Sampling at the Health Point
Lab tests at the pharmacy – Kasarmitori, Helsinki
Did you know that you don’t need a referral for lab tests? At the Health Center at Kaarti Pharmacy, we offer a comprehensive range of lab sample collection services. Our nurses at the Health Point are experienced and trained professionals whose expertise ensures that you receive the laboratory tests you need safely, quickly, and effortlessly.
Our pharmacy’s Health Center features a cozy, soundproofed room for nursing services, which enhances privacy and comfort when you come to the Health Center for a blood draw.
Check out the available tests and book an appointment for testing at the Kaarti Pharmacy on Kasarmitori in Helsinki. The most common tests are listed below, and you can find a complete list on the booking website.
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The S-D-25 blood test measures the body’s vitamin D stores.
This test does not require fasting before the blood draw.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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A vitamin B12 blood test measures the total concentration of vitamin B12 in the body.
The test does not require fasting before the sample is taken.
Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body, and its concentration in the blood is used as an indicator of iron stores. Low ferritin levels in the blood can lead to iron-deficiency anemia.
This test does not require fasting before the blood draw.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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B-Hb Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that binds oxygen.
Hemoglobin reference ranges vary depending on a person’s gender and age—including in children.
This test does not require fasting.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that provides an overview of the cells and hemoglobin in the blood. It measures the number, size, and percentage of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Fasting is not required for this test.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Potassium is one of the body’s main electrolytes. Blood potassium levels are measured, for example, to monitor the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, or diuretic therapy.
This test does not require fasting before the sample is taken.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Sodium is an indicator of the body's fluid balance. Sodium levels are measured from a blood sample.
This test does not require fasting before the sample is taken.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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The S-Krea kidney function test is a blood test used to measure kidney function.
Fasting is not required before the test, but it is recommended.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Glucose (fP-Gluk) indicates the fasting blood glucose level. Blood glucose is the same as blood sugar.
This test requires fasting.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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The HbA1c test reflects the body’s long-term blood sugar balance. It is not subject to the same short-term fluctuations as blood glucose (fp-Gluk).
The test does not require fasting before the sample is taken.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Testosterone levels are measured using the S-Testo test, which determines the total testosterone level in the blood.
However, due to daily fluctuations in testosterone levels, it is recommended that men have their S-Testo blood test taken in the morning between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Fasting is not required for this test.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by liver cells, the levels of which rise significantly in various types of inflammation and tissue damage.
This test does not require fasting prior to the blood draw.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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The Cholesterol Panel, also known as the Lipid Panel, is a blood test that measures the levels of total cholesterol (Chol), HDL cholesterol (so-called "good" cholesterol), LDL cholesterol (so-called "bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides (Trigly) in the blood.
This test does not require fasting before the blood draw.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Thyroid function testing
S-T4-v (free thyroxine) and S-TSH (thyrotropin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland.)
This sample should be collected between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Fasting is not required for this test.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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The Active Person's Health Package includes the following tests:
Vitamin Package (S-Ferritin + B-12 + Vitamin D)
B-PVK+T (basic blood count)
S-Lipids (Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol)
S-hs-CRP Sensitive
S-Ca (Calcium)
S-Mg (Magnesium)
S-K (Potassium)
S-Na (Sodium)
S-Krea (creatinine)
B-HbA1c (long-term blood sugar)
S-ALAT (liver function test, alanine aminotransferase)
Fasting is not required for this test.Book your appointment online on the appointment booking website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Schedule an appointment for a blood test
You can schedule an appointment with a nurse for a blood draw by calling the pharmacy (tel. 09-31587230), stopping by the pharmacy, or conveniently booking directly through the appointment booking site below!
The appointment booking website also provides comprehensive information about the various services offered by nurses and an up-to-date price list. The online appointment booking service is provided by the Nettiaika appointment booking system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laboratory Tests at the Pharmacy
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You don't need a doctor's referral for lab tests at our pharmacy's Health Center.
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Samples for laboratory testing are collected during the opening hours of our pharmacy’s Health Center, which is on Tuesdays.
You can easily view the following available times in the appointment calendar.
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A nurse at the health center will notify you of your test results as agreed, for example by phone. The nurse will also explain the results in more detail and provide any recommendations related to your results.
The nurse also enters the results into the Kanta.fi service, where they can be viewed. Our nurse reports the results and updates OmaKanta according to Terveyspiste’s opening hours, which are on Tuesdays.
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Once you have scheduled an appointment for a blood test in advance, you can let the pharmacy staff know when you arrive—for example, at the counter.
If you are visiting our Health Center for the first time, we will give you a preliminary information form to fill out for the nurse.
You can then wait in our pharmacy's comfortable lounge area, where our nurse will call you when it is your turn.
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Our nurses at Terveyspiste are experienced professionals, so feel free to talk to them about any concerns you may have.
For topical pain relief, pharmacies also sell numbing patches or ointments without a prescription. We’ll show you how to use the product at the pharmacy.
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At the pharmacy's Health Center, the minimum age for sample collection is 12 years.
Wallaton Oy is responsible for the nursing services at the Kaartin Apteekki Health Point.