Blood Testing in Czechia

A diabetes and metabolic assessment panel at AXIS-CZ's NASKL-accredited biochemistry laboratory in Hradec Králové, anchored by HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin), fasting glucose, homocysteine, and C-peptide measurements. HbA1c provides a three-month average of blood glucose levels — making it the standard tool for both diabetes diagnosis and ongoing management. Fasting glucose captures the immediate metabolic state. Homocysteine is an independent cardiovascular and metabolic risk marker elevated in B-vitamin deficiency, renal impairment, and insulin resistance. C-peptide distinguishes between insulin deficiency (low C-peptide) and insulin resistance (high C-peptide), informing the classification of diabetes type. The OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) is also available at 392 Kč all-inclusive — the primary test for gestational diabetes (weeks 24–28 of pregnancy) and pre-diabetes confirmation.

Quick antigen testing with immediate results.

Rapid antibody screening test.

A 3-parameter diabetes risk assessment panel available at 290 Kč through cz.unilabs.online, testing insulin, fasting glucose, and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) to determine diabetes or pre-diabetes status without a GP referral. HbA1c provides a 3-month average blood glucose picture, fasting glucose captures the current level, and insulin reveals insulin resistance before glucose even rises — making this the most sensitive early-warning combination available at this price point. Results within 3 business days. Rated 4.95/5. Recommended for those with symptoms (extreme thirst, frequent urination, fatigue), family history, or overweight.

An iron status panel measuring ferritin, serum iron, and transferrin at AXIS-CZ's biochemistry laboratory in Hradec Králové, with the option to add soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) for a comprehensive assessment of iron stores across all conditions including inflammation. Ferritin is the primary iron storage marker and the most sensitive early indicator of iron depletion; serum iron reflects circulating iron availability; transferrin is the main iron-transport protein, elevated in deficiency and reduced in inflammation. The sTfR marker — at 387 Kč — provides an assessment of iron deficiency that is independent of the acute-phase response, making it the preferred marker for identifying true iron depletion in patients with chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, or malignancy where ferritin is elevated as an acute-phase reactant rather than reflecting genuine iron sufficiency. Walk-in collection runs from 05:30 Monday to Friday.

These are bedside (point-of-care) tests run and interpreted in the consulting room, giving you a result and a doctor's explanation in a single short visit rather than waiting for an external lab. Medicas Brno offers a CRP test to gauge inflammation or infection, a finger-prick blood-glucose check, an INR test for people on blood-thinning medication, a simple urinalysis, a resting ECG, and a faecal occult-blood screen used to look for hidden bleeding in the bowel. Each is available to self-payers at a fixed price, with a lower rate for patients registered with the practice. They are useful when you want a quick, specific answer — for example to check whether an illness is bacterial, to monitor anticoagulation, or to screen for bowel-cancer risk.

Prostate-specific antigen for prostate cancer screening.

Carcinoembryonic antigen for colorectal and other cancer monitoring.

A thyroid hormone panel starting from the TSH + fT4 screening pair (349 Kč) at AXIS-CZ's NASKL-accredited laboratory in Hradec Králové. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is the primary screening marker for thyroid dysfunction; fT4 (free thyroxine) is the main circulating thyroid hormone and the key diagnostic pair alongside TSH. AXIS-CZ runs a seasonal World Thyroid Day promotion offering these two markers at 349 Kč — reduced from the combined individual price of around 505 Kč. The extended panel of eight individual markers covers fT3, total T3, total T4, Anti-TPO, Anti-TG, TRAK, and thyroglobulin for comprehensive autoimmune and functional assessment. No fasting is required. Collection runs from 05:30 Monday to Friday without an appointment, and results are typically available the same or next working day.

Standard blood count analysis including RBC, WBC, platelets, hemoglobin.

Thyroid function assessment measuring TSH, free T3, and free T4. Screens for both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism by evaluating pituitary signalling and circulating active hormone levels. At 379 CZK (~15 EUR), approximately one-third the cost of an equivalent three-marker thyroid panel in Germany.

Three-marker thyroid function assessment (TSH, free T3, free T4) at SYNLAB Brno. Evaluates the full pituitary-thyroid axis to screen for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. At 379 CZK (~15 EUR), roughly a third of equivalent testing in Austria or Germany — with Brno just 1.5 hours from Vienna.

A 10-parameter kidney and urinary tract function panel available at 390 Kč through cz.unilabs.online, collected at any Unilabs Prague location. Kidney disease is described by Unilabs as 'the most treacherous disease' because it produces no symptoms until function is significantly compromised — by the time pain, swelling, or visible urine changes appear, damage is often substantial. This panel screens for the key blood markers of glomerular filtration rate and tubular function — creatinine, urea, uric acid, key electrolytes, and phosphate — in a single venous blood draw. An optional morning urine sample extends the assessment. Rated 4.92/5 from 285 reviews.

A liver function blood panel available at 390 Kč through cz.unilabs.online, covering the standard hepatic enzyme and metabolite profile in a single venous blood draw at any Prague Unilabs collection point. The liver processes every substance absorbed from the gut and is the primary site of detoxification, protein synthesis, bile production, and glycogen storage — making regular liver function testing valuable for anyone taking long-term medications, consuming alcohol regularly, managing metabolic syndrome, or simply wanting a general health baseline. The panel screens for cell damage (ALT, AST, GGT), cholestatic disease (ALP, bilirubin), and synthetic function (albumin). Results within 2 business days.

