Calculating allostatic load evaluates how your body responds to and adapts to stress! You use these blood values in combination with the Healsens calculator. The higher the index of allostatic load (ALI), the stronger the cumulative effect on the body. Because chronic stress poses a threat to health, it can lead to problems such as:
➤ diabetes and insulin resistance ➤ abdominal obesity and a high body mass index ➤ cardiovascular disease ➤ increased blood pressure ➤ reduced results in the gym ➤ low testosterone levels ➤ frequent viral illnesses (more than 4 years for adults). The results of this blood test can be automatically sent to Healsens at your request. You do not have to send the results to Healsens again.
The results take approximately 7 business days. It's best to fast before the test.
It is best to fast for this blood test. For the fastest results, you can take the test at the red locations on the locations maps (The Hague, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Utrecht). You can do the DHEA-S only at certain locations.
How accurate is the Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
The accuracy of the test for Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens is conducted through ISO-certified laboratories. The accuracy of a test method is expressed in terms of specificity and sensitivity. However, the most important aspect is that the results are interpreted and accepted among general practitioners and hospitals. This is the case with our venous samples. Mutual acceptance may not always be present due to potentially reduced reliability with a capillary sample.
How long does it take to receive the results of a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
Most tests generally take 24-48 hours. Tests that go through an LC-MS method generally take longer, think about an average of 3-7 working days. Additionally, it also depends on the location. Some locations do the analysis themselves and others outsource it to another lab.
How do I interpret the results of a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
Interpreting the results of Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens is not always easy and should be seen in the broader picture, along with anamnesis and physical examination. In the doctor's advice section, the query in which you can already outline your complaints is taken into account, otherwise, the results are interpreted in conjunction with the other results. If necessary, the doctor can call to ask about physical abnormalities. You don't have to interpret the results yourself because there is always advice and explanation from the doctor.
What should I do if my results from a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test are abnormal?
If the results of the test for Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens are clinically significantly abnormal, the doctor will contact you by phone. If you are not reachable, you will receive an email. This includes advice and an explanation of the abnormal results and what you can do about them. If you need a prescription or referral, we can help with that.
How much does a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test cost? Is it covered by insurance?
The costs of Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens can be found on the product page. Depending on your insurance and additional packages, you may be reimbursed for these costs for Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens. For example, tests for IVF treatment are often reimbursed. After your order, you will receive an invoice that you can submit to your insurance.
How can I order a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
The ordering process is easy. You can add a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens test or the tests you want to your shopping cart. In step two, you fill in your details and pay. Then you will receive an email confirmation and you can go to a collection location. After you have been there, you will receive the results of the Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens test in your Portal.
Is my data safe when I get a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
We are certified-ready according to the NEN 7510 and 7512 standards for secure data transfer in healthcare. The Portal is secured with two-factor authentication. Your data is also encrypted. We do not send the results of Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens to third parties without permission, not even to your general practitioner without your consent.
Do I need to visit a clinic for a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test, or can it be done remotely?
The blood test for Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens must take place at one of the collection locations we provide. At certain locations, it is possible for a phlebotomist to come to you. You can indicate this during checkout. An appointment will then be made as soon as possible to come to your home.
Is fasting required before I get a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
Yes, fasting is required for a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens test
How do I book an appointment for Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
You can easily make an appointment for Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test after your order in your Portal. You can visit almost daily in all major cities in the Netherlands. In smaller cities, you can visit on certain days. At certain locations, it is also possible to visit on weekends.
Is a doctor's interpretation included in a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
An interpretation by a doctor or an explanation is included in the Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens test. The explanation takes into account the query that you can specify in your Portal after ordering.
How does a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test differ from over-the-counter tests?
For blood tests, we always use venous sampling. This is the gold standard for blood collection. Over-the-counter tests, such as a finger prick test, use the capillary route for blood collection. These do not always give the same results and the accuracy depends on how, where, and with which technique the collection is done. The advantage, of course, is that the test is easier and less painful to take.
What payment options are available for a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test?
You can always pay with iDeal and credit card (VISA, Mastercard, and Amex). This also includes Apple Pay. The phlebotomists at the collection location cannot accept cash payments.
Are the results of a Allostatic Stress Load - Healsens blood test shareable with my doctor?
The results of Labplusarts can be shared with your general practitioner at your request. However, you can also easily arrange this yourself by downloading the result in PDF format. Because we use comparable test methods as the general practitioner, the results are interchangeable and comparable so that comparisons can be made well.
