Perimenopause & Menopause Blood Test- Core
If your periods have changed, your sleep is broken, or you are quietly weighing up HRT, you can book a same-day blood test at our Kingston clinic, with no GP referral needed. This perimenopause blood test in Kingston is our most complete hormone and health panel. In one visit it measures your menopause hormones alongside your heart, thyroid, blood sugar, iron and vitamin levels, and a GMC-registered doctor reviews your results, so any decision you make about HRT rests on real information rather than guesswork.
No GP referral needed · Same-day and Saturday appointments available
The Foundation panel confirms or rules out a hormonal cause. By comparison, Core adds a full cardiovascular and metabolic baseline, which is useful before starting HRT. Finally, Advanced adds progesterone, AMH, the full androgen profile, cortisol and CRP for the most complete picture in one panel.
8 markers - menopause hormones plus thyroid, vitamin D and ferritin.
Best for a first check, when you mainly want to know whether your symptoms are hormonal, at the lowest price.
19 markers - everything in Foundation plus full lipids, HbA1c, FBC, LFTs, U&E, B12, folate.
Best for women who want the full picture, including heart, blood sugar and general health, especially before deciding on HRT.
28 markers - everything in Core plus progesterone, AMH, full androgens, cortisol and CRP.
Best for a complex or stubborn picture, women already on HRT, or anyone who wants everything checked in one go.
You do not have to work this out alone. If you are not sure whether you need a blood test, or which panel fits, a Wellwomen Check (£399) is a relaxed, doctor-led starting point. It includes a pre-consultation questionnaire, a personalised GP consultation, any examination you need on the day, a treatment plan tailored to your needs, a follow-up once any investigations are back, and an onward specialist referral if one is needed. The GP listens to your history and symptoms, then guides you on what is genuinely worth testing.
If the GP decides blood tests would help, you receive 10% off any blood test package, including this Perimenopause & Menopause Core panel. Already had your Wellwomen Check? Just mention your booking reference at checkout to claim it. Book or read more about the Wellwomen Check.
Most women who book the Core panel are not chasing numbers for the sake of it. They are tired, a little frustrated, and they want a clear answer. Maybe your cycle has become unpredictable. Maybe you are waking at 3am, or wrestling with mood, energy or focus. Perhaps you simply want a proper baseline before you talk about HRT. If any of that feels familiar, this panel was built for you. It looks beyond the hormones alone, adding your heart, blood sugar, thyroid, iron and vitamin levels, so you leave with answers rather than more questions.
If you want the most comprehensive endocrine workup - progesterone, AMH, the full androgen profile (testosterone, SHBG, Free Androgen Index), Free T3, morning cortisol, adjusted calcium and CRP - the Advanced panel (28 markers) is the right next step. The doctor can guide you at booking.
Here is the reassuring part. This is not a single hormone snapshot. We look across five areas in one go, so you come away with a rounded picture of your health, not just a yes or no on menopause. Each group below explains what we measure and what it means for how you are feeling.
These four pituitary and ovarian hormones confirm or rule out perimenopause and menopause. Typically, rising FSH alongside falling oestradiol is the classic pattern. In addition, prolactin rules out a pituitary cause of irregular cycles or unexplained symptoms.
Thyroid problems often mimic perimenopause symptoms, such as fatigue, mood and weight changes, and brain fog. Therefore, the panel measures TSH and Free T4 together. These identify both clinical and sub-clinical thyroid disease that may need treating before or alongside the menopause picture.
As oestradiol falls, cardiovascular risk rises around menopause. For that reason, a full lipid profile and HbA1c form the standard baseline before initiating or adjusting HRT. Moreover, these markers respond to lifestyle, weight and treatment changes, so they are useful to track over time.
Together these give a general health baseline. First, the full blood count picks up anaemia, infection or inflammation. The doctor also checks liver and kidney function before oral or transdermal HRT. This confirms safe handling of treatment and helps rule out other causes of fatigue, brain fog or mood changes.