A 10-parameter kidney and urinary tract function panel available at 390 Kč through cz.unilabs.online, collected at any of 136 Czech collection points. Kidney disease is described by Unilabs as 'the most treacherous disease' because it produces no symptoms until function is significantly compromised. This panel screens for the key blood markers of glomerular filtration rate and tubular function — creatinine, urea, uric acid, key electrolytes, and phosphate — in a single venous blood draw. An optional morning urine sample extends the assessment. Rated 4.92/5 from 285 reviews.

A 9-parameter liver function blood panel available at 390 Kč through cz.unilabs.online, covering the standard hepatic enzyme and metabolite profile in a single venous blood draw at any of 136 Czech collection points. The liver processes every substance absorbed from the gut and is the primary site of detoxification, protein synthesis, bile production, and glycogen storage. The panel screens for cell damage (ALT, AST, GGT), cholestatic disease (ALP, bilirubin), and synthetic function (albumin). Results within 4 business days. Rated 4.93/5.

A blood test for hepatitis A (HAV IgG) antibodies — confirming whether a patient has protective immunity to hepatitis A through prior infection or vaccination. Available at 395 Kč without a prescription, collected at any Prague Unilabs collection point. Hepatitis A is a liver-transmitted viral illness spread primarily through contaminated food and water; it is endemic in many travel destinations across Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and parts of Eastern Europe. The test is relevant for travellers preparing for high-risk destinations who want to confirm whether their previous vaccination or natural exposure has produced lasting immunity, and for healthcare and food service workers subject to occupational immunity checks. Results in 4 business days. Rated 4.89/5 from 73 reviews.

A blood test for hepatitis A (total anti-HAV) antibodies plus liver function markers (ALT, AST) — confirming whether a patient has protective immunity to hepatitis A virus, and simultaneously assessing current hepatic status. Available at 395 Kč without a prescription, collected at any of 136 Czech collection points. Hepatitis A is endemic in many travel destinations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. A positive result means existing immunity and no vaccine needed; a negative result indicates susceptibility. Relevant for travellers, healthcare and food service workers, and anyone wanting to confirm vaccine effectiveness. Results in 4 business days. Rated 4.89/5 from 73 reviews.

A focused diabetes-screening package combining three complementary markers: fasting glucose (a snapshot of current blood sugar), HbA1c (average blood sugar over the past two to three months) and the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR), an early indicator of kidney involvement. Together they screen both for diabetes and for one of its earliest complications. Drawn fasting with a urine sample at the ISO 15189-accredited Brno-Starý Lískovec laboratory, results usually within 24 hours.

À-la-carte tumour-marker blood testing for self-payers at Masarykův onkologický ústav, selected to age, sex and personal risk rather than sold as a fixed bundle. Available markers include PSA and free PSA (prostate), CEA (broad-spectrum), AFP and hCG (germ-cell/liver), and CA 125, CA 15-3 and CA 19-9 (ovarian, breast and pancreatic/GI). Run by the institute's oncology laboratory, the markers are best interpreted alongside an oncologist consultation rather than read in isolation. Useful for monitoring known risk or complementing a preventive screen, with the same markers also embedded in the institute's full preventive checkup.

This is an on-request venous blood draw for patients who want laboratory tests carried out — for example because a doctor elsewhere, an employer or a clinic abroad has asked for blood work, or because you want to check specific markers. At Medicas Brno a nurse or doctor takes the sample in the consulting room and arranges for it to be sent to an external laboratory for analysis. The 400 Kč fee (200 Kč for registered patients) covers the collection itself; the cost of the actual laboratory tests is added separately by the lab. It is a practical option for travellers and self-payers who need a clean, professionally taken sample without registering as a long-term patient.

General fitness and wellness panel combining blood count, metabolic markers, and organ function tests for a quick health snapshot. At 415 CZK (~17 EUR), an accessible mid-range option for regular health monitoring.

Mid-range wellness panel at SYNLAB Brno combining blood count, metabolic markers, inflammatory screening, lipid profile, and minerals. A practical health snapshot for residents and visitors to Moravia. At 415 CZK (~17 EUR), this package bridges the gap between the basic screen and the comprehensive age-stratified panels.

A tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) antibody test at MEDILA measuring serum TBE IgG antibody levels to confirm the degree of immune protection following TBE vaccination. The Czech Republic has one of the highest rates of TBE in Europe — the virus is carried by Ixodes ricinus ticks common in forests and meadows throughout the country, and is the most significant tick-borne viral disease in Central Europe after Lyme disease. TBE vaccination is recommended for residents and travellers with outdoor exposure in endemic areas, but vaccine-induced immunity wanes over time and varies between individuals. This test is recommended 3–5 years after vaccination to determine whether a booster dose is needed, using the IgG titre to assess current protection levels. Written physician commentary explaining the result is included. No fasting required. Morning collection at any MEDILA collection centre.