Laboratory Services
Common Tests
The Fasting Blood Sugar test (FBS) measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood when you have not had anything to eat or drink for 10 hours. This test is also called a Fasting Plasma Glucose test (FBS).
The Full Blood Count (FBC) is one of the most commonly requested tests and provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Abnormalities in any of these types of cells can indicate the presence of important medical disorders.
A Serum Creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in your blood and provides an estimate of how well your kidneys filter (glomerular filtration rate).
A Random Blood Sugar test (RBS) is the testing of the blood sugar level at any time or random time of the day. It is a test performed outside the regular testing schedule.
C- Reactive Protein (CRP) is a plasma protein (acute phase protein) that rises in the blood during inflammatory disorders.
A Lipid Profile usually includes the levels of Total Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL), Triglycerides and Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL). This is done after you have not had anything to eat or drink for 12 hours.
A Urine Full Report (UFR) is used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. A UFR involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine.
The Postprandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) test is done on the blood that helps determine the level of glucose, 2 hours after a certain meal.
A Serum Cholesterol level is a measurement of certain elements in the blood, including the amount of high- and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL and LDL) in a person’s blood. Serum cholesterol levels also show the amount of triglycerides present.
The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGGT) measures blood glucose levels 5 times over a period of 3 hours. In a person without diabetes, the glucose levels rise and then fall quickly. In someone with diabetes, glucose levels rise higher than normal and fail to come back down as fast.
The Oral Glucose Challenge Test (OGCT) is a short version of the OGTT, used to check pregnant women for signs of gestational diabetes. It can be done at any time of day, not on an empty stomach. The test involves 50g of glucose, with a reading after one hour.
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a blood test that detects and monitors inflammation in the body. It measures the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) in a test tube separate from blood serum over time, becoming sediment in the bottom of the test tube.
NS1 Antigen Test (non- structural protein 1), is a test for dengue that allows to be rapidly detected on the first day of fever, before antibodies appear some 5 or more days later.
Other Tests
Anti- Streptolysin O Titre (ASOT) is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the streptococcus A bacteria. Also abbreviated ASLO.
A Blood Picture is measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
A Blood Sugar Series is a number of blood tests that is done at specific intervals to determine the amount of blood glucose in the body.
The level of Blood Urea, tests for the amount of Nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea (a substance formed by the breakdown of protein in the liver). The kidneys filter urea out of the blood and into the urine. A high level of urea nitrogen in the blood may be a sign of a kidney problem.
The Bleeding and Clotting time (BT/CT) test refers to a test that is performed on a sample of blood to measure the time taken for it to clot or coagulate.
Blood Grouping is done in order to identify to which class (A, B, AB, or O) you belong and individuals can be separated on the basis of the presence or absence of specific antigens in the blood. — also called blood type. Rhesus (Rh) factor is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells. If your blood has the protein, you are Rh positive. If your blood lacks the protein, you are Rh negative. Rh positive is the most common blood type.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body’s ability to fight the organisms that cause disease. HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
The Hepatitis B Antigen (HBs Ag) test checks for the presence of an antigen that is usually a surface particle from the hepatitis B virus and that is found circulating in the blood serum especially of infected individuals.
A Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. It’s a three-month average because that’s typically how long a red blood cell lives.
A Haemoglobin % test measures the amount of haemoglobin in your blood. If a haemoglobin test reveals that your haemoglobin level is lower than normal, it means you have a low red blood cell count (anaemia).
Micro Filaria tests are done when suspected of the disease, filariasis in which there is parasites in the blood caused by an infection of round worms.
Liver Function tests, helps determine the health of your liver by measuring the levels of liver enzymes: Alanine Transaminase (ALT) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and bilirubin in your blood.
VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory is a blood test where it detects an antibody that is present in the bloodstream when a patient has syphilis.
Liver Profile consists of blood tests that check to see how well your liver is working. Enzymes that are found in the liver include Alanine Transaminase (ALT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) together with Bilirubin and Total protein in your blood.
The Platelet Count calculates the number of platelets in a volume of blood, usually expressed as platelets per cubic millimetre (mm3) of whole blood.
Packed cell volume (PCV) measures the percentage of red blood cells found in whole blood. RBCs help in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body.
A Pus Culture and ABST (Antibiotic Susceptibility Test) helps to determine whether a wound has become infected, which types of bacteria are causing the infection and which antibiotic would best treat the infection and help heal the wound.
The Rheumatoid Factor is an autoantibody of high molecular weight that reacts against immunoglobulins of the class IgG and is often present in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The Salmonella Antigen Test (SAT) looks for the salmonella bacteria in your stool. Having these bacteria in your stool means you have a salmonella infection. Salmonella infection takes many forms, but the most common is gastroenteritis.
Serum Electrolytes are salts and minerals, such as sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate, which are found in the blood. They can conduct electrical impulses in the body. The test is sometimes carried out during a routine physical examination, or it may be used as part of a more comprehensive set of tests.
Serum Bilirubin blood test measures the levels of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish substance made during the body’s normal process of breaking down red blood cells. Bilirubin is found in bile, a fluid in your liver that helps you digest food.
A Seminal Fluid Analysis evaluates certain characteristics of a male’s semen and the sperm contained therein. It is done to help evaluate male fertility, whether for those seeking pregnancy or verifying the success of vasectomy.
A Stool Full Report is a series of tests done on stool (faeces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can include infections (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria), poor nutrient absorption or cancer.
Stool Occult Blood is a test that is done to check for any hidden blood in the stool and in any bowel movements.
The Serum Protein test measures the total amount of proteins found in the fluid portion of your blood.
A blood Differential Count (DC) measures the amount of each type of White Blood Cell (WBC) that you have in your body. White blood cells (leukocytes) are part of your immune system, a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect you from infections.
Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) is an enzyme that is normally present in the liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. It is also called Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT). Serum Glutamic- Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) also called Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST) evaluates how much of the liver enzyme is in the blood.
The Total Protein test measures the amount of serum protein and the total amount of two other classes of proteins found in the fluid portion of your blood (Serum). These are Albumin and Globulin. Proteins are important parts of all cells and tissues. Albumin helps prevent fluid from leaking out of blood vessels. It’s used as part of your routine health check-up. It may also be used if you have unexpected weight loss, fatigue, or the symptoms of a kidney or liver disease.
T3 also known as Triiodothyronine and T4, the hormone called Thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland. Together, these hormones regulate your body’s temperature, metabolism, and heart rate. TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and this test is done to find out if your thyroid gland is working the way it should. If untreated, a thyroid disorder can cause health problems.
The Urine Albumin test is used to check for kidney damage or disease. Albumin is a protein in your blood. It helps keep the correct balance of fluid between your blood vessels and the body tissues they supply. The kidneys filter your blood to remove waste products.
A Urine Micro-Albumin test is a test to detect very small levels of a blood protein (albumin) in your urine. Albumin is one of the first proteins to leak when kidneys become damaged.
A Urine Culture and ABST (Antibiotic Susceptibility Test) is a laboratory test done to check for bacteria, yeast, or other microorganisms in the urine. Urine cultures can help identify the type of microorganism that is causing an infection and which antibiotic would best treat it.
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