Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
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 D/R + 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 D/R + 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.
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.
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.
T3
A T3 test is a blood test that measures the level of triiodothyronine (T3), a thyroid hormone that plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, energy production, and overall growth and development. The test helps assess thyroid function, particularly in diagnosing conditions like hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
T4
T4 (thyroxine) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and energy production in the body. A T4 test measures the level of this hormone in the blood and is used to assess thyroid function. It helps diagnose thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels) or hyperthyroidism (high thyroid hormone levels). The test typically measures total T4 (bound and free) or free T4 (the active form of the hormone).
THYROID PROFILE (T3, T4, TSH)
A "thyroid profile" (T3, T4, TSH) refers to a blood test that measures the levels of three key thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which together provide a comprehensive picture of how well your thyroid gland is functioning; high or low levels of these hormones can indicate conditions like hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
TIBC
TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity) is a blood test that measures the ability of transferrin, a protein in the blood, to bind to iron. Transferrin is the primary carrier protein responsible for transporting iron through the bloodstream to various tissues and organs.
Tissue AFB Smear
A Tissue AFB Smear is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacterial species, in a sample of tissue. This test is typically performed when a patient has signs or symptoms of a mycobacterial infection, such as tuberculosis (TB), and the infection is suspected to be localized to a specific tissue or organ, like the skin, lymph nodes, bones, or other tissues.