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Mark Howard

May 2026 – Client Survey Results

What Our Clients Told Us Strong Feedback for Service, Support and Reliability At Viva Health Laboratories, we know that clinical testing is only part of what our clients rely on us for. Private GP clinics, specialist practitioners and clinical teams need a laboratory partner that is responsive, reliable, easy to work with and able to…

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What Turnaround Time Should Private Clinics Expect From a Blood Testing Lab?

What Turnaround Time Should Private Clinics Expect From a Blood Testing Lab?

Fast results matter, but reliable workflow matters more. Turnaround time is one of the first questions private clinics ask when choosing a blood testing laboratory. That is understandable. Fast results improve patient experience, support follow-up appointments and help clinicians make decisions without unnecessary delay. But turnaround time should not be judged in isolation. A clinic…

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Private Pathology Laboratory vs Direct-to-Consumer Blood Testing

Private Pathology Laboratory vs Direct-to-Consumer Blood Testing

Why clinics need a laboratory partner, not just a test-selling platform. Direct-to-consumer blood testing has raised public awareness of biomarkers, preventative health and personal health data. That is positive. But for clinics, pharmacies and healthcare professionals, there is a major difference between using a consumer testing platform and working with a private pathology laboratory. A…

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How Co-Branded Blood Test Reporting Supports Private Clinics

How Co-Branded Blood Test Reporting Supports Private Clinics

A practical guide for clinics that need speed, reliability and proper clinical support. Private GP clinics are under pressure to deliver a better patient experience without creating unnecessary operational drag. Blood testing is often one of the areas where that pressure shows up first. Patients expect fast appointments, clear results and sensible follow-up. Clinicians need…

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How Nutritionists Can Use Blood Testing in Practice

How Nutritionists Can Use Blood Testing in Practice

From symptoms and assumptions to measurable, personalised insight. Nutritionists and nutritional therapists are increasingly working with clients who want personalised, evidence-informed support. Blood testing can add a valuable objective layer, helping practitioners move beyond symptoms, diet diaries and assumptions. Used appropriately, blood testing can support conversations around energy, inflammation, metabolic health, thyroid function, iron status,…

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Blood Testing for Weight Loss Patients

Blood Testing for Weight Loss Patients

A responsible testing framework for patients using lifestyle, clinical or medication-led programmes Weight loss services are growing fast, particularly as more patients access medication-led programmes alongside lifestyle support. That growth creates an important clinical responsibility: patients should be assessed properly before treatment and monitored appropriately during the programme. Blood testing can support safer, more informed…

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A Clinician’s Guide to Longevity Blood Testing

A Clinician’s Guide to Longevity Blood Testing

Turning healthspan interest into clinically useful, responsible testing. Longevity is no longer a fringe topic. Patients are increasingly asking clinicians how they can live better for longer, reduce preventable risk and track the impact of lifestyle, nutrition, medication and exercise. Blood testing has an important role to play, provided it is used responsibly and interpreted…

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Blood Testing Panels for Aesthetics Clinics

Blood Testing Panels for Aesthetics Clinics

A smarter clinical layer for aesthetics, wellness and pre-treatment assessment. Aesthetics clinics are moving beyond treatment-only models. Increasingly, patients want to understand the wider health picture behind skin quality, ageing, weight management, fatigue, hormonal change and recovery. Blood testing can help aesthetics clinics add a more responsible and clinically grounded layer to their services. The…

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How Private GP Clinics Should Choose a Blood Testing Laboratory

How Private GP Clinics Should Choose a Blood Testing Laboratory

A practical guide for clinics that need speed, reliability and proper clinical support. Private GP clinics are under pressure to deliver a better patient experience without creating unnecessary operational drag. Blood testing is often one of the areas where that pressure shows up first. Patients expect fast appointments, clear results and sensible follow-up. Clinicians need…

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pTau181

Test ID: PTAU pTau181 is a test to rule out Alzheimer’s Associated Amyloid Pathology Targeted for use during the assessment of patients with cognitive decline before the onset of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Aimed at patients aged 55 to 80 years old with subjective cognitive decline, non-specific cognitive impairment, or suspected mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and for…

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