Diabetic Profile 1 Blood Test Marylebone
From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's
£74
+ £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)
+ £50 phlebotomy (per visit)
Confidential Results
Secure online portal
Fast Results
1 day"
Professional Service
Experienced phlebotomists
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
Opening hours from 1 October 2026
- Monday
- 9am – 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am – 8pm
- Wednesday
- 9am – 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am – 8pm
- Friday
- 8am – 5pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
Wimpole Street, Marylebone
From 1 October 2026 the Diabetic Profile 1 can be arranged at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental for £74. A venous blood sample (EDTA and fluoride oxalate) is taken by a nurse or phlebotomist and sent to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, which quotes 1 day for this diabetes, glucose and HbA1c test. The laboratory report shows each value for blood sugar levels and insulin resistance against its reference range and is released to your portal; we do not interpret results, so take it to your GP or a clinician.
Diabetic Profile 1’s place in diabetes, glucose and HbA1c testing
- Sample
- venous blood sample (EDTA and fluoride oxalate)
- Laboratory turnaround
- 1 day
- Appointment
- 20 minutes
- Standard price
- £74 + £50 phlebotomy per visit
What Diabetic Profile 1 measures
The catalogue tags the Diabetic Profile 1 with blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and pancreas function. Those terms describe the territory the test covers; the notes below explain what a diabetes, glucose and HbA1c result can and cannot tell you.
Glucose measures the sugar in your blood at the moment of sampling, whereas HbA1c reflects the average over roughly the previous two to three months by measuring how much glucose has attached to haemoglobin. Insulin, C-peptide and the HOMA-IR index look at how hard the pancreas is working to keep glucose in range, and fructosamine offers a two-to-three-week average when HbA1c is unreliable. Autoantibodies such as GAD and islet cell antibodies help to distinguish autoimmune from other forms of diabetes.
Preparing for your Diabetic Profile 1
- 1Fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR need at least eight hours with water only beforehand; HbA1c does not require fasting.
- 2Take usual medicines unless told otherwise, but tell the nurse if you use insulin so the sample can be timed safely.
- 3Avoid unusually intense exercise or a very high-sugar meal the evening before a glucose test.
Sample for this test: venous blood sample (EDTA and fluoride oxalate).
Who considers Diabetic Profile 1
- People often consider these tests if they are thirsty, passing urine frequently or losing weight without trying.
- A family history of type 2 diabetes, or a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes, are common reasons for periodic checks.
- Those with polycystic ovary syndrome or a waist measurement that has crept up may want to look for insulin resistance.
- Anyone already living with diabetes may check HbA1c between routine reviews.
- It is included in most cardiovascular and general health screens.
Understanding your Diabetic Profile 1 results
An HbA1c in the intermediate band can indicate a higher risk of developing diabetes, while values at or above the diagnostic threshold are usually confirmed with a second sample before any diagnosis is considered. Fasting glucose is read alongside it, and a raised insulin with normal glucose may suggest insulin resistance that diet and activity can influence. Conditions affecting red cells, such as anaemia or haemoglobin variants, can make HbA1c unreliable, which is where fructosamine helps.
A single glucose or HbA1c value is not a diagnosis of diabetes; interpretation depends on repeat testing, symptoms and your wider history.
Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: cholesterol and lipids, cardiovascular risk markers, kidney function and electrolytes, wellness and biochemistry profiles.
Pricing
Diabetic Profile 1
Individual test
Phlebotomy Fee
Blood draw by qualified phlebotomist (per visit)
Total
£124Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.
From booking the Diabetic Profile 1 to reading your result
- 1
Choose your test
Select the Diabetic Profile 1 and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
- 2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample (EDTA and fluoride oxalate) is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
- 3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
- 4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.
Why test at Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
- Repeat or additional tests can usually be added to the same visit rather than requiring a second appointment.
- Analysis is carried out by a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, so methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS.
- One standard price applies to everyone — there is no members’ tier at Wimpole Street.
Other tests often considered alongside Diabetic Profile 1
Frequently Asked Questions
A venous blood sample (EDTA and fluoride oxalate). A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 1 day for this test.
Ready to Book Your Test?
Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Important information about the Diabetic Profile 1 at Wimpole Street
- Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
- This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
- Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
- A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
- CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
- If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
