Book a blood test in a pharmacy of your choice

The pharmacist places a small Tasso collection device on your upper arm and presses its button, so the sample is collected from the skin and not from a vein. The tube usually fills in three to four minutes, and the device is never left on for more than five minutes.

Drink a glass of water before your appointment, because enough fluid helps the blood flow. At the pharmacy your upper arm is warmed for about two minutes before the device is placed, since a warm arm gives the best result.

You choose the test together with the pharmacist, who explains the options. A short check measures a few selected values, while a larger panel measures a wide set of blood values for a fuller picture.

A courier collects your sample from the pharmacy no later than the next working day. Your report is usually ready 48 to 72 hours after that collection, and the pharmacy goes through it with you.

An accredited laboratory measures your values, after which a doctor reviews every report and any critical values before the pharmacy receives it.

A doctor reviews every report before it reaches the pharmacy, including any value outside the reference range. Take the report to your own doctor, who can discuss the result with you and decide on the next steps.

No, booking online asks for no payment and no payment details. You pay the pharmacy on the day of your test, and you can cancel your booking at any time by replying to the email about your appointment.

Each pharmacy sets its own prices, so the price depends on the pharmacy you choose. You can ask the pharmacy directly, or the pharmacy tells you the price for your tests when it contacts you after your booking.