What We Test and Why

Because if you’re not testing, you’re guessing.

Biolume Health offers comprehensive blood testing that measures over 100 key biomarkers across all major body systems.

We test the biomarkers that matter most to your long-term health — not just the ones your doctor might check when something’s already wrong. From hormones and metabolic function to inflammation, cardiovascular risk, nutrient status, liver detoxification, and cellular resilience, we map the systems that quietly drive how you feel today — and how you’ll age tomorrow.

Every marker is chosen for its ability to reveal early imbalances, track how your body is adapting, and guide personalised, evidence-backed strategies to improve your energy, mood, focus, and future health span. It’s not about chasing perfection or smashing supplements — it’s about having the clarity to know where you stand, what your body needs, and how to act on it.

This isn’t about chasing perfection — it’s about clarity.

So you can shift from reactive to proactive. From vague symptoms to specific action. From guessing — to knowing.

Because health isn’t a moment in time. It’s a pattern. And the earlier you see it, the better you can shape it.

Testing biomarkers holistically helps you:

Catch early signs of dysfunction before they evolve into chronic conditions.
Personalise your diet, lifestyle, and habits based on what your biology actually needs.
See how changes in sleep, stress, movement, or supplements are impacting your health over time.
Understand the full picture — not just a single marker, symptom, or isolated system.

Catch early signs of dysfunction before they evolve into chronic conditions.
Personalise your diet, lifestyle, and habits based on what your biology actually needs.
See how changes in sleep, stress, movement, or supplements are impacting your health over time.
Understand the full picture — not just a single marker, symptom, or isolated system.

Catch early signs of dysfunction before they evolve into chronic conditions.
Personalise your diet, lifestyle, and habits based on what your biology actually needs.
See how changes in sleep, stress, movement, or supplements are impacting your health over time.
Understand the full picture — not just a single marker, symptom, or isolated system.

Key Systems We Test

Inflammation & Immunity

What It Is:

This system represents the body’s ability to defend against infections, heal injuries, and regulate internal balance (homeostasis). It includes the activity of white blood cells, cytokines, and inflammatory proteins that respond to pathogens, stress, injury, and toxins.

Why It’s Important:

A well-functioning immune system identifies and removes threats like viruses and bacteria without attacking the body itself. When the immune response becomes overactive or chronic (low-grade inflammation), it can contribute to autoimmune disorders, joint pain, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions.

Chronic inflammation is often called a "silent killer" because it may go unnoticed for years while damaging blood vessels, organs, and tissues.

Biomarkers we test inlcude:

Heart Health

What It Is:

This system includes the cardiovascular structures—heart, blood vessels, and supporting metabolic processes—that ensure oxygen and nutrients are efficiently delivered throughout the body. Biomarkers here assess lipid metabolism, vascular inflammation, and arterial health.

Why It’s Important:

The heart is the engine of the body. Poor cardiovascular health increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, and circulation problems. Many heart-related conditions develop silently over time and are only detected through specific biomarkers. Monitoring cardiovascular markers provides early insight into plaque formation, cholesterol particle behavior, and vascular inflammation.

Early prevention and optimisation of heart health can reduce long-term mortality and improve quality of life, energy, and physical performance.

Biomarkers we test include:

Hormones & Thyroid

What It Is:

This system includes the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries/testes, pancreas, and other glands that produce hormones — the body’s chemical messengers. These signals control metabolism, energy, mood, reproduction, growth, and how we respond to stress.

Why It’s Important:

Hormones are powerful and sensitive. Even subtle imbalances in thyroid or sex hormones can cause fatigue, weight changes, anxiety, cycle irregularities, infertility, poor muscle recovery, and sleep disruption. These shifts often start well before symptoms or diagnoses appear.

Tracking hormonal and thyroid biomarkers gives early insight into how your body is adapting — or struggling — under stress, age, or environmental load. It allows for targeted interventions before imbalances become harder to reverse.

