Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
Globulin
Globulin is a group of proteins in the blood that are involved in a variety of functions, including immune response, transport of substances, and blood clotting. Unlike albumin, which is primarily involved in maintaining blood volume and pressure, globulins are more diverse and can be categorized into different types based on their functions and properties.
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
The Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) is a medical test that assesses how well the body processes glucose, the primary sugar used for energy. It is primarily used to diagnose diabetes, gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and other conditions related to abnormal glucose metabolism.
Gram Stain
Gram Stain is a laboratory staining technique used to classify bacteria into two broad categories: Gram-positive and Gram-negative. The Gram Stain is one of the most widely used methods in microbiology to help identify bacterial infections and guide treatment decisions, as the classification of bacteria into these two groups informs the choice of antibiotics.
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hb)
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), also known as glycosylated hemoglobin, is a form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to glucose (blood sugar). It is used primarily as a diagnostic tool to assess long-term blood sugar control in people with diabetes. The test reflects the average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months, making it a key marker for monitoring diabetes management and the risk of complications associated with poor blood sugar control.
HER2/neu
The HER2/neu Test is a medical test used to detect the presence and activity level of the HER2/neu gene or HER2 protein in cancer cells, most commonly breast cancer cells. HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) is a gene that helps control the growth and division of cells, and its overexpression can lead to more aggressive cancer growth.
High density lipids (HDL)
High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) are often referred to as "good cholesterol" because they play a protective role in heart health. HDL particles are a type of lipoprotein that carry cholesterol from the arteries back to the liver, where it can be processed and eliminated from the body. This helps reduce the buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the arteries, which lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Iron
Iron is a crucial mineral in the body that plays an essential role in oxygen transport, energy production, and various other metabolic processes. It is a vital component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and organs throughout the body.
Keton
A ketone test is a test that measures the level of ketones in your body, usually through a sample of urine, blood, or breath. Ketones are byproducts of fat breakdown, produced when the body uses fat as an energy source instead of carbohydrates. Monitoring ketone levels is especially important for people on ketogenic diets, individuals with diabetes, or those experiencing certain metabolic conditions.
KLB (Diphtheria) for Smear
A smear for KLB (Klebs-Löffler Bacilli) is used to detect Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the bacterium causing diphtheria. A throat or nasopharyngeal swab is examined microscopically after gram staining to identify the characteristic club-shaped bacilli.
Knee Aspirate D/R + Gram Stain + AFB
The Knee Aspirate D/R + Gram Stain + AFB test refers to a diagnostic procedure and laboratory analysis of synovial fluid (joint fluid) obtained from the knee joint. This test is performed to assess for infections or other abnormalities in the joint, such as septic arthritis or tuberculous arthritis.
LDH
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) is an enzyme found in almost every cell in the body, with particularly high concentrations in the heart, liver, kidneys, muscles, and red blood cells. LDH plays a critical role in energy production, as it helps convert lactate to pyruvate in the process of anaerobic metabolism, which occurs when oxygen is scarce.
Lipase
Lipase is an enzyme produced primarily by the pancreas and, to a lesser extent, by the salivary glands and stomach. Its primary role is to help digest fats in the food we eat by breaking down triglycerides (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol, which the body can then absorb.