Blood Tests — Self-Pay Laboratory (ISO 15189)

SPEA Olomouc operates a fully accredited ČIA ISO 15189 laboratory (accreditation No. 8146, held since 2011) and opens it to self-pay patients who do not hold a Czech health insurance card or whose specific tests are not covered by their insurer. The laboratory runs Roche Cobas 6000 for biochemistry and immunochemistry, Beckman Coulter DxH 500 and 900 analysers for haematology, and a Ceveron Alfa platform for coagulation — offering more than 80 analytes including the full lipid panel (with Lp(a) added in September 2025), thyroid function (TSH, fT3, fT4, anti-TPO, anti-TG), liver enzymes, kidney function, HbA1c, tumour markers (AFP, CEA, CA 125, CA 15-3, CA 19-9), and hormone panels (FSH, LH, prolactin, testosterone, estradiol, cortisol). Blood collection is accepted Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 12:00, with STATIM urgent processing available until 15:00.

The OKBH laboratory at SPEA Olomouc is one of the most comprehensively equipped outpatient labs in the Olomouc region, and it operates under ISO 15189 clinical laboratory accreditation — the international gold standard for diagnostic laboratories — continuously since 2011. Accreditation number 8146 is issued by the Czech Institute of Accreditation (ČIA), placing SPEA's laboratory in the same tier as university hospital labs. For self-pay patients (samoplátci), access requires no physician referral. You present at the ground-floor blood collection centre Monday to Friday between 6:30 and 12:00, complete a žádanka samoplátce (self-pay request form), and provide your identification. Pricing follows the published national health insurance point tariff: each test is valued in points, and the laboratory applies the current point value of 1.58 CZK per point to calculate the self-pay price. The reception or the laboratory's administrative line (+420 585 505 120 / 585 505 222) can provide exact prices for specific tests before your visit. The laboratory's analyser platform is hospital-grade. The Roche Cobas 6000 handles over 50 biochemistry and immunochemistry analytes simultaneously, including the full lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, triglycerides, and Lp(a) — lipoprotein(a) was added to the menu in September 2025, reflecting its growing clinical relevance as an independent cardiovascular risk marker). The Elecsys E411 extends immunochemistry throughput for hormone panels and tumour markers. For haematology, the DxH 500 performs routine CBC with automated 5-part differential, and the DxH 900 adds reticulocyte counting; microscopic manual differential review is available for pathological findings. Coagulation — APTT, D-dimers, fibrinogen, and prothrombin time (INR) — runs on the Ceveron Alfa. Urine HbA1c is measured on the Arkray platform, which is specifically validated for this analyte. Notable analytes available that go beyond a basic check include: cystatin C with GFR estimation (a more accurate kidney function marker than creatinine alone in many patients); FIB-4 score (auto-calculated from ALT, AST, and platelets for patients over 35 — a non-invasive liver fibrosis screen); Lp(a); anti-HBs, anti-HBc, HBsAg, and anti-HCV for hepatitis screening; blood group ABO + RhD; and drug screening urine panels (cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepines, opiates, amphetamines, and others). OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) and LTT (lactose tolerance test) are functional tests requiring prior appointment. Results for most routine tests are typically available within one to two working days. STATIM processing is available for urgent tests until 15:00 on weekdays. Standard turnaround for the majority of self-pay tests is next-working-day. Preparation for blood draw: arrive fasting (minimum 8 hours, water allowed) for glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, insulin, and OGTT. Most other tests do not require fasting. For cortisol, morning collection between 7:00 and 10:00 is required. Remove any topical creams or patches from the arm area before arrival.