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Advanced Diagnostic Tests

Our Early Wins and Health Transformation plans test over 100 biomarkers and lifestyle factors to assess your health and personalise your medically-led program.

TEST/BIOMARKER
RELATED CONDITION
MEASURE
DESCRIPTION
HOMA-IR
Insulin Sensitivity
Ratio
Estimates insulin resistance using fasting glucose and insulin. Higher values suggest lower insulin sensitivity.
OGTT insulin hour 0
Insulin Sensitivity
μU/mL
Measures fasting insulin; elevated levels may indicate early insulin resistance.
OGTT insulin hour 1
Insulin Sensitivity
μU/mL
Post-load insulin level showing how much insulin the body releases in response to glucose.
OGTT insulin hour 2
Insulin Sensitivity
μU/mL
Measures delayed insulin response; prolonged elevation suggests insulin resistance.
Triglycerides
Insulin Sensitivity
mmol/L
High levels are often linked to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction.
HDL cholesterol
Insulin Sensitivity
mmol/L
Low HDL is commonly seen with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.
Triglycerides/HDL ratio
Insulin Sensitivity
Ratio
A high ratio is a strong marker of insulin resistance.
Haemoglobin A1c
Glucose Regulation
mmol/mol
Average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months. Elevated in poor glucose control.
OGTT glucose hour 0
Glucose Regulation
mmol/L
Fasting glucose level; elevated levels indicate impaired fasting glucose or diabetes.
OGTT glucose hour 1
Glucose Regulation
mmol/L
Blood glucose after glucose load; assesses early glucose handling.
OGTT glucose hour 2
Glucose Regulation
mmol/L
Post-load glucose; high values suggest impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.
Glucose highest value
Glucose Regulation
mmol/L
Maximum glucose reading during testing; reflects peak glycaemic load.
Glucose time in range
Glucose Regulation
%
Percentage of time glucose stays within healthy target range; higher is better.
Glucose standard dev
Glucose Regulation
mmol/L
Shows glucose variability; large deviations suggest poor regulation.
Glucose mean
Glucose Regulation
mmol/L
Average glucose level during monitoring.
DHEA-S/Cortisol
Cortisol Stress
Ratio
Balance between anabolic (DHEA-S) and catabolic (cortisol) hormones; altered ratios suggest chronic stress.
Morning Cortisol
Cortisol Stress
nmol/L
Measures cortisol on waking; reflects HPA axis activation.
Midday Cortisol
Cortisol Stress
nmol/L
Assesses cortisol rhythm; should decline from morning levels.
Afternoon Cortisol
Cortisol Stress
nmol/L
Helps map daily cortisol curve; persistent elevation may signal stress overload.
Evening Cortisol
Cortisol Stress
nmol/L
Evening drop is crucial; elevated levels may disrupt sleep and recovery.
Total Daily Cortisol
Cortisol Stress
nmol/L
Sum of cortisol over the day; indicates overall adrenal output.
Resting Heart Rate
Cortisol Stress
bpm
Elevated rates may reflect stress or overtraining.
HRV (RMSSD) 7day avg
Cortisol Stress
ms
Heart rate variability; low HRV signals chronic stress or poor recovery.
Fatty Liver Index
Liver Health
Index
Predictive score based on BMI, waist, triglycerides, and GGT; used to assess risk of fatty liver.
GGT
Liver Health
U/L
Liver enzyme elevated in liver stress, bile duct issues, or alcohol-related liver disease.
Alanine Transaminase
Liver Health
U/L
Enzyme that increases with liver cell injury or inflammation.
Peripheral Systolic
Blood Pressure
mmHg
Top number in blood pressure; indicates pressure during heart contraction.
Peripheral Diastolic
Blood Pressure
mmHg
Bottom number in blood pressure; indicates pressure when heart is at rest.
eGFR
Blood Vessel Health
mL/min/1.73m²
Estimates kidney filtration rate; low values may indicate vascular or kidney issues.
Homocysteine
Blood Vessel Health
μmol/L
High levels are linked to increased cardiovascular and stroke risk.
Body fat %
Visceral fat
%
Percentage of total body weight that is fat; high levels suggest metabolic risk.
Waist circumference
Visceral fat
cm
Central fat indicator; increased waist size correlates with higher disease risk.
Waist to hip ratio
Visceral fat
Ratio
Distribution of fat; higher ratios indicate central obesity.
Body Shape Rating
Visceral fat
Score
A composite measure factoring fat distribution, waist, and hip metrics.
eGFR
Kidney health
mL/min/1.73m²
Estimates kidney filtration function; key in chronic kidney disease screening.
Albumin/creatinine
Kidney health
mg/mmol
Measures kidney damage via protein leakage; early marker of nephropathy.
Total Cholesterol
Cholesterol
mmol/L
Sum of HDL, LDL, and VLDL; elevated levels increase cardiovascular risk.
LDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol
mmol/L
Potentially harmful cholesterol; high levels can drive plaque formation in arteries.
HDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol
mmol/L
Healthy cholesterol; helps remove cholesterol from arteries.
Cholesterol/HDL ratio
Cholesterol
Ratio
Assesses risk by comparing total cholesterol to HDL; lower is better.
Triglycerides
Cholesterol
mmol/L
Fat in blood that, when elevated, increases risk of heart disease.
Lipoprotein (a)
Cholesterol
nmol/L
Genetically driven high Lipoprotein (a) levels associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Apolipoprotein B
Cholesterol
g/L
Represents total number of atherogenic particles; better predictor than LDL-c alone.
Urate
Uric Acid
μmol/L
Elevated levels may cause gout and are associated with metabolic dysfunction
Resting Lactate
Cellular health
mmol/L
Byproduct of metabolism; elevated levels may reflect mitochondrial inefficiency and over-reliance on glycolysis
VO2Max
Cellular health
mL/kg/min
Maximum cellular oxygen uptake; key measure of aerobic fitness and one of strongest predictors of long term survival
High sensitivity CRP
Chronic inflammation
mg/L
Sensitive marker of low-grade systemic inflammation; predicts residual cardiovascular and other chronic disease risks.
Vitamin B12
Other
pmol/L
Essential for nerve function and red blood cell formation; deficiency affects energy, methylation and cognition.
Zinc
Other
μmol/L
Critical for immune and insulin function, skin and gut health, and wound healing.
Folate
Other
nmol/L
Important for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, methylation and neural health.
Vitamin D
Other
nmol/L
Regulates calcium metabolism and thus bone health, immune function, and inflammation.
Ferritin
Other
μg/L
Iron storage protein; low levels indicate iron deficiency, high may suggest inflammation. Correlated with hsCRP
TSH
Other
mIU/L
Thyroid-stimulating hormone; high or low values indicate thyroid dysfunction.
QRisk Score
10 Year Heart & Stroke Risk Factors
%
Estimates 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease based on multiple health factors.
SOLEC
Functional Stability
seconds
Measures postural stability while standing with eyes closed.
Single leg stance
Functional Stability
seconds
Balance assessment; lower times suggest fall risk or core weakness.
Chair rise
Functional Stability
reps/time
Assesses lower limb strength and stability.
Sit to Rise
Functional Stability
Score
Composite movement test assessing balance, strength, and flexibility.
Walking Speed
Functional Stability
m/s
Predictor of overall mobility and mortality risk.
Grip strength
Functional Strength
kg
Strong predictor of longevity and functional independence.
Timed up and go
Functional Strength
seconds
Evaluates agility and risk of falls.
Dead hang (upper)
Functional Strength
seconds
Upper body and grip strength endurance test.
Wall sit (lower)
Functional Strength
seconds
Measures endurance of lower body muscles.
Sit to Rise
Functional Strength
Score
Indicates musculoskeletal health via mobility and coordination.
Chair rise
Functional Strength
reps/time
Assesses strength and power in lower body.
MOCA Test
Functional Cognition
Score
Screens for cognitive impairment; evaluates memory, attention, and executive function.
DASS21 Depression
Emotional State
Score
Measures symptoms of depression over the past week.
DASS21 Anxiety
Emotional State
Score
Measures symptoms of anxiety; includes physical symptoms and worry.
DASS21 Stress
Emotional State
Score
Assesses chronic stress symptoms like irritability and tension.
Heart Rate Recovery (1 min)
Cardiovascular Fitness
bpm
Heart rate drop after exercise; faster recovery indicates better fitness.
VO2Max
Cardiovascular Fitness
mL/kg/min
Measures aerobic capacity; strong predictor of cardiovascular health and long term survival.
Carbohydrate intake v tolerance
Diet
Assessment
Wholefoods
Diet
Assessment
Plant / fibre intake
Diet
Assessment
Fat balance
Diet
Assessment
Timing / fasting
Diet
Assessment
Alcohol
Diet
Assessment
Self
Relationships
Assessment
Significant other
Relationships
Assessment
Family
Relationships
Assessment
Close friends
Relationships
Assessment
Work
Relationships
Assessment
Direct personal environment
Environment
Assessment
Home family environment
Environment
Assessment
Work environment
Environment
Assessment
Leisure environment
Environment
Assessment
Mobility / stability
Activity
Assessment
Zone 2 training
Activity
Assessment
Zone 5 training
Activity
Assessment
Daily step count
Activity
Assessment
Strength training
Activity
Assessment
Self observation
Mindstate
Assessment
Emotional regulation
Mindstate
Assessment
Future orientation
Mindstate
Assessment
Possibility mindset
Mindstate
Assessment
Relationship reflection
Mindstate
Assessment
Sleep timing
Mindstate
Assessment
Sleep environment
Mindstate
Assessment
Sleep preparation
Mindstate
Assessment
Sleep saboteurs
Mindstate
Assessment
Sleep aids
Mindstate
Assessment

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We start by listening. Then, we test your key biomarkers, assess your lifestyle habits and aspirations - always looking at the full picture of your health. It’s about identifying markers and patterns that reveal the root cause of your condition, giving you an actionable plan.

 

If you’ve been searching for a way to take back your health, this one-hour consultation with a personal doctor and health consultant can have a lifetime of impact.

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Early Wins is our foundational program for powerful, lasting health changes. It begins with extensive clinical, functional, and lifestyle testing, analysed by our advanced technology and your personal doctor to create a health pathway tailored to your unique needs.


With the support of a medically-led health coach, we focus on small but impactful shifts that create momentum, deliver results, and build a new level of health confidence you’ll feel in just four weeks.

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Our health transformation program guides you through a structured 90-day process designed to cement sustainable health habits that align with your biology, goals and lifestyle.

 

This is medically-led coaching at its best.

Your personal doctor will supervise and test your progress, working closely with your expert habit coach to make adjustments that help your lifelong habits and health stick.

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