Clinical Laboratory and Walk-In Blood Tests in Paphos

Medically reviewed by Dr Olga Christou M.D
Biopathologist/Microbiologist and Director of the Clinical Laboratory at ELPIS Medical Centre
Last reviewed: July 2026

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Looking for reliable blood tests in Paphos without the inconvenience of a long waiting time?

The Clinical Laboratory at ELPIS Medical Centre provides a comprehensive range of blood, urine, stool, microbiological, biochemical, haematological, hormonal and immunological investigations for adults and children.

Patients are welcome for walk-in blood tests from 07:30, making it easier to complete routine examinations before work, medical appointments or daily activities.

Our laboratory serves local residents, GESY and private patients, international residents, tourists and visitors requiring laboratory testing during their stay in Cyprus.

Walk-In Blood Tests from 07:30

For most routine blood tests, patients can visit our Clinical Laboratory from 07:30 without an appointment. Early blood collection is particularly convenient for investigations that may require fasting or morning sampling, including:

• Fasting blood glucose
• Insulin testing
• Cholesterol and triglycerides
• Cortisol
• Thyroid investigations
• Hormonal testing
• Preventive health check-ups

Not every blood test requires fasting. Some specialised investigations may need advance preparation, a specific collection time or prior arrangement. Our laboratory team can provide the appropriate instructions before your visit.

A Wide Range of Laboratory Tests in Paphos

At ELPIS Medical Centre, we understand that every patient has different diagnostic and preventive healthcare needs. Our Clinical Laboratory offers extensive testing coverage, ranging from routine blood examinations to more specialised investigations.

General Blood Tests and Haematology

General blood tests provide valuable information about a patient’s overall health and may help identify anaemia, infection, inflammation, nutritional deficiencies and blood disorders. Available investigations include:

• Full blood count
• Haemoglobin
• Haematocrit
• Red blood cell count
• White blood cell count
• White blood cell differential
• Platelet count
• Mean corpuscular volume
• Mean corpuscular haemoglobin
• Reticulocyte count
• Peripheral blood smear
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• Blood group
• Rhesus factor

A full blood count is one of the most frequently requested laboratory tests and can be included as part of a routine medical check-up.

Diabetes and Blood Glucose Testing

Our laboratory supports the diagnosis, monitoring and long-term management of diabetes, prediabetes and insulin resistance. Diabetes-related investigations may include:

• Fasting blood glucose
• Random blood glucose
• HbA1c
• Oral glucose tolerance test
• Insulin
• Fasting insulin
• C-peptide
• Fructosamine
• Blood ketones
• Urine glucose
• Urine ketones
• Urine microalbumin
• Albumin-to-creatinine ratio

HbA1c provides information about average blood glucose levels over the previous two to three months and is commonly used to monitor patients with diabetes.

Patients can also combine laboratory testing with a consultation through our Diabetology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine services.

Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk Tests

Cardiovascular blood tests can help assess the risk of heart disease, stroke and vascular complications. Testing may include:

• Total cholesterol
• LDL cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Non-HDL cholesterol
• Apolipoprotein A1
• Apolipoprotein B
• Lipoprotein(a)
• High-sensitivity CRP
• Homocysteine
• Creatine kinase
• CK-MB
• Troponin
• NT-proBNP
• D-dimer

Laboratory investigations may be combined with blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography and evaluation by our cardiology or internal medicine team when clinically appropriate.

Kidney Function and Electrolytes

Kidney testing is particularly important for patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease or known renal conditions. Available investigations may include:

• Creatinine
• Urea
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate
• Uric acid
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Chloride
• Calcium
• Phosphate
• Magnesium
• Cystatin C
• Urine protein
• Urine microalbumin
• Albumin-to-creatinine ratio
• Protein-to-creatinine ratio
• Creatinine clearance
• Twenty-four-hour urine investigations

Regular kidney-function monitoring may also be required for patients taking specific medications.

