Ferritin is a form of iron absorption and storage. It is a good measure of the body’s iron stores, and low ferritin content is a sign of iron deficiency.
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Blood count is a series of tests that measure the hemoglobin level in the blood and count the number of blood cells.
High-sensitivity CRP measures inflammation and the risk of arterial disease.
Vitamin D is considered to be one of the important health factors that we can personally influence. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary for vital human functions and should be ingested in sufficient quantities.
TSH or thyroid-stimulating hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland. TSH is tested when examining thyroid function.
Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an indicator of the well-being of the liver and reacts, for example, to long-term alcohol use and fatty liver disease caused by excess weight.
The hemoglobin A1C test B-HbA1c shows your average blood glucose levels over the previous 2–8 weeks. Blood glucose affects general well-being and energy levels, muscle and brain function and the feeling of hunger.
The creatinine value helps assess kidney function. The Pt-GFRe test reflects the kidneys’ ability to cleanse the blood, that is, their ability to remove excess water and waste materials from the body. Contains 2 values: creatinine and calculated GFR.
Blood lipid levels are checked when measuring cholesterol. Includes the following tests: total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL and Kol/HDL ratio.
A more accurate B12-TC2 test (active B12). Vitamin B12 is needed especially for the functioning of the nervous system.
Sodium is one of the most important salts in the body. It is essential for life, being a key substance in maintaining the membrane tension of all cells.
Testosterone is men’s most important sex hormone. The free testosterone test shows the level of active, free testosterone in the bloodstream. Includes tests for total testosterone (S-Testo), free testosterone (S-Testo-VL) and SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin).
Glucose is an indicator of the blood sugar level. Blood sugar affects general well-being and energy levels, muscle and brain function and the feeling of hunger.
Potassium is an essential salt for the body. It regulates, among other things, the body’s fluid balance.
Puhti laboratory package includes many different tests that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamin D, ferritin, inflammatory status and tests of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body. It is needed for the functioning of the nervous system and several enzymes.
T4-V, or thyroxine, is a thyroid hormone and its level indicates the activity of the thyroid gland.
Adequate iron intake affects, among other things, endurance, mood, general well-being, and heart function. In addition to ferritin, two other useful tests have been selected for examining iron deficiency: the inflammation marker CRP and a complete blood count. With Puhti’s tests, you can assess the state of your body. When your body is in balance and your lifestyle is in order, you can cope better in everyday life, gain more energy for exercise, and prevent diseases!
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (women) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamins D and B12, ferritin, and sodium.
PSA is a protein produced by prostate cells, and its concentration increases with age and can rise in association with prostate diseases.
CRP (C-reactive protein) is a test used to investigate inflammation. CRP levels increase during inflammation.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (men) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The Puhti laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, important vitamins, ferritin and testosterone.
Folate, or folic acid, is a group B vitamin obtained from food. It is an essential nutrient for humans.
S -T3-V, or triiodothyronine, is a thyroid hormone that is produced from the T4 hormone (thyroxine) through deiodination.
The glutamyl transferase test provides information about liver health.
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Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme particularly related to liver and bile function. It is also secreted in connection with bone diseases. The value is especially elevated by diseases that disrupt bile secretion or break down bone.
A basic blood count consists of several tests. These tests determine the number of cells in the blood and the structure of the red blood cells.
Cortisol is measured when there is a suspicion of excessive or insufficient cortisol secretion, which are medical conditions. Overactivity (hypercortisolism) causes, for example, Cushing’s disease, and underactivity (hypocortisolism) causes, for example, Addison’s disease.
Testosterone is the most important sex hormone in men. It affects, for example, sex drive and mood. The test measures the amount of total testosterone.
The aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) test measures liver function and damage.
Urate refers to uric acid. Its concentration in the blood can increase due to factors such as alcohol consumption and being overweight.
Albumin is one of the most important proteins in the body. Many vitamins and hormones travel in the body bound to it.
The transferrin receptor is a recipient molecule for the iron transport protein. It receives the iron transported to the red blood cell, facilitating the transfer of iron into the red blood cell. The concentration of the transferrin receptor in the blood increases in cases of iron deficiency. The S-TfR test is used to detect iron deficiency.
The test is used, for example, in the diagnosis of liver damage and hemolytic anemias.
Zinc is an essential mineral for the body, involved in numerous bodily functions.
Iron is needed for the formation of red blood cells’ hemoglobin. In addition, it acts as a catalyst in many enzyme reactions. An iron test (fP-Fe) is primarily carried out as an additional test when determining the transferrin saturation.
Creatine kinase is an enzyme found in muscle cells. It enters the bloodstream when muscle cells are damaged.
Urea is a waste product that the body cannot utilize. Urea measurement is used in the monitoring of chronic kidney failure.
Sex hormone binding globulin is produced in the liver. Its production is regulated by sex and thyroid hormones, insulin and diet. Please note! Any hormonal medication you are using can affect the results when assessing your natural hormonal function.
The Salmonella test (from stool) is suitable for example for health examinations of food workers, controls of salmonella infections, and epidemiological investigations. If no salmonella is detected in the sample, the result is reported as negative. If salmonella is detected in the sample, the result is reported as suspected Salmonella.
The Puhti Health Starter Package is the starting point for pursuing health and well-being. Now is the time to focus on your own endurance and consider what can be done to improve your situation. The new year and new adventures are here now. The package includes the following tests: CBC, cholesterol, sensitive CRP, blood sugar, vitamin D, ferritin, and TSH.