Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
Slide Special Stain
Slides/Histo Path refers to histopathology slides that are prepared from tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Histopathology is the study of tissues to diagnose diseases, especially cancer, infections, and other pathologies. The term "Slides/Histo Path" typically refers to the glass slides that contain thin sections of tissue stained and mounted for analysis under a microscope.
Slides/Histo Path.
Slides/Histo Path refers to histopathology slides that are prepared from tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Histopathology is the study of tissues to diagnose diseases, especially cancer, infections, and other pathologies. The term "Slides/Histo Path" typically refers to the glass slides that contain thin sections of tissue stained and mounted for analysis under a microscope.
Sodium
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a critical role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions in the body. It is predominantly found in blood and extracellular fluid and helps regulate blood pressure, as well as the overall balance of fluids in and around cells. Sodium is primarily ingested through food and beverages, while the kidneys are responsible for filtering excess sodium from the bloodstream.
Specimen for Bacteriological Analysis
The Specimen for Bacteriological Analysis test refers to the collection of biological samples from a patient to identify and analyze the presence of bacterial infections. The sample is cultured in a laboratory to detect and identify the bacteria responsible for an infection and to determine the most effective antibiotic treatment.
Sputum AFB (ZNCF) - Fasting
The Sputum AFB (ZNCF) - Fasting test is a diagnostic test for detecting acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in sputum, specifically to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). ZNCF stands for Ziehl-Neelsen Concentrated Fasting, which refers to the staining technique used on a concentrated sample collected after fasting.
Sputum AFB (ZNCF) - Random
The Sputum AFB (ZNCF) - Random test is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in sputum samples. The abbreviation ZNCF refers to the Ziehl-Neelsen Concentrated Fasting technique, but in this case, Random indicates that the sputum sample is collected at any time, not necessarily after fasting.
Stool AFB Smear
A Stool AFB Smear is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in a stool sample. The primary purpose of this test is to identify infections caused by mycobacteria, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium that causes tuberculosis), as well as other non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in the digestive tract.
STOOL D/R + OCCULT BLOOD
Urine albumin refers to the presence of albumin, a type of protein, in the urine. Albumin is normally found in the blood and is an essential protein that helps maintain the balance of fluids in the body by preventing leakage of fluid from blood vessels into surrounding tissues. However, when the kidneys are damaged or stressed, they may allow albumin to leak into the urine, a condition known as albuminuria.
Stool for Occult Blood
Stool for Occult Blood is a diagnostic test used to detect hidden (occult) blood in a person’s stool, which is not visible to the naked eye. Occult blood may indicate a variety of underlying conditions, including gastrointestinal bleeding, and the test is commonly used for screening for colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal disorders.
Stool for Reducing Substances
The Stool for Reducing Substances test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of reducing substances in a person's stool. These are substances that can reduce other compounds, and they are typically sugars or sugar alcohols that have not been fully digested or absorbed in the intestines. When reducing substances are present in the stool, it may indicate a problem with the digestive process.
Stool for Reducing Sugar
The Stool for Reducing Sugar test is a laboratory examination used to detect the presence of reducing sugars in a stool sample. Reducing sugars are carbohydrates that can donate electrons and reduce certain chemicals in a test, and are typically detected using chemical reactions.
Synovial fluid AFB Smear
A Synovial Fluid AFB Smear is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in the synovial fluid of joints. Synovial fluid is the lubricating liquid found in the cavities of synovial joints (such as the knee, elbow, and hip). This test is primarily used to check for joint infections caused by mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the causative agent of tuberculosis), or other acid-fast bacteria.