Discover articles on blood values, health and prevention. Clear, well-sourced explanations that help you understand your blood test and your results better.
A raised CRP says there is inflammation, not where. Read the normal values, the difference with hs-CRP, and how fast CRP falls again after an infection.
A clear table of normal ranges for the most-measured blood values, plus how to read a value just outside range. Always compare with the range on your own result.
Not sure which blood test to choose? We take you in a few steps from symptom or goal to the right test, with a clear dec...
You usually pay for a private blood test yourself. Here is how it works with basic insurance, your deductible, and when...
Women more often meet low iron, mainly through menstruation and pregnancy. Learn why, and which blood values like ferrit...
Arranging a blood test yourself without a GP: how to request one, which tests exist, what it costs, whether it is reliab...
The reference range next to your result is a statistical average, not a personal limit. Learn why normal differs by sex,...
Your kidneys filter your blood day and night. Learn what creatinine and eGFR measure, which blood values give insight in...
Prick at home or visit a collection point? We compare the three blood test models in the Netherlands and look at what th...
You can have iron deficiency while your haemoglobin is normal. Learn how, which symptoms fit, and why ferritin often giv...
What does too much sugar do to your blood? Learn how glucose, HbA1c and triglycerides can shift, and why one single test...
The Whoop panel measures 44 biomarkers across heart, metabolism, hormones and organs. One blood draw, clear results, rev...
What do thyroid antibodies like anti-TPO say about your thyroid? Learn how they relate to Hashimoto and when testing is...
A broad view across 36 biomarkers, from cholesterol to hormones and vitamins. Proactive, without a referral, reviewed by...