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Urine amylase

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

This test measures how much of the enzyme amylase is in your urine. … Your amylase levels are usually higher than normal if you have a problem with your pancreas. High levels can also be caused by […]

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Blood culture

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A blood culture is a test that checks for foreign invaders like bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms in your blood. Having these pathogens in your bloodstream can be a sign of a blood infection, a condition known […]

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Urine Ratio

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

 The Protein-Creatinine Ratio (PCR) is used to measure the results of a lab test of proteinuria related to chronic kidney disease (CKD)

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FBC

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

To determine your general health status; to screen for, diagnose, or monitor any one of a variety of diseases and conditions that affect blood cells, such as anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorder or cancer

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Urine Uric Acid

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

 Uric acid is a normal waste product that’s made when the body breaks down chemicals called purines. … High uric acid levels can also cause other disorders, including kidney stones and kidney failure

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Fungal Culture

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A fungal culture test is used to find out whether you have a fungal infection. The test may help identify specific fungi, guide treatment, or determine if a fungal infection treatment is working

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Prothrombin Time

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A prothrombin time test measures how quickly your blood clots. Prothrombin is a protein produced by your liver. It is one of many factors in your blood that help it to clot […]

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PTTK

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

As part of an investigation of a possible bleeding disorder or blood clot; to help investigate recurrent miscarriages or diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome , part of an evaluation before surgery or other invasive procedure

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Hepatitis C

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV): the virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to […]

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FBC (Full Blood Count)

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

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, […]

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