How it works

Get a blood test at a pharmacy and pay only there

A blood test at the pharmacy means that the pharmacist takes a small blood sample from your upper arm at the counter, which an accredited laboratory then measures. You can walk in during opening hours, call the pharmacy first or book online, and in each case you pay the pharmacy on the day of your test.

Your visit

Choose the way you visit the pharmacy

Every pharmacy in the directory offers the test at the counter, so you decide how much you plan ahead.

Walk in when it suits you

You can go to the pharmacy at any time during its opening hours and ask for a blood test at the counter, so you need no appointment. Each pharmacy page shows the opening hours for today.

Call the pharmacy first

Each pharmacy page shows the phone number of the pharmacy, so you can ask about the tests, the prices or a good time to come before you go.

Book online ahead

You choose your tests, a pharmacy and a day online, and the pharmacy then contacts you to confirm the appointment and tell you the price. Booking is free and asks for no payment details.

Step by step

What happens at the pharmacy

The pharmacist takes the sample at the counter, and an Aniva partner laboratory measures the values.

You choose a test with the pharmacist

In a short conversation you and the pharmacist pick a test, from a few selected values to a wide set of blood values.

The pharmacy takes a small sample

The pharmacist places a small device called Tasso+ on your upper arm, and it collects a small amount of blood from the skin rather than from a vein.

A laboratory measures the values

A courier collects the sample by the next working day at the latest and takes it to an accredited laboratory.

You collect your report

After a few days your report is ready at the pharmacy, where the pharmacist goes through your values with you.

The sample

A small sample taken from the skin of your arm

The test uses a small collection device called Tasso+, which the pharmacist places on your upper arm. Before that, the pharmacist warms your arm for about two minutes, because a warm arm gives the best result.

When the pharmacist presses the button on the device, it collects the blood from the skin rather than from a vein, and the tube usually fills in three to four minutes. The device is never left on for more than five minutes, and a glass of water before your visit helps the blood flow.

Payment

Pay the pharmacy on the day of your test

Nothing is paid in advance, whichever way you visit the pharmacy. When you book online, the booking asks for no payment and no payment details, and you can cancel it at any time by replying to the email about your appointment.

Each pharmacy sets its own prices, so you can ask the pharmacy for the price before your test. When you book online, the pharmacy tells you the price when it contacts you to confirm the appointment.

Questions

Questions about a blood test at the pharmacy

Do I need an appointment?

No, you can walk in during the opening hours of the pharmacy and ask for a blood test at the counter. If you would like a fixed time, you can book online or call the pharmacy.

Can I call the pharmacy before I go?

Yes, each pharmacy page shows the phone number of the pharmacy, which can tell you which tests it offers, what they cost and when it is a good time to come.

How is the blood sample taken at the pharmacy?

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.

How do I prepare for the blood test?

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.

Which test should I choose?

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.

When are my results ready?

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.

Who analyses my blood and checks the report?

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

What happens if a value is outside the normal range?

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.

Do I pay anything when I book online?

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.

How much does a blood test at the pharmacy cost?

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.

Do I need a medical reason for the test?

No, these tests need no medical reason. You pay for them yourself at the pharmacy on the day of your test.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes, you can cancel at any time by replying to the email about your appointment. Since booking online asks for no payment, there is nothing to pay back when you cancel.

Do the results replace a visit to my doctor?

No, the results describe your values on the day of the sample and do not replace a consultation with a doctor, so take your report to your own doctor if you have questions about it.

Find a pharmacy

Find a pharmacy near you that offers blood tests

The directory lists every pharmacy that offers the test, with its address, its opening hours and its phone number.