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Genetic Venous Thrombosis Profile View details

Description

A genetic panel that checks for several gene changes linked to an increased risk of blood clots.

CA15-3 View details

Description

A blood test that measures CA15-3, a marker sometimes elevated in breast cancer.

Fibrin Degradation Products in Plasma (FDPs) View details

Description

A test that measures byproducts released when blood clots break down, helping assess clotting disorders.

ANCA (Perinuclear) View details

Description

A blood test that checks for a type of autoimmune antibody linked to certain forms of blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis).

Acidified Glycerol Lysis Test AGLT (Fresh) View details

Description

A test that checks red blood cell fragility, helping diagnose hereditary spherocytosis.

Urine Culture and Sensitivity View details

Description

A test that grows a sample from urine to identify bacteria causing infection and the antibiotics that will treat it effectively.

Precautions

Avoid taking antibiotics for 48 hours before the test. If necessary, specify the antibiotic name. Inform the physician if there is a pregnancy. Wash the genital area thoroughly, discard the first portion of urine into the toilet, and collect the remaining urine in the collection cup.

Sputum Culture and Sensitivity View details

Description

A test that grows a sample from sputum to identify bacteria causing infection and the antibiotics that will treat it effectively.

Precautions

Avoid taking antibiotics for 48 hours before the test. If necessary, specify the name of the antibiotic. Fast for 6 hours. This requirement applies to sputum samples.

Peritoneal Fluid Examination View details

Description

A test that examines a sample from peritoneal fluid under the microscope to help identify signs of infection.

Prostatic Secretion Culture and Sensitivity View details

Description

A test that grows a sample from prostatic secretion to identify bacteria causing infection and the antibiotics that will treat it effectively.

Tongue Swab Culture and Sensitivity View details

Description

A test that grows a sample from a tongue swab to identify bacteria causing infection and the antibiotics that will treat it effectively.