Postnatal Blood Test
This test checks the markers most commonly affected by pregnancy and birth, so you can spot deficiencies and support your recovery.
Why would you benefit from a Postnatal test?
Low iron stores, vitamin D deficiency, and postpartum thyroid changes can all result after childbirth. They can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, mood changes, and reduced energy levels.
If you’re breastfeeding, nutrients including vitamin D, vitamin B12, and folate are transferred through breast milk. Maintaining adequate levels can help support both your own nutritional status and your baby’s ongoing development.
The test also includes a check for anaemia, signs of infection, and other factors that may be affecting your recovery and overall wellbeing.
Together, these markers provide a comprehensive picture of your postnatal health, helping identify areas where additional support may be beneficial.
What biomarkers are we looking at?
- Vitamin D
- Ferritin (iron stores)
- Full blood count
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Free thyroxine
- Folate (Vitamin B9)
- Active Vitamin B12
- High-sensitivity CRP
Prices
| Per Dose | £135 |
How it Works
Attend your consultation
Get your treatment
Fasting: You do need to fast for this test, do not neat or drink anything except water for 8 hours before this appointment, we suggest you book before 11am where possible
Appointment: Your appointment will be 20 minutes, you do need to fast for this blood test, please ensure you drink plenty of water so that you are hydrated
Cost: This blood test costs £135
How to Book: Follow the link to the Book Now portal and under Blood Tests select Superdrug Blood Test
Weekends: We don’t offer blood test appointments at weekends, this is to ensure they reach the laboratory as quickly as possible
Sample Return: After your appointment you will be asked to post your sample in a Royal Mail post box, it will be delivered to our lab the next working day
Restrictions: This test is suitable for patients aged 18 years and over
For more information about our tests please look at our Frequently Asked Questions here
Time for Results: Results are usually available in 2-5 working days
Results: We work with a company called Thriva to deliver your blood test results. During your appointment an account will be set up for you and your test will be registered against this. When your results are ready you will be contacted by Thriva to go into your account and view your results. You will need an email address to complete this registration.
Sometimes not all results will be available, because there may have been a delay in receiving your sample or another reason. This is nothing to worry about. You will be contacted by either the Superdrug or the Thriva Customer teams who will advise on what we need to do. If you have any concerns please contact SD.Bloodtests@superdrug.com.