Question 1

Who can place a Puhti order?

Accepted Answer

All individuals who are 15 years or older, have Finnish bankID as well as a Finnish personal identity code, can place a Puhti order.

Question 2

Can I get Kela compensation for the tests?

Accepted Answer

Kela compensation is not available for Puhti tests. The tests do not require a doctor’s appointment or referral.

Question 3

Who is the service suitable for?

Accepted Answer

The service is suitable for you if you are interested in monitoring and maintaining your health with the help of a laboratory test. The Puhti laboratory packages provide a wide range of information on your health. We have compiled test packages suitable for various target groups.

Question 4

What is included in the test packages?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive and versatile tests have been selected for the test packages for various target groups. The Puhti laboratory packages provides a wide range of information on your health. In the ‘Laboratory tests’ menu, you can find more information about all the ready-made test packages.

Question 5

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

Accepted Answer

Puhti laboratory tests do not require a doctor’s referral. However, if you suspect an illness, always consult a doctor. 

You can order a doctor’s consultation separately through our service after the tests.

Question 6

What is Puhti?

Accepted Answer

Puhti (Puhti Lab Oy) offers the best services for measuring and developing your well-being. The company’s founders want to promote the well-being of Finns and offer them an easy way to monitor their health. Puhti is part of Mehiläinen.

Question 7

How is data protection ensured?

Accepted Answer

Data protection and information security are of the utmost importance to us. The data will remain in a high-security server room in Finland, which is dimensioned for health services. The data can only be accessed by persons responsible for laboratory testing whose access to the data is necessary for the provision of the service and who have signed a written NDA.

Question 8

Who will take and analyse the tests?

Accepted Answer

The samples are taken and analysed at the laboratories of Mehiläinen in Finland.

Question 9

Does the price include everything?

Accepted Answer

No sampling fee will be added to health examinations. No sampling fee (EUR 10) for orders over EUR 40. 

No fees are charged at the laboratory’s register. 

Consultation with a doctor on the results after the tests EUR 64.90.

Question 10

Will the results be sent to OmaKanta?

Accepted Answer

You can view the results on the My journal page. 

The results of the tests ordered after 24 March 2021 will also be updated in OmaKanta and OmaMehiläinen. The results will be transferred to the Kanta archive within approximately two days of the results being completed. 

If you have ordered a remote consultation with a doctor as an additional service, the doctor will also update their entries on your treatment in the Kanta archive. 
Attention! The texts appear in Kanta.fi as Mehiläinen’s document entries.

Question 11

Transfer of the order to Mehiläinen's laboratory

Accepted Answer

We automatically transfer the order information to Mehiläinen’s laboratory system. This means that you do not have to bring your Puhti order information or receipt to the laboratory. However, remember to bring proof of identity with you when arriving at the laboratory for the tests.

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