Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
ESR
The ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test is a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle at the bottom of a test tube over a specified period, usually one hour. This rate, called the sedimentation rate, can indicate inflammation in the body.
Fat Globules
Fat globules refer to small droplets of fat (lipids) that are present in various substances, such as bodily fluids, tissues, or biological samples. These globules are formed when fats are emulsified or broken down into smaller particles. In medical and laboratory contexts, the presence and amount of fat globules in bodily fluids or tissue samples can be an important diagnostic marker for certain health conditions.
FBS (Glucometer)
FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar) is a test that measures the level of glucose in your blood after you have fasted for at least 8 hours, typically overnight. It is commonly used to screen for diabetes or monitor blood sugar levels in individuals already diagnosed with diabetes. The test is performed using a glucometer, a small portable device that measures blood glucose levels from a tiny drop of blood, usually taken from the fingertip. Normal FBS levels are typically between 70–99 mg/dL, while higher levels may indicate prediabetes or diabetes.
FBS (Glucose Fasting)
FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar), also referred to as Fasting Glucose or Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), is a test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after fasting for at least 8 hours. This test is commonly used to check for conditions like diabetes and prediabetes.
Fluid AFB Smear
A Fluid AFB Smear is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in a sample of fluid taken from various parts of the body. The fluid could be from different sources, such as pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, or ascitic fluid. The primary use of this test is to identify mycobacterial infections, particularly tuberculosis (TB), in these bodily fluids. It is commonly performed when an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or other non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is suspected in the body.
Fluid for Amylase
A fluid for amylase test usually refers to a sample of bodily fluid (commonly blood or urine) tested to measure levels of the enzyme amylase. Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates and is primarily produced by the pancreas and the salivary glands. Elevated or decreased levels of amylase in bodily fluids can provide important information about pancreatic health and digestive issues.
Fluid for Creatinine
A fluid for creatinine test refers to the measurement of creatinine levels in a bodily fluid, typically urine or ascitic fluid (fluid that accumulates in the abdomen). Creatinine is a waste product generated from muscle metabolism, and its levels are often measured to assess kidney function, as it is normally filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the urine.
Fluid for lipase
A fluid for lipase test refers to the measurement of lipase enzyme levels in a bodily fluid sample, often blood or fluid aspirated from the abdomen (such as ascitic fluid or peritoneal fluid). Lipase is an enzyme primarily produced by the pancreas that helps break down fats in the digestive system. When the pancreas is inflamed or damaged, lipase levels can become elevated in the blood or other bodily fluids.
Fluid for pH
A fluid for pH test refers to the measurement of the pH level in a bodily fluid sample, such as blood, urine, ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or synovial fluid. The pH level indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, which is important in assessing various physiological processes and diagnosing certain conditions.
FNA with Procedure
FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) is a medical procedure used to obtain a small sample of tissue or fluid from a lump, nodule, or mass for diagnostic purposes. It is a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose a variety of conditions, particularly to assess whether a mass is benign or malignant. FNA is often performed under local anesthesia and guided by imaging techniques such as ultrasound or CT scans for accuracy.
Gamma GT
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (Gamma GT or GGT) is an enzyme found primarily in the liver, as well as in other organs such as the kidneys, pancreas, and spleen. It plays a role in the breakdown of proteins and the metabolism of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage.
Gastric Lavage AFB Smear
A Gastric Lavage AFB Smear is a diagnostic test used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis), in gastric lavage fluid. Gastric lavage involves washing the stomach with a sterile fluid and then collecting the fluid for analysis. This procedure is typically performed when there is a suspicion of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in children or in cases where a sputum sample cannot be easily obtained.