A TEAM of entrepreneurs from Warrington are using cutting-edge blood testing technology to help with health screening for a huge range of conditions.
The BAPP Blood Analysis has opened its new lab and collection point located at Park Manor, Victoria Park, Warrington, once the town’s maternity hospital and it offers hundreds of tests which can help flag anomalies in blood work empowering patients with the knowledge regarding their health status and seek further advice if necessary.
It’s the brainchild of John Lyons, 38, a father of three children who lives in Warrington.
He began his career in business working for his family home removal business for more than 20 years but then aged 35 branched out and established his own company in health and fitness, Elements Cyro Spa on Knutsford Road.
With the blood testing facility, John identified an opportunity to further innovate in the healthcare sector. BAPP is intended to be a bridge connecting expert care with those in need of insightful health analysis. They provide a wide variety of blood tests with some tests having a turnaround time of less than 1 hour, empowering clients to take control of their health decisions.
Despite BAPP launching recently it’s already borne results for a businessman in his early 30s after a blood test uncovered a life-changing health condition he was completely unaware of which had not been spotted in previous NHS blood tests.
Thanks to the quick speed and turnaround of blood tests, It has gained popularity amongst people needing blood tests who are having to wait longer to get a blood test due to current waiting times.
BAPP aims to give answers to people who have nagging worries about their health that won’t go away. It could be unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, or other niggles. The blood tests are not just about finding out if those who undertake them are unwell, but it’s about catching potential health issues before they become more severe.
After the success of Elements Cryo Spa, John realised the potential of blood screening and the business was established with partners Richard Sutton and Kevin Tobin joining forces to fund the technology. Both partners can see the benefits of what the business offers due to their own personal experiences with their families and health.
Warrington Worldwide was given an exclusive tour of the facilities.
Bloods are taken by qualified phlebotomists in a pleasant facility and then analysed in a neighbouring laboratory with no public access. He said blood tests for hormones is a huge area of growth – both male and female hormones.
And there’s been additional interest in the prostate checks following cyclist Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer.
John said: “We are trying to promote people being proactive about their health and we are helping to educate people with blood screening. I get a huge sense of job satisfaction from what I do. When I see people like Luke Perret, I think this is what we are doing it for. Some people may say £360 is a lot of money for blood tests.
“But if you look at it as a once-a-year thing that you get into the habit of, it’s not really that much when you think about what you’d spend £360 on during the course of a year.
“You can train well and eat well and put all the potions and lotions on your skin to look young. You can look young on the exterior, but without in-depth tests like these, you have no way of knowing what’s going on inside. It is like a window into your body and you are able to see what’s going on.
“We can do a cancer risk assessment and our genetics blood tests can test 94 different genes for any mutation and our cardio risk assessment looks at 100 genes. We have 200 different blood tests.
“And it can make a difference to people’s lives. If somebody is found to be at a high risk of skin cancer, for example, then they may no longer use sun beds and would be more inclined to use a higher factor sun cream when out in the sun. They will start making necessary changes to prevent the condition.”
He also believes it will help relieve pressure on the NHS by offering an alternative service for the worried well or people who have a tendency to overthink or worry about their health or symptoms. By having their blood tested privately and giving them piece of mind, they can free up vital appointments, he noted.
“There is no other service like this in Warrington and our equipment and laboratory is on site.
“We offer peace of mind for people who can learn more about their health through these tests. When I think about what’s happened to Luke, he’s now lost a couple of stone from what he found out from his blood test, he looks healthier and fitter and his skin and eyes are brighter from the changes he’s made. We are genuinely making a difference to people’s lives.”
He said for their customers it’s the knowledge the blood tests empower them with, as they “don’t have to wonder any more about their health. If they’re lucky they are fine and happy. But the key is knowing your body and the changes.
“People may think they are ok but really they don’t know for sure without these tests.”
Since his journey began, John has worked hard to expand his knowledge and continuous learning gaining him numerous qualifications such as accredited phlebotomist, accredited in the application of cryosurgery, certified in the administration of cryotherapy and cpd accredited in skin anatomy and dermatology just to name a few.
Patients are then empowered with the results of the blood test and can seek further medical help from either their GP if they have concerns, or by arranging a private consultation with BAPP’s private GP consultant Dr Sabharwel who can explain your results and discuss any necessary steps following your consultation.
With over 200 individual tests and panels from general health screening from as little as £90 to genetic testing such as Cancer Risk Assessments for £1,100 and also Cardiac Risk assessment. A Prostate Health check is available for £110, also STI screening, Microbiology, Hormone Health and Biochemistry tests are also available.
BAPP has a team of professionals, Rachael Kay, a HCPC chartered physiotherapist and accredited phlebotomist, who has now worked for many years in the NHS as a specialist physiotherapist in musculoskeletal conditions and paediatrics. Biomedical Scientist and registered HCPC, Ifeoluwa Olayemi Fatoba is responsible for the smooth running of the laboratory analysing the results and maintaining quality control of the analysers. Seraphina Lyons a trained phlebotomist, mental health support worker and infant feeding support worker. Dr Sabharwel is an NHS GP partner and trainer with over 15 years of experience. He also holds a diploma in nutrition and health coaching and has won national awards for his diabetes reversal programme in NHS. Lyndsay Cash a fully registered and insured cpd accredited phlebotomist with over 9 years teaching phlebotomy.
The business is to register with the Care Quality Commission.
BAPP was born from a vision to transform healthcare accessibility and empower individuals providing them with profound insights into their health.
For more details visit www.bappbloodanalysis.com or call 01925 01925 591928.
