Bloodworks biomarkers

Vitamin D

40,-

Vitamin D supports bones, muscles and the immune system.

Vitamin B12

30,-

Vitamin B12 plays a role in blood formation and nerve function.

Folic Acid

30,-

Folic acid is essential for cell growth and blood formation.

Vitamin A

60,-

Vitamin A plays a role in vision, the skin and the immune system.

Vitamin B1

50,-

Vitamin B1 is needed for energy metabolism and nerve function.

Vitamin B6

50,-

Vitamin B6 plays a role in protein metabolism and the nervous system.

Vitamin E

75,-

Vitamin E protects cell membranes against oxidative damage.

Ferritin

30,-

Ferritin reflects the amount of iron stored in your body.

Haemoglobin

25,-

Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Iron

25,-

This test measures the iron circulating in your blood.

Transferrin

25,-

Transferrin carries iron and reflects the body's demand for iron.

TSH

40,-

TSH signals the thyroid and is the usual first step in thyroid testing.

Anti-TPO

55,-

Anti-TPO are antibodies against the thyroid, relevant in autoimmunity.

TG antibodies (anti-Tg)

55,-

Anti-Tg are antibodies against thyroglobulin, a thyroid protein.

Free T3

55,-

Free T3 is the most active thyroid hormone, adding to TSH and Free T4.

Free T4

40,-

Free T4 gives insight into what your thyroid itself produces.

Testosterone

40,-

Testosterone plays a role in muscle mass, energy, libido and mood.

Cortisol

40,-

Cortisol plays a role in stress, energy, and metabolism.

Beta-HCG

80,-

Beta-HCG confirms a pregnancy shortly after implantation.

DHEA-S

50,-

DHEA-S is an adrenal hormone and precursor for the sex hormones.

FSH

40,-

FSH is a pituitary hormone that plays a role in fertility.

IGF-1

80,-

IGF-1 reflects growth hormone production over a longer period.

LH

40,-

LH is a pituitary hormone involved in driving the sex glands.

Oestradiol

40,-

Oestradiol gives insight into hormone balance and varies with the cycle.

Progesterone

40,-

Progesterone is formed after ovulation and varies with the cycle.

Prolactin

40,-

Prolactin plays a role in fertility and breastfeeding.

PTH (parathyroid hormone)

45,-

PTH is the parathyroid hormone that helps regulate calcium balance.

SHBG

40,-

SHBG is a transport protein that helps determine available testosterone.

Free testosterone

80,-

Free testosterone is the biologically available portion of testosterone.

PSA

55,-

PSA is a blood value in men that gives information about the prostate.

HbA1c

30,-

HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over recent months.

Glucose

29,-

Glucose is your blood sugar level at the moment of the blood draw.

Insulin

40,-

Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar.

Total cholesterol

25,-

Total cholesterol is the sum of all the cholesterol in your blood.

ApoA1

45,-

Apolipoprotein A1 counts the number of HDL particles in your blood.

ApoB

49,-

ApoB counts the cholesterol particles that can enter the artery wall.

HDL cholesterol

25,-

HDL cholesterol carries excess cholesterol back to the liver.

Homocysteine

120,-

Homocysteine is an amino acid associated with vascular health.

LDL cholesterol

25,-

LDL cholesterol is linked to the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Lp(a)

49,-

Lipoprotein(a) is largely hereditary and linked to cardiovascular risk.

Triglycerides

25,-

Triglycerides are blood fats linked to lifestyle and weight.

CRP

30,-

CRP is a widely used marker for detecting inflammation in the body.

ESR

20,-

ESR is a broad inflammation marker that responds more slowly than CRP.

Rheumatoid factor

60,-

Rheumatoid factor is an antibody tested in cases of joint complaints.

Magnesium

45,-

Magnesium is involved in muscles, nerves and energy metabolism.

Calcium

45,-

Calcium is important for bones, muscles and nerves.

Copper

80,-

Copper plays a role in connective tissue, iron metabolism and immunity.

Selenium

65,-

Selenium is a trace element with a role in the thyroid and immunity.

Zinc

45,-

Zinc plays a role in immune defence, wound healing and the skin.

Creatinine + eGFR

45,-

Creatinine and eGFR give insight into the filtration of your kidneys.

Cystatin C

60,-

Cystatin C estimates kidney filtration, independent of muscle mass.

Potassium

20,-

Potassium is an electrolyte with a role in muscle and heart function.

Sodium

20,-

Sodium is an electrolyte that helps determine the fluid balance.

Urea

20,-

Urea is a waste product of protein metabolism excreted by the kidneys.

Uric acid

20,-

Uric acid forms when purines break down and is associated with gout.

Albumin

30,-

Albumin is the main protein in your blood, produced by the liver.

Alkaline phosphatase

25,-

Alkaline phosphatase from bile ducts and bone reflects bile drainage.

Bilirubin

25,-

Bilirubin is a breakdown product processed by the liver.

Gamma-GT

25,-

Gamma-GT is a liver enzyme that responds sensitively to alcohol.

Liver enzymes

40,-

ALT and AST are liver enzymes that give insight into liver function.