PREVENTIVE HEALTH SCREENING (PGO)

Some tests offered through Blood Values Test fall under preventive health research (PBM).

On this page you will find important information about the purpose, reliability, potential risks and implications of these tests.

Blood Values Test is a digital health platform that facilitates applications. Laboratory analyses are performed by ISO-certified laboratories. This test does not replace home health care or participation in national population studies.

Purpose of the test

A preventive health examination is designed to provide insight into your health and possible risk factors.

The test can help to:

Early detection of possible abnormalities
Create awareness about your health
Provide clues for lifestyle or follow-up testing

The test is informational and not intended to diagnose on its own.

For whom is this research suitable

A PBM may be appropriate for people who:

have no symptoms but want insight
Have an increased risk due to family history, for example
Being active with health and lifestyle

When in doubt, we always recommend consultation with a primary care physician.

When is this test not appropriate

A PBM is not appropriate:

In case of acute or serious complaints
As a substitute for medical care
When diagnosis and treatment is already ongoing
When someone experiences a lot of stress due to medical uncertainty

In case of complaints, always consult a doctor first.

Test reliability.

Analyses are performed by ISO-certified laboratories.

Reliability depends on, among other things:

the test method used
laboratory quality
The method of collection
natural fluctuations in the body

No test is completely error-free. Results should always be evaluated in context.

Possible outcomes

Results may include:

be normal
differ slightly
clearly different
unexpected findings include

An abnormal result does not automatically mean disease.

False positives and false negatives.

With any test, there is a chance of:

False positive
An abnormality is found when there is no disease.

False negative
No abnormality is found while something is going on.

Therefore, a PBM never replaces medical examination for complaints.

Possible risks

Preventive testing can lead to:

unnecessary anxiety
additional follow-up testing
medical uncertainty
additional costs

It is important to think about this beforehand.

Follow-up in case of abnormal results

For relevant abnormalities:

can be contacted
receive an explanation of the results
We recommend contacting your doctor

Blood Values Test does not diagnose or prescribe treatment.

Side findings

Not every test has relevant side findings. If applicable, this is stated on the product page.

Important consideration

Performing a PBM is a personal choice.

Consider beforehand:

What to do in case of an abnormal result
Whether you want to have follow-up testing
Whether you are prepared for possible outcomes

For more information read this client brochure for Preventive Health Examination