What is Health Check 360 blood panel used for?
The broadest package: more than 50 biomarkers across blood count, lipids, liver, kidneys, electrolytes, thyroid, vitamins and iron, hormones, inflammation and long-term blood sugar in a single draw. It suits anyone who wants an overall status, or wants to see whether non-hormonal causes such as iron deficiency, thyroid problems or low vitamin D could explain their symptoms.
Parameters in Health Check 360 blood panel (54)
Blood count
- Haemoglobin
- The oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Low values can indicate anaemia.
- White blood cells
- Immune cells. Changes can reflect infection or inflammation.
- White cell differential
- The breakdown of white cells into types, such as neutrophils and lymphocytes.
- Platelets
- Cells involved in blood clotting.
- Red blood cells
- The number of red blood cells.
- Haematocrit
- The share of the blood made up of red blood cells. Monitored during testosterone treatment.
- MCV
- The average size of red blood cells. Helps tell different types of anaemia apart.
- MCHC
- The haemoglobin concentration inside the red blood cells.
- RDW
- The variation in red blood cell size.
Cholesterol and lipids
- Total cholesterol
- All the cholesterol in the blood.
- HDL cholesterol
- Cholesterol carried away from the blood vessels.
- LDL cholesterol
- The cholesterol fraction most closely linked to atherosclerosis.
- VLDL cholesterol
- Cholesterol in triglyceride-rich particles.
- Non-HDL cholesterol
- All cholesterol except HDL.
- Triglycerides
- Blood fats that rise after meals. Measured fasting.
- Lipoprotein(a)
- A largely inherited cholesterol particle linked to cardiovascular risk. Usually measured once.
Liver
- ALAT
- A liver enzyme that rises with liver cell damage, for example in fatty liver.
- ASAT
- An enzyme from liver and muscle. Can rise after hard training.
- GGT
- A liver enzyme affected by alcohol and the bile ducts.
- Alkaline phosphatase
- An enzyme from the liver and bones.
- Bilirubin
- A breakdown product of red blood cells processed by the liver.
- Albumin
- The most common blood protein. It binds part of the testosterone and reflects liver function and nutrition.
Kidneys
- Creatinine
- A waste product from muscles that the kidneys clear.
- eGFR
- Estimated kidney filtration, calculated from creatinine.
- Urea
- A waste product from protein breakdown that the kidneys clear.
- Urate
- Uric acid. High levels can cause gout.
Electrolytes and minerals
- Sodium
- An electrolyte that regulates fluid balance.
- Potassium
- An electrolyte important for muscles and heart rhythm.
- Calcium
- A mineral for bones, muscles and nerves.
- Free calcium
- The active, unbound part of calcium.
- Phosphate
- A mineral for bones and energy metabolism.
- Magnesium
- A mineral for muscles and nerves.
Thyroid
- TSH
- The pituitary hormone that controls the thyroid. The first marker for thyroid function.
- T4 (total)
- The main thyroid hormone, total amount.
- Free T4
- The unbound, active part of T4.
- T3
- The most active thyroid hormone.
Vitamins and iron
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- The best measure of vitamin D status. Important for bones and muscles.
- Vitamin B12
- Needed for nerves and blood formation. A deficiency can cause fatigue.
- Folate
- A B vitamin needed for cell division and blood formation.
- Ferritin
- The body's iron stores. It also rises with inflammation.
- Iron
- Iron in the blood at the time of sampling. Varies through the day.
- Transferrin
- The protein that transports iron in the blood.
- Transferrin saturation
- How much of the transferrin is carrying iron.
Hormones
- Total testosterone
- The main male sex hormone, bound and unbound together. Best measured in the morning.
- Oestradiol
- The main oestrogen. In men it is partly made from testosterone.
- LH
- A pituitary hormone that signals the testes or ovaries to make sex hormones. Helps tell primary from secondary causes.
- FSH
- A pituitary hormone involved in sperm and egg development. Read together with LH.
- Prolactin
- A pituitary hormone. Raised levels can lower libido and sex hormones.
- Progesterone
- A hormone from the ovaries after ovulation. Interpreted according to cycle day.
- Cortisol
- The stress hormone from the adrenal glands. It has a strong daily rhythm and is highest in the morning.
- SHBG
- A protein that binds testosterone in the blood. High SHBG can mean less free testosterone.
Inflammation
- CRP
- An inflammation marker that rises with infection and inflammation.
- Haptoglobin
- A protein that binds free haemoglobin. Low values can indicate breakdown of red cells.
Blood sugar
- HbA1c
- Long-term blood sugar, reflecting the average over roughly the last two to three months.
Note: according to Celto, lipoprotein(a) is only measured in the first year of Sundhedstjek 360™. Lp(a) is largely inherited and usually changes little over time.
Preparation for Health Check 360 blood panel
- Fast for 8–12 hours beforehand; water is allowed.
Preparation follows the laboratory's instructions for this package. Celto
What is a venous blood test?
A venous blood test means the sample is taken from a vein, usually in the crook of the elbow. Trained staff insert a thin needle and collect the blood in small vacuum tubes; the draw itself normally takes only a few minutes. A venous sample gives the laboratory enough material to measure many markers at once with standard, quality-controlled methods.
How much blood is drawn?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
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Questions & answers
What is Health Check 360 blood panel used for?
The broadest package: more than 50 biomarkers across blood count, lipids, liver, kidneys, electrolytes, thyroid, vitamins and iron, hormones, inflammation and long-term blood sugar in a single draw. It suits anyone who wants an overall status, or wants to see whether non-hormonal causes such as iron deficiency, thyroid problems or low vitamin D could explain their symptoms.
How do I prepare for Health Check 360 blood panel?
Fast for 8–12 hours beforehand; water is allowed.
How much blood is taken for Health Check 360 blood panel?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
Do I need a referral for Health Check 360 blood panel?
No – in Denmark no referral is needed. The package is only available in Denmark, and there you can order it through NordicTRT without a referral from your own doctor. The sample is taken as a normal venous blood test at a Celto location in Denmark.
Can the results of Health Check 360 blood panel give a diagnosis on their own?
No. Blood values have to be interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and sometimes repeat measurements. Results outside the reference range should be discussed with a doctor.
What does Haemoglobin show?
The oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Low values can indicate anaemia.
What does White blood cells show?
Immune cells. Changes can reflect infection or inflammation.
What does White cell differential show?
The breakdown of white cells into types, such as neutrophils and lymphocytes.
What does Platelets show?
Cells involved in blood clotting.
What does Red blood cells show?
The number of red blood cells.
What does Haematocrit show?
The share of the blood made up of red blood cells. Monitored during testosterone treatment.
What does MCV show?
The average size of red blood cells. Helps tell different types of anaemia apart.
What does MCHC show?
The haemoglobin concentration inside the red blood cells.