Why should I take this test?

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

How do I prepare for the test?

No preparation is needed.

How is the test carried out?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or a fingerstick or heelstick (newborns).

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released within 20 mins

Why should I take this test?

To help diagnose blood parasites that cause malaria, filariasis and visceral leishmaniasis.

How do I prepare for the test?

No preparation is needed.

How is the test carried out?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released within 2 hours.

Why should I take this test?

To determine the presence of Urinary Tract infection (UTI).

How do I prepare for the test?

No preparation is needed.

How is the test carried out?

A urine sample is collected in a sterile container.

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released in 15 mins.

Why should I take this test?

Aids in diagnosis and management of conditions affecting kidney function. For general health screening. Screening patients at risk of developing kidney disease. Management of patients with known kidney disease.

How do I prepare for the test?

Before the test: When scheduling your test, you should tell your doctor about any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and/or dietary supplements that you usually take. Some of these can affect a U|E|C test, so your doctor may ask you to modify your medication schedule before the test.

How is the test carried out?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released within 40 mins

Why should I take this test?

Can be ordered for several reasons: Screening: The thyroid panel is used to see how well the thyroid gland is functioning. Measuring response to treatment: A thyroid panel can also be used to monitor the treatment of hyperthyroidism and assess patients receiving levothyroxine therapy. Diagnosis: The thyroid panel can help diagnose thyroid disorders and disrupted thyroid function.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is required for the blood draw. In order to ensure the accuracy of the thyroid panel analysis, tell your doctor about any prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking. If you take thyroid hormone as treatment for thyroid disease, it is recommended that your blood sample be drawn before you take your dose for that day. Tell your doctor if you are feeling sick before the test. The blood draw is usually postponed if you are ill or hospitalized due to illness that can affect test results. In some cases, lipid testing without fasting is possible but you should ask your doctor’s office in advance about whether you need to fast and always follow any pre-test instructions you are given.

How is the test carried out?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released within 1 hour.

Why should I take this test?

To help determine whether you are at an increased risk of developing diabetes; to help diagnose diabetes and prediabetes; to monitor diabetes and to aid in treatment decisions.

How do I prepare for the test?

No preparation is needed.

How is the test carried out?

A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released within 40 mins

Why should I take this test?

Can be ordered for several reasons: Screening: This is routine testing to determine if your cholesterol is normal or falls into a borderline-, intermediate-, or high-risk category. Monitoring: If you have abnormal results on earlier testing or other risk factors for heart disease, lipid testing can monitor the cholesterol in your blood. Measuring response to treatment: If you have been told to make lifestyle changes or take cholesterol medications, a lipid panel can evaluate your response to treatment. Diagnosis: Testing lipid levels can be part of the diagnosis of other medical conditions, such as diseases that affect the liver.

How do I prepare for the test?

You typically must fast for 9-12 hours before your blood is drawn. This means not eating and drinking only water before the test. In some cases, lipid testing without fasting is possible, but you should ask your doctor’s office in advance about whether you need to fast and always follow any pre-test instructions you are given.

How is the test carried out?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.

When will my results be available?

Results for this test are released within 40 mins