Blood Testing in Czechia

Fasting blood glucose measurement for diabetes screening.

A full blood count (CBC) with white cell differential at MEDILA's ČSN EN ISO 15189-accredited laboratory. The CBC is the foundational haematology test measuring red blood cell count, haemoglobin, haematocrit, MCV/MCH/MCHC indices, platelet count, and total white cell count. The 5-part differential classifies white cells into neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, providing a comprehensive picture of immune cell distribution. Together these measurements identify anaemia by type (iron deficiency, B12/folate, haemolytic), infection burden, inflammatory activation, and haematological conditions. No fasting is required. Walk-in collection is available Monday to Friday at MEDILA collection centres, with results typically available the same or next working day.

A walk-in venous blood collection service at AXIS-CZ's phlebotomy station in the basement of Poliklinika III, Hradec Králové. Open from 05:30 Monday to Friday without an appointment, the collection station serves self-pay patients and those with physician referrals across the full range of biochemistry and haematology tests listed in the laboratory's published price list. The blood draw fee (59 Kč for adults, 107 Kč for children under ten) is charged separately from the cost of individual tests requested. Venepuncture is performed by trained phlebotomy staff; capillary collection is also available at 50 Kč. Patients fast overnight and arrive at the centre's earliest opening for glucose, lipid, or hormone panels requiring fasting samples. Results for most standard assays are available the same or following day, with email or postal delivery available for an additional 50 Kč.

Complete blood count with white blood cell differential analysis.

A full blood count with five-part white cell differential at AXIS-CZ's NASKL-accredited laboratory in Hradec Králové. The CBC measures red cell count, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and MCV/MCH/MCHC indices; the differential classifies white cells into neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils as both absolute counts and percentages. Together these measurements provide the foundational haematology screen used to investigate anaemia, infection, inflammatory states, and haematological disorders. Walk-in collection is available from 05:30 Monday to Friday; no appointment is needed. The basic CBC (krevní obraz) is 37 Kč; adding the differential costs 84 Kč total. A reticulocyte count to assess bone marrow red cell production can be added for 122 Kč. Results are typically available on the same day. The blood draw fee of 59 Kč for adults is charged in addition to the panel price.

Includes glucose, creatinine, urea, and uric acid for kidney function assessment.

Focused liver function assessment measuring the three key hepatic enzymes: ALT, AST, and GGT. At 101 CZK (~4 EUR), one of the cheapest liver screens available anywhere in Central Europe — ideal for routine monitoring or screening patients on hepatotoxic medications.

Focused liver function assessment at SYNLAB Brno measuring ALT, AST, and GGT — the three key hepatic enzymes used in routine clinical practice. At 101 CZK (~4 EUR), one of the most affordable liver screens in Central Europe — ideal for routine monitoring or medication safety checks.

INR test for patients on anticoagulant medications to monitor clotting time.

A low-cost INR (international normalised ratio) blood test that measures how quickly blood clots, used primarily to monitor people taking blood-thinning medication such as warfarin. Regular INR checks help keep anticoagulation within the intended therapeutic range. Self-pay with no referral — book and pay online, attend a collection point, receive a prompt result.

A full blood count with five-part white cell differential, analysed on the Mindray BC-6200 haematology platform at PKBH's Olomouc central laboratory. The CBC measures red cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and platelet indices; the differential distinguishes neutrophils (including band forms), lymphocytes (and reactive variants), eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and flags any abnormal or pathological cells for manual smear review. At 154 Kč all-in, this is one of the most accessible haematological screens available in the Czech Republic without a referral.

A core metabolic biochemistry panel at MEDILA covering glucose, HbA1c, creatinine, urea, and ALT — the foundational metabolic markers used to screen for and monitor diabetes, kidney function, and early liver disease in a single fasting blood draw. Glucose provides the acute blood sugar level; HbA1c reflects the 3-month average, the definitive diabetes screening and monitoring marker. Creatinine and urea assess kidney filtration capacity and excretory function. ALT is the primary liver health marker, elevated early in fatty liver, hepatitis, and hepatotoxic medication use. These five markers together form the minimal baseline biochemistry screen recommended in Czech preventive medicine guidelines for adults over 40. No appointment required at MEDILA collection centres. Fasting of 8–12 hours required for glucose and HbA1c.

Complete lipid profile measuring total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Essential for cardiovascular risk assessment using the European SCORE2 calculator. At 169 CZK (~7 EUR), roughly one-fifth the cost of the same four-marker panel at a German private lab.

