Blood test - everything about giving a blood test

Blood tests can be used to detect and monitor various types of health conditions. A blood test can provide valuable information about how your organs work, identify various imbalances and help diagnose various diseases. Here are answers to the most common questions about what applies when you have to submit a blood sample.

What is a blood test and how does a blood test work?

During the actual blood sampling, blood is taken from a vein, usually in the armpit. A small needle is used to collect the blood into one or more test tubes, which are then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The procedure itself only takes a couple of minutes, and you can return to your normal activities immediately afterwards.

You choose where you want to leave your blood sample. You can submit a blood sample at Karolinska in Stockholm or at Unilabs, Synlab etc. We offer blood sampling at 160 different receptions around Sweden, it is very common to be able to leave blood samples at drop-in times, and these are often located at a health center or hospital near you.

Fasting before blood test

Some blood tests require you to fast before taking the sample, this means that you should not eat or drink anything other than water for 10 hours before the sample is taken. One to two glasses of water are fine to drink while you are fasting. It is also fine to drink coffee and tea when you are fasting, but without milk, sugar or sweeteners, etc.

During which blood tests should one be fasting?

Common blood tests that require fasting are:glucose ,iron ,triglycerides,testosterone free free andtotal testosterone (applies to men). These individual blood samples are often included in our larger health checks and health test packages. What applies to your specific test, you can see in the information "Prior to testing" on the test you are going to take.

In addition to fasting before a blood test, it is also important to know that certain blood values can vary depending on the time of day, this is called diurnal variation. With blood samples that have diurnal variation, it is important that the sampling takes place at the right time, especially for tests that measure hormones such as cortisol or iron levels. This is stated in the information "Prior to testing" on the test you are going to take.

Blood tests and alcohol

When it comes to alcohol and blood tests, there are several different tests you can perform,PEth andCDT are two markers that can give a good indication of your alcohol consumption. When you submit a blood sample for alcohol, you do not need to fast before the sample is taken.

Analysis and results of blood samples

The blood sample is analyzed at one of the following laboratories in Sweden, Karolinska, Synlab and Unilabs to examine various health parameters. It can be about everything from measuring blood sugar levels to analyzing hormone levels such as testosterone and estradiol, checking cholesterol levels, alcohol consumption or detecting infections.

The results of your blood test are usually obtained within 1-5 days after you have submitted your blood test and will give you insight into your health regarding these values. You choose whether you want to share your test results with, for example, your doctor or other relevant professional.

Common and popular blood tests

With us, you can do a range of different blood tests, both individual blood tests and health checks through blood tests, depending on your needs. You choose what you want to test and then privately order the blood samples you are interested in. Some of the most popular tests include:

Health check through blood tests: A comprehensive analysis that gives you an overall picture of your health. We measure everything from blood values and liver function to kidney values and hormone levels. The most popular health checks are the Large Health Check and the Male Health Check and the Female Health Check. The blood test takes place through venous blood sampling and takes a couple of minutes.

Individual tests with blood samples: For those who want to test one or more specific areas, we offer individual tests where blood sampling also takes place intravenously. The most popular individual tests are blood tests for testosterone, estradiol, cortisol and vitamin D. But you can choose to take blood tests for everything from other hormones, to blood sugar, blood fats, liver and kidney values and many more areas.

Where is your health going?

Your health is worth investing in, through a health check you gain greater insight into, and understand, it better. Many of our clients have identified risk factors they were previously unaware of, such as high cholesterol and diabetes. With our services, you not only get an insight into your current health, but also guidance on how to improve and maintain it. Our goal is to give you the tools and knowledge you need to live a longer and healthier life.

56.6%

Of our customers have too high cholesterol

*LDL-cholesterol above 3 mmol/L Source: Testmottagningen.se

8.96%

Of the markers in a health check are, on average, abnormal

Source: Testmottagningen.se

Why Testmottagningen.se?

With us you always get:

Qualitative analysis

To offer you the highest possible quality and service we collaborate with accredited laboratories and trained healthcare personnel.

Lowest possible price

Our vision is that as many people as possible should have the opportunity to improve their health. That's why we always strive to keep prices low.

Your needs – your choice

With us, you can always choose freely among all our health markers and design your own personal health check based on your needs.

Quick test results – reviewed by doctors

Within 1-5 working days you will receive your test results, these are reviewed and assessed by a doctor. In the event of significantly deviating test answers, you will be called. You can also make an appointment with a doctor for a personal review.