Alpha Screening

Private health screening with nationwide coverage across the UK

Alpha Screening is a British company dedicated to private health screening for individuals and professionals, carried out by specialists. Its offering is built around a network of over 110 UK locations, complemented by the option of home testing, and a fixed-price model starting at £139. The company does not require a GP referral to book and operates under CQC (Care Quality Commission) regulation, with payments processed through Stripe.

Screening panels and pricing

Alpha Screening's catalogue is organised into several panels with fixed prices. The most basic, Essential, costs £139 and includes a full blood count and HbA1c, cholesterol and lipids, liver and kidney function, a cancer marker (PSA or CA-125) and vitals such as blood pressure, BMI, oxygen and waist circumference. The Advanced panel, at £179, adds thyroid (TSH and FT4), vitamin D and ferritin to the previous markers. The Performance & Longevity panel, at £249, incorporates advanced biomarkers for heart, metabolism and inflammation, such as ApoB and hs-CRP, fasting insulin and testosterone in men. In addition, sex-specific hormone panels are offered: the Male Hormone Panel and the Female Hormone Panel, both at £199, which analyse testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, prolactin and PSA in the male case, and oestradiol, LH, FSH, prolactin and CA-125 in the female case.

Health areas assessed

The screens cover a broad spectrum of conditions and risk factors. Among the areas the company states it assesses are diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease, thyroid, kidney, liver, lung, arthritis, cardiovascular risk and stroke. This coverage is presented as a way to gain an overview of health status or to delve deeper into specific risks according to the user's priorities.

Booking process and results

The process is described in four steps: choose the screen online without needing a referral, book an appointment at one of the more than 110 UK clinics, attend a quick and discreet appointment with a specialist, and receive a clear report within 2 to 3 days, ready to share with your GP. Results are reviewed by a specialist and written in accessible language. The company also offers home testing.

Patient profile and reviews

Alpha Screening targets both men and women, with panels tailored to male and female markers. The company shows a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on verified patients across the UK, with testimonials from Manchester, London and Leeds highlighting the speed of the process and the clarity of the reports. The company presents itself as an alternative to the big national chains, with lower entry prices without reducing the number of markers.

Regulation and security

The activity is regulated by the CQC (Care Quality Commission), which implies compliance with national care standards. Payments are processed securely via Stripe. The company maintains a head office in Hayes, Middlesex, with office hours Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, and a contact centre operating seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Location and contact

1 Viveash Close, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 4RY · Hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00