Blood tests

You take the sample yourself and drop it off at the post office on the same day. The lab needs 3 to 5 business days from the time it receives the sample (as of October 2026).

The kit arrives by mail and includes everything you need to collect the sample, along with a return envelope. You take blood from your index or middle finger, fill the tube, activate the test online, and take the sample to the post office. Once the analysis is complete, you’ll receive an email, and you can find the report as a PDF in your customer portal. The process is the same for all nine tests. What differs is the values the lab measures and, therefore, the question you want to answer. If you’re interested in your levels of vitamins, minerals, or amino acids, you’ll find the relevant tests together under Nutrient Deficiency Tests, along with information about how they differ. If you’re looking for a broad overview of your thyroid, liver, kidneys, and blood sugar, the two Wellness Checks are a good place to start. There are separate tests for hormones and allergens, listed further down this page. Before ordering, please also note: The tests are for people aged 18 and over. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, have a blood clotting disorder, or take blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first. Do not take a test if you have a disease that can be transmitted through blood. This is stated in the instructions, and we’re repeating it here so you know before you buy.

The ones that match your question. A complete blood count examines blood cells, while a profile measures a specific group of values, for example those related to the thyroid or nutrient levels.

There is no one-size-fits-all list. Which values matter to you depends on your question and your medical history. That’s why it’s worth taking a moment to write down what you actually want to know before ordering. If you want to check your thyroid, you need TSH, the hormone the pituitary gland uses to regulate it. For your liver, the relevant values are GPT and gamma-GT; for your kidneys, Cystatin C. HbA1c, the long-term blood sugar level, indicates blood sugar, while CRP indicates inflammation. A profile groups these values in one report and sorts them by category, so you can see which ones are related. One example is the Men's Wellness Check Men's Health Test, with 17 values. It measures TSH, two liver values, Cystatin C, HbA1c, and CRP, as well as testosterone and cortisol. It also measures PSA, the prostate-specific antigen. A value outside the reference range in a profile like this is a reason to talk to your doctor, not a diagnosis. A checkup with your doctor and a profile from here are not mutually exclusive. If you bring your report, the conversation can be more specific because you’ll be discussing numbers rather than guesses.

The Women's Wellness Check measures 18 values, the Men's Wellness Check 17, and the VitalCheck 18, with a focus on nutritional status. Each combines several groups of values in one report.

The Women's Wellness Check Women’s Health Test combines thyroid, hormone, iron, vitamin, and organ values in one report. It is the only test in this category to include a complete thyroid profile, meaning TSH together with the thyroid hormones fT3 and fT4. It also includes vitamin D3, vitamin B12, and ferritin, the iron storage value, lipid values, HbA1c, two liver values, cystatin C for the kidneys, and CRP. The Men's Wellness Check takes a different approach, with testosterone and homocysteine, a cardiovascular value. It measures total testosterone. If you want to know the proportion that is actually active in the body, the HormonCheck Men’s Hormone Test calculates it too. If your result is low, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s a number you can discuss with your doctor. If your main concern is nutritional status, the VitalCheck Complete Nutrient & Mineral Test is the right choice. It measures vitamin D3, vitamin B12, and folic acid; the minerals calcium, magnesium, and phosphate; the trace elements selenium and zinc; iron status including ferritin, iron, and transferrin; as well as blood lipids, HbA1c, CRP, and the protein value albumin. Thyroid and liver values are not included. If you’re deciding between two profiles, choose the one that includes the value you’re interested in. A longer list won’t help if that one value is missing.

Allow time for shipping, then 3 to 5 business days in the lab from the date your sample arrives (as of October 2026). You determine when the clock starts by choosing the day you collect your sample.

The processing time only starts once your sample reaches the lab, and until then, much depends on you. Take your sample to a post office on the same day you collect it; don’t put it in a mailbox. Keep it refrigerated at 4 to 8 °C until you drop it off, and don’t freeze it. So plan to collect your sample on a day when you can still get to the post office. The other potential holdup is activation. You’ll need to activate your test online via the email “Please activate your test,” otherwise the lab can’t analyze your sample. It’s best to do this right after collecting your sample. You can put the waiting time to good use. Write down which supplements you take and how long you’ve been taking them, and note any questions you want the results to answer. If you ordered the NutriCheck Intolerance Test Complete, now’s a good time to start keeping a structured food diary. The test measures IgG, an antibody, against up to 300 foods. It provides clues about which foods you could monitor first during an elimination phase, ideally with guidance from a nutrition professional. An elevated IgG level indicates exposure to a food, not necessarily an intolerance. Once the analysis is complete, you’ll receive an email and can access your results online.

The Menopause Check Menopause Hormone Test measures eight values, including progesterone, which no other test in the range includes. Note your cycle day while you still have a cycle.

Menopause is a phase every woman goes through, and it is different for everyone. That’s why a number can tell you more than comparing yourself with a friend. The Menopause Check Menopause Hormone Test measures the sex hormones estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA-S. It also measures the pituitary hormones FSH and LH, the transport protein SHBG, and the thyroid hormone TSH, all from the same sample. One thing matters when taking the sample: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, and LH fluctuate considerably throughout the cycle. Without your cycle day, it is difficult to interpret your results, so write it down before collecting the sample. Otherwise, the process is the same as for all tests on this page: a fingertip sample and return via the post office. What the test can’t tell you is how long this phase will last for you. It shows your levels on the day you take the sample, giving you a starting point for talking with your gynecologist instead of simply waiting. A second test at a later date will show you whether your levels have changed. If you’re interested in learning more about hormone levels, you’ll find further information about the individual values and sample collection under Hormone Tests.

It does not diagnose conditions or replace a full blood count. It shows you the values from the day your sample was taken, and you should discuss what they mean for you with your doctor.

Every value in your results applies to the day you took the sample. If a value is outside the reference range, that’s a reason to ask questions, not a diagnosis of an illness. Conversely, if it’s within the range, that doesn’t mean your symptoms have no cause. This is especially important for the AllergoCheck Food Intolerance and Allergy Test. It measures IgE, the antibody involved in allergic reactions, against 54 of the most common allergens. An elevated IgE level indicates sensitization, but not necessarily symptoms. Some people have measurable antibodies and never react. Whether the result means you have an allergy depends on your symptoms, and a doctor should make that assessment. None of the nine tests detects lactose or fructose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is caused by an enzyme deficiency, not an antibody reaction. There is no specific test product for it here, and the medical standard is the H2 breath test. If you have sudden or severe symptoms, start at your doctor’s office, not with a kit from the shop. This applies regardless of what a previous test result showed. If you want to know how an allergy differs from an intolerance and which test answers which question, you’ll find detailed information under Food Intolerance and Allergy Tests.