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Accutane Treatment Blood Test

 


ACCUTANE TREATMENT BLOOD TEST

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£85.00 - £85.00
£85.00
£85.00 - £85.00
£85.00

This test has been specifically developed to help people on acne treatment plan, for the Accutane medicine.

Simple and accurate blood test from a laboratory you can speak to.

STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR SAMPLE COLLECTION OPTION

CLINIC APPOINTMENT - SAME OR NEXT WORKING DAY

This service costs additional £29.00 and includes:

  • No waiting. Book your appointment online during checkout. 
  • Quick blood collection from your vein, by our registered nurses.
  • Blood transported directly to our laboratory - for quick and accurate results.

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SHARE YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY

Accutane (also known as Isotretinoin or Roaccutane ) is a widely recognised medication for treating severe acne. The treatment, however, requires thorough and ongoing monitoring. One of the most important steps before and during Accutane therapy is completing a comprehensive blood test to ensure the treatment remains both safe and effective. This blood work helps you and your doctor keep track of your body’s overall health, detect any early signs of unwanted side effects, and adjust dosages as necessary to protect your wellbeing, as well as remain effective.

A primary component of your Accutane blood test is the liver function test, which assesses how well your liver is filtering and processing substances in the body. Because Accutane can place additional strain on the liver, measuring liver enzymes like ALT and AST is critical. Elevated levels may indicate stress or damage, prompting your doctor to adjust the medication dosage or, in some cases, pause treatment to allow the liver to recover.

Another key element involves Urea & Electrolytes (U&Es) and a Full Blood Count (FBC). The U&Es panel measures kidney function and electrolyte balance by checking sodium, potassium, and creatinine levels. Meanwhile, the FBC tracks important blood cell counts, including red and white blood cells, as well as platelets. Monitoring these values helps ensure your kidneys continue to function properly and that your body has adequate blood cell levels to maintain a robust immune system during Accutane therapy.

Lastly, lipid testing evaluates cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which can sometimes rise when taking Accutane. Keeping an eye on these lipid values enables healthcare providers to gauge cardiovascular risk and intervene if levels begin to climb outside of the healthy range. By thoroughly reviewing liver function, U&Es, FBC, and lipid results, a balanced and carefully supervised Accutane treatment can effectively target severe acne while minimising potential complications.

About the Accutane Monitoring Blood Test

34 Biomarkers

  1. FULL BLOOD COUNT

    - White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
    - Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
    - Haemoglobin (HGB)
    - Hematocrit (HCT)
    - Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
    - Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH)
    - Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
    - Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
    - Platelets (PLT)
    - Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
    - Lymphocytes (LYM)
    - Monocytes (MON)
    - Neutrophils (NEU)
    - Eosinophils (EOS)
    - Basophils (BAS)

  2. LIVER FUNCTION

    - Globulin calculation
    - Albumin
    - Total protein
    - Bilirubin
    - Alanine AminoTransferase (ALT)
    - Gamma-GlutamylTransferase (GGT)
    - Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
    - Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST)

  3. Urea and Electrolytes/Renal/Kidney Function

    - Urea
    - Sodium
    - Potassium
    -Magnesium
    - Chloride
    - Creatinine
    - eGFR

  4. Minerals and Proteins

    - Calcium
    - Corrected Calcium
    - Albumin

  5. Cholesterol and Lipids

    - Total Cholesterol
    - LDL Cholesterol
    - HDL Cholesterol
    - Triglycerides

  6. HOME KIT EXCLUSIONS

    Due to Potassium stability requirement for this test it is not offered as a home kit.

  7. UPGRADE

    Not enough biomarkers? Check out the Ultimate Longevity Blood Test, for a comprehensive body check up.

  1. TURNAROUND TIME

    We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.


    THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.


    We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.


    Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 1-2 working days.

  1. WILL I HAVE A GENERAL EXPLANATION OF MY RESULTS?

    Yes, our doctors put a huge amount of effort into your online Health Dashboard, which will have explanations of what each biomarker is, the normal reference ranges and what it means if you are outside of them.


    This service is included in the price of all our tests.

  1. CAN I SEE A GP TO DISCUSS MY RESULTS?

    Yes, usually the same or next day.


