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.
The package includes two essential tests, S -TSH and S -T4-V, which indicate thyroid function. The test package is suitable for regular monitoring of thyroid function.
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.
With the laboratory package, you get comprehensive information about how your body is doing. It includes, among other things, a basic blood count, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, essential vitamins, as well as PSA and free calculated testosterone.
Folate, or folic acid, is a group B vitamin obtained from food. It is an essential nutrient for humans.
The package designed for active individuals includes, in addition to the Puhti laboratory package, important metrics for those who exercise. It includes tests important for performance and recovery, such as iron and vitamin D levels, magnesium, and also vitamin B12, potassium related to fluid balance, and free calculated testosterone.
S -T3-V, or triiodothyronine, is a thyroid hormone that is produced from the T4 hormone (thyroxine) through deiodination.
The package designed for active individuals includes, in addition to the Puhti laboratory package, important metrics for those who exercise. It includes tests important for performance and recovery, such as iron and vitamin D levels, magnesium, vitamin B12, and potassium related to fluid balance.
The two most popular Puhti tests, vitamin D and ferritin, now at a combined price! With these tests, you can easily determine the status of your body’s iron stores and vitamin D levels.
The glutamyl transferase test provides information about liver health.
With the laboratory package, you get comprehensive information about how your body is doing. It includes, for example, a basic blood count, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, potassium, sodium, ferritin, and vitamin D.
Could a gift for a loved one be about well-being? Through laboratory packages, your loved one will gain knowledge about their own health condition. A Puhti gift card is an excellent gift idea for someone who is interested in taking even better care of their health. The recipient of the gift card must be over 15 years old and have Finnish online banking credentials to place an order on the Puhti online store.
Vitamin B12 is especially needed for the functioning of the nervous system. It is only obtained from animal-based foods, so those who follow a plant-based diet should pay attention to their intake.
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.
Estradiol is the most important estrogen, or female sex hormone. Its levels affect mood, sexuality, and reproductive ability.
S -TPOAb, or thyroid peroxidase, is an enzyme involved in the formation of thyroid hormones. Antibodies to thyroid peroxidase indicate autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland.
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.
Transferrin transports iron in the body to tissues that need it. This test examines the proportion of transferrin that has an iron atom attached.
The laboratory package includes a basic blood count, ferritin, high-sensitive CRP, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, thyroid function, vitamins D and B12, and folate, which is particularly important for pregnant women. The test package is suitable for both those planning pregnancy and those who are already pregnant.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone, or FSH, affects the levels of sex hormones, estrogen and testosterone, and the menstrual cycle. The test is taken at the beginning of the natural menstrual cycle (days 3-5 of the cycle). When using hormonal contraceptives (e.g., birth control pills, mini-pills, or contraceptive implants), the result does not reflect the body’s normal hormonal function. It is recommended to conduct the test at least 4 weeks after stopping the use of contraceptives.
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.
Adequate iron intake affects, among other things, energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. As a result of a laboratory package Iron Deficiency Plus, you will receive the most important values related to iron, iron stores, and anemia.
This test package examines chlamydia and gonorrhea. The test is a urine test.
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that affects the production of sex hormones. It influences estrogen and testosterone levels and fertility. The test is taken at the beginning of the natural menstrual cycle (days 3-5 of the cycle). It is recommended to conduct the test at least 4 weeks after stopping the use of contraceptives.
Calcium, albumin-corrected. A large portion of the body’s calcium is transported with albumin protein. Includes subtests P-Ca and P-Alb.
Progesterone, also known as the corpus luteum hormone, is important for a woman’s fertility. It enables the onset of pregnancy and protects the normal progression of pregnancy.
The laboratory package Puhti Super for men includes nearly 50 different indicators that provide you with comprehensive information about how your body is doing. It includes, among others, blood count, blood sugar, inflammation value, cholesterol, vitamins, minerals, testosterone, and tests reflecting the function of the liver, kidneys, and thyroid. Sampling in the morning between 7-10 AM.
The laboratory package Puhti Super for women includes over 40 different indicators that provide you with comprehensive information about how your body is doing. It includes, among others, blood count, blood sugar, inflammation value, cholesterol, vitamins, minerals, and tests reflecting the function of the liver, kidneys, and thyroid.
The vegetarian laboratory package provides comprehensive information on factors affecting your health and helps you assess whether your diet is sufficiently varied. It includes, among other things, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, and ferritin.
Prolaktin (PRL), eller mjölkhormon, är ett hormon som produceras av hypofysen.
The measurement of ESR is used to determine the body’s inflammatory status.
The celiac disease test includes the following examinations: tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies (S -tTGAbA) and immunoglobulin A (Ig A). For a reliable celiac disease diagnosis, it is required that the person being tested has been on a gluten-containing diet for at least 6 weeks before the sample is taken.
The test is used, for example, in the diagnosis of liver damage and hemolytic anemias.
This test package examines chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. The examination includes both blood and urine tests.
Tissue transglutaminase is the most sensitive antibody test used for diagnosing and monitoring celiac disease. For a reliable celiac diagnosis, it is required that the individual has been on a gluten-containing diet for at least 6 weeks prior to sample collection.
