Advanced Blood Testing Melbourne

Advanced blood testing gives you a clear picture of your health. It can spot problems years before you feel sick. By looking at more health markers than regular tests, this testing helps find early warning signs. It tracks how your body is working. It guides you toward more optimal health choices for the long run.

Regular blood tests only check for problems after you're already sick. Advanced blood testing helps you stay ahead of health issues. It focuses on keeping you healthy instead of just treating illness.

What Is Advanced Blood Testing?

Comprehensive blood testing looks at much more than red blood cell counts and simple blood tests. Regular tests only catch illness after it starts. Advanced testing checks for early signs your body might be struggling. It measures things like:

  • Heart health and blood vessel risks
  • How well your body processes sugar and food
  • Hormone level and thyroid function testing
  • Body-wide inflammation and immune system strength
  • Vitamin and mineral levels
  • How well your organs are working, including gut health and liver function

This complete approach finds hidden problems before they become serious. The goal isn't just finding disease. It's understanding your risks and finding ways to improve your health.

Our Framework: The Five Vital Pillars

To make your results easy to understand at a glance, our toolkit groups over 800 conditions and markers into five Vital Pillars. This allows you to see exactly where your health stands without being overwhelmed by data.

Environmental & Targeted

Focus Markers

Purpose

Environmental & Targeted
Heavy Metals, Allergies, Cancer Screen
Identifying external stressors, such as mineral and metal status, and screening for silent, high-impact risks.

Focus Markers

Heavy Metals, Allergies, Cancer Screen

Purpose

Identifying external stressors, such as mineral and metal status, and screening for silent, high-impact risks.
Environmental & Targeted

Focus Markers

Heavy Metals, Allergies, Cancer Screen

Purpose

Identifying external stressors, such as mineral and metal status, and screening for silent, high-impact risks.
Longevity & Cellular Health

Focus Markers

Purpose

Longevity & Cellular Health
Biological Age, Vitamin B12
Evaluating your internal "ageing rate" and the fuel required for cellular repair.

Focus Markers

Biological Age, Vitamin B12

Purpose

Evaluating your internal "ageing rate" and the fuel required for cellular repair.
Longevity & Cellular Health

Focus Markers

Biological Age, Vitamin B12

Purpose

Evaluating your internal "ageing rate" and the fuel required for cellular repair.
Vital Organ Function

Focus Markers

Purpose

Vital Organ Function
Liver & Kidney Function Markers
Screening for kidney disease, and monitoring how effectively your body filters toxins and processes nutrients.

Focus Markers

Liver & Kidney Function Markers

Purpose

Screening for kidney disease, and monitoring how effectively your body filters toxins and processes nutrients.
Vital Organ Function

Focus Markers

Liver & Kidney Function Markers

Purpose

Screening for kidney disease, and monitoring how effectively your body filters toxins and processes nutrients.
Metabolic Health

Focus Markers

Purpose

Metabolic Health
Fasting Insulin, Electrolytes
Spotting insulin resistance and fluid balance before they impact energy or weight.

Focus Markers

Fasting Insulin, Electrolytes

Purpose

Spotting insulin resistance and fluid balance before they impact energy or weight.
Metabolic Health

Focus Markers

Fasting Insulin, Electrolytes

Purpose

Spotting insulin resistance and fluid balance before they impact energy or weight.
Cardiovascular & Inflammation

Focus Markers

Purpose

Cardiovascular & Inflammation
ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP
Assessing the actual number of heart-risk particles and silent systemic inflammation.

Focus Markers

ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP

Purpose

Assessing the actual number of heart-risk particles and silent systemic inflammation.
Cardiovascular & Inflammation

Focus Markers

ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP

Purpose

Assessing the actual number of heart-risk particles and silent systemic inflammation.

Why Comprehensive Blood Testing Matters

Your blood tells the story of what's happening inside your body. Advanced testing in Melbourne lets our medical team:

  • Spot disease risks before you feel symptoms
  • Get clear answers about heart, nutritional and metabolic health, hormone levels, gut health, and immune health
  • Make smart decisions about lifestyle changes or treatments
  • Track your health history and changes over time instead of just one-time checks

This deeper look helps you make better health choices. Our longevity doctors explain everything in plain English so you understand what it all means.

