretation, and what to bring to a clinical review.
Urine ACR and eGFR: why a kidney check may need both
Urine ACR and eGFR answer different questions. Learn why clinicians may use both, when a urine result needs confirmation and what to bring to a review.
Employer-funded health screening: who sees your results?
A practical guide for employees, founders and HR teams to confidentiality, reporting and consent in employer-funded health screening.
Blood results from different laboratories: can you compare them?
Different units, methods and reference ranges can make blood results look inconsistent. What to bring to a doctor-led review of your reports.