PGO-info
Preventive blood test · Category 2 PGO
Legally required PGO information. Please read this and check the box to indicate your agreement before placing your order.
1. What is the purpose of this test?
This is a comprehensive blood test specifically designed for strength athletes and bodybuilders. The test assesses anemia, liver and kidney function, lipid profile, thyroid function, muscle damage, and hormones (including testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and estradiol). The test can be requested at the start, midway through, and at the end of a training program to compare baseline and final values.
The test does not replace a doctor and does not diagnose.
2. Is this test something for you?
This test is suitable for adults (18+) who:
For strength athletes or bodybuilders who want to monitor their health and hormone balance during a training program
To check before, during, or after a training block whether organ functions and blood values remain within a healthy range
Early detection of signs of overexertion, such as muscle damage
Are you pregnant or being treated for a serious medical condition? Please call us first. Our medical team will help you determine whether this test is appropriate for you.
3. How reliable is it?
The test is performed in an ISO-certified laboratory. With a panel of this size, various factors can influence the results: for example, intense exercise immediately before the blood draw can temporarily elevate muscle enzymes (such as CK), and testosterone levels fluctuate throughout the day due to the circadian rhythm. To ensure comparable results across repeated measurements (beginning/interim/end), it is important to have the test administered under consistent conditions each time, such as at the same time of day.
The reference ranges are based on your gender and age. Are you ordering under a different name? If so, make sure your date of birth is correct; otherwise, the reference ranges will be inaccurate.
4. How does the blood draw work?
Your blood will be drawn from a vein in your arm (venous blood draw) at one of the 1,000+ blood draw locations throughout the Netherlands. The blood draw is performed by a BIG-registered healthcare professional, or by someone who has been granted extended authority by a BIG-registered physician, who has determined that the healthcare professional is qualified and competent to perform this procedure.
We recommend having blood drawn in the morning, between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., due to testosterone’s circadian rhythm.
Do you use anabolic steroids? If so, please mention this in the comments field during checkout. That way, if your results are elevated, we can follow up with you specifically to help you interpret the results correctly.
The risks associated with blood collection are minimal:
Sometimes a bruise or some pain at the puncture site, but this goes away quickly
Rarely, a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness; this goes away on its own
Minimal risk of infection thanks to sterile materials and hygienic procedures.
Do you use blood thinners? Report that in advance at the lancing station.
5. What happens if something deviates?
If your results are abnormal, we’ll guide you through the process:
Do the results require immediate medical follow-up? If so, we’ll call you personally before you see the results online.
Other abnormal values are indicated by an up or down arrow in your results.
You can discuss your results with your own primary care physician, or use our Extra Services to request a consultation with one of our doctors, internists, or coaches, including a brief consultation specifically for strength athletes.
We do not diagnose or give treatment advice. We do help you find the right way.
6. And if something unexpected comes out?
With a comprehensive panel like this, the likelihood of an incidental finding is greater than with a targeted test. If a value falls significantly outside the expected range, we will always inform you of this in your results. Our medical team can help you determine whether further steps are necessary.
7. Can this be relevant to my family?
Some values in this panel, such as cholesterol or hormonal markers, may have a genetic component. If anything unusual comes up in your results, it may be helpful to discuss this with your first-degree relatives. We recommend discussing this with your primary care physician for inclusion in your medical record and for any necessary guidance for first-degree relatives.
8. What do we do with your data?
Your data is safe with us:
We never share your results with insurance companies or doctors (including primary care physicians).
The blood tubes are labeled with a unique barcode that only the laboratory can link to your test; no one else can determine what is being tested
Your results will be sent exclusively to the email address you provided.
We store your medical records for 20 years in a secure file on mijnuitslag.nl, as required by law
Only authorized staff have access, and we do not share any information with third parties without your consent
You can always view your data or have it deleted at [email protected].
More information: www.bloodtesting.nl/service/privacy-policy/
9. Good to know
This is a preventive test, not a medical treatment. The results do not constitute a diagnosis and are not a substitute for a doctor’s advice.
Have questions about your results or health? Contact our medical team.
This test meets the Quality Standard Preventive Health Examination (NVvPG) and is performed in accordance with the BIG Act and WGBO.
