Purpose:
General health assessment and early detection of diseases through a series of common laboratory tests.
Specific Tests:
– Complete Blood Count (CBC):
– Red Blood Cells (RBC): Normal range: 4.5-5.9 million cells/mcL (men), 4.1-5.1 million cells/mcL (women). Abnormal levels can indicate anaemia, dehydration, or bone marrow problems.
– White Blood Cells (WBC): Normal range: 4,500-11,000 cells/mcL. Abnormal levels can indicate infection, inflammation, or blood disorders.
– Hemoglobin: Normal range: 13.8-17.2 g/dL (men), 12.1-15.1 g/dL (women). Low levels can indicate anemia.
– Platelets: Normal range: 150,000-450,000 cells/mcL. Abnormal levels can indicate bleeding disorders or bone marrow issues.
– Thyroid Function Tests:
– TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): Normal range: 0.4-4.0 mIU/L. Abnormal levels can indicate hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
– Free T4 (Thyroxine): Normal range: 0.8-2.8 ng/dL. Abnormal levels can indicate thyroid dysfunction.
– Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): Normal range: 2.3-4.2 pg/mL. Abnormal levels can indicate thyroid dysfunction.
– Urinalysis:