Liver and Pancreatic Function Tests

Liver and pancreatic investigations may be recommended for abdominal symptoms, medication monitoring, metabolic disease or suspected liver, gallbladder and pancreatic conditions. Testing may include:

• ALT
• AST
• Gamma-GT
• Alkaline phosphatase
• Total bilirubin
• Direct bilirubin
• Albumin
• Total protein
• LDH
• Amylase
• Lipase
• Cholinesterase

These tests may also be included in general and executive health check-up packages.

Thyroid Blood Tests

Our Clinical Laboratory provides comprehensive thyroid testing for the investigation and monitoring of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid disease and thyroid nodules. Thyroid investigations may include:

• TSH
• Free T4
• Free T3
• Total T4
• Total T3
• Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
• Thyroglobulin antibodies
• TSH receptor antibodies
• Thyroglobulin
• Calcitonin

Thyroid results should be interpreted together with the patient’s symptoms, medication and medical history.

Patients requiring further assessment can arrange an appointment with our endocrinology or internal medicine team.

Hormonal and Endocrine Testing

Hormonal blood tests can help investigate menstrual irregularities, fertility concerns, menopause, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions and unexplained changes in weight, energy or general wellbeing. Available hormonal investigations may include:

• Cortisol
• ACTH
• Aldosterone
• Renin
• DHEA-S
• Testosterone
• Free testosterone
• Sex hormone-binding globulin
• Oestradiol
• Progesterone
• Follicle-stimulating hormone
• Luteinising hormone
• Prolactin
• Anti-Müllerian hormone
• Beta-hCG
• Growth hormone
• IGF-1
• Parathyroid hormone
• 17-hydroxyprogesterone
• Androstenedione
• Metanephrines
• Serum and urine osmolality
• Urinary free cortisol

Some hormonal tests must be collected at a particular time of day or during a specific phase of the menstrual cycle. Please contact our laboratory for instructions.

Vitamins, Minerals and Nutritional Testing

Vitamin and mineral investigations may be helpful for patients experiencing fatigue, weakness, hair loss, neurological symptoms, dietary deficiencies or suspected malabsorption. Testing may include:

• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• Folic acid
• Ferritin
• Iron
• Transferrin
• Total iron-binding capacity
• Transferrin saturation
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Phosphate
• Zinc
• Copper
• Selenium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B6

Anaemia and Iron-Deficiency Testing

Patients with tiredness, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness or heavy menstrual bleeding may require investigations for anaemia. Anaemia-related tests may include:

• Full blood count
• Ferritin
• Serum iron
• Transferrin
• Transferrin saturation
• Vitamin B12
• Folic acid
• Reticulocyte count
• Haptoglobin
• Bilirubin
• LDH
• Haemoglobin electrophoresis
• Coombs testing

Inflammation and Infection Markers

Laboratory tests for inflammation and infection may support the investigation of fever, pain, weakness and acute or chronic medical conditions. Available investigations may include:

• CRP
• High-sensitivity CRP
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• Procalcitonin
• Ferritin
• White blood cell count
• Blood cultures
• Urine cultures
• Stool cultures
• Throat cultures
• Wound cultures
• Sputum cultures

Rheumatology and Autoimmune Testing

Our Clinical Laboratory supports the investigation and follow-up of rheumatological and autoimmune conditions. Testing may include:

• Rheumatoid factor
• Anti-CCP antibodies
• Antinuclear antibodies
• ANA profile
• Anti-dsDNA
• ENA profile
• Complement C3 and C4
• ANCA
• Anticardiolipin antibodies
• Lupus anticoagulant
• Beta-2 glycoprotein antibodies
• HLA-B27
• Creatine kinase
• Immunoglobulins
• Serum protein electrophoresis
• Cryoglobulins

Laboratory results can be combined with assessment by our rheumatology team when required.

Coagulation and Blood-Clotting Tests

Coagulation tests may be requested before surgery, during anticoagulant treatment or when investigating bleeding and clotting disorders. Testing may include:

• Prothrombin time
• INR
• Activated partial thromboplastin time
• Fibrinogen
• D-dimer
• Thrombin time
• Anti-Xa level
• Protein C
• Protein S
• Antithrombin III
• Factor V Leiden
• Prothrombin gene mutation
• Individual coagulation factors
• Lupus anticoagulant

Urine Tests

Urine testing may help identify urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes and metabolic abnormalities. Available urine investigations may include:

• General urine analysis
• Urine microscopy
• Urine culture
• Urine protein
• Urine glucose
• Urine ketones
• Urine microalbumin
• Albumin-to-creatinine ratio
• Protein-to-creatinine ratio
• Pregnancy testing
• Twenty-four-hour urine collection
• Urinary calcium
• Urinary sodium
• Urinary potassium
• Urinary cortisol
• Urinary metanephrines

Stool Tests

Stool investigations may be recommended for patients with diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, suspected infection, gastrointestinal bleeding or digestive problems. Testing may include:

• Stool culture
• Faecal occult blood
• Faecal calprotectin
• Helicobacter pylori antigen
• Parasite examination
• Ova and parasite testing
• Giardia antigen
• Clostridioides difficile testing
• Pancreatic elastase
• Faecal fat
• Rotavirus testing
• Adenovirus testing

Our laboratory can provide the appropriate collection container and instructions.

Allergy and Immunology Testing

Allergy investigations may help identify possible triggers for respiratory, skin, food-related or seasonal symptoms. Testing may include:

• Total IgE
• Specific IgE
• Food allergen panels
• Inhalant allergen panels
• Pollen allergens
• Dust-mite allergens
• Animal allergens
• Mould allergens
• Individual allergen testing

Additional immunological investigations may include:

• IgG
• IgA
• IgM
• IgE
• Immunoglobulin subclasses
• Complement levels
• Serum protein electrophoresis
• Immunofixation
• Free light chains
• Beta-2 microglobulin

Allergy results should always be interpreted together with the patient’s symptoms and medical history.

Men’s and Women’s Health Testing

Our laboratory provides a broad range of investigations supporting men’s and women’s health.

Men’s health testing may include:

• PSA
• Free PSA
• Testosterone
• Free testosterone
• SHBG
• LH
• FSH
• Prolactin
• Thyroid function
• Blood glucose
• HbA1c
• Cholesterol profile
• Liver and kidney function
• Vitamin D
• Full blood count

Women’s health testing may include:

• Full blood count
• Ferritin and iron
• TSH and thyroid hormones
• FSH
• LH
• Oestradiol
• Progesterone
• Prolactin
• Testosterone
• DHEA-S
• Anti-Müllerian hormone
• Beta-hCG
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• Folic acid
• Blood glucose
• HbA1c
• Cholesterol profile

Pregnancy and Fertility-Related Tests

Pregnancy-related investigations may include:

• Blood beta-hCG
• Full blood count
• Blood group and rhesus factor
• Iron and ferritin
• Blood glucose
• Thyroid function
• Rubella antibodies
• Toxoplasma antibodies
• Cytomegalovirus antibodies
• Hepatitis B and C screening
• HIV screening
• Syphilis screening
• Urine analysis
• Urine culture

Fertility-related investigations may include:

• Anti-Müllerian hormone
• FSH
• LH
• Oestradiol
• Progesterone
• Prolactin
• Testosterone
• SHBG
• Thyroid function
• Beta-hCG
• Semen analysis
• Infection screening

Testing during pregnancy or fertility treatment should be performed according to the recommendations of the treating doctor or gynaecologist.

Sexual Health and Infection Screening

Confidential testing is available for a range of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. Investigations may include:

• HIV
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea
• Herpes simplex virus
• Human papillomavirus
• Trichomonas
• Mycoplasma
• Ureaplasma

The required sample may include blood, urine or a swab, depending on the investigation.

Pre-Operative Laboratory Testing

Patients preparing for surgery may require:

• Full blood count
• Blood group
• Coagulation tests
• Kidney function
• Liver function
• Electrolytes
• Blood glucose
• Infection screening
• Urine analysis
• Pregnancy testing when applicable

Additional examinations may be requested by the surgeon or anaesthetist.