Full lipid profile measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides at the SYNLAB Brno Titanium collection point. Critical for cardiovascular risk stratification using the European SCORE2 model. At 169 CZK (~7 EUR), this four-marker panel is a fraction of the 40-60 EUR charged by private labs across the Austrian border.

Thyroid hormone testing at MEDILA starting with TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) — the single most sensitive marker for thyroid dysfunction and the international standard first-line thyroid screen. TSH rises in hypothyroidism and falls in hyperthyroidism, providing early detection before overt symptoms develop. Free T4 (the main circulating thyroid hormone) and Free T3 (the active form) can be added to complete the functional assessment. Autoimmune thyroid markers — Anti-TPO and Anti-TG for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, TRAK for Graves' disease — are individually orderable for patients with suspected autoimmune thyroid disease. No fasting is required for any thyroid marker. MEDILA holds ČSN EN ISO 15189 accreditation from the Czech Accreditation Institute. Results returned within one week.

A fasting lipid profile measuring total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides at AXIS-CZ's accredited biochemistry laboratory in Hradec Králové. These four markers form the standard cardiovascular risk lipid screen used by GPs and cardiologists to assess atherosclerotic risk and guide treatment decisions. AXIS-CZ publishes individual test prices, allowing patients to build a panel from the core four (212 Kč) up to an extended panel with Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein B, and Lp(a) for comprehensive lipoprotein assessment. A fasting period of 8–12 hours is required for accurate LDL and triglyceride measurement; the clinic's 05:30 collection start makes pre-work fasting draws straightforward. No appointment is needed.

Kidney function assessment measuring creatinine, urea, and electrolytes. Calculates estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) for chronic kidney disease staging. At 218 CZK (~9 EUR), a focused renal assessment at a fraction of Western European pricing.

Renal function assessment at SYNLAB Brno measuring creatinine, urea, sodium, and potassium with calculated eGFR for chronic kidney disease staging. At 218 CZK (~9 EUR), a focused kidney screen suited for diabetes monitoring, hypertension follow-up, or general renal health baseline.

Diabetes screening combining fasting glucose and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) — the two complementary markers for detecting and monitoring glucose metabolism disorders. At 220 CZK (~9 EUR), a focused and affordable screen for the most common metabolic disease worldwide.

Focused diabetes screening at SYNLAB Brno combining fasting glucose with glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) — two complementary markers that together detect glucose metabolism disorders more reliably than either test alone. At 220 CZK (~9 EUR), an accessible screen for the most prevalent metabolic disease in the Czech Republic.

Entry-level health screening package covering blood count, fasting glucose, liver enzymes, cholesterol, triglycerides, creatinine, and urinalysis. At 229 CZK (~9 EUR), this is one of the cheapest basic blood screens available in Central Europe — roughly one-fifth the cost of a comparable panel in Germany.

Affordable entry-level health screening available at SYNLAB Brno covering blood count, fasting glucose, liver enzymes, cholesterol, triglycerides, creatinine, and urinalysis. At 229 CZK (~9 EUR), this panel costs a fraction of what Austrian or German labs charge for equivalent testing — and Brno is just 1.5 hours from Vienna by train.

A fasting cholesterol and lipid panel at MEDILA measuring the four core cardiovascular risk markers: total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol (protective), LDL-cholesterol (primary atherogenic marker), and triglycerides. This panel is the standard lipid screen used to assess cardiovascular risk in adults and to guide decisions about lifestyle changes and lipid-lowering therapy. LDL elevation is the primary target for cardiovascular risk reduction — European guidelines recommend LDL below 1.8 mmol/L for very high risk patients and below 2.6 mmol/L for high risk. HDL below 1.0 mmol/L in men and 1.2 mmol/L in women indicates reduced protective function. Triglycerides above 1.7 mmol/L signal metabolic syndrome risk. MEDILA's ISO 15189-accredited laboratories process fasting lipid panels with results returned within one week.

A 12-lead electrocardiography (EKG/ECG) examination at Infuze Pomáhá for cardiac rhythm screening and cardiovascular prevention. The EKG records the electrical activity of the heart through electrodes placed on the chest, wrists, and ankles, producing a 12-view map of cardiac conduction. Results are immediate. At 250 CZK it is the same price as the clinic's biophysical therapy sessions and serves as an accessible preventive cardiac check — particularly for clients who have never had an EKG, those with family history of cardiovascular disease, anyone experiencing palpitations, fatigue, or unexplained shortness of breath, and as a pre-treatment safety screen before commencing a course of IV infusions. Non-invasive with no contraindications.