Blood test without a referral: your basic checkup
Key health markers: CBC, lipids, and Vitamin D.
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6 markersTriglycerides, LDL Cholesterol, Vitamin D (25-OH), HDL Cholesterol, Basic Blood Count, LDL/HDL Ratio
Sometimes you simply want to know how your body is doing, without a specific complaint prompting it. A basic blood test can give you a first impression, in your own time and at a moment that suits you.
The Basic Health Checkup looks at a number of widely used markers: your blood count, your cholesterol and your vitamin D. Together they give you a factual starting point to build on.
Why this test?
Checking in on your health now and then does not have to be complicated. This basic checkup maps out a number of widely used blood values, so you get an idea of how your body is doing at this moment.
You gain insight into your blood count, your cholesterol and your vitamin D. These are markers that are often looked at first and can give you a factual reference point for a conversation about your health.
Who is this test for?
This test can be useful if you simply want to know how you are doing, even without specific complaints. Think of women who like to check their baseline values now and then, or who want a bit more overview after a busy period.
If you have been feeling low on energy for a while and are looking for a starting point, a basic blood test can be a handy first step. You do not need a referral from your GP.
What is tested?
This basic checkup measures a number of widely used markers in your blood:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): an overview of your red and white blood cells and platelets that can give a general impression of your blood.
- HDL Cholesterol: the cholesterol often described as the favourable type and included in your lipid profile.
- LDL Cholesterol: another part of your cholesterol profile that, together with HDL, can say something about your heart and vascular health.
- Triglycerides: fats in your blood that help shape what your lipid metabolism looks like.
- Vitamin D (25-OH): gives a picture of your vitamin D status, something many people are curious about.
Together these values offer a handy overview of a few important health markers, with a complete blood count as the foundation.
What can this test tell you?
The results can give you an impression of a few basic aspects of your health. Your blood count may show something about your red and white blood cells, while your cholesterol values can say something about your lipid metabolism.
Your vitamin D value gives a picture of your vitamin D status. Good to know: these are individual reference points, not a diagnosis. They say the most in relation to one another and to your personal situation.
How is the sample collected?
This test requires a small blood draw at a certified lab. In the Netherlands you can choose from 650+ sample points spread across the country.
After ordering, you pick a location near you and schedule a moment that suits you. The draw itself usually takes only a few minutes, and you do not need a referral.
When is this test useful?
A basic checkup can be pleasant at different moments, for example:
- when you just want to know how your baseline values are doing
- when you have felt less energetic for a while and are looking for a starting point
- when you are adjusting your lifestyle and are curious about your blood count and cholesterol
- when you like to follow your health from time to time
A blood test without a referral makes it easy to choose a moment yourself that fits you.
What do the results mean?
Your result shows your value per marker together with a reference range and a short explanation. What counts as usual can vary a little from one laboratory to another.
A value below or above the range can mean different things and depends on your personal situation. A single value outside the range says little on its own; it is about the bigger picture, which you can review together with a doctor.
What happens after the results?
Your results are usually in your Lunarahealth account within 2 working days of the blood draw, often the next day. Some markers take longer. Each value is shown clearly with a reference range and an explanation, so you understand what you see.
Every blood test result includes a professional assessment from a BIG-registered doctor. For treatment decisions, discuss your results with your GP.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can order this blood test online without a referral. You choose your own sample point and a moment that suits you.
For the cholesterol values it is usually advised to fast, about eight to twelve hours without eating beforehand. Drinking water is fine.
This checkup measures your complete blood count, your HDL and LDL cholesterol, your triglycerides and your vitamin D.
Your result is usually online within 2 working days of the blood draw, with a reference range and a short explanation for each value.
You pay €104,-. The blood draw is already included, so nothing is added.
No, a test you request yourself is not part of the basic Dutch insurance. You pay it yourself, and your deductible (eigen risico) stays untouched.
Count on one business day, a day longer for an order after 17:00 or at the weekend: by then the referral email has arrived, and you cannot go before it does. Some draw sites then take walk-ins and the rest work by appointment. Each location says which.
Your barcode from the ZorgDomein email and a valid ID. Showing the barcode on your phone is fine. Without a BSN you get no barcode; print the referral form from the link in the email instead.
Yes, unless your own doctor said otherwise. Some markers ask for extra preparation, such as no alcohol for 24 hours or no heavy training for 48 hours. You see this on the test and in the instructions after you order.
You show your barcode and your ID at the draw site, and then your blood is taken. Allow about a quarter of an hour.
Yes, a BIG-registered doctor assesses every result and explains your values in your account. If you want treatment, discuss the result with your GP.
In one of the independent, certified laboratories across the Netherlands that Lunarahealth works with. They also run the draw sites, which Lunarahealth does not own. Reference values can differ a little between labs.
No, your test bypasses your GP and does not end up in your medical record. Data goes to a healthcare provider only with your written consent, and it is never sold. Anonymous is not possible: a valid result needs your name, date of birth and ID.
What We Test
| No. | Biomarker | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Triglycerides | mmol/l |
| 02 | LDL Cholesterol | mmol/l |
| 03 | Vitamin D (25-OH) | nmol/l |
| 04 | HDL Cholesterol | mmol/l |
| 05 | Basic Blood Count | — |
| 06 | LDL/HDL Ratio | ratio |
| Your results are usually in your Lunarahealth account within 2 working days of the blood draw. The laboratory states a longer turnaround for Vitamin D (25-OH). | ||
Preparation
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No alcohol beforehand
RequiredDrink no alcohol in the 24 hours before the draw.
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Preferably fasting
RecommendedComing fasting gives a slightly cleaner value, but it is not required. If it suits you, eat nothing from 22:00 the evening before and drink only water.
- Water is always fine. Drink as usual beforehand, it makes the draw easier.
- Take your usual medication, unless your own doctor told you otherwise.
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