Blood Testing in Czechia

A fourth-generation HIV 1+2 antigen/antibody combination test, offered twice weekly (Monday and Thursday) at PKBH Olomouc with results available the same afternoon. The 440 Kč price covers everything — draw, separation, and the test. A certificate can be issued in Czech, English, or Russian, making this useful for visa applications, employment medicals, and personal health checks. No referral required; walk-in from 07:00.

Cholesterol profile including total, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.

2-hour oral glucose tolerance test for diabetes screening.

Complete lipid profile including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.

A ten-substance urine drug screen covering amphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), methamphetamine, opiates, methadone, tricyclic antidepressants, and marijuana (THC). Performed by immunoassay at PKBH Olomouc on a single spot urine sample — no blood draw required. At 454 Kč with same-day results, this is among the most affordable validated drug panels in the Czech Republic. Walk-in, no referral.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D measurement assessing total vitamin D status from dietary intake and sun exposure. At 470 CZK (~19 EUR), this is the standard screening test for vitamin D deficiency — essential at Central European latitudes where UV-B exposure is insufficient for cutaneous synthesis for half the year.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D measurement at SYNLAB Brno assessing total vitamin D status from dietary intake and sun exposure. At 470 CZK (~19 EUR), essential screening at Central European latitudes — Brno sits at 49.2°N where UV-B exposure is inadequate for cutaneous synthesis from October through March.

25-hydroxyvitamin D measurement to assess vitamin D status.

25-OH Vitamin D blood level measurement to assess deficiency or sufficiency.

A combined liver and kidney function panel at MEDILA measuring renal clearance markers (creatinine, urea, uric acid), key electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chlorides, calcium, phosphorus), and urinalysis with sediment. Together these markers assess kidney filtration capacity, electrolyte balance, and urinary tract health in a single morning draw. Creatinine is the primary kidney biomarker for estimating GFR (glomerular filtration rate); urea reflects protein metabolism and kidney excretion; uric acid is the gout marker and an independent cardiovascular risk factor. The electrolyte panel adds cardiac and neuromuscular stability markers. Urinalysis with sediment detects protein, glucose, blood, and cellular casts in the urine — providing early warning signs of kidney inflammation, infection, and diabetic nephropathy. Written physician commentary included. Results within one week.

A five-marker liver function panel at MEDILA measuring ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, and total bilirubin — the standard clinical suite for assessing hepatocellular injury, cholestasis, and bilirubin metabolism. Each enzyme has a distinct profile of elevation that helps localise the type of liver or biliary dysfunction: ALT and AST are the primary hepatocellular injury markers, elevated in hepatitis, fatty liver, and drug toxicity; ALP and GGT together indicate biliary and cholestatic disease; bilirubin reflects liver conjugation capacity and red cell turnover. This panel is appropriate for anyone monitoring liver health in the context of alcohol use, medication effects, metabolic syndrome, or fatty liver disease, as well as for people who notice jaundice or fatigue. Written physician commentary is included. Fasting of approximately 10 hours recommended; morning collection at any MEDILA collection centre without a physician referral.

A focused vitamin D status test measuring total hydroxyvitamin D alongside calcium and inorganic phosphorus at MEDILA's ISO-accredited laboratory. Known in the Moje MEDILA catalogue as the "Hormon mládí" (Youth Hormone) panel, it reflects the widespread understanding that vitamin D functions as a hormone — regulating calcium metabolism, immune function, musculoskeletal health, mood, and metabolic processes across the body. Vitamin D insufficiency affects a significant proportion of the Central European population, particularly in the autumn and winter months when UV-B exposure is minimal. The calcium and phosphorus measurements contextualise the vitamin D result by assessing the downstream bone mineral balance markers that vitamin D regulates. Written physician commentary is included with results, delivered within one week. Preparation: fast approximately 10 hours, morning collection.

A targeted gout and uric acid screening panel at MEDILA measuring serum uric acid, CRP (C-reactive protein), and urinalysis with sediment. Elevated uric acid (hyperuricaemia) is the biochemical precondition for gout — the painful inflammatory arthritis caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition in joints, most commonly the big toe, ankle, and knee. CRP confirms whether active inflammatory arthritis is present alongside the hyperuricaemia, distinguishing gout from asymptomatic hyperuricaemia. Urinalysis detects urate crystals in urine and screens for kidney complications (uric acid kidney stones), which affect approximately 15–20% of patients with gout. The panel is appropriate for first-time gout diagnosis, monitoring in patients on urate-lowering therapy, and screening in men over 40 with a high-purine diet, alcohol consumption, or metabolic syndrome. Written physician commentary is included.

Poliklinika Sever hosts a SYNLAB blood draw laboratory (odběrová laboratoř) on the ground floor (Door 3), providing professional venous blood collection for tests ordered by any physician — not exclusively by polyclinic doctors. SYNLAB is the Czech Republic's largest private laboratory network, offering analysis of hundreds of biochemistry, haematology, immunology, hormonal, microbiology, and genetics parameters. For medical tourists and self-pay patients, SYNLAB's online price list covers common panels: CBC, lipid profile, thyroid hormones, CRP, liver enzymes, HbA1c, and full metabolic screens. Collection is walk-in on weekday mornings (07:00–10:30), typically completed in 5–10 minutes. Results are accessible via the SYNLAB online patient portal within 24–72 hours depending on the test.

A single-marker test measuring homocysteine, an amino acid whose level is associated with cardiovascular and thrombotic risk and reflects B-vitamin status (folate, B6, B12). Raised homocysteine is often linked to a shortfall in these vitamins. A focused add-on to cardiovascular or anaemia testing. Measured at the ISO 15189-accredited Brno-Starý Lískovec laboratory, results usually within 24 hours.

Cancer antigen 125 for ovarian cancer screening and monitoring.

25-hydroxy vitamin D level testing.

Athletic performance panel combining blood count, metabolic markers, iron status, vitamin D, thyroid TSH, and magnesium. Identifies the nutritional deficiencies and metabolic issues that most commonly limit training capacity. At 557 CZK (~22 EUR), a focused sports screen at a fraction of specialist clinic pricing.

Athletic performance panel at SYNLAB Brno combining blood count, metabolic markers, iron stores, vitamin D, thyroid TSH, and magnesium. Targets the nutritional deficiencies and metabolic imbalances that most commonly limit training capacity. At 557 CZK (~22 EUR), focused sports screening at a fraction of specialist clinic pricing in Austria or Germany.

A bone-turnover blood panel measuring ß-CrossLaps (a marker of bone breakdown) and osteocalcin (a marker of bone formation). Together they show how actively bone is being remodelled — information that complements a DXA bone-density scan rather than replacing it. Relevant for post-menopausal women, low body weight, vitamin-D deficiency or long-term steroid use. Drawn at the ISO 15189-accredited Brno-Starý Lískovec laboratory, results usually within 24 hours.

HIV antibody and antigen screening test.

Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides.

A nine-biomarker metabolic snapshot assessing blood glucose regulation, insulin production, kidney function, and liver health in a single fasting draw. At PKBH Olomouc, HbA1c is quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography on the Tosoh G8 analyser — the gold-standard method used in clinical trials — giving a precise three-month average blood glucose that point-of-care glucometers cannot replicate. C-peptide (a proxy for endogenous insulin production) distinguishes insulin resistance from deficiency. Walk-in, no referral needed, results by end of day.

Hepatitis C antibody screening. 3,000 CZK deposit for confirmation if reactive.