These cover four common deficiencies in women at this stage, and all are straightforward to correct. Vitamin D supports bone, mood and energy. Meanwhile, ferritin reflects iron stores, which heavy perimenopausal bleeding often depletes. Finally, B12 and folate support energy, mood and cognitive function.
First, a GMC-registered doctor checks that the Core panel suits your situation before the appointment is confirmed. Because FSH, LH and oestradiol shift across the cycle, the doctor will also guide your timing if you still bleed regularly.
The Core panel measures 19 markers in a single venous draw. Alongside the menopause hormones, it adds a full lipid profile, HbA1c, blood count, liver and kidney function, vitamin D, ferritin, B12 and folate. As a result, you get the wider health baseline most clinicians want before starting or adjusting HRT.
Your blood is drawn in our CQC-registered Kingston clinic by an experienced practitioner. An accredited UK pathology laboratory then processes every sample.
You can book online without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments are offered subject to availability. Moreover, the clinic sits opposite Kingston Station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
After the test, the doctor sends a short outcome note to your email, password-protected. The note either confirms that results are normal, or recommends a GP review. If a review is recommended, you can choose your NHS GP or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
Sometimes you want a GP to talk through your symptoms first. In that case, the GP-led pathway is the Wellwomen Check (£399): a personalised consultation that builds a tailored plan, with 10% off any Women's Blood Test if the GP identifies a clinical need.
Online home-kit menopause packages post a finger-prick kit and return an emailed PDF. By contrast, the Core panel at KONCEPT® is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic. A GMC-registered doctor reviews it, and the timing is matched to your cycle if you still bleed.
| Home-kit menopause panel | KONCEPT® Menopause Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Markers covered | Usually a small hormone set, sometimes with thyroid. Lipids, HbA1c, liver and kidney function are rarely included. | A full 19-marker baseline. It combines the menopause hormones with lipids, HbA1c, FBC, LFTs, U&E, vitamin D, ferritin, B12 and folate. |
| Sample collection | Self-administered finger-prick. Small-volume samples are more prone to assay variability. | Venous draw in-clinic by an experienced practitioner, giving consistent assay quality across all 19 markers. |
| Cycle-aware timing | Not enforced. Results taken outside day 2 to 5 may mislead in perimenopause. | If you still bleed, the doctor schedules the draw to day 2 to 5 for interpretable FSH, LH and oestradiol. |
| Who reviews the result | Algorithm-generated PDF. Doctor commentary is usually a paid add-on. | A GMC-registered doctor reviews every result. The review and a secure outcome note are included in the £538 price. Any GP review is a separate booking: your NHS GP, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149. |
| If HRT is the right next step | "See your GP." No onward route. | Discussed in clinic, with referral to your NHS GP or a private HRT specialist, and a summary shared with your NHS GP for continuity. |
| Regulation | Online retailer. No CQC oversight of clinical interpretation. | CQC-registered clinic, GMC-registered doctors, ICO-registered for data protection. |
The NHS provides comprehensive menopause care, and it remains the right route for many women. KONCEPT® simply complements that care when you want a fuller single-visit baseline before HRT. Where it helps, we also share results with your NHS GP for continuity.
| Standard NHS menopause approach | What KONCEPT® adds | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and access | Via your registered NHS GP, subject to local availability and clinical prioritisation. | Book directly without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments are offered, subject to availability. |
| Use of blood tests in diagnosis | NICE NG23 advises diagnosing perimenopause and menopause clinically in women aged 45 and over with typical symptoms. As a result, first-line NHS care often does not include hormone blood tests. | A 19-marker baseline is available on request. It suits women who want objective data, those under 45, those with an atypical picture, or anyone planning HRT. The doctor interprets it against your symptoms and stage, never in isolation. |
| Time with the reviewing doctor | The length of a GP consultation varies by region and provider. | A 30-minute consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside the panel. Moreover, a plain-English outcome note is included as standard. |
| Onward specialist input | NHS menopause clinic and HRT pathways vary by region, urgency and provider. | If private input helps, the doctor can refer to a private HRT specialist or support continuity with your NHS GP. Same-clinic dermatology, aesthetics and BUPA-recognised vascular surgery are available where relevant. |
| Cost | Free at the point of use. | All-in £538 (£499 test fee plus £39 administration fee). |
| Continuity with your NHS record | Tests are added to your NHS record automatically. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP, so the result joins your ongoing care. |
Source: the NHS first-line approach reflects NICE NG23: Menopause: identification and management and the related CKS Menopause. NHS provision varies by region and context, and the NHS pathway remains appropriate for many patients. KONCEPT® encourages continued NHS GP involvement and shares clinical summaries on request.