Medication and Treatment Monitoring

Laboratory testing can help doctors monitor the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments. Monitoring may include:

• Full blood count
• Liver function
• Kidney function
• Electrolytes
• Coagulation tests
• Thyroid function
• Blood glucose
• Medication levels
• Inflammatory markers
• Creatine kinase
• Immunological testing

Regular monitoring may be required for patients receiving anticoagulants, thyroid medication, diabetes treatment, cholesterol-lowering medication, immunosuppressive therapy or biological agents.

Preventive Health Check-Ups in Paphos

Laboratory testing is not only recommended when symptoms are present.

Regular preventive health checks may help identify conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, anaemia, vitamin deficiencies and kidney or liver abnormalities before complications develop.

At ELPIS Medical Centre, laboratory investigations can be included in:

• General health check-ups
• Executive health check-ups
• Diabetes check-ups
• Thyroid check-ups
• Cardiovascular check-ups
• Men’s health check-ups
• Women’s health check-ups
• Tourist medical check-ups
• Pre-employment assessments
• Fitness-to-work evaluations
• Fitness-to-travel evaluations

Blood Tests for Tourists in Paphos

Needing medical tests while abroad can be stressful.

The Clinical Laboratory at ELPIS Medical Centre supports tourists, visitors and international patients who require laboratory investigations during their stay in Cyprus.

We can assist with:

• Blood tests
• Urine tests
• Stool tests
• Infection testing
• Diabetes monitoring
• Thyroid testing
• Medication monitoring
• Medical consultations
• Official receipts
• Medical reports for travel-insurance claims

Our medical team communicates in Greek, English and German.

Do I Need to Fast Before My Blood Test?

Not every blood test requires fasting.

Fasting may be recommended for investigations such as:

• Fasting blood glucose
• Insulin
• Triglycerides
• Cholesterol testing
• Certain metabolic health checks

When fasting is required, patients are generally advised not to eat for approximately 8–12 hours. Water is usually permitted.

Do not stop regular medication unless a doctor has specifically advised you to do so.

Why Choose the ELPIS Clinical Laboratory?

Patients choose ELPIS Medical Centre for laboratory testing because we provide:

• Walk-in blood tests from 07:30
• A wide range of routine and specialised investigations
• Convenient access in Paphos
• An experienced Clinical Laboratory team
• Medical consultations in the same centre
• Multiple medical specialties in one location
• Preventive health check-up packages
• Support for local residents and tourists
• Communication in Greek, English and German
• More than 30 years of medical care and trust

Our multidisciplinary structure allows laboratory findings to be assessed together with doctors specialising in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Paediatrics, Surgery and other areas of healthcare.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can i have a blood test without an appointment?

Yes. Walk-in blood collection is available from 07:30 for most routine laboratory tests. Certain specialised investigations may require advance arrangement.

What time does the Clinical Laboratory open?

Walk-in blood tests are available from 07:30.

Can tourists have blood tests at ELPIS?

Yes. Our Clinical Laboratory welcomes tourists, visitors, international residents and private patients in Paphos.

Can I have urine or stool tests?

Yes. Urine, stool and microbiological investigations are available. Our laboratory can provide the appropriate collection container and instructions.

How long do laboratory results take?

The completion time depends on the type of investigation. Many routine tests can be completed quickly, while cultures and specialised investigations may require additional time.

Can a doctor review my results?

Yes. Medical consultations and several medical specialties are available within ELPIS Medical Centre when interpretation, treatment or follow-up is required.

Visit Our Clinical Laboratory in Paphos

Take an active step towards protecting your health.

Visit the ELPIS Medical Centre Clinical Laboratory in Paphos for walk-in blood tests from 07:30.

Our laboratory team can assist with routine testing, preventive health checks, specialised investigations and tests requested by your doctor.

Some specialised tests may require prior arrangement, specific preparation or processing through a specialised partner laboratory.

ELPIS Medical Centre – Comprehensive laboratory testing, medical expertise and trusted healthcare in Paphos.