Lab tests
We do not schedule sample collection at fixed times, but it is important to come according to the collection schedule and with the appropriate preparation.
Appointments are required only for the Glucose Tolerance Test and the paternity test.
Test results can be sent to the email address indicated in each beneficiary’s personal record.
The sample collection schedule is shown on the website under the “Addresses” section, according to the test collection time interval.
The list of tests that cannot be collected at every branch includes:
prostatic secretion;
semen;
skin scraping;
blood culture;
Prenatest;
glucose tolerance test;
paternity test.
For more details, please contact the Call Center department.
Registering a request for tests at Invitro laboratories can be done only upon presentation of one of the following documents:
For adults: an ID document, passport, or driving licence.
For minors: a birth certificate or passport.
The release of results at the Invitro reception/registry desk is possible only upon presentation of one of the following documents: the examination form; an identity document (ID card); a birth certificate (for minors).
It is not possible to expedite the tests.
Sampling is carried out only in Chișinău, at the laboratories located at 19/1 Testemițanu St. and 64/2 Albișoara St., according to a specific schedule.
A complete blood count (CBC) and ESR can be performed from capillary blood.
For testing, a sufficient volume of blood must be collected, especially if several tests are intended to be performed from a single tube. Finger-prick blood collection does not provide the required sample volume. In addition, with finger-prick collection, some cells may break down and clots may form, which makes blood testing more difficult.
The paternity test can be performed by prior appointment. This service is available at 3 branches:
Chișinău, Albișoara St., 64/2
Chișinău, Testemițanu St., 19/1
Bălți, Decebal St., 126
The test is performed between the alleged father and the child. Original identity documents are required for the father, the child, and the mother, and the appropriate preparation must be followed.
For more details, please contact the Call Center department.
At present, test results are issued only in Romanian. The exceptions are ALEX Test, FOX Test, and Prenatest.
The maximum timeframe for issuing the results is indicated on the examination form received at the Invitro reception desk. In addition, the timeframe for each investigation is displayed on the online platform.
To make an online payment, click the “Online Discount 15%” button. After selecting the required medical tests, go to the “My Cart” section. To complete the order, click the “Place Order” button. You must fill in the empty fields in the form with the requested details. You also need a valid bank card.
Yes, a home visit is possible with an appointment in advance. You can place a call-out request or contact our Call Center. Payment for home sample collection/tests is made online only.
You do not necessarily need a doctor’s referral to have laboratory tests done, but you need to know which tests you want to take, or you can choose a test package.
We recommend you to book an appointment with a general practitioner/therapist, who can prescribe the treatment or guide you to another specialist.
At Invitro, you can benefit from medical services covered by GraweCarat, Donaris, MoldAsig, Astera, and Intact. To confirm whether tests can be paid for through these insurance policies, you must present medical complaints/symptoms confirmed by a doctor and coordinated with the insurance company.
Test results are stored for 6 months. They can be collected at the reception desk upon presentation of the beneficiary’s ID document. If more than 6 months have passed, please confirm availability at the reception desk or by calling our Call Center.
Preparation for children’s tests is the same as for adults. The exception is infants. If you are breastfeeding and venous blood is to be collected, it is recommended not to feed the baby for 2–3 hours before the draw.
Hematomas can occur due to individual body characteristics. Possible causes include deep veins, fragile blood vessels, or thin skin. A bruise does not pose any health risk.
Bruising cannot be completely avoided. Applying firm pressure with a finger on the puncture site using your other hand for a few minutes may help minimize the risk. The adhesive bandage should be removed within 30 minutes. After the blood draw, try to keep your arm relaxed and avoid physical activity for a few hours.
We specify the maximum processing time for laboratory tests, but this does not rule out the possibility that the results may be ready earlier. The turnaround time depends on the laboratory’s availability, especially on the test kits and analyzers used for testing. We aim to enter the results as quickly as possible and notify you by email when they are ready.
Yes, the results can be collected by a person who presents the receipt with the order number and the examination form.
Each laboratory uses different test kits and reagents, laboratory equipment, units of measurement (mmol/L, ng/ml), as well as diagnostic methods and techniques (manual or automated, PCR or real-time PCR, ELISA or ECL, and whether blood was collected from a vein or a finger), which can significantly affect the results obtained. Therefore, laboratories use different reference ranges indicated on the test reports. In addition, most biological parameters of the human body change continuously and depend on many factors: time of day, diet, climate changes, dietary irregularities, stress, physical activity, and medication use. Some tests performed even just a few hours apart may produce different results.
At Invitro, the packaging, storage, and transportation of biomaterials are carried out in accordance with all regulatory requirements, which prevents any changes in their stability and does not affect the accuracy and reliability of the results.
The cost of sample collection (the materials and equipment needed to collect biomaterial) is not included in the total cost because multiple tests can be performed from a single sample, and the biomaterial collection is paid as a one-time fee.
General health can be assessed through basic blood and urine tests, as well as with the help of various medical specialists. You can also take advantage of discounted health packages for different categories of people.
It is not possible to have tests taken anonymously, but they are performed confidentially.
Yes. In addition to the international professional certifications obtained on its own initiative, the Invitro laboratory holds national accreditation from the Republican Center for External Quality Control of Laboratory Research (biochemistry, serology, and hematology programs). The network of centers also holds Accreditation Certificate No. 0736 dated June 26, 2020, issued by the National Council for Evaluation and Accreditation in the Health System and the Ministry of Health.
No, at the Invitro laboratory we do not collect samples or perform tests for animals.
