Blood collection at collection point
- After your order you receive instructions by email
- Make an appointment at a collection point near you
- Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
Blood collection at collection point
- After your order you receive instructions by email
- Make an appointment at a collection point near you
- Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
- Receive your results digitally by email
What is the Weight Loss Blood Test?
The Weight Loss Blood Test is a comprehensive blood analysis that provides insight into your metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and fat processing. This test measures key biomarkers that influence weight management and the risk of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease:
- Insulin: Measures the amount of insulin in the blood. Elevated levels may indicate insulin resistance.
- Glucose: Reflects your blood sugar levels and how effectively your body processes glucose.
- HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance Index): A calculation based on glucose and insulin levels that indicates your risk of insulin resistance.
- Total Cholesterol: The overall amount of cholesterol in your blood; high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
- HDL (Good Cholesterol): Helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream; higher levels are beneficial.
- LDL (Bad Cholesterol): High levels can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries.
- Triglycerides: A type of fat found in the blood; high levels increase the risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome.
- Cholesterol Risk Index: The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, an important indicator of cardiovascular risk.
- HbA1c: Reflects your average blood sugar levels over the past 8–12 weeks; important for assessing diabetes risk.
Why should you take the Weight Loss Blood Test?
The Weight Loss Blood Test is ideal for anyone who wants to lose weight, improve their metabolic health, or better understand their risk of diabetes and heart disease. By measuring these biomarkers, you can make targeted adjustments to your diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle.
- Understand your metabolism: Discover how your body processes fats and sugars.
- Prevent health risks: Early detection of insulin resistance or unhealthy lipid levels.
- Optimize your nutrition: Get measurable data to fine-tune your diet plan.
- Improve weight loss results: Identify why weight loss efforts may have stalled despite effort.
What does it indicate?
The Weight Loss Blood Test provides insights into:
- The balance between sugar and fat metabolism.
- The risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
- The effectiveness of your current diet and lifestyle.
- Your cardiovascular health based on lipid profiles.
What does a high level in these tests mean?
High levels of insulin, glucose, LDL, or triglycerides may indicate a disrupted metabolism, insulin resistance, or an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It may suggest that dietary or lifestyle changes are needed.
What does a low level in these tests mean?
Low or optimal levels generally indicate a healthy metabolism, effective insulin sensitivity, and a lower risk of metabolic or cardiovascular diseases. This reflects efficient sugar and fat processing and good weight management.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what people usually want to know.
How does it work from order to result?
After ordering we generate a referral letter and email you the instructions. You pick a collection point yourself and book an appointment there. Blood is drawn at the location, processed at the lab, and your result arrives digitally.
How quickly can I get tested?
Usually very quickly. Collection points typically have slots within a few days, sometimes even same-day. It depends on how busy the location is. For a few specialist analyses we first ship collection materials, which takes a bit longer.
Do I need to book an appointment?
At most collection points yes. Some accept walk-ins. This is clearly indicated per location. You choose the location that works best for you.