Biomarkers we test include:

Nutrients

What It Is:

Nutrients power every single celluar process - from brain function to immune response. This system evaluates the levels and availability of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and cofactors in the body. These nutrients are critical for every metabolic process—from cellular energy production and detoxification to immune defense, bone health, and DNA repair.

Why It’s Important:

Nutrient imbalances often go undetected but can cause or contribute to fatigue, poor concentration, low mood, hair loss, weakened immunity, hormonal imbalances, and chronic inflammation. Nutrient deficiencies may also impair how medications work or worsen disease risk over time.

Regular assessment of nutrient status provides insight into how well someone is absorbing, utilizing, and storing key micronutrients, guiding more targeted dietary and supplement strategies.

Biomarkers we test include:

Homocysteine | Calcium | Calcium Corrected | Phosphate | Vitamin D | 125(OH)2 | Vitamin B12 | Active B12 | Folate | Ferritin | Iron (serum) | TIBC (Transferrin Iron Binding Capacity) | Iron (Transferrin) Saturation | Magnesium | Omega 3 | Methylmalonic Acid MMA | Omega 6 | Omega 6/3 ratio | RF Rheumatoid Factor } Copper | Zinc | Aluminium | Mercury

Liver

What It Is:

Your liver is the body’s main detox and metabolic processing hub. It filters the blood, breaks down hormones, processes medications, and manages cholesterol, glucose, and nutrient storage.

Why It’s Important:

The liver often shows signs of stress before symptoms surface. Mild elevations in liver enzymes, for example, can signal early inflammation, metabolic strain, alcohol overload, or toxin exposure — even if you feel “fine.”

Liver markers help track how efficiently your body is processing waste, breaking down nutrients, and managing internal stressors — allowing for timely adjustments in diet, supplements, or lifestyle.

Biomarkers we test include:

Metabolic

What It Is:

Your metabolic system governs how your body produces and uses energy, especially through glucose, insulin, and fat metabolism. This system reflects your risk for diabetes, weight gain, and energy dysregulation.

Why It’s Important:

Metabolic dysfunction builds quietly over time. Even if you’re not diabetic, signs like insulin resistance, blood sugar volatility, or elevated triglycerides suggest the body is struggling to maintain balance.

Measuring metabolic biomarkers gives early insight into how well your cells are fuelling and recovering — making it one of the most powerful predictors of long-term healthspan.

Biomarkers we test include:

Kidney

What It Is:

Your kidneys filter waste, balance fluid and electrolytes, regulate blood pressure, and support red blood cell production. They quietly manage the body’s internal chemistry.

Why It’s Important:

Kidney strain can progress silently. Shifts in filtration markers like eGFR, creatinine, or urea may indicate early dysfunction — from dehydration to high blood pressure or medication load.

Monitoring kidney function helps catch problems early, especially in the context of cardiovascular or metabolic stress. It also ensures you’re processing toxins and medications safely.

Biomarkers we test include:

Adrenal, Stress & Cellular

What It Is:

This system reflects how your body responds to stress, recovers from daily strain, and maintains cellular health. It includes cortisol rhythms, inflammation signals, and antioxidant defences.

Why It’s Important:

Modern life often pushes us into chronic stress — which depletes resilience, disrupts sleep, alters hormone balance, and increases oxidative damage at the cellular level.

Tracking these markers reveals whether your body is stuck in fight-or-flight, struggling with repair, or showing signs of biological wear. It’s critical for supporting recovery, longevity, and performance.

Biomarkers we test include:

Cortisol | DHEA-Sulfate | IGF-1

Blood

What It Is:

This system looks at your blood cells — including red and white cell counts, haemoglobin, and platelets. These markers show how well your body is transporting oxygen, fighting infection, and maintaining internal balance.

Why It’s Important:

Even small shifts in blood cell health can signal nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, immune strain, or early illness. Low iron, for instance, may first appear as changes in haemoglobin or red cell size.

Blood markers offer a foundational read on how your body is functioning at the most essential level — making them a key baseline in every test.

Biomarkers we test include: