SELF REFERRED BLOOD TESTING
Self-referred Blood Testing - No need for a referral from your GP.
1. Select the tests you need.
2. Submit your inquiry to us.
3. Reserve your appointment slot by prepaying for the nurse and blood tests.
4. Once confirmed, schedule your visit to our clinic for blood testing.
5. Get your results via email. A duplicate will be forwarded to your GP directly. Kindly provide your GP's name and practice details during the booking process.
For further details of each blood test, please click here.
Complete Blood Count
$45
A Complete Blood Count gives you an overall view of your health.
The COMPLETE Blood Count (CBC) is a group of tests performed on a single blood sample that tell us about the different kinds of cells in the blood
Blood Count Only
$20.50
Glucose
$15.00
Glucose is the main sugar found in the blood and comes from the food you eat.
Along with fat, glucose is one of the body’s preferred sources of carbohydrate fuel. Glucose can either be used immediately for energy, or it can be stored. Blood glucose testing can be used to screen for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
T3 *thyroid
$15.50
T3, along with your other thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), are the hormones responsible for regulating your body’s metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. A FT3 is done together with FT4 to determine if you have a thyroid problem.
T4 *thyroid
$15.50
T3, along with your other thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), are the hormones responsible for regulating your body’s metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. A FT3 is done together with FT4 to determine if you have a thyroid problem.
VIT D
$67.50
Known as the “sunshine vitamin” we produce most of what we need through exposure to the sun. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Vitamin D controls absorption of calcium and phosphate. It is vital for keeping bones, immunity and teeth healthy. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuro protective properties support immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity.
VIT B12 & Folate
$27.50
Vitamin B12 is essential in maintaining healthy nerve and red blood cells, and brain function. Testing your vitamin B12 is in particular important for people who do not get any or enough vitamin B12 in their diets e.g. vegans and some vegetarians, as well the elderly who are at risk of malnutrition. Vitamin B12 is generally not found in plant food, but many processed foods e.g. cereals have added vitamin B12.
Calcium
$22.50
This test measures the level of calcium in your blood. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body and has many essential functions.
Both total and corrected calcium are used in diagnosing and monitoring many health problems including general health screening, kidney disease, bone health, heart problems, and the effects of medications.
Copper
$60
Copper is an essential trace element that is found throughout the body.
It plays a vital role, it keeps blood and nerve cells healthy, is essential for your immune system and plays a role in the development and maintenance of bone, heart and muscle health. Copper may also act as an anti-oxidant to protect cells against free radical damage.
Selenium
$60
SELENIUM - What is this test for?
Selenium is an essential trace element, your body cannot make it on its own it comes from your diet.
Selenium helps the immune system to work properly and is important for thyroid, bone and heart health. It also acts as an anti-oxidant.
Zinc
$60
Zinc is an essential trace element, which means your body cannot make it on its own and you must get it from your diet. Zinc helps the body to make new cells and enzymes, to process carbohydrates, fat and protein in food and promote wound healing.
Ferritin only
$20.50
Your blood ferritin level is an indirect marker of the total amount of iron stored in the body at any specific time. (low iron and ferritin) or iron overload (high iron and ferritin). Ferritin is also an acute phase reactant protein that helps in the deference against infection and inflammation.
Full Iron Panel
$35.00 inc ferritin
Iron is an essential trace element that, among other functions, is needed in small quantities to help form normal red blood cells (RBCs). It forms a critical part of haemoglobin, the protein that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it as the blood circulates to other parts of the body.
FSH
$20.50
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by cells in your pituitary. FSH together with LH are called “gonadotropins” they stimulate – in males the testes, in females the ovaries to produce testosterone. They are essential for reproduction.
Cortisol *Fasting
$30
Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. One of our stress hormones, cortisol is important because it allows us to react ( fight or flight mode) when we are under pressure.
Full Lipid Panel
$25.50
This will test Cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides. A cholesterol test give you important information about your risks of developing heart disease. If your test shows you have high cholesterol, you can take steps to lower it via changes in your diet. This may decrease your risk of developing heart problems in the future.
VIT B12 & Folate
$27.50
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is found in virtually all meat products, fish, eggs, milk, milk products and certain algae such as seaweed. Folate (folic acid) is a type of B vitamin and forms, together with vitamin B12, part of the B complex vitamins.
Menopause profile
$160.00
What tests are included?
E2 (estradiol)
LH (luteinising hormone)
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone)
Progesterone
Homocysteine
$80
Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that you get mainly from eating meat.
High levels of homocysteine in the blood may mean that you have a vitamin deficiency.
CRP
$35
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver when there is inflammation or infection present in the body.
It is not diagnostic and is a non-specific marker for disease. CRP is classified as an “acute phase reactant”, which means that its levels will rise within hours after tissue injury, or in response to inflammation and infection.
Liver Function Test
$35.00
Liver functions tests are used to screen for, to detect, or evaluate &monitor acute and chronic liver inflammation (hepatitis), infection, liver disease and/or liver damage.
This test can be used periodically to evaluate liver function.
Kidney Health Test
$35.00
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage and are essential filters that remove waste products, impurities & toxins from the body.
Health kidneys are very important and have many functions, regulating blood pressure, promoting bone health, the production of red blood cells.
Progesterone
$20.50
Progesterone is a steroid hormone; its main role is to prepare a woman’s body for pregnancy.
The progesterone test can be used to help determine the cause of infertility, to assess when you are ovulating and to monitor the health of the foetus during pregnancy.
TESTOSTERONE
$20.50
Testosterone is one the key male sex hormones produced by the testes.
Testosterone plays a major role in the development of male sexual characteristics, body and facial hair, a deep voice. Testosterone also plays an important part in sex drive, sperm production and muscle strength.
There's a fee of $25 for the nurse's time for all appointments, in addition to the blood test fee as outlined in our pricing schedule.
FAQ
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Results are emailed to patient and GP that patient supplies.
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All Results can be discussed by the patient with their GP, or they may make a booking with Boost IVs Integrative Team
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Please make a booking at Boost IV with our Integrative Team or contact your GP to book a consultation to discuss your Blood results.
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No preparation is required before the blood testing in general unless a specific test may require EG Fasting which we will advise the patient by email how to prepare.
All Blood Testing is done at Boost IV Takapuna Clinic - Results are generally through within 24 to 48 hours during the working week.
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You can book to see our Integrative Team. Make a Booking with our nursing staff to go over your results in person or make a booking with your GP to discuss your results and any action needed.
Interpretation of results should be done in conjunction with any clinical signs and symptoms a person may also have – your registered healthcare provider has specific training and experience in this.
Interpretation of results should be done in conjunction with any clinical signs and symptoms a person may also have – your registered healthcare provider has specific training and experience in this.
Boost IV has a team to provide support with interpretation of your results should you require this. We can arrange a virtual GP consultation with a registered New Zealand general practitioner, you do not need to be registered with Boost IV to access this service. Additional charges will apply for all consultations.