Type
Metabolic Panel
Biomarkers
15
Duration
15 min
Results
48 hours
Sample
Blood (venous draw — ideally fasting 8 hours)
What's included
8 deliverables in this treatment
- Venous blood draw at any Mikrochem collection point (walk-in, no appointment needed)
- Glucose and HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) — for diabetes screening and monitoring
- Liver enzymes: ALT, AST, GGT, and alkaline phosphatase — assess liver health and biliary function
- Total bilirubin — marker for liver and haemolytic conditions
- Kidney function: urea, creatinine, and calculated eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate)
- Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium
- Uric acid — for gout risk and metabolic syndrome assessment
- Laboratory report with reference ranges and flagged abnormals
The metabolic health panel at Laboratoře Mikrochem is a comprehensive biochemistry screen covering 15 or more markers across the four key metabolic systems: glucose and diabetes status (glucose + HbA1c), liver health (ALT, AST, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin), kidney function (urea, creatinine, eGFR), and electrolyte balance (sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium). Uric acid is included for gout and metabolic syndrome assessment. All markers are processed on automated photometric biochemistry analysers under ISO 15189 accreditation at the main Olomouc laboratory, with results available within 2 working days. The panel provides a snapshot of metabolic health for annual screening or for monitoring patients on long-term medications. No physician referral is required; fasting (8 hours) is recommended for accurate glucose values.
About this treatment
Metabolic dysfunction underlies much of modern chronic disease — from type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular risk — and many of these conditions are entirely silent until significant damage has occurred. The metabolic health panel at Laboratoře Mikrochem covers the core biochemistry markers used in general practice annual health checks, evaluated under ISO 15189 accreditation with daily quality…
Glucose and HbA1c anchor the diabetes assessment. Fasting plasma glucose (above 7.0 mmol/L) or HbA1c (above 48 mmol/mol / 6.5%) indicates diabetes; intermediate values indicate pre-diabetes — a reversible state where lifestyle interventions can prevent progression. HbA1c reflects average glucose control over the preceding 2–3 months, making it more robust than a single fasting glucose measurement and unaffected by acute dietary changes around the draw.
Liver enzymes provide a window into hepatocyte integrity and biliary function. ALT (alanine aminotransferase) is the most liver-specific marker — elevated ALT in the absence of other causes usually indicates hepatocellular damage, seen in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (the most common cause in adults), viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease, or medication toxicity (statins, paracetamol, NSAIDs). AST may be elevated alongside ALT but is less…
Good to know
- Markers
- 15+ including glucose, HbA1c, liver enzymes, kidney markers, electrolytes
- Turnaround
- 2 working days
- Method
- Automated photometric biochemistry
- Fasting
- Recommended (8 hours) for accurate glucose
- Accreditation
- ISO 15189, SEKK external QA
Who is this for?
Adults over 30 for annual health screening, patients with or at risk of type 2 diabetes, anyone taking medications with known hepatic or renal side effects (statins, NSAIDs, metformin), patients with chronic fatigue, unexplained weight changes, high blood pressure, or a family history of metabolic disease.
Preparation required
Fast for at least 8 hours before the draw for accurate fasting glucose. Water is permitted. Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before the test. Bring a list of any current medications. Walk-in draw available from 07:00 (Olomouc main) or 06:30 (Janského Street).
About the clinic
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Clinical team
The laboratory is staffed by over 80 qualified specialists across all diagnostic divisions. Mgr. Tereza Martinů oversees quality and documentation systems; Ing. Jana Wolfová serves as senior approver for laboratory procedures. Clinical oversight is provided by board-certified specialists in medical microbiology, allergology, and clinical immunology who supervise test authorisation and result interpretation across…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- Venous blood draw at any Mikrochem collection point (walk-in, no appointment needed)
- Glucose and HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) — for diabetes screening and monitoring
+6 more items in What's included
Approximately 1,200 Kč per panel, plus 52 Kč blood draw fee. Covers 15+ biochemistry markers across glucose metabolism, liver enzymes, kidney function, and electrolytes. Results in 2 working days.