Blood tests
The comprehensive blood test prepared by Terviseuuringud.ee consists of key indicators of the body’s essential functions.
Clinical blood test – complete blood count (CBC) with a 5-part differential leukocyte count (an overview of the patient’s current condition – immune system status, oxygen transport capacity, and fluid balance)
Biochemical blood test
- C-reactive protein (a marker of low-grade inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk)
- Glucose (the body’s primary and main energy source – an important regulator of metabolism; elevated levels may indicate diabetes mellitus)
- Liver function indicators (bilirubin, ALT, AST – diagnostics of liver diseases)
- Kidney function indicators (creatinine and urea – assessment of kidney function efficiency and disease diagnostics)
Including electrolytes
- Na (sodium) is an important regulator of water balance and acid–base balance.
- K (potassium) plays an important role in the metabolism of muscles, the heart, the kidneys, and the central nervous system.
- Ca (calcium) is one of the most important minerals in the body – levels above the normal range may indicate bone demineralization, while levels below the normal range may indicate vitamin D deficiency; low blood calcium levels may also be a cause of muscle cramps.
- Mg (magnesium) is involved in carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis, and muscle and nerve function; magnesium deficiency can cause muscle weakness and increased susceptibility to cramps.
- Fe (iron) is an essential component of hemoglobin, which in turn is responsible for oxygen transport in the body.
- In cases of vitamin D deficiency, the absorption of calcium and phosphates in the intestine is primarily impaired – included in the price of the Health Assessment and Recreational Athlete Plus packages.
- Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a vitamin obtained from animal-based foods and is essential for red blood cell development, normal blood formation, and proper functioning of the nervous system and skin.
- Cholesterol (HDL and LDL cholesterol allow assessment of the risk of cardiovascular disease – included in the price of the Health Assessment and Recreational Athlete Plus packages).
- Ferritin reflects the body’s iron stores – included in the price of the Health Assessment and Recreational Athlete Plus packages.
- Creatine kinase is an intracellular enzyme with the highest activity in skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and the brain. It helps identify muscle overload.
- Thyrotropin, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a marker for the (early) detection of prostate cancer.
- Triglycerides are an important energy reserve in the body. When there is an excess of triglycerides in the bloodstream, part of them is stored in adipose tissue. Elevated triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels indicate an increased cardiovascular risk.
- The hepatitis C virus is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer. Hepatitis C is a viral inflammation of the liver. The virus is primarily transmitted through infected blood and bodily fluids, and less commonly through sexual contact. Many infected individuals may have no symptoms or complaints for years, or may never develop symptoms at all.
- Lipoprotein(a) is an additional factor in cardiovascular risk assessment. Measuring its level is as important as monitoring LDL cholesterol, as in certain cases lipoprotein(a) may predict the risk of myocardial infarction. It reflects inherited risk, and we recommend measuring it at least once in a lifetime.
- Pro-BNP (recommended from age 50 and over) is used to assess the prognosis of cardiovascular diseases, including acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and others.
- NEW! Non-HDL cholesterol reflects the total amount of apolipoprotein B (apoB)–containing particles across all lipoproteins, which play a key role in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Non-HDL particles are highly atherogenic, and elevated serum levels indicate dyslipidemia, thereby increasing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Elevated non-HDL cholesterol may indicate increased cardiac risk even in cases where LDL lipoprotein levels are within the normal range.
* In consultation with a physician, it is possible to order most laboratory tests available in Estonia.