Sample collection and laboratory services
The students of Biomedical Laboratory Science at Turku University of Applied Sciences offer laboratory services under the guidance of our experts.
In addition to private individuals, we also serve businesses and communities, as well as researchers and research groups. Read more about our services for organisations.
Our services include sample collections and analysis. You can choose between different laboratory test packages or individual tests. We are happy to help you to choose the right package. You can book an appointment with or without a referral from a doctor.
Our services are guaranteed to be of domestic origin. This means that 100% of our samples are tested in Finland. Your samples or test results will never cross Finnish borders. By choosing us, you support Finnish education and work.
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Book an appointment
Book an appointment on Vello and select the tests you want during your visit.
Some of the tests we offer require fasting for 10–12 hours beforehand. You can drink a glass of water in the morning. If you are not sure if fasting is necessary, contact: tuaslab@turkuamk.fi
NOTE! If you are booking an appointment for a minor, please write the child’s age after their first name in the booking..
Cancellations
You can cancel an appointment via the link “Back to my booking” in the appointment confirmation message. You can also cancel the appointment by sending an email to tuaslab@turkuamk.fi or a text message to +358 50 598 5408.
Please only come to the clinic if you are healthy.
Results
You can use our services with a referral from a doctor or without a referral.
The results of the laboratory tests are completed within two weeks of taking the sample, and they are delivered to you by secure email and by letter. You receive test-specific reference values with the results which you can easily compare to your test results. We recommend that you always interpret the test results together with your doctor.
How to find us
Location: Services are provided at Medisiina D, 2nd floor, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, Turku. An appointment is required.
Read more about getting to and parking at Medisiina D. You can also park at Tyks, see the map of the main hospital area.
Contact us tuaslab@turkuamk.fi, during opening hours also at tel. +358 505 985 408.
Our test packages
Prices include the tests you wish to do and the office service fee. For price enquiries, contact: tuaslab@turkuamk.fi
Well-being package
The well-being package is our most versatile and therefore most popular test package, which contains 20 important indicators on the well-being of your body. The well-being package includes tests on liver, kidney and thyroid health, lipid metabolism and fluid balance as well as vitamin D and ferritin levels. This package is a good choice for anyone interested in the well-being of their body.
The well-being package includes the following tests:
- Complete blood count ( 7 tests, including haemoglobin)
- Lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, HDL and LDL, triglycerides)
- Potassium and sodium (fluid balance)
- Creatinine (kidneys)
- Glucose (blood sugar)
- ALAT (liver)
- TSH and T4V (thyroid)
- Vitamin D
- Ferritin (iron levels)
The well-being package requires you to fast for 10–12 hours before the test. You can drink a glass of water in the morning. If you are on thyroid medication, take the medication only after the test.
Price: 89,00 €
Basic package
The basic package is an affordable option that includes our most common laboratory tests. It includes 16 general laboratory tests, including haemoglobin, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, liver and kidney tests. The basic package is good for monitoring the well-being of your body. The tests in the basic package are also included in our well-being package.
The basic package includes the following tests:
- Complete blood count ( 7 tests, including haemoglobin)
- Lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, HDL and LDL, triglycerides)
- Potassium and sodium (fluid balance)
- Creatinine (kidneys)
- Glucose (blood sugar)
- ALAT (liver)
The basic package requires you to fast for 10–12 hours before the test. You can drink a glass of water in the morning.
Price: 45,00 €
Vitamin D and ferritin package
The vitamin D and ferritin package contains two of our most popular tests. Vitamin D plays an important role in skeletal health and immunity. Scientific research has linked vitamin D deficiency to a number of different diseases.
The needed vitamin D supplement depends on the individual, as the required portion size is influenced by e.g. initial vitamin D levels in the blood, exposure to sunlight, skin colour, nutrition and BMI. In order to determine the correct dosage, it is important to know the initial level of vitamin D in the blood.
Ferritin is an easy indicator of iron deficiency: as iron deficiency develops, ferritin levels often fall before the haemoglobin changes. Iron deficiency may shows as symptoms such as fatigue, paleness, shortness of breath and headache. Vitamin D and ferritin tests are also included in our wellbeing package.
The vitamin D and ferritin package does not require fasting.
Price: 59,00 €
Cholesterol package
Cholesterol is a vital building block for the body, but increased blood cholesterol levels increase the risk of developing myocardial infarction or stroke. You can affect your cholesterol levels through a good diet and physical activity. The cholesterol package is suitable for everyone interested in the wellbeing of their body. The tests in the cholesterol package are also included in our basic and wellbeing packages.
