Folacare - Private Blood Tests

17/01/2021

We glad to announce that we are now operating in 3 new convenient locations across Dublin:
— Dún Laoghaire
— Dublin City Center
— Lucan (few mins from M50)

More details can be found on our website: https://fola.care/

We have also started our operation in London (UK) under Ambercover brand name with 4 exceptional locations close to subway stations:
— Holborn Str (City Center)
— Golden Green
— Canary Wharf
— Wood Green

More details and appointments schedule can be found on the Ambercover website: https://ambercover.co.uk/

We offers 1250+ laboratory blood tests, diagnostics and screening services, instrumental and computer diagnostics which help to take care of your health.

16/08/2020

We are temporarily closed until further notice.

Kind regards FolaCare Team

16/08/2020

Accessible blood test analysis across Ireland.

06/03/2019

How To Read Your Blood Test Results
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Now you went through an easy way of ordering blood tests, now we would like to focus on how can you read your blood test results.

First of all, when you log in and open pin.health application your lab results will show up in a column next to a column called “Reference Interval”. The reference interval is a range of numbers that indicate what is within normal levels for 95% of the population who is considered healthy.

For example, the reference interval for total cholesterol is between 5-6.5 As long as your result is within this range, it is considered normal, and you can easily compare your numbers with the reference intervals on your blood test results to determine if you are within the normal, healthy range or if you are too high (above 6.5) or too low (below 5).

Now here is the tricky part about ordering your own blood tests and having the results in your hand.

Of course, if your vitamin B12 lab result shows low levels, you know what to do. Increase your B12 levels through diet and supplements and have your blood retested to ensure your levels are going back up to normal levels (if your results show a deficiency, you may need to see a doctor who can administer a B12 shot or provide recommendations to bring your B12 level back up quickly and safely).

If any of your numbers come back too high or too low, there is no way for you to know what that indicates without discussing it with a physician or asking our medical doctor at FolaCare.

06/03/2019

Which Blood Tests Should You Get?

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There are many different lab tests available that you can order through our website. Here are a few that I think have value to check on how your diet and lifestyle are impacting your overall health. You might want to get other blood tests depending on certain health conditions or risk factors you might have.

⭐️ Full blood count: One of the essential blood te**es often the “starting point” for most medical investigations
to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders including anemia, infection, and blood cancer.

⭐️ Kidney/Liver Profile: Comprehensive test which would show you how are your kidney and liver functioning at present. You can see and measure any alterations in blood test results.

⭐️ Lipid profile: It Will measures your cholesterol and triglyceride helping you to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

⭐️ Thyroid panel: A thyroid panel is a group of tests that are often ordered together to help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders.

⭐️ Male hormone profile: This is an important test for men, especially older men or those who follow strict fruitarian and ultra-low fat diets. Symptoms of low testosterone can mimic those of “adrenal fatigue” or “candida”.

⭐️ Female hormone profile: you can order this comprehensive blood test if you experience chronic low energy or stop menstruating.

06/03/2019

How Often Should You Get Your Blood Tested?

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For most people, there really isn’t a reason to get your blood drawn unless you are experiencing symptoms of a disease, or feeling run down. Even then, it is best to meet with your doctor before attempting to self-diagnose any medical condition. You always run the risk of paying for tests that you don’t need.

I am recommending blood tests in order to determine how a particular diet or physical activity affects your body.
For example, you could check your cholesterol before and after a start of a diet or exercise and see how did you progress after a 30-day exercise/diet marathon.
It is a good idea to get your blood periodically tested if you are following a vegan, raw food, or any other restrictive diet.

Ideally, you would get your blood work done before you start the diet, then retest about six months into the diet to see how the changes you’ve made to your lifestyle have improved your health.

If you are experiencing unexplained symptoms or suspect that you might have an illness, it is important to work directly with a qualified health care professional. Do not try to self-diagnose using your blood test results. However, taking the initiative to order your own blood tests could save you money (especially if you do not have health insurance) and confirm a general, preliminary diagnosis, and save yourself some steps when you consult your doctor.

In short, if I were to ever feel run down or chronically “not quite right”, or I exhibited deficiency symptoms, I would test my blood immediately. If a blood result were to show a deficiency in a certain vitamin, I would modify my diet or supplement, then have it retested a month later. In the absence of symptoms or feelings of ill health, I’ll probably test my blood every 12-18 months.

06/03/2019

How to order your own blood tests?
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The process for ordering your own blood tests is extremely simple.

You go on our website www.fola.care go to our test packages order online and book a time for your test.

On your date, you come to our clinic where our staff will be waiting for you with your request form. One of our friendly phlebotomists will take you to a separate room to get a venous blood sample and the very next day you will receive a notification on your email about your blood test results.

We offers 1250+ laboratory blood tests, diagnostics and screening services, instrumental and computer diagnostics which help to take care of your health.