All-in £538. No referral needed. A GMC-registered doctor reviews every result, with a secure outcome note in 2 to 5 working days.
Book online in a couple of minutes, call us, or add the panel during a GP visit. Before your appointment, one of our doctors checks that the panel is the right one for you.
Your visit is quick and unhurried. Please come fasted (10 to 12 hours, water is fine) so your lipids and HbA1c are accurate. If you are still having periods, we will aim for days 2 to 5 of your cycle. Do pause biotin supplements for 48 to 72 hours beforehand.
Your sample is processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory, so your results are ones you can rely on.
Most results are ready in 2 to 5 working days. A doctor reviews yours personally, then sends a clear, plain-English note to your secure email with your next step set out.
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms commonly sit alongside HRT decisions, bone health concerns, weight changes and hair loss. The doctor can recommend the most useful additional panel or service at booking.
Could it be PCOS instead? Irregular periods, acne, unwanted facial or body hair and weight changes can be perimenopausal. However, they can also point to polycystic ovary syndrome, especially if they began in your 20s or 30s and have persisted. In that case, the doctor may suggest the PCOS Blood Test, a 14-marker hormonal and metabolic panel covering SHBG, free androgen index, AMH, 17-OHP and fasting insulin.
KONCEPT® Medical Clinic offers the Core perimenopause and menopause panel across the KT and SW postcodes. Patients book from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden, Wimbledon, Richmond upon Thames, Putney, Teddington, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton and Twickenham. The clinic is at 46 to 48 Wood Street, opposite Kingston Station, two minutes from the Bentall Centre. In addition, it is reachable by train from Waterloo in around 28 minutes, or by car off the A3.
Women travel here because the combination is hard to find on a single visit. First, a doctor orders FSH, LH and oestradiol alongside thyroid, lipids, HbA1c, vitamin D, ferritin and a full blood count. Next, the timing is matched to your cycle if you still bleed. Then a GMC-registered doctor reviews every result and sets out a clear next step for HRT, bone health or onward referral. So whether you want a perimenopause blood test Kingston women rate, a comprehensive menopause baseline before HRT, or a menopause blood test Wimbledon and Teddington locals can reach quickly, book online or call 020 8129 1011.
These are genuine reviews from patients who had blood drawn at KONCEPT®, drawn from Google and our verified-patient reviews. The same themes recur: a calm, professional, unhurried experience and a fast results turnaround.
"I went in for a blood test a couple days ago which was such a smooth and pleasant experience & I received my results back the next day! A super quick turn over time which is just what I needed."
"I came here for some blood tests and travel vaccinations. Really impressed by the blood test results turnaround, came in a couple days. As a Kingston local it's great to have the clinic in easy reach!"
"I came to KONCEPT medical clinic for a blood test. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, and made me feel at ease straight away. It was quick, professional and I didn't feel rushed. Would definitely recommend."
"I went for a blood test at KONCEPT medical clinic. It was quick, easy, and everyone was super friendly. Really smooth process."
Genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile and verified-patient reviews. Individual experiences vary; results are typically returned within 2 to 5 working days.
The Core panel is the comprehensive menopause and hormone health blood test for women aged roughly 40 to 55 who want a full baseline - particularly before starting or adjusting HRT. 19 markers covering the menopause hormones plus a cardiovascular and metabolic profile, FBC, liver and kidney function, vitamin D, ferritin, B12 and folate. Foundation (8 markers, £338) is the entry-tier hormonal check. Advanced (28 markers, £638) adds progesterone, AMH, full androgens, Free T3, morning cortisol and CRP.
