A complete check-up for your brain
A Cognoscopy is an in-depth assessment of your brain health. It shows where you are now, what may be driving any changes, and what you can do about it, leading to a personalised plan.
- Led by functional medicine practitioners
- Blood tests anywhere in the UK
- A personalised action plan
Quick answer
A Cognoscopy is an in-depth brain health assessment at CogMission in Edinburgh. It combines a computerised memory and thinking test, comprehensive blood panels and a 90-minute health and family history consultation, leading to a personalised plan. Prices start at £3,650, and blood tests can be arranged anywhere in the UK.
What a Cognoscopy looks at
Our clinical team combines detailed testing with your history to find the root causes that may be affecting how your brain works.
Cognitive assessment
A computerised test of memory and thinking, giving a clear baseline to track progress.
Comprehensive blood panels
Extensive testing looking well beyond routine GP (family doctor) bloods.
Health and family history
A detailed 90-minute consultation covering your health, lifestyle and family background.
Your personalised plan
Your results explained, with a clear, prioritised action plan tailored to you.
Your blood panels and lab tests can include:
- Genetics
- Inflammation
- Hormonal balance
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Toxic exposure
- Vascular health
- Blood sugar and glycotoxicity
- Oral biome
- Gut testing
Four steps to a clear picture
- 01
Free call
A 20-minute call to talk through your concerns and check a Cognoscopy is right for you.
- 02
Testing
Blood tests at our Edinburgh clinic, or with a visiting phlebotomist anywhere in the UK, plus your cognitive assessment.
- 03
In-depth consultation
A 90-minute consultation with our clinic directors. Family members are welcome.
- 04
Results and plan
We explain what we’ve found and agree a personalised plan, with ongoing support if you choose.
Choose the depth of assessment that’s right for you
Both packages include testing and all associated services. We’ll help you choose during your free call.
Standard Cognoscopy
A thorough assessment of the key factors linked to cognitive health.
- Computerised cognitive assessment
- Comprehensive blood panels
- 90-minute case-history consultation
- Results consultation and personalised plan
Advanced Cognoscopy
Everything in Standard, plus four additional in-depth tests.
- Everything in the Standard package
- p-tau blood test, a marker linked to Alzheimer’s changes in the brain
- Chronic infection testing
- CIRS testing (chronic inflammatory response syndrome, linked to mould and biotoxin exposure)
- Advanced gut testing
Prices include testing and all associated services. We’ll confirm everything in writing before you start.
What is a Cognoscopy?
A Cognoscopy is an in-depth assessment of your brain health. It looks at memory and thinking, and at the factors that may be affecting them, such as inflammation, hormones, nutrition, blood sugar, vascular health and genetics, and leads to a personalised plan.
How much does a Cognoscopy cost?
The Standard Cognoscopy costs £3,650 and the Advanced Cognoscopy £5,350. Both include testing and all associated services. We’ll confirm everything in writing before you start.
What’s the difference between the Standard and Advanced Cognoscopy?
The Advanced Cognoscopy includes everything in the Standard package, plus four further tests: a p-tau blood test linked to Alzheimer’s changes, chronic infection testing, CIRS testing for mould and biotoxin exposure, and advanced gut testing.
Who is a Cognoscopy for?
It’s for anyone worried about changes in memory, thinking or brain fog, people with a family history of dementia who want to understand their own risk, and anyone who wants a detailed baseline of their brain health.
Where can I get a Cognoscopy?
At CogMission, our brain health clinic at 4 Albyn Place, Edinburgh. Consultations can also take place by video call, and blood tests can be arranged anywhere in the UK.
My GP tests were normal. Is it still worth having a Cognoscopy?
Yes. We test for markers not usually included in routine GP tests, and we look for optimal levels and patterns, not just whether results fall within the normal range.
Do I need to travel to Edinburgh?
No. Blood tests can be arranged with a visiting phlebotomist anywhere in the UK, and consultations can take place by video call.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can contact us directly. With your permission, we can share findings with your GP or specialist.
What happens after my Cognoscopy?
You can follow your plan independently, or continue with one of our individual programmes for ongoing support.
Does it replace my GP?
No. Our assessments complement, and do not replace, care from your GP or specialist.
Clinically reviewed by Charmaine Shepherd, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Jean Dow, Medical Herbalist. Last reviewed: October 2026. This page is for information and does not replace advice from your GP.
Find out what’s really going on
Start with a free 20-minute call to talk through your concerns and see whether a Cognoscopy is right for you.