What are the steps involved in a hair analysis, and why does it take about one month to get the results? To better understand why the processing time for a hair analysis averages 1 month after the sample collection date, we explain the process step by step below. What [...]
Blood sampling with or without a prescription: what's the difference? And what suits you? A blood test is a quick and easy way to get a first impression of your general health. In Belgium, this can be done in two ways: through the (family) physician with a prescription, or [...]
The PEth test: the importance of Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) in driving tests Individuals seeking a review or lifting of a driving ban must add supporting documents to their file. Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) test results play a crucial role here. Demonstration of alcohol abstinence PEth provides an indication of alcohol [...]
What STDs are there, and when is it best to get tested? There are a lot of sexually transmitted diseases. We give you a comprehensive list below. It is important to know that contracting an STD will not always happen after unsafe sexual contact. Unsafe sex (without a condom [...]
Why it's important to have your vitamin and mineral balance checked Vitamins and minerals are essential for the proper functioning of our body. These molecules cannot be produced by our body itself but must be taken in sufficient quantity through food. A special case is vitamin D, which we [...]
Why blood analysis is important for fatigue Fatigue, everyone experiences it sooner or later. Sometimes long-term, sometimes occasional. The possible causes are legion. It is therefore important, especially when you experience long-term fatigue, to have your blood tested in time. Find out exactly what such a test involves, what causes [...]
The importance of testing for gluten intolerance and exactly how it works If you experience one or more symptoms that indicate gluten intolerance, it is advisable to get tested. Persons suffering from gluten intolerance are hypersensitive to gluten and therefore, when ingesting it, may experience symptoms such as bloating, [...]
What is a comprehensive blood test and is such a blood test useful? We are often asked if it is possible to have the blood tested for everything through a blood test. However, the truth is that this is virtually impossible. And yet... In our private lancing center, both [...]
