Blood Tests

This is one of the most commonly done blood test and it gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, mainly red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. An FBC can tell your doctor a great deal about the state of your health. Medical conditions that cause an abnormal blood count include anemia, the presence of an infection and some kinds of cancer.

Blood counts can be used for screening, diagnosis or management of certain diseases and medical conditions such as Dengue Fever, Bacterial infections and blood related cancers.

This profile give us a snapshot of your kidneys health.This profile will include Blood Urea Nitrogen and Creatinine which is a byproduct of protein metabolism and is eliminated through the kidneys. This shows us how well your kidneys are functioning and alerts us if there is any kidney failure.

Among the electrolytes that are tested are Sodium, Potassium & Chloride which are major salts in the body fluid; Sodium is important in the body’s water balance and the electrical activity of nerves and muscles; Potassium helps to control the nerves and muscles; and Chloride which helps to maintain the body’s electrolyte balance. Others include Calcium and Phosphate.

Liver Function Tests are one of the more extensive screening profiles due to the vast number of functions that the liver performs.

These tests include:

Protein; is a measure of the state of nutrition in the body.

Albumin; one of the major proteins in the blood and a reflection of the general state of nutrition.

Globulin; a major group of proteins in the blood comprising the infection fighting antibodies.

Bilirubin; a chemical involved with liver functions and is involved in digestion of fat. High concentrations may result in jaundice which is a yellowish disclouration of skin and whites of the eyes.

There are three major liver enzymes which are Alkaline Phosphatase is a body protein important in diagnosing proper bone and liver functions and can be raised if there is a obstruction of the biliary system; Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) an enzyme found in skeletal and heart muscle, liver and other organs. Abnormalities may represent liver disease ; and Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT) an enzyme found primarily in the liver. Abnormalities may represent liver disease.

This is a group of simple blood tests that reveal important information about the types, amount and distribution of the various types of fats (lipids) in the bloodstream. It includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, LDL (bad) Cholesterol, Risk Ratio (good to total), and Triglycerides. Too much cholesterol in the blood is a major cause of heart diseases and blood vessel diseases.

The high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is referred to as the “good” cholesterol because of its ability to take cholesterol and remove it from the arteries. The low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or the “bad” cholesterol, which builds up and clogs the arteries

This non-fasting test, also known as A1c, HbA1c, Glycohemoglobin, or Glycated hemoglobin, indicates how well you have controlled your diabetes over the last few months. Even though you may have some very high or very low blood glucose values, Hemoglobin A1C will give you a picture of the average amount of glucose in your blood over that time period.

While the Hemoglobin A1C is the standard tool to determine blood sugar control for patients with diabetes, it is not a substitute for daily, routine blood glucose testing.

Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is measurable in the blood. Rheumatoid factor is actually an antibody that can bind to other antibodies. Antibodies are normal proteins in our blood that are important parts of our immune system. Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is not usually present in the normal individual. Most commonly, rheumatoid factor is used as a blood test for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

A routine urinalysis can tell your doctor a great deal. Diabetes, urinary tract infections and kidney problems are among the many medical conditions that can be detected by routine urinalysis results. Very often, a routine urinalysis is part of a general physical exam.

A routine urinalysis does not detect drugs of abuse. A special drugs-of-abuse screening test is used to detect the presence of those substances.

Infectious diseases can be transmitted in a number of ways. If you’ve been exposed, you want to know quickly, as diagnosis and treatment can help prevent further transmission. Symptoms can indicate a disease, but lab tests for infection are the only way to confirm a diagnosis

Among Diseases that are commonly tested are HIV, Hepatitis, Influenza and H-Pylori. We also provide more detailed infectious disease screening, mainly those involving sexually transmitted diseases such as Syphilis, Chlamydia, Herpes and so on.

We use tumor markers to detect the presence of certain types of cancer in the body, and to monitor the progress of cancer treatment.

Some examples of common tumor markers include:

AFP is a marker used to detect liver cancer.

CA15-3 is a sensitive tumor marker for breast cancer.

CA19-9 antigen has been shown to be elevated in the blood of some patients with gastrointestinal, stomach and pancreatic tumors.

CA-125 is a useful marker for monitoring disease progression in ovarian cancers.

PSA is a useful marker for monitoring disease progression in prostate cancers.

CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is useful in monitoring patients with various types of malignancies, such as colorectal, gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers.

BHCG (beta HCG) is useful in monitoring disease progression of ovarian or testicular cancers.

Ferritin is a sensitive marker to detect kidney cancer.

LDH is a useful marker for monitoring the disease progression and cancer treatment progression for myelomas.

TG (thyroglobulin) is a useful marker in the progression of thyroid cancer.

Elevated homocysteine levels have a much greater risk of heart attack or stroke than those with average levels. This can lead to heart attack, strokes, and blood vessel blockages in any part of the body.Highly Selective C-Reactive Protein levels seem to be correlated with levels of heart disease risk as well.

Elevated or reduced thyroid hormones can signify an over or under performance of the thyroid gland, which is responsible for many metabolic and regulatory processes in the human body. It is highly advisable for those with any symptoms of thyroid diseases to do a regular thyroid function test, which will also serve as a deciding factor prior to treatment.

This is a straightforward blood test, commonly done for those who have allergies to certain types of food or medicine or environmental factors and are keen to find out exactly what they are allergic to. This test comprises of 35 types of allergens.