“Check 2-in-1: Stress and Metabolism” Medical Package

What does the laboratory test package assessing the impact of stress on the body involve?

The package includes 19 laboratory blood tests performed during a single visit at a Medical Center. It has been developed to assess how long-term stress affects the body’s functioning.

Long-term stress increases the risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, which are among the leading causes of death worldwide. It may slow down metabolism, increase the risk of insulin resistance, and contribute to the accumulation of body fat, especially around the abdomen (visceral obesity).

Chronic stress may impair thyroid function, leading to hormonal imbalances. Cortisol can affect thyroid activity, and thyroid hormones play a key role in the metabolic processes of every cell in the body by regulating the rate at which nutrients are converted into energy. They also influence the function of other hormones, including insulin, sex hormones, and cortisol.

Prolonged and chronic exposure to stress disrupts the body’s internal balance, which may result in chronic inflammation and reduced functioning of organs such as the brain, heart, thyroid, or liver. It may also contribute to the development or worsening of lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune thyroid disorders.

The body’s response to stress can be assessed using selected laboratory parameters, including hormone levels (e.g., TSH) and biomarkers such as triglycerides or glucose. Blood tests provide valuable information about overall health.

Who should consider this test package?

The package is intended for adults aged 18 and over who are exposed to stress or experience symptoms of chronic stress such as:

• lack of energy, chronic fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath, heart palpitations,
• mood changes, brain fog,
• weight changes, hair loss,
• headaches,
• reduced immunity,
• gastrointestinal symptoms that may be stress-related,
• increased sweating,
• difficulty falling asleep.

What are the benefits for the patient?

You will be able to check your health status and, if any abnormalities are detected, increase your chances of starting treatment early.

Thanks to the wide range of laboratory tests (as many as 19), you will learn whether stress has affected your health — especially the functioning of the hormonal and cardiovascular systems — whether there is a risk of prediabetes or diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and whether your thyroid is working properly.

You will also gain the opportunity to take preventive steps to reduce the long-term consequences of chronic stress and lower the risk of health complications.

Please note that you may still need a medical consultation and additional tests, as blood tests alone may not be sufficient to diagnose a specific health condition.

What does the "Check 2-in-1: Stress and Metabolism" test package include?

How can I schedule the package?

• Select the city and Medical Center where you would like to use the package.
• Complete the form with your personal details and pay for the purchase.
• Visit the collection point in the morning with a valid ID document, or book by phone via the hotline: 500 900 550.

Additional information

The test package is intended for individuals aged 18 and over.

Test preparation

Tests should be performed in the morning due to natural daily fluctuations in hormone levels.

The patient should be fasting – for 8–12 hours before blood collection, no food or beverages (except water) should be consumed. In the morning, you may drink a maximum of one glass of water.

It is recommended to avoid intense physical activity and alcohol consumption for 24 hours prior to the test.

FAQ - “Check 2 in 1: Stress and Metabolism” Test Package

Can the test package replace a medical consultation?
No. You may require a medical consultation and further tests, as blood tests alone may not be sufficient to diagnose a health problem.

How many tests are included in the package?
The package includes 19 laboratory tests performed during a single visit.

When is the best time to perform the tests?
Tests should be performed in the morning, on an empty stomach, due to daily fluctuations in hormone levels.