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 Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is essential for regulating blood sugar levels. It helps the body's cells to absorb glucose (sugar) from the blood and use it for energy or store it for future use.
Why should you have Insulin tested?
Testing insulin levels can be useful for assessing how well your body regulates glucose. This is especially important for people with diabetes or prediabetes, but also for those who want to monitor their metabolic health. It can assist in diagnosing various conditions, including insulin resistance and type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
What does it indicate?
The insulin test can indicate whether your body produces an adequate amount of insulin and how it responds to glucose. It can help in determining insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, or insulin production problems, such as in type 1 diabetes.
What does a high insulin level mean?
A high insulin level may suggest insulin resistance, where your body cells do not respond well to insulin. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. It can also be an indication of an insulinoma, a rare tumor of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
What does a low insulin level mean?
A low insulin level may indicate reduced production of insulin by the pancreas, which is characteristic of type 1 diabetes. It can also occur in long-standing type 2 diabetes, where the pancreas becomes exhausted.
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.
