The Importance of Blood Tests
Blood tests play a central role in modern healthcare. They provide precise insights into our bodies and help assess health status, detect diseases early and monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
Traditionally performed by a doctor, many of these important tests are now available directly from home or in the pharmacy thanks to Probatix.
Discover the key values of your blood and learn how easy it is to access this vital information.
The Health Knowledge Foundation provides extensive information on the topic of laboratory values on its website. Comprehensive information on laboratory values can also be found on netdoktor.de.
Categorization of the most important blood values
blood count
Complete blood count (CBC): Contains information about red and white blood cells and platelets. It is essential for diagnosing anemia, infections and many other diseases.
Hemoglobin (Hb): Indicates oxygen transport in the blood and is crucial for the diagnosis of anemia.
blood sugar levels
Glucose: A key value for diagnosing diabetes. A fasting blood sugar test shows your current glucose level, while the long-term blood sugar (HbA1c) provides information about the average blood sugar level over the past few weeks.
lipid profile
Cholesterol: Total cholesterol, LDL ("bad" cholesterol), HDL ("good" cholesterol) and triglycerides are crucial for assessing cardiovascular risk. Probatix also offers a lipid test.
liver values
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST): Important enzymes that help diagnose liver disease. A liver check to test the most important values can be done with Probatix.
Bilirubin: Another indicator of liver function and for the diagnosis of jaundice.
thyroid levels
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), T3 and T4: Important for the diagnosis of thyroid diseases . You can check this with the thyroid test at Probatix, for example.
vitamins and minerals
Vitamin D, B12, iron: essential for assessing deficiencies and for a comprehensive health assessment. With Probatix you can, for example, check vitamin D, vitamin B12 or your ferritin level .
The path to your health data
While blood tests traditionally required a referral to a lab and a doctor's visit, Probatix now offers the option to perform many of these importanttests directly in the pharmacy or from the comfort of your own home . This convenient option saves time and makes it easier than ever to proactively manage your health. With expert on-site advice, you can not only have tests performed, but also receive support and valuable advice on your results.
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Nutrient Check Premium
This check covers important areas such as fluid and electrolyte regulation, bone and muscle health, cell division and blood formation, as well as the supply of essential vitamins. Deficiencies identified early can be remedied in a targeted manner, which strengthens your health preventively and enables individual measures to optimize your eating and lifestyle habits.
Nutrient Check Comfort
The Nutrient Check Comfort is crucial for your wellbeing as it provides a comprehensive check of important nutrients and minerals. This check allows deficiencies to be identified and corrected early, contributing to improved bone health, optimal muscle function and a strong immune system.
Basic Nutrient Check
The Basic Nutrient Check is crucial for your wellbeing as it provides a basic check of important nutrients and minerals. This check allows deficiencies to be identified and corrected at an early stage, contributing to healthy bones and teeth, optimal muscle function and a strong immune system.
Vegan Check
A lack of essential nutrients can be more common in vegan and vegetarian diets and can lead to health problems. Our Vegan Check, specially developed for vegans and vegetarians, provides a comprehensive overview of essential nutrients and hormones to ensure that your plant-based diet contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Burnout Stress Check
Our burnout stress check gives you a comprehensive insight into your physical stress levels and possible burnout signs. With this test, you can take early action to protect your health and performance.
How does this help me?
Knowing your blood values is a powerful tool for a healthy life. Thanks to Probatix's advanced capabilities, you no longer have to wait until a problem occurs.
Take your health into your own hands and use the convenient and quick option of carrying out important blood tests in the pharmacy or at home. Find out more, get tested and gain valuable insights into your health status in order to make informed decisions for a better quality of life.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the most important blood values
Which blood values are particularly important for my health?
Which blood values are particularly important for my health?
The most important blood values include liver values (ALT, AST, GGT), kidney values (creatinine, urea), blood sugar, cholesterol values as well as values for vitamin and mineral levels such as vitamin D and iron.
What do cholesterol levels say about my health?
What do cholesterol levels say about my health?
Cholesterol levels, particularly the ratio of LDL ("bad cholesterol") to HDL ("good cholesterol"), indicate your risk of cardiovascular disease. High LDL levels can increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
How often should key blood values be checked?
How often should key blood values be checked?
It is recommended that you have your most important blood values checked at least once a year as part of a health check. People with risk factors such as obesity, diabetes or cardiovascular disease should have their values checked more frequently.
What can I do if my blood values are not within the normal range?
What can I do if my blood values are not within the normal range?
If blood values are outside the reference range, you should discuss the results with a doctor. Often a change in diet, more exercise or, in some cases, targeted drug treatment can help to improve the values.
