Medical self-tests for home use

Why take a home self-test?

A home self-test gives you the opportunity to quickly, conveniently, and discreetly check your own health—without a doctor's appointment, waiting time, or long journeys. It's especially suitable if you want to prevent a potential nutrient deficiency, thyroid problem, or digestive issue from going undetected. With a self-test, you can get early indications of whether, for example, your vitamin D level, iron status, or hormone balance is out of whack. Providers like mybody® facilitate easy sample collection (e.g., capillary blood or saliva), send the sample to the lab, and provide you with an easy-to-understand results report with specific recommendations.

At-home tests give you control over your health — they are an ideal first step to detect changes early and take targeted countermeasures before symptoms become chronic.

Causes of a possible vitamin D deficiency

A vitamin D deficiency often develops gradually—even if you eat a healthy diet. Especially in winter or with little sunlight, your body cannot produce enough vitamin D. Additionally, factors such as limited sun exposure , dark skin , age , lack of exercise , certain medications , or even being overweight can lead to depleted vitamin D stores.

A vitamin D deficiency can manifest as fatigue, muscle weakness, a poor immune system, or bone weakness—but these symptoms are often misinterpreted. A targeted vitamin D test helps to detect the deficiency early, allowing you to counteract it through diet, sunlight, or supplementation.

Testing iron and ferritin levels – easily from home

Iron deficiency often manifests as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, paleness, or decreased performance—often without a clear cause. An iron and ferritin level test from our self-test range makes it easy to check whether your iron levels are balanced. With mybody®, you can conveniently take a small blood sample (e.g., from your fingertip) and send it to the lab. There, relevant markers such as ferritin (iron stores), hemoglobin, and, if necessary, other blood values ​​are analyzed.

The results will give you clarity about your iron levels and help you to optimize your iron balance through diet or supplements. Such a test is particularly advisable for those with regular physical exertion, athletic activity, or specific dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian/vegan).

Thyroid & TSH testing – important for metabolism and energy

The thyroid gland controls many key bodily functions—from metabolism and energy balance to mood and hormone levels. An imbalance often manifests as symptoms such as fatigue, weight fluctuations, sensitivity to cold, or difficulty concentrating. With a TSH test (and optionally other thyroid hormone levels), you can easily get an overview of your thyroid function at home. Modern home thyroid test kits use a fingertip blood sample, which is then sent to a laboratory.

Results show whether your metabolism is functioning normally or whether you have an underactive or overactive thyroid — an important basis for planning nutrition, supplementation and, if necessary, medical treatment.

Gluten intolerance & Helicobacter pylori – self-test to identify combinations

Sometimes, classic food intolerances alone aren't enough to explain symptoms like bloating, stomach pain, skin problems, or fatigue. A combination of gluten intolerance and a possible Helicobacter pylori infection can make the causes more complex. With suitable self-tests, you can investigate both: A gluten test analyzes immunological reactions to grains and gluten, while a Helicobacter self-test indicates a possible colonization and associated symptoms.

This gives you a holistic picture of your digestion and gut health — and allows you to take targeted measures: from nutrition to strengthening gut flora to medical clarification.

What are vitamins, nutrients, and health markers?

Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements are essential components for many bodily functions – from energy, immune system, and cell health to hormones, metabolism, and regeneration. Health markers are measurable values ​​in the blood that show how well your body is supplied with these substances or whether deficiencies exist.

A blood test can reliably determine these markers: vitamin D, iron (ferritin), B12, magnesium, zinc, thyroid hormones, and many more. This allows you to see whether your body is optimally supplied—or whether targeted nutrition, supplementation, or medical treatment might be beneficial.

What are the advantages of our at-home rapid tests?

• Convenient & flexible : No doctor's appointment needed — sample collection at home, analysis in the laboratory, results digital.
  
• Discreet & time-saving : Ideal for anyone who wants to check their health privately and easily.
  
• Early detection & prevention : You can usually detect deficiencies or problems before symptoms become severe — and take early countermeasures.
  
• Control & Transparency : You receive clear values ​​instead of estimates and can later compare your values ​​with a doctor or therapist.
  
• Motivation & self-responsibility : The results help you to specifically optimize your diet, lifestyle or supplements.
  

Are the mybody self-tests for home use safe?

Yes — provided the sample is taken correctly and the analysis is performed in a certified, independent laboratory . Many reputable self-tests are based on proven methods such as dried blood spot analysis, capillary blood, or saliva samples and provide valid values ​​for nutrients, hormones, or health markers.

Important to know: Self-tests do not replace a medical diagnosis. If you get abnormal results or experience acute symptoms, you should always consult a doctor. Self-tests are a reliable first step—for monitoring and self-responsibility, not as a sole diagnostic tool.