The pregnancy test measures the concentration of the placenta hormone. A blood sample is a more reliable method than a urine sample for detecting early pregnancy; a pregnancy test from a blood sample can indicate the onset of pregnancy approximately 10 days after fertilization. This test provides a numerical result.
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone, which regulates the body’s calcium balance.
Zinc is an essential mineral for the body, involved in numerous bodily functions.
The ability to tolerate lactose in milk is a hereditary trait. The test helps you determine if you have a genetic predisposition for the insufficient function of the enzyme that breaks down lactose.
Even more important than cholesterol levels as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases are the quality and quantity of the particles that transport fats in the body. Includes tests: apo A1, apo B, and the ratio fS-ApoB/A1. The test is used in the following situations: assessment of cardiovascular disease risk, investigation of dyslipidemias, and monitoring of cholesterol-lowering medication.
The AMH level indicates the functional status of the ovaries.
Transferrin is one of the values that describe the body’s iron status. Iron is transported to tissues where it is needed with the help of this protein.
With the test, you can determine if you have a hereditary predisposition to the insufficient function of the enzyme that breaks down lactose. The celiac test includes the following examinations: tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies (S -tTGAbA) and immunoglobulin A (Ig A).
Prealbumin indicates liver health and the nutritional status of the body.
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.
DHEAS is a weak androgen, meaning a male sex hormone, that is secreted from the adrenal cortex.
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.
Phosphate is an important trace element needed for the well-being of bones and teeth, the construction of genetic material, and the functioning of enzymes.
Vitamin B6 is involved in the formation of neurotransmitters in the brain that are important for mood.
The test package includes the glucose value indicating blood sugar levels and blood lipid values.
This test package examines chlamydia and gonorrhea. The test is conducted using a throat sample.
Antibodies against thyroglobulin (TyglAb) can form when thyroglobulin leaks into the bloodstream as thyroid tissue breaks down.
The lipoprotein (a) test is used to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. It is advisable to take the test at least once in a lifetime, especially if you have a family history of vascular diseases, if cholesterol medication does not provide an adequate response to high LDL levels, or if you want to determine the overall risk of vascular diseases, particularly in borderline cases related to cholesterol results.
Vitamin A, or retinol, and its precursor beta-carotene, support our health in many ways. Vitamin A is important for vision, skin and bone health, and immunity.
The test measures the body’s selenium concentration to detect possible deficiency or selenium exposure.
The Hertta test assesses the risk of having a heart attack or developing type 2 diabetes in the coming years.
The Phosphatidylethanol (B-PEth) test indicates heavy alcohol consumption.
The test package includes blood sugar levels over 2-8 weeks (B-HbA1c) and blood lipid values.
The comprehensive cholesterol and metabolism package includes tests to study cholesterol and liver values as well as sugar balance. The test package provides indications of whether you may have disturbances in cholesterol or sugar metabolism or fatty liver.
Investigation of bleeding tendency. Assessment of liver function. Evaluation of vitamin K metabolism.
Copper is a trace element essential for the body in small amounts, obtained from the diet. Copper is tested on a doctor’s recommendation when there is suspicion of abnormal accumulation in the body (e.g., in occupational exposures or in connection with accumulation diseases such as Wilson’s disease).
Laboratory package Liver Plus includes tests to assess the health of your liver.
The S-TSHRAb test is used to detect various conditions causing hyperthyroidism.
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.
B1 vitamin, also known as thiamine, is needed for normal nervous system function and energy metabolism.
The vitamin test package includes D, B12, and B9 vitamins (folate). These vitamins are important for supporting your health, especially if you follow a special diet, have absorption disorders, or are unsure about the adequacy of these essential vitamins to support your body’s function.
This test package tests chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. The examination includes blood, throat, and urine tests.
The Stockholm3 examination assesses the risk of prostate cancer. The examination is primarily suitable for men aged 50–70.
The iron absorption test indicates whether you have an iron deficiency and if orally taken iron supplements are absorbed by your body. The test is recommended if there is a suspicion of poor iron absorption. The duration of the test is 2 hours. In addition to the iron absorption test, it includes tests for ferritin, CRP, and complete blood count.
This test package tests chlamydia and gonorrhea. The examination includes throat and urine tests.
The test is used for diagnosing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also useful for monitoring disease activity and treatment effectiveness. This is a stool test.
Note! The use of anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided a couple of weeks before the test, as they can distort calprotectin results by giving a false positive result.
Vitamin B2 is a B-group vitamin, the deficiency of which can cause, for example, mouth sores and dermatitis.
The E-Retik test is used to assess the state of red blood cell production.
Blood group determination tells you which blood group you belong to and whether you are Rh+ or Rh-. This test for the ABO and RhD blood group is the most commonly used blood group system.
Assessment of exposure to manganese and its inorganic compounds.
This test package examines chlamydia and gonorrhea. The test is a rectal sample.
This test is used for assessing heavy alcohol consumption, monitoring the reduction of alcohol use, and sobriety.
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.
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.