Metabolic Health Check Lab Test – At-Home Sampling
Test at a glance
Collect your sample at home and send it to the laboratory for analysis.
- Test type
- Lab tests at home
- Sample
- Capillary blood sample
- Results within
- Approx. 4 days from sample collection
- Reliability
- Laboratory analysis
- Results
- Digital report with explanations
- Analysed by an accredited laboratory (ISO 15189)
- A kit with everything you need is sent to your home
How it works
Get a comprehensive overview of long-term blood sugar, select blood lipids, and low-grade inflammation. The Metabolic Health Check measures HbA1c, triglycerides, HDL, and hs-CRP, and reports calculated eAG.
The test at a glance
- Sample collection entirely at home
- Liquid capillary blood from the fingertip
- Quantitative laboratory values
- Medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189
- Quality assurance according to Rili-BÄK
- Digital results in a personal health portal
What does the test measure?
HbA1c
HbA1c indicates the proportion of hemoglobin that has bound to glucose and reflects the average blood sugar level over approximately the last two to three months.
eAG (calculated)
eAG is a calculated average glucose value derived from the measured HbA1c.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are blood lipids influenced by factors such as meals, alcohol, weight, and metabolism.
HDL cholesterol
HDL transports cholesterol from tissues and is used alongside other blood lipids for risk assessment.
hs-CRP
hs-CRP measures very low levels of C-reactive protein and can serve as a marker for low-grade inflammation. Infection or other acute inflammation can raise the level.
When might it be relevant to check this level?
This combination can provide information on several metabolic risk markers from a single sample and is relevant when monitoring lifestyle habits or risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Metabolic abnormalities can be completely asymptomatic. High blood sugar can sometimes cause thirst, excessive urination, and fatigue, whereas abnormalities in blood lipids are usually not felt.
Who is this test for?
- For those who want to monitor blood sugar and selected blood lipids together.
- For those with metabolic risk factors.
- For those who want to measure changes following lifestyle adjustments.
How the test works
- Order the test and receive the sampling kit at home.
- Read the instructions and complete any necessary preparations.
- Prick your fingertip and collect liquid capillary blood in the test tube.
- Label, pack, and send the sample to the laboratory.
- The laboratory analyzes the sample.
- View the result digitally in your personal health portal.
Before sampling
Fast for 12 hours before sampling. Follow the instructions in the sampling kit. An acute infection can affect hs-CRP levels.
Laboratory and quality
The sample is analyzed at a medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189. The laboratory's quality assurance also follows Rili-BÄK guidelines for laboratory medical testing.
- Sample material: liquid capillary blood
- Sampling location: at home
- Result: digital laboratory report
- Turnaround time: transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total time
Results and reference values
The result is displayed using the laboratory's units and current reference ranges or decision limits. Values should be assessed in conjunction with age, blood pressure, lifestyle habits, medical history, and other relevant risk factors.
Want a broader picture?
For a broader profile, see Basic Health Check.
Important information about the results
The results are laboratory values and do not replace medical risk assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Contact a healthcare provider in the event of significantly abnormal results, persistent symptoms, or concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the metabolic health check?
HbA1c, calculated eAG, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and hs-CRP.
Do I need to fast?
Yes, according to the product specifications, you must fast for 12 hours.
What does HbA1c show?
It reflects average blood sugar levels over approximately the last two to three months.
Can an infection affect the result?
Yes, infection and inflammation can raise hs-CRP levels.
Can the test diagnose metabolic syndrome?
No. Such an assessment requires additional data, such as waist circumference, blood pressure, and a medical evaluation.
What is analysed
Heart and blood lipids
- Triglycerides
- HDL cholesterol
Blood sugar
- HbA1c
Inflammation
- hs-CRP
Other
- eAG (calculated)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Metabolic Health Check measure?
The test measures HbA1c, hs-CRP, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol, and reports eAG (calculated) based on the measured values.
How is the sample taken?
You prick your finger and collect a capillary blood sample in the sample tube provided. Follow the sampling instructions carefully.
Do I need to prepare?
- Fast for 12 hours before taking the sample.
Always follow the instructions that come with the sampling kit.
How is the sample sent?
Label and pack the sample, then send it to the laboratory as instructed.
When and how will I get my results?
When the laboratory analysis is complete, you receive your results digitally. Transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total turnaround time.
Can the test provide a diagnosis?
No. The test provides laboratory values that need to be assessed together with symptoms, medical history and other circumstances.
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