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 PhenoAge Biological Age test?
PhenoAge is a biological age test that determines your true body age instead of your chronological age. Developed by scientists at UCLA and Yale University, this test uses 9 standard blood values to predict how quickly your body is actually aging and what your risk is for age-related diseases.
The 9 PhenoAge biomarkers:
- Albumin: Protein that reflects overall health and nutritional status.
- Creatinine: Indicator for kidney function and muscle metabolism.
- Glucose: Blood sugar level that shows metabolic health.
- C-reactive protein (CRP): Inflammation marker that measures chronic inflammation.
- Lymphocytes: White blood cells crucial for immune function.
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): Size of red blood cells, related to nutritional status.
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Variation in size of red blood cells.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Enzyme that indicates liver and bone health.
- White blood cell count: Total number of white blood cells for immune monitoring.
Why determine PhenoAge?
PhenoAge offers unique insights into your aging process that go beyond your calendar age:
- Predicts Health Risks: Strong correlation with the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality.
- Measures Intervention Effects: Objectively shows whether lifestyle changes actually slow down your aging.
- Personalized Health: Provides specific areas of focus for your aging process.
- Scientifically Validated: Based on extensive research in large populations.
What do the results mean?
Your PhenoAge score represents your biological age. If your PhenoAge is higher than your chronological age, this may indicate accelerated aging due to factors such as chronic inflammation, poor metabolic health, or reduced organ function. A lower PhenoAge suggests that your body is aging slower than average for your age.
Why is this important?
Unlike other aging tests that require complex DNA analysis, PhenoAge uses only standard blood values. This makes it the most accessible and practical biological age test available. PhenoAge helps you take concrete steps to slow down your aging and extend your healthspan by providing insight into the actual state of your body.
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.
