Health Checkup - Finger Prick

Would you like an easy way to get insight into a number of important health indicators? With this finger-prick health check-up, you can check various indicators at home that provide information about your blood sugar, cholesterol, lipid metabolism, and vitamin D and B12 levels.

A convenient basic check if you’re curious about your health or want to keep track of important levels on a regular basis.

What is measured?

• Total cholesterol: Total cholesterol provides a general picture of the amount of cholesterol in your blood. For an accurate assessment, this value is evaluated in conjunction with LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, among other factors.
• LDL cholesterol: LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to various tissues in the body. An elevated LDL level can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease.
• HDL cholesterol: HDL helps transport cholesterol from the tissues back to the liver. That is why it is also called “good” cholesterol.
• Triglycerides: Triglycerides are fats found in the blood that serve, among other things, as an energy reserve. Elevated levels may be associated with diet, alcohol consumption, being overweight, and impaired glucose and fat metabolism.
• HbA1c: HbA1c provides an indication of your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. It is therefore an important measure for understanding blood sugar regulation.
• Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is important for, among other things, the production of red blood cells, the nervous system, and energy metabolism. This test provides insight into the amount of vitamin B12 in your blood.
• Vitamin D: Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining strong bones and muscles and supporting normal immune system function, among other things. This test determines your vitamin D status.

Why get a health checkup?

This check-up is ideal if you want to check several important health indicators at once. For example, if you:

• are curious about your vitamin D and B12 levels;

• want to gain insight into your cholesterol and fat metabolism;

• you want to check your average blood sugar level;

• are conscious about your diet and lifestyle;

• want to monitor important health metrics on a regular basis.

For this health checkup, you don’t need to go to a blood draw location. You can draw a small amount of blood yourself at home using a finger prick. You’ll receive a blood collection kit with clear instructions.