Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
Abdomen Erect Position
Abdomen Erect Position: An abdominal X-ray in the erect position is performed while the patient is standing. This imaging technique is primarily used to detect air-fluid levels, free air in the abdominal cavity, or intestinal blockages. It helps diagnose conditions like perforations, obstructions, or infections in the abdomen.
Adenoids
Adenoids X-ray: An adenoids X-ray is a diagnostic imaging test used to evaluate the size and position of the adenoids. It helps identify enlargement or blockages that may cause breathing issues, snoring, or recurrent infections, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
AFB Smear
The AFB Smear (Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear) is a test used to detect the presence of acid-fast bacteria (AFB) in a patient's sample, typically sputum, urine, or tissue. This test is particularly useful in diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) and other infections caused by acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae (which causes leprosy).
Albumin
Albumin is a type of protein that is produced by the liver and is the most abundant protein in blood plasma. It plays a vital role in maintaining the osmotic pressure (the pressure exerted by proteins) that helps to regulate the distribution of fluids between the blood vessels and the tissues. Albumin also has several other important functions in the body.
Alkaline Phosphatase
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found throughout the body, but particularly in the liver, bones, kidneys, and bile ducts. It plays a role in breaking down proteins and is involved in various metabolic processes, such as the transport of phosphate groups across cell membranes. The enzyme is most abundant in tissues that are involved in bone growth, liver function, and bile production.
Amylase
Amylase is an enzyme that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates, specifically starches. It breaks down complex carbohydrates (starches) into simpler sugars, such as maltose and glucose, which can then be absorbed by the body for energy. Amylase is produced primarily in the salivary glands and the pancreas.
Ankle joint AP & LAT (RT)
Ankle Joint AP & LAT (RT) X-ray: This imaging test captures the right ankle joint in two views: Anteroposterior (AP), showing the joint from front to back, and Lateral (LAT), providing a side view. It helps diagnose fractures, dislocations, arthritis, or other conditions affecting the bones, joints, or soft tissues of the ankle.
Ascitic Fluid AFB Smear
An Ascitic Fluid AFB Smear is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis), in ascitic fluid. Ascitic fluid is the liquid that accumulates in the peritoneal cavity, which is the space within the abdomen that surrounds the abdominal organs. This test is most often used to diagnose tuberculous peritonitis, which is a form of peritoneal tuberculosis (TB) that can cause ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen).
Ascitic fluid for creatinine
The ascitic fluid creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in ascitic fluid, which is the fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity in conditions like cirrhosis, heart failure, or infections. Ascitic fluid is typically obtained through a procedure called paracentesis, where a needle is inserted into the abdomen to withdraw the fluid for analysis.
Ascitic Fluid SSAG [Serum Ascitic Albumin Gradient], (Serum Albumin-Ascitic Albumin)
The Serum Ascitic Albumin Gradient (SSAG), also known as the Serum-Ascitic Albumin Gradient (SAAG), is a laboratory test used to help determine the cause of ascites (the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity). It is calculated by measuring the albumin levels in both serum (the liquid part of the blood) and ascitic fluid (the fluid that accumulates in the abdomen).
ASOT
ASOT (Antistreptolysin O Titer) is a blood test that measures the level of antistreptolysin O antibodies in the blood. These antibodies are produced in response to an infection with Group A Streptococcus bacteria, which are responsible for infections such as strep throat, scarlet fever, and rheumatic fever.
Bacterial slants
Bacterial slants are a type of laboratory culture medium used to grow and store bacterial cultures. The term "slant" refers to the shape of the agar medium, which is solidified in a test tube at an angle. This angled surface provides a larger area for the growth of bacterial colonies, making bacterial slants useful for both culturing and long-term storage of bacterial strains.