Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
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.
Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) is an electrolyte and a form of carbon dioxide (CO₂) that is crucial for maintaining the body's acid-base balance, or pH. Bicarbonate acts as a buffer, helping to neutralize acids and maintain a stable pH in the blood and other bodily fluids. It is naturally produced by the body and is also obtained from dietary sources. The kidneys and lungs work together to regulate bicarbonate levels, which is essential for proper cellular and organ function.
Biopsy : Large Specimen
A Biopsy: Large Specimen is a diagnostic procedure where a larger sample of tissue is removed from an area of interest for examination under a microscope. This type of biopsy is typically used when a more substantial amount of tissue is needed to make a diagnosis, particularly in cases where the disease may involve deeper or more extensive tissue areas, such as with large tumors or complex lesions.
Biopsy : Small Specimen
A Biopsy: Small Specimen is a diagnostic procedure where a small tissue sample is taken from an area of interest for microscopic examination. This type of biopsy is often performed to diagnose diseases, especially to determine if a suspicious area is benign or malignant (cancerous) or to assess other abnormal tissues.
Bleeding Time - BT
Bleeding Time (BT) is a test that measures how quickly small blood vessels close up to stop bleeding. It assesses the function of platelets (small blood cells that help with clotting) and the health of blood vessels in the skin.
Blood Group
The blood group test, also known as blood typing, is a test that determines an individual’s blood type based on the presence or absence of specific antigens and antibodies in the blood. This test is essential for a variety of medical purposes, including blood transfusions, organ transplants, and pregnancy management.