Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
3
Duration
15 min
Results
24 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw — fasting serum tube; EDTA tube for HbA1c)
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) — 3-month average blood glucose marker
- Fasting glucose and C-peptide available individually
- Homocysteine testing for B-vitamin and cardiovascular metabolic risk
- OGTT all-inclusive (392 Kč): fasting draw, 75g glucose solution, 2-hour draw — ideal for gestational diabetes screening
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.
About this treatment
The diabetes and metabolic panel at Laboratoř AXIS-CZ covers the key biochemical markers for diagnosing, classifying, and monitoring diabetes mellitus and metabolic risk, using a transparent individual-test pricing model that allows clinicians and self-pay patients to order exactly the markers needed.
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) at 256 Kč is the most clinically important marker in this panel. It reflects the average blood glucose level over the preceding 2–3 months by measuring the percentage of haemoglobin molecules that have been irreversibly glycated — a process that is proportional to ambient glucose concentration and independent of short-term fluctuations. The current WHO diagnostic threshold for diabetes is HbA1c ≥48 mmol/mol (≥6.5%); the…
Fasting glucose (21 Kč) provides the acute measurement alongside HbA1c. A fasting plasma glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L on two separate occasions meets diagnostic criteria for diabetes; 6.1–6.9 mmol/L is impaired fasting glucose. Combined with HbA1c, fasting glucose provides both the acute and average view of glycaemic control.
Good to know
- HbA1c
- 256 Kč
- OGTT (all-inclusive)
- 392 Kč
- Homocysteine
- 638 Kč
- C-peptide
- 251 Kč
Who is this for?
Diabetes diagnosis and monitoring, pre-diabetes screening, gestational diabetes, metabolic syndrome assessment, B-vitamin deficiency with metabolic risk
Preparation required
Fast 8–12 hours before collection (water only). For OGTT: arrive at 07:00, remain seated throughout the 2-hour test, up to 200ml water permitted. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and smoking on the day. Blood draw fee (59 Kč) charged additionally for individual tests.
Panel categories
Biomarkers tested
3A byproduct of insulin production, released in equal amounts to insulin. C-peptide measures how much insulin your pancreas is producing, helping distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
An amino acid produced during protein metabolism. Elevated homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cognitive decline. Levels are lowered by adequate B12, folate, and B6 intake.
The hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar. Elevated fasting insulin — even with normal glucose — is an early marker of insulin resistance, which precedes type 2 diabetes by years. Key biomarker in longevity medicine.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
AXIS-CZ is directed by Ing. Mgr. Simona Karmazínová, who also serves as the contact for corporate and employee health benefit packages. The laboratory operates under NASKL accreditation (2024) and R3 Audit certification, both of which require documented quality management systems, proficiency testing participation, and regular internal and external audits of laboratory procedures and result accuracy. Phlebotomy is…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) — 3-month average blood glucose marker
- Fasting glucose and C-peptide available individually
+2 more items in What's included
256 Kč for HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) — the core long-term diabetes monitoring marker. Fasting glucose: 21 Kč. Homocysteine: 638 Kč. C-peptide: 251 Kč. OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test): 392 Kč all-inclusive (includes draw fees and glucose solution). Blood draw fee (59 Kč) charged additionally for individual tests. Fasting of 8–12 hours required for glucose and HbA1c.