Blood tests

Common Blood Tests & Pathology Services

• Anaemia Profile: Assesses red blood cell count and related parameters to detect anemia.
• APTT: Measures blood clotting time, important for monitoring anticoagulant therapy.
• Bilirubin Conjugated Level: Evaluates liver function and helps diagnose conditions like jaundice.
• Blood Culture: Detects the presence of bacteria or other microorganisms in the bloodstream.
• Blood Group and Cross Match: Determines your blood type and compatibility for transfusions.
• Calcium: Measures calcium levels in the blood, important for bone health and other bodily functions.
• Calprotectin Levels: Assesses inflammation in the gut, helpful for diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases.
• Cholesterol: Evaluates cholesterol levels to assess heart health and identify risk factors.
• C-Reactive Protein Level: Measures inflammation levels in the body, often used to monitor chronic conditions.
• Creatinine Level: Assesses kidney function and helps diagnose kidney disease.
• Culture (any site): Identifies the specific type of bacteria or fungus causing an infection.
  D-Dimers: Detects blood clots, useful in diagnosing conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Digoxin Level: Monitors levels of the heart medication digoxin.
• ESR: Measures inflammation levels in the body, aiding in the diagnosis of various conditions.
• Faecal Immunochemistry Test (FIT): Screens for hidden blood in the stool, a potential sign of colon cancer.
  Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Level: Evaluates ovarian function and helps assess fertility.
• Full Blood Count (FBC): Provides a comprehensive overview of your blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
• Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): Assesses liver function and can indicate liver damage or disease.
• Glucose Level: Measures blood sugar levels, important for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.
• Gonorrhoea Culture: Tests for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.
• Group B Strep: Screens pregnant women for Group B Streptococcus, a bacteria that can affect newborns.
• Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Level: Measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months, used to monitor diabetes control.
• HPV: Tests for the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer.
• H. Pylori: Detects the presence of Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers.
• Magnesium: Measures magnesium levels in the blood, important for various bodily functions.
• MRSA: Screens for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of bacteria that’s resistant to many antibiotics.
• Peripheral Blood Film Examination: Examines a sample of your blood under a microscope to assess the size, shape, and number of your blood cells.
• Semen Analysis: Evaluates the quality and quantity of sperm, helpful for assessing male fertility.
• Sodium: Measures sodium levels in the blood, important for maintaining fluid balance.
• Testosterone Level: Assesses testosterone levels in men, which can affect sexual function, muscle mass, and bone density.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Level: Evaluates thyroid function and helps diagnose thyroid disorders.
• Urine Microscopy and Culture: Examines a urine sample for signs of infection or other abnormalities.
• Vitamin A Level: Measures vitamin A levels in the blood.
• Warfarin Level: Monitors levels of the blood-thinning medication warfarin.