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
Cardio Profile Basic
Complete cardiovascular screening with cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation marker.
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 Cardio Profile Basic?
The Cardio Profile Basic is a blood test specifically designed to provide insight into your cardiovascular health. This test combines three essential determinations that together offer a powerful picture of your risk of cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, and metabolic problems. The examination is suitable for anyone who wishes to preventively monitor their heart health, as well as for people with known risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, overweight, or a family predisposition.
What is tested?
- Total Cholesterol: Measures the total amount of cholesterol in the blood
- HDL Cholesterol (good cholesterol): Helps remove excess cholesterol from blood vessels
- LDL Cholesterol (bad cholesterol): Can lead to arteriosclerosis at high levels
- Triglycerides: Fats in the blood; elevated levels increase cardiovascular risk
- HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c): Average blood sugar level over the past 8-12 weeks
- hs-CRP (High Sensitive C-Reactive Protein): Marker for low-grade inflammation in the body
Why should you get the Cardio Profile Basic?
This blood test is used to better understand the risk of cardiovascular diseases and to intervene early where necessary. This test is particularly recommended for:
- Family history of cardiovascular diseases: Hereditary predisposition to cardiovascular problems
- Unhealthy lifestyle: Smoking, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet
- Overweight or obesity: Increased risk of metabolic problems
- Diabetes or elevated blood sugar: Important risk factor for heart problems
- High blood pressure: Strain on the heart and blood vessels
- Preventive screening: Proactively monitoring your health
This combination of measurements creates a complete picture of your cardiovascular risk profile – essential for timely lifestyle or medicinal interventions.
What does it indicate?
The results provide insight into three crucial aspects of your heart health:
- Lipid profile – The balance between good and bad cholesterol and fats in the blood. An disturbed balance increases the risk of arteriosclerosis and heart disease
- HbA1c – Long-term blood sugar regulation. Elevated values indicate (pre)diabetes, a significant risk factor for heart problems
- hs-CRP – Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the development and worsening of cardiovascular diseases
Together, these three markers provide a complete picture of your cardiovascular health and help to accurately assess your risk.
What do abnormal values mean?
The interpretation of the results depends on your age, lifestyle, and health:
- Elevated LDL or triglycerides + low HDL: Indicates an increased risk of arteriosclerosis and heart disease. Normal values suggest healthy fat metabolism
- Elevated HbA1c: Indicates chronically elevated blood sugar, with increased cardiovascular risk. May point to (pre)diabetes
- Elevated hs-CRP: May indicate inflammatory processes in the body and increases the chance of cardiovascular diseases
- Combination of abnormalities: Multiple abnormal values strengthen each other's effect and often require active intervention
When is this test performed?
The Cardio Profile Basic is recommended in the following situations:
- Preventive screening for cardiovascular diseases
- Monitoring cholesterol or blood sugar
- Detection of low-grade inflammation
- In cases of high blood pressure, overweight, or diabetes
- Lifestyle change or diet monitoring
- Follow-up for known heart conditions or risk profile
Regular testing of these markers helps to adjust in time and reduce serious health risks.
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.