The cholesterol package includes the following tests:
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol)
- LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol)
- Triglycerides (blood lipids)
Fasting is not necessary before the cholesterol tests, since the effect of food on the tests is relatively small. If you have previously had elevated triglyceride levels, we recommend fasting for 10–12 hours.
Price: 25 €
Thyroid package
Thyroid hormones regulate many vital functions in the body. Hypothyroidism is very common and can cause various symptoms, such as fatigue, shivering, weight gain or hair loss. Testing the TSH levels usually gives the first indication if anything is wrong with the thyroid. In hypothyroidism, TSH levels increase.
The TSH test is supplemented by determining the levels of free thyroxine (T4V). T4V levels decrease with hypothyroidism. The tests in the thyroid package are also included in our well-being package.
The thyroid package includes the following tests:
- Thyrotropin (TSH)
- Free thyroxine (T4V)
The thyroid package does not require fasting. If you are on thyroid medication, take the medication only after the test.
Price: 25 €
Annual test package for diabetics
Regular laboratory tests are important for monitoring the health and treatment of people with diabetes. The annual test package for diabetics includes blood and urine tests and a ECG (electrocardiogram). The content of the test package has been designed in cooperation with Lounais-Suomen Diabetes ry.
The package includes the following tests:
- Complete blood count ( 7 tests, including haemoglobin)
- Lipid metabolism (total cholesterol, HDL and LDL, triglycerides)
- Potassium and sodium (fluid balance)
- Glucose (venous blood glucose test and blood glucose levels with your own monitor)
- HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin)
- ALAT (liver)
- TSH (thyroid)
- U-AlbKre (urine albumin to creatinine ratio)
- Pt-GFRe-EPI (glomerular filtration rate, GFR)
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
Annual test package for diabetics requires you to fast for 10–12 hours before the tests. You can drink a glass of water in the morning. If you are on thyroid medication, take the medication only after the test.
Bring your blood glucose monitor and urine sample to the appointment. You can collect the necessary supplies for the urine sample in advance from Medisiina D, the first floor info or the Diabetes station.
Price: 78,00 €
Members of Lounais-Suomen Diabetes ry have a 10% discount on the test package. You can get the discount at the payment counter by presenting a referral or membership card.
Individual tests
Vitamin D 47 €
Ferritin 30 €
PSA 30 €
Open lab hours
Book an appointment on Vello and select the tests you want at our patient office when you sign in. Our available tests includes some of the most common laboratory tests, such as haemoglobin, cholesterol, ferritin and vitamin D tests. We are happy to help you to choose the right package.
Auria Biobank
We work together with Auria Biobank. During your visit, you can give us your consent and a blood sample to be part of scientific research. Read more about Auria Biobank.
Aiming for an excellent customer service experience
Our customers gave us a rating of 4.7/5 (n = 205) for the implementation of the laboratory visit
They also gave us a rating of 4.9/5 for customer service (n = 205)
A very friendly and nice welcome. You even made the children relax. 10+
“Everything is so well organised, the facilities are great, functional and everything runs so smoothly and effortlessly.”
“Smooth and well-planned activities. Friendly staff. A pleasant visit all round.”
“Very professional and friendly service, thank you!”
“Happy research nurses! I wish this feeling was also present in other places of business.”
“Very well and properly handled phone call and the laboratory visit. We left with a smile on our faces.”
Services for companies, communities and researchers
Contact details for researchers and research teams: heidi.kalve@turkuamk.fi
Contact details for business customers and associations: anniina.friman@turkuamk.fi
We provide clinical laboratory services not only for private individuals but also for associations, clubs, organisations, researchers and research groups. We provide research and laboratory services in our own laboratory at Medisiina D or at the premises of the client.
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We are involved at every stage of the research, from the design stage, if necessary. The implementation of the service involves final-year biomedical laboratory science students. They gain valuable experience by participating in various projects. Student work is always guided and supervised.
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We’ve helped researchers with things like:
- design and documentation of the laboratory analysis protocol
- sample collections and carrying out patient examinations
- handling, organising, storing and transporting samples
- guiding research subjects on how to take samples at home
- compiling and documenting research results.
Persons in charge of sample and laboratory services
Contact the laboratory at tuaslab@turkuamk.fi or by phone during opening hours at +358 50 598 5408
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