What We Measure

Advanced blood testing looks at an extensive range of different health markers. Each group helps build a complete picture of your health.

Key Advanced Biomarkers

We prioritise advanced markers like ApoB, Lipoprotein(a), and Fasting Insulin to detect cardiovascular and metabolic risks missed by standard screens, enabling proactive, life-saving intervention. By also monitoring Biological Age, Vitamin D, and environmental toxins, we identify hidden causes of fatigue and cellular ageing to optimise immune health and ensure long-term vitality.

Cardiovascular Health

We check detailed cholesterol markers that go beyond basic tests. This helps us see your long-term cardiovascular disease risk and blood vessel health. We can spot early signs of artery problems.

Blood Sugar & Energy

Tests show how well your body handles sugar and makes energy. This tells us about diabetes risk. These markers help guide better food choices and lifestyle changes.

Hormone Health & Thyroid Function Test

Hormone tests check your thyroid health, stress hormones, and sex hormones. Hormonal balance affect your energy, mood, body weight, and overall well-being.

Inflammation & Immune Function

These markers show if your body is fighting ongoing inflammation. They also tell us how well your immune system is working and how well you recover from stress.

Reproductive Hormonal Health

We go beyond pregnancy tests, analysing sex-specific hormones such as Testosterone, Oestradiol, and Progesterone, to assess fertility, libido, and cycle regulation. These tests identify the root cause of symptoms like fatigue or hormonal imbalances. By monitoring markers such as LH and FSH, we provide a clear picture of your reproductive health and long-term vitality.

Vitamins & Minerals

We measure vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs for brain function, strong immunity, bone health, and good energy. This helps find any gaps in your nutrition.

Organ Health

Tests show how well your liver, kidneys, and other vital organs are working. We can often spot problems such as liver disease early before they cause symptoms.

Personalised Precision from Our Add-On Diagnostics

While your core blood work provides a powerful foundation, these optional diagnostics offer a "deep dive" into specific areas of your biology. They allow you to customise your health journey based on your unique goals or family history.

Advanced Medical Imaging

  • Whole Body Cancer Screening: Using cutting-edge full-body MRI and Chest CT technology, this scan looks for early-stage cancers, aneurysms, and silent organ issues that are invisible to the naked eye.
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging (CTCA): This non-invasive scan allows us to look inside your coronary arteries to see if plaque has already started to form, providing much more certainty than a blood test alone.
  • Skin Check+: A clinical-grade, head-to-toe assessment using high-resolution imaging to catch "at-risk" moles and lesions before they become dangerous.

Body Composition & Metabolic Health

  • DEXA Scan: Stop focusing on the scale. A DEXA scan provides the gold standard in body composition, measuring exactly how much muscle, bone, and "visceral fat" (the dangerous fat around your organs) you have.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): See how your body reacts to food in real-time. This wearable sensor tracks how specific meals, sleep, and stress affect your blood sugar, helping you build a "diet for one."
  • Microbiome & Gut Health: An in-depth analysis of your gut's microbial diversity. This helps solve chronic bloating and energy production issues by identifying the specific bacteria influencing your immune system and mood.

Genetics & Epigenetics

  • Amino Acid Analysis: A detailed assessment of 20+ amino acids to optimise protein absorption, neurotransmitter production (mood/focus), and muscle recovery.
  • DNA Methylation Test: Go beyond your fixed DNA. This test measures your "epigenetics", which are the chemical tags that turn genes on or off, offering a real-time snapshot of how your lifestyle is affecting your gene expression.
  • ApoE Genetic Test: Gain clarity on your genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease and lipid disorders. Knowing your status allows you to implement specific brain-health protocols decades in advance.
  • Preventative Genetic Health Test: A medical-grade screening of 180+ genes linked to preventable cancers and heart conditions. It’s the ultimate proactive tool for those with a complex family history.

Sleep and Functional Cognition

  • Overnight Polysomnography: The gold-standard sleep study used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea, a major but often overlooked cause of cognitive injury through intermittent oxygen deprivation.
  • Digital Cognitive Assessment: A validated, repeatable measure of memory, attention, and processing speed. Provides a functional baseline to track over time alongside your biomarkers.

Genetics and Epigenetics

  • APOE Genotype: Identifies the APOE variant you inherited, which shapes lipid handling and Alzheimer's susceptibility. Knowing your status helps us calibrate how aggressively to manage your vascular and metabolic buffer.
  • LPA Gene Analysis: Sequencing of the LPA gene, which controls 80 to 90 per cent of your lipoprotein(a) level. Elevated Lp(a) is a known driver of stroke and vascular dementia risk.
  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Panel: Screens for inherited causes of very high LDL cholesterol. When FH and elevated cognitive risk overlap, the combination warrants the most aggressive prevention strategy.
  • Preventative Genetic Health Test: A medical-grade screen of 180+ genes linked to preventable neurological, cardiovascular, and oncologic conditions. A valuable layer when family history is broad or difficult to interpret.

Metabolic and Body Composition

  • DEXA Scan: The gold standard for measuring visceral fat, the fat around your organs that drives systemic inflammation and compounds every metabolic risk factor for cognitive decline.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): A short-term wearable that shows how food, sleep, and stress move your blood sugar in real time. Tight glucose control is one of the highest-leverage brain protections available.
  • VO2 Max and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing: An objective measure of your cardiovascular fitness, currently one of the strongest modifiable predictors of long-term brain health and cognitive survival.

Advanced Brain and Vascular Imaging

  • Brain MRI with Volumetric Analysis: Measures hippocampal volume, cortical thickness, and white matter hyperintensities. For anyone with elevated vascular risk or memory concerns, this reveals whether cumulative damage has already translated into measurable brain change.
  • Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT): A non-invasive ultrasound that visualises early thickening and plaque in the arteries feeding the brain. One of the earliest structural signs of vascular-driven cognitive risk.
  • Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score: A low-dose CT that quantifies calcified plaque inside your coronary arteries. Because what damages the heart vessels damages the brain vessels, this is a valuable signal of silent cerebrovascular risk.

Genetic & Epigenetic Testing

  • LPA Gene Analysis: Sequencing of the LPA gene, which controls 80 to 90 per cent of your Lp(a) level. Includes kringle IV repeat variation, the structural feature that influences both particle size and circulating concentration.
  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Panel: Screening for inherited causes of very high LDL cholesterol. When FH and elevated Lp(a) occur together, the combination can drive premature cardiovascular disease and warrants the most aggressive prevention strategy.
  • ApoE Genetic Test: Reveals the ApoE genotype you inherited, which shapes both lipid handling and long-term brain health. Knowing this helps us calibrate how hard to target LDL and ApoB alongside your Lp(a).
  • Preventative Genetic Health Test: A medical-grade screen of 180+ genes linked to preventable cardiovascular and oncologic conditions. A valuable layer when your Lp(a) is high and your family history is broad or difficult to interpret.

Metabolic & Body Composition

  • DEXA Scan: The gold standard for measuring visceral fat, the fat around your organs that drives systemic inflammation and compounds every effect Lp(a) has on your vessel walls.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): A short-term wearable that shows how food, sleep, and stress move your blood sugar in real time. When Lp(a) is elevated, tight metabolic control is one of the highest-leverage protections available to you.
  • VO2 Max & Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing: An objective measurement of your cardiovascular fitness, currently the strongest modifiable predictor of long-term cardiac survival and a critical counterweight to inherited Lp(a) risk.

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

  • Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score: A low-dose CT that quantifies calcified plaque inside your coronary arteries. For anyone with elevated Lp(a), this is the single most important follow-up test, it reveals whether your inherited risk has already translated into measurable arterial damage.
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging (CTCA): A non-invasive CT coronary angiogram that visualises both calcified and soft plaque. This is the definitive next step when your CAC score is elevated or when your family history is significant.
  • Aortic Valve Screening: Targeted echocardiography to detect early aortic valve calcification and stenosis, two conditions that elevated Lp(a) is known to accelerate silently over decades.

Genetic & Epigenetic Health

  • ApoE Genetic Test: Gain clarity on your genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease and lipid disorders. Knowing your status allows you to implement specific brain-health protocols decades in advance.
  • DNA Methylation Test: Go beyond your fixed DNA. This test measures your epigenetics, the chemical tags that turn genes on or off, offering a real-time snapshot of how your lifestyle is affecting your gene expression.
  • Preventative Genetic Health Test: A medical-grade screening of 180+ genes linked to preventable cancers and heart conditions. It’s the ultimate proactive tool for those with a complex family history.

Compositional & Metabolic Health

  • DEXA Scan: Stop focusing on the scale. A DEXA scan provides the gold standard in body composition, measuring exactly how much muscle, bone, and visceral fat (the dangerous fat around your organs) you have.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): See how your body reacts to food in real-time. This wearable sensor tracks how specific meals, sleep, and stress affect your blood sugar, helping you build a personalised nutrition plan.
  • VO2 Max & Metabolic Rate Testing: Measure your peak aerobic capacity and resting metabolic rate to understand your cardiovascular fitness and optimise your training and recovery strategies.

Advanced Blood Testing & Biomarker Analysis

  • Comprehensive Blood Panel: Pair your imaging with over 80 advanced biomarkers, including ApoB, Lipoprotein(a), and Fasting Insulin, to detect cardiovascular and metabolic risks that imaging alone cannot reveal.
  • Hormonal & Thyroid Profiling: Assess your thyroid function, stress hormones, and sex hormones to understand how hormonal balance is affecting your energy, mood, and long-term vitality.
  • Cancer Marker Screening: Blood-based cancer markers complement your MRI imaging to provide a more complete early detection picture across multiple cancer types.

Genetic Testing

  • Amino Acid Analysis: A detailed assessment of 20+ amino acids to optimise protein absorption, neurotransmitter production (mood/focus), and recovery from physical and mental demands.
  • DNA Methylation Test: Go beyond your fixed DNA. This test measures your “epigenetics,” the chemical tags that turn genes on or off, offering a real-time snapshot of how your leadership lifestyle is affecting your gene expression and biological ageing.
  • ApoE Genetic Test: Gain clarity on your genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease and lipid disorders. Knowing your status allows you to implement specific brain-health protocols decades in advance.
  • Preventative Genetic Health Test: A medical-grade screening of 180+ genes linked to preventable cancers and heart conditions. The ultimate proactive tool for executives with a complex family history.

Body Composition & Metabolic Wellbeing

  • DEXA Scan: Move beyond the scale. A DEXA scan provides the gold standard in body composition, measuring exactly how much muscle, bone, and “visceral fat” (the dangerous fat around your organs) you carry, helping you understand your true biological readiness.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): See how your body reacts to food, stress, and sleep in real-time. This wearable sensor tracks how specific meals and meeting-heavy days affect your blood sugar, helping you build an energy strategy tailored to your executive schedule.
  • Microbiome & Gut Health: An in-depth analysis of your gut’s microbial diversity. This helps solve chronic bloating and energy production issues by identifying the specific bacteria influencing your immune system, mood, and cognitive performance.

Complete Medical Imaging

  • Whole Body Cancer Screening: Using cutting-edge full-body MRI and Chest CT technology, this scan looks for early-stage cancers, aneurysms, and silent organ issues that are invisible to standard corporate health checks.
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging (CTCA): This non-invasive scan allows us to look inside your coronary arteries to see if plaque has already started to form, providing much more certainty than a blood test alone for executives with high-stress lifestyles.
  • Skin Check+: A clinical-grade, head-to-toe assessment using high-resolution imaging to catch “at-risk” moles and lesions before they become dangerous.

Advanced Medical Imaging

  • Whole Body Cancer Screening: Using cutting-edge full-body MRI and Chest CT technology, this scan looks for early-stage cancers, aneurysms, and silent organ issues that are invisible to the naked eye.
  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging (CTCA): This non-invasive scan allows us to look inside your coronary arteries to see if plaque has already started to form, providing much more certainty than a blood test alone.
  • Skin Check+: A clinical-grade, head-to-toe assessment using high-resolution imaging to catch "at-risk" moles and lesions before they become dangerous.

Body Composition & Metabolic Health

  • DEXA Scan: Stop focusing on the scale. A DEXA scan provides the gold standard in body composition, measuring exactly how much muscle, bone, and "visceral fat" (the dangerous fat around your organs) you have.
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): See how your body reacts to food in real-time. This wearable sensor tracks how specific meals, sleep, and stress affect your blood sugar, helping you build a "diet for one."
  • Microbiome & Gut Health: An in-depth analysis of your gut's microbial diversity. This helps solve chronic bloating and energy production issues by identifying the specific bacteria influencing your immune system and mood.

Genetics & Epigenetics

  • Amino Acid Analysis: A detailed assessment of 20+ amino acids to optimise protein absorption, neurotransmitter production (mood/focus), and muscle recovery.
  • DNA Methylation Test: Go beyond your fixed DNA. This test measures your "epigenetics", which are the chemical tags that turn genes on or off, offering a real-time snapshot of how your lifestyle is affecting your gene expression.
  • ApoE Genetic Test: Gain clarity on your genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease and lipid disorders. Knowing your status allows you to implement specific brain-health protocols decades in advance.
  • Preventative Genetic Health Test: A medical-grade screening of 180+ genes linked to preventable cancers and heart conditions. It’s the ultimate proactive tool for those with a complex family history.

Who Advanced Blood Testing Is For

Advanced blood testing works well for anyone who wants to take charge of their health in Melbourne. This includes:

  • People who want to prevent overall health problems and stay healthy longer
  • Those with family history of heart disease, diabetes, or immune problems
  • Busy professionals, athletes, or anyone wanting valuable insights and clear health information
  • People who feel fine but want to know more than basic tests can tell them

Whether you have specific concerns, are looking to track progress, or just want to invest in staying healthy beyond a full blood count, advanced testing gives you personalised insights and useful information you can act on.

How the Process Works

Our testing process is easy and straightforward. A doctor oversees everything. All testing is reviewed by doctors who consider your age, gender, lifestyle, health history, and health goals. This makes sure the information is useful, not just numbers on a page.

Book Your Initial Appointment

We get to know you – your goals, concerns and risks, and tailor comprehensive testing with shared decision-making.

Get Your Blood Drawn

Visit one of our partner labs for a quick and professional experience.

Comprehensive Analysis

Experienced medical professionals review your overall health data through metrics including deep biomarker analysis.

Get Your Results

Receive easy-to-understand explanations of what your blood test results mean and what to do next.

Tracking Your Health Over Time

Your health changes constantly. One of the best parts of comprehensive blood testing is seeing how things change over time.

By checking the same markers regularly, we can see if things are getting better or worse. We can spot new disease risks and areas that need attention. This approach helps you stay healthy instead of waiting for problems.

Pricing and Testing Packages

Our testing packages give you actionable insights and good value. Each option includes complete analysis and medical review.

Our Melbourne team can help you pick the right package for your health goals. We believe in clear pricing with no hidden costs.

Extra Testing Options

Depending on your results and goals, you might benefit from additional tests like:

  • Detailed hormone panels
  • Metabolic function assessments
  • Continuous blood sugar monitoring

These extra tests give even deeper insight and help create personalised health plans.

Take Control of Your Health Before Problems Start

Comprehensive blood testing gives you the tools to understand your health better. Find risks early, track important changes, and take steps toward better long-term health.

Call us at (03) 7043 7273 or book a discovery call to ask about your advanced blood test in Melbourne today. Our team is here to help you learn more.

Who Advanced Blood Testing Is For

Can I use health insurance or Medicare?

Coverage depends on your insurance and which tests you choose. Our team can help explain potential rebates or costs.

What if I'm afraid of needles?

Our partner labs are used to helping people who don't like needles. The staff know how to make the experience as comfortable as possible.

Can I compare results over time?

At Duro Health, we help you track and monitor your results over time. This helps assess for any health changes and check that interventions are working.

How is my blood sample handled and kept private?

Samples go to certified labs that follow strict privacy rules and proper handling procedures.

Can I take my regular medications before testing?

Most medications are fine to keep taking. Some might affect certain test results. We'll let you know if you need to make any changes.

Do I need to fast before the test?

Fasting depends on which tests you're getting. We'll give you clear instructions before your appointment to make sure results are accurate.

Do I need a doctor's referral for advanced blood testing?

No referral is needed to book in at Duro Health – you can book in directly with our doctors. We can share health data with your regular GP and treating physicians if you would like.