    One Day Tests has a fantastic clinical team of consultants and GPs. Once you have your results you can book an online video consultation to discuss your results.


    Our clinical team consists of practicing NHS and private GPs, who work closely with our laboratory and can tell you what your blood test results mean for you. Having an integrated laboratory and GP services makes your health journey seamless and extremely efficient.


    This service is not included in the price of the test, it is charged separately, should you wish to book it.

DOCTOR'S COMMENTS

Hi, I am Dr. Adam Staten and here's my view on this test as a GP and Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

Isotretinoin (also known by the brand names Accutane and Roaccutane) is a medication that is used to treat severe acne or acne that has failed to respond to other types of acne treatment.

In the UK, this medication is only prescribed by dermatologists. Although isotretinoin is very effective, it has some potential side effects that need to be monitored for throughout treatment. It is recommended that people undertake a blood test before they start isotretinoin, one month after starting, and then at three monthly intervals.

Our isotretinoin/roaccutane/accutane panel includes the relevant blood tests to ensure that your treatment can be safely continued.

Red flag symptoms for the Accutane Treatment Blood Test

Even if all your blood tests are normal, you should speak to a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below:

  • Severe abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
  • Frequently feeling weak or light headed.
  • Reduced urine output.

Your Results and Health Dashboard

The results of your Accutane Treatment Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.

The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.

By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.

It's free and is available with all of our tests.

Save on continuous monitoring with our subscription plan

The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.

When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi, I am Stefania Brown, I am the Laboratory Manager at One Day Tests and here are the lab's special requests for the Accutane Treatment Blood Test.

  1. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE ACCUTANE TREATMENT BLOOD TEST.

    There are no special instructions for this test. Please drink plenty of water before providing your sample.


Venepuncture appointment - how to prepare

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

  • Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
  • Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
  • That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

Home test kit for Accutane Treatment Blood Test - how it works

Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.

The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!

  • Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
  • Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
  • Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
  • Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
  • Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

How the finger prick home blood test kit for Accutane Treatment Blood Test works - from Dr. Adam Staten

Follow our step by step instructions on how to take your sample quickly and easily using the blood sample collection finger prick test.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hello! My name is Dr. Vinesh Mistry, I am part of the GP team here at One Day Tests and here is why you should trust us to test your blood.

  1. QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS, DIRECT FROM A LABORATORY.

    We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.


    When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.


    Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. You can email us on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am Lana Nela, Lead Nurse, and here is what we are frequently asked about this test.

Why do your test Cholesterol?

It is important to keep an eye on your cholesterol levels as part of the accutane medication, which can be affected.

What is tested in this panel?

The first test in the panel is the Full Blood Count (FBC) because isotretinoin can cause blood abnormalities including anaemia, low white blood cells, and low platelets (small cells that are involved in blood clotting).

We include liver function tests as this medication can affect the liver and abnormalities in liver function may mean that treatment needs to be paused or stopped. Occasionally, the medication can affect the kidneys so our panel includes a kidney function test.

Lastly, isotretinoin can affect the levels of lipids in the blood. Rarely, if the level of these lipids gets very high, it can result in severe inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), and therefore we check your blood lipid profile. 

Your results should be reviewed by your dermatologist at each consultation. 

WHY TAKE THE TEST?

Hi, I am Nader Eldarf, I am a Biomedical Scientist in our laboratory and here is why it's important to take this test.

  1. WHY TAKE THE ACCUTANE TREATMENT BLOOD TEST?

    You are on Accutane/Roaccutane medication, for Isotretinoin treatment.

    You would like to monitor your medication usage, both of the above have side effects.

    You want to check on the health of your liver and kidneys, as well as other body functions as part of medication

IS THIS TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hi, I am Sandeep Patel, I am the Laboratory Director at One Day Tests. Here are the symptoms that you may wish to address with this test.

  1. IS THE ACCUTANE TREATMENT BLOOD TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

    If you are on acne medication - you need to manage the side effects, to make sure you are not harming yourself long term and getting the most from your medication.

  1. SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

    Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal pain, Acne, Blood in stool, Diarrhoea, Dry skin, Itchy skin and Nausea

WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?

Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.