For women over 45, NICE guidance recommends diagnosing perimenopause or menopause from symptoms rather than blood tests, because hormones fluctuate widely month to month. For women under 45 with menopause symptoms, or for anyone who wants a clearer biochemical picture before deciding about HRT or treatment, FSH, LH and oestradiol blood results are clinically useful. The Foundation panel is designed for this picture and the doctor reviews each result in the context of your age, cycle and symptoms.
Most results are returned within 2 to 5 working days. If a specific test takes longer, you will be informed in advance.
No. You can book online, in person at the clinic, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®. The doctor reviews each request for clinical appropriateness before the blood draw.
If you still have regular periods, days 2 to 5 of the cycle are most informative for FSH, LH and oestradiol. If your cycle is irregular or absent, the doctor will guide you on timing at booking. Thyroid, vitamin D and ferritin are stable across the cycle.
Fast for 10 to 12 hours before the test (water only) to ensure accurate lipid and HbA1c results. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before. If you still have regular periods, days 2 to 5 of the cycle are most informative for FSH, LH and oestradiol. Mention any HRT, oral contraceptive pill, thyroid medication or fertility treatment.
Foundation (8 markers, £338) is the right starting point if your symptoms point at perimenopause or menopause and you want a clear hormonal picture. The Core panel you are looking at (19 markers, £538) adds lipids, HbA1c, FBC, LFTs, U&E, B12 and folate - useful as a wider health check, particularly before or during HRT. Advanced (28 markers, £638) adds progesterone, AMH, full androgens, Free T3, morning cortisol and CRP - the right panel if you have a complex picture, suspected adrenal involvement, or want everything in one go.
All tests are reviewed before and after the test by one of our GMC-registered doctors. A short outcome note with a next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected. If results are clearly perimenopausal or menopausal, the doctor will recommend a follow-up GP consultation to discuss HRT and lifestyle options - either with your NHS GP or with one of our GPs at KONCEPT® (a £149 consultation fee applies if you choose KONCEPT®).
Yes. If your Core results suggest a deeper workup is needed - for example progesterone, AMH, the full androgen profile, Free T3, morning cortisol or CRP - the doctor will recommend the Advanced panel and you can add the additional markers without repeating ones already done. A second £39 administration fee applies to the upgrade booking.
A £39 admin fee that covers booking and processing your test. It is already included in the all-in Core panel price of £538.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW. KONCEPT® Medical Clinic is located opposite Kingston station. Parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
These are genuine reviews from patients who tested at KONCEPT®, drawn from Google and our verified-patient reviews. The same themes recur: a calm, professional, unhurried experience, and a fast results turnaround.
"I went in for a blood test a couple days ago which was such a smooth and pleasant experience & I received my results back the next day! A super quick turn over time which is just what I needed."
"I came here for some blood tests and travel vaccinations. Really impressed by the blood test results turnaround, came in a couple days. As a Kingston local it's great to have the clinic in easy reach!"
"I came to KONCEPT medical clinic for a blood test. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, and made me feel at ease straight away. It was quick, professional and I didn't feel rushed. Would definitely recommend."
"I went for a blood test at KONCEPT medical clinic. It was quick, easy, and everyone was super friendly. Really smooth process."
Genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile and verified-patient reviews. Individual experiences vary; results are typically returned within 2 to 5 working days.
Medically reviewed by Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, GMC-registered doctor and Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. All results on this panel are reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor before and after testing. Last reviewed May 2026.
All in £538. Same-day, evening and Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Doctor-reviewed result, sent securely to your email.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding KT, SW and TW catchment - Surbiton, Wimbledon, Richmond, Putney, Teddington, New Malden, Esher, Thames Ditton, Walton-on-Thames, Twickenham, Hampton, Raynes Park and Wandsworth.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Results require interpretation by a qualified clinician. NICE guidance for women over 45 recommends diagnosing perimenopause and menopause clinically; blood tests are most useful in younger women and where the clinical picture is unclear.