Before you order

Which blood tests to get

The most common question before Fénix: “which tests should I get?” Here is the exact list. Print it or save it as a PDF and show it at the lab or to your doctor.

Basic panel19 markers

With these values we can build a solid protocol and calculate your biological age. Most are part of a routine check-up.

Biological age (PhenoAge)

Nine routine blood count and chemistry values used to calculate biological age.

  • AlbuminAlbumíng/L
  • CreatinineKreatinínµmol/L
  • Fasting glucoseGlukóza nalačnommol/L
  • CRP (inflammation)CRP (zápal)mg/L
  • Lymphocytes (%)Lymfocyty (%)%
  • MCV (red cell volume)MCV (objem erytrocytu)fL
  • RDWRDW%
  • ALP (alkaline phosphatase)ALP (alkalická fosfatáza)U/L
  • White blood cellsLeukocyty10⁹/L

Glucose & insulin

Show how your body handles sugar – long before diabetes would appear.

  • HbA1cHbA1c%
  • Fasting insulinInzulín nalačnomIU/L

Blood lipids

The basic picture of heart and vessel risk.

  • Total cholesterolCholesterol celkovýmmol/L
  • LDL cholesterolLDL cholesterolmmol/L
  • HDL cholesterolHDL cholesterolmmol/L
  • TriglyceridesTriglyceridymmol/L

Vitamins & iron

The most common hidden deficiencies behind fatigue, mood and immunity.

  • Vitamin D (25-OH)Vitamín D (25-OH)nmol/L
  • FerritinFeritínµg/L
  • Vitamin B12Vitamín B12pmol/L

Thyroid

Basic screening of your metabolic pace.

  • TSHTSHmIU/L
Extended panel18 markers

Recommended if you have specific issues (fatigue, hormones, thyroid, heart disease in the family) or want the most precise plan. Optional.

Heart in depth

More precise risk markers than LDL alone, including inherited Lp(a).

  • ApoBApoBmg/dL
  • Lp(a)Lp(a)mg/dL
  • HomocysteineHomocysteínµmol/L

Thyroid in detail

For fatigue, weight gain or feeling cold even with a “normal” TSH.

  • fT3fT3pmol/L
  • fT4fT4pmol/L
  • Anti-TPO antibodiesAnti-TPO protilátkyIU/mL

Liver & metabolism

Fatty liver, alcohol and uric acid.

  • ALT (liver)ALT (pečeň)U/L
  • GGT (liver)GGT (pečeň)U/L
  • Uric acidKyselina močováµmol/L

Hormones

Energy, libido, mood and stress – in men and women.

  • Total testosteroneTestosterón celkovýnmol/L
  • Free testosteroneTestosterón voľnýpmol/L
  • SHBGSHBGnmol/L
  • Oestradiol (E2)Estradiol (E2)pmol/L
  • DHEA-SDHEA-Sµmol/L
  • Cortisol (morning)Kortizol (ráno)nmol/L

Female hormones

Timed to your cycle – usually day 3–5 (LH, FSH) and progesterone around day 21 of a 28-day cycle.

  • ProgesteroneProgesterónnmol/L
  • LHLHIU/L
  • FSHFSHIU/L

How to prepare for the blood draw

  1. Fast for 10–12 hours – water is fine and even recommended.
  2. In the morning between 7 and 10 am – hormones (testosterone, cortisol) change during the day.
  3. No intense training or alcohol for 24 hours before the draw.
  4. High-dose biotin (common in hair and nail products) can distort thyroid tests – pause it as advised by the lab.
  5. Take your medicines as usual and tell the lab about them – never stop them without your doctor.
  6. Women: hormones by cycle day; for a re-test go in the same phase as the first time.

Where and how to get tested

  • At your GP – some values are part of a preventive check-up or the doctor orders them for symptoms.
  • At a private lab, self-paid – no referral needed, results usually within a few days.
  • A self-paid basic panel usually costs in the order of tens of euros, the extended one more – it varies by lab and country.
  • Then simply upload the results as a PDF or photo – we read the values for you.
Printable list / PDF

Print it or save as PDF and show it at the lab.

What does the result look like?

See a full sample protocol for a fictional client – this is exactly how we process your values.

See a sample protocol

Got your results? Next step

Check for free whether your values are optimal, or order your personal Fénix Methode protocol.

This answer is for education only and does not replace an examination or medical advice. It is not a diagnosis or treatment. Reference ranges differ between laboratories – always review your results with a doctor. With sudden, severe or worsening symptoms seek medical help; in an emergency call 112. Do not stop or change medication without your doctor.