What a Full Health Check Shows

Introduction

A full health check is more than just a routine test — it’s a proactive step towards protecting your long-term wellbeing. By assessing a range of vital health markers in one appointment, you can identify potential issues early, track changes over time, and make informed decisions about your lifestyle and healthcare. At PURE Pharmacy, our Core Health Panels are designed to provide this complete picture, with fast, confidential results you can trust.

What’s Included in a Full Health Check?

Our Core Health Panels assess a wide range of health indicators in a single blood draw. Depending on your chosen panel, this can include:

Full Blood Count – assessing red and white blood cells and platelets for signs of anaemia, infection, or immune changes.

Heart Health – cholesterol and lipoprotein profiles, cardiovascular risk scoring, and inflammation markers.

Liver Function – enzymes and proteins that monitor liver performance and detect early signs of stress or damage.

Kidney Health – filtration rate, electrolytes, and minerals to assess kidney function and fluid balance.

Diabetes Health – glucose control and insulin response indicators to check for diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Iron Status – iron levels, storage capacity, and transport proteins to detect deficiencies or overload.

Thyroid Health – hormones that regulate energy, mood, and metabolism.

Nutritional Health – key vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant levels to support overall wellbeing.

Hormonal Health – a full panel suitable for people of all genders, covering oestrogen, testosterone, progesterone, prolactin, and more.

Infection & Inflammation – immune markers to help detect active or past infections and inflammatory conditions.

This combination of tests gives a baseline view of your body’s internal systems, helping to detect issues such as high cholesterol, diabetes risk, anaemia, or liver and kidney concerns.

Why Routine Screening Matters in Ireland

HSE guidelines recommend regular health checks, particularly for people over 40 or those with certain risk factors such as:

• Family history of heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure

• Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol use, or a high-fat diet

• Ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight changes, or recurrent illness

Even if you feel well, many conditions develop silently in the early stages. Detecting them early can make treatment more effective and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

How PURE Pharmacy Makes It Easy

We’ve designed our Core Health Panels to be:

• Private – carried out in our consultation room by a trained phlebotomist

• Convenient – choose your test, select your pharmacy location, and pick your timeslot

• Fast – results within three business days or less

• Clear – easy-to-understand reports, with guidance on when to follow up with your GP

When to Seek Further Medical Advice

While your results can provide valuable insight, only a GP or specialist can make a diagnosis. You should book a GP appointment if:

• Your results are outside the normal range

• You experience ongoing symptoms

• You have concerns about starting, stopping, or changing medication

Book Your Full Health Check Today

Taking control of your health starts with understanding it. Book your Core Health Panel at PURE Pharmacy today and get a detailed overview of your wellbeing, all in one appointment.