Test handbook
Blood tests in Lithuania, in English
These pages are for people who live in Lithuania and read English. They cover the parts that are specific to this country — which screening programmes exist, who qualifies, what a family doctor may order free of charge, and where samples are taken. The rest of the site is in Lithuanian.
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Reference ranges with their source: MedlinePlus · WHO · NHS · ADA · reference-range entries: 276 · Updated 2026-10-07
Blood test markers
By category
Every marker in plain words: what it measures, what reference ranges the guidelines give, when it is ordered and what a result outside the range usually means.
- Full blood count20Basophils Blood Test, Blood Group Test (Blood Type), Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Lipids and cholesterol11ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio, Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) Test, Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) Test
- Glucose and diabetes6Blood Glucose Test, C-Peptide Test, Glucose Tolerance Test
- Liver markers15Albumin Blood Test, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Test, ALT Blood Test
- Kidney markers7Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (ACR), Creatinine Blood Test Explained, Creatinine Clearance Test
- Electrolytes and minerals14Bicarbonate (CO2) Blood Test, Calcium Blood Test, Chloride Blood Test
- Vitamins16Active B12 Test (HoloTC) Explained, Biotin (Vitamin B7) Test, Calcitriol Test
- Iron and anaemia6Ferritin Blood Test Explained, Iron Blood Test, Soluble Transferrin Receptor (sTfR) Test Explained
- Thyroid11Calcitonin Test Explained, Free T3 (FT3) Test, Free T4 Test Explained
All categories (19)
- Sex hormones13AMH Test, Beta hCG Test, DHEA-S Test
- Other hormones7ACTH Test Explained, Catecholamines Test, Cortisol Test Explained
- Inflammation and immunity12ASO Titre Test Explained, Calprotectin Stool Test, Complement C3 Blood Test
- Heart markers6CK-MB Test Explained, Creatine Kinase (CK) Test, Homocysteine Test
- Blood clotting5APTT Test (PTT), D-Dimer Test Explained, Fibrinogen Test
- Tumour markers13AFP Test Explained, CA 125 Test Explained, CA 15-3 Test Explained
- Autoimmune and allergy10AMA-M2 Antibodies Test, ANA Test Explained, ANCA Test Explained
- Bone metabolism4Beta-CrossLaps (CTX) Test Explained, Bone Alkaline Phosphatase (BALP) Test Explained, Osteocalcin Test Explained
- Urine tests624-Hour Urine Creatinine Test, Urinalysis Explained, Urine Albumin Test
- Infections4Chlamydia Test, Cytomegalovirus Test (CMV), Gonorrhea Test
Situations
Which tests to have
Prevention
Prevention and free programmes
- Cardiovascular Screening in Lithuania: Ages 40–60
- Bowel Cancer Screening in Lithuania
- Prostate Cancer Screening in Lithuania
- Breast Screening in Lithuania: Who Gets a Free Mammogram
- Cervical Cancer Screening in Lithuania
- Free Health Screenings in Lithuania
All prevention pages (14)
- Free Health Checks for Men 50–59 in Lithuania
- Free Health Checks for Men Aged 40–49 in Lithuania
- Free Health Checks for Men Over 60 in Lithuania
- Free Health Checks for Women 50–59 in Lithuania
- Free health checks for women 60+ in Lithuania
- Free Health Checks for Women Aged 40–49 in Lithuania
- Men 20–39 in Lithuania: no VLK programme yet
- Women 20–39 in Lithuania: which checks are free
Read
Articles
- Blood Test Results Online in LithuaniaHow to see your lab results online in Lithuania: the esveikata.lt (ESPBI) patient portal, the eLAB section, PDF downloads and private lab portals.
- Blood Tests Without a Referral in Lithuania: CostHow a visit to a private lab in Lithuania works without a referral, what common blood tests cost, and when to test free through your GP instead.
- Free Prevention Programmes in Lithuania (2026)Lithuania runs five free prevention programmes covering cervical, breast, colorectal, prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Who qualifies, how to start.
- How to Prepare for a Blood TestHow many hours to fast before a blood test, whether you can drink water or take medication, and what to do if you didn't prepare correctly.
- How to Read Blood Test Results: Ranges, UnitsWhat a reference range means, why lab norms differ between labs, how to read units and flags on your results, and when to discuss a result with your doctor.
Preparation
Before your visit
- Fasting Before a Lipid Panel: How to PrepareHow many hours to fast before a lipid panel (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides), what you can drink, and what to avoid the day before the test.
- How to Prepare for a Glucose TestHow many hours to fast before a glucose test, whether you can drink water or coffee, and what happens if you accidentally ate beforehand.
- How to Prepare for Thyroid Tests (TSH, FT4, FT3)Do you need to fast for TSH, FT4 and FT3 tests, can you take L-thyroxine beforehand, and how biotin supplements can skew your result.
Frequently asked questions
›What is Proactiva?
A free handbook about blood tests and other laboratory tests: what a marker means, what the reference ranges are, what to do when a result is outside them, and where the test is done. Every statement and every number is given with its source and the date that source was read.
›Does Proactiva replace a consultation with a doctor?
No. This is informational content that helps you understand a test result and prepare for the conversation with your doctor. Only a doctor makes a diagnosis and prescribes treatment, after weighing the results together with your symptoms and history.
›Where do the reference ranges and numbers come from?
From public medical sources: MedlinePlus (the United States National Library of Medicine), the NHS, the World Health Organization, treatment guidelines and the Lithuanian National Health Insurance Fund. Every number carries its source with a link and the date it was read.
›Why does my laboratory's reference range differ from the one shown?
Reference ranges depend on the laboratory's method, the units of measurement and the group being tested. Always look first at the range printed on your own report, and use our pages to understand what the marker shows at all.
›Is the content reviewed by a doctor?
The editorial principles and the order of medical review are described in the section on editorial principles. Pages a doctor has not yet reviewed show no doctor's name — that way you can see what has been checked and what has not.
Platform
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