Bedridden and older people
When going out in the morning on an empty stomach, waiting and coming back is a bigger effort than the test itself.
Blood test at home in Belgrade
- Laboratory at the polyclinic
- At your home address
- Within Belgrade
Laboratory tests at your home address are a service of the Miren Medic polyclinic: blood for the tests is taken at your home, and the samples are taken to the polyclinic's laboratory in Voždovac. The results are interpreted by the general practitioner or the specialist who recommended the tests.
The service is intended for bedridden and older people, for people with chronic illnesses who have regular check-ups and for anyone who finds it difficult to go to the laboratory in the morning on an empty stomach.
Which tests are done from a sample taken at home
The polyclinic's laboratory covers routine blood and urine tests, biochemical and immunological tests and hormone profiles, for example a complete blood count, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides, liver function tests and thyroid hormones.
The choice of tests is agreed with a doctor, because it depends on the symptoms, the age and the therapy the patient takes. When arranging, tell us which tests are needed, and we will confirm whether they can all be done from a sample taken at home.
Before you receive the report, you can check what individual parameters mean in our blood count interpreter.
Preparing for a blood test at home
The same rules as for coming to the laboratory, just without the trip.
Blood tests
- For blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides: in the morning and on an empty stomach, after 8 to 12 hours without food
- Water is allowed, but avoid coffee, sweetened tea and juices
- The day before the tests, no alcohol and no heavy meals
- After the blood draw, eat something, especially if you have diabetes
Urine
- Most often the first morning urine, midstream
- Into a sterile container
- Tell us when arranging if a urine sample is also needed
Tell us when arranging
- Which tests are needed and who recommended them
- Which medicines the patient takes, and do not stop them on your own
- Whether the patient has a cold or a raised temperature
- If drawing blood has been difficult before
Who a blood test at home is for
People with chronic illnesses
With diabetes or thyroid disease, regular check-ups show how the therapy is working. For monitoring blood sugar, see also the HbA1c calculator.
After surgery and illness
When a doctor asks for follow-up tests and the patient is still recovering at home.
Patients receiving home care
When the tests are part of a therapy carried out at the home address.
Results and interpretation
For each result, the report gives reference values, which can differ from one laboratory to another. A single value outside the range is not a diagnosis in itself: it is interpreted together with the symptoms, the examination and earlier reports. With chronic conditions, how the values change over time matters more, so keep your earlier reports.
The results are interpreted by the doctor who recommended the tests. If you had the tests done without an examination, you can bring your report to a general practitioner at the polyclinic, and a doctor's examination is also possible at your home address.
Laboratory tests are meant for planned diagnostics and monitoring. A home visit is not a substitute for emergency services. With severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, signs of a stroke or heavy bleeding, call emergency services on 194 immediately.
Prices
Price of a blood test at home
The price is made up of the visit to your home address and the tests. A medical technician's visit is from 2.000 RSD to 5.000 RSD, depending on the service and the location. The price of the tests depends on which tests you have done and how many, so you get the exact amount when arranging the appointment.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical technician's visit | 2.000 to 5.000 RSD |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blood test at home cost?
A medical technician's visit to your home address is from 2.000 RSD to 5.000 RSD, depending on the service and the location, and the price of the tests depends on which tests you have done. You get the exact amount when arranging the appointment.
Where are samples taken at home analysed?
The samples are taken to the laboratory of the Miren Medic polyclinic, which is located in the polyclinic in Voždovac, in the same place where the general practitioners and specialists work.
Do I need a referral for the tests?
You do not need a referral for laboratory tests at Miren Medic. If you are not sure which tests are needed, you can arrange them together with a doctor's examination.
Do I need to fast for a blood test at home?
For most tests, especially blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides, blood is taken in the morning on an empty stomach, after 8 to 12 hours without food. Water is allowed. When arranging, check what applies to your tests.
Should I take my regular therapy before the blood draw?
Do not stop your regular therapy on your own. For some tests, for example thyroid hormones, it matters whether the medicine was taken before or after the blood draw, so check this when arranging.
Who interprets the results?
The results are interpreted by the doctor who recommended the tests, a general practitioner or a specialist. The values are looked at together with the symptoms and the examination.
Other services at your home address
Wound dressing at home
Post-operative wounds, wounds after an injury and wounds from lying down for a long time, as prescribed by a doctor.
Urinary catheter change at home
For people with a long-term catheter, with no transport to a medical facility and no waiting.
Physiotherapy at home
A portable device at your address, for pain and stiffness when coming in is difficult.
IV drip at home
Prescribed therapy in your home, hotel or workplace.
Injections at home
Intramuscular (i.m.) therapy prescribed by a doctor, at your address.
All home care services
Doctor's home visit, specialist examinations and ultrasound at your home address, visit prices.
Arrange a blood test at home
Call the polyclinic or send a message on WhatsApp, describe what is needed and we will agree an appointment at your address. If you are not sure whether a medical technician is enough for your case or a doctor is needed, tell us that too: together we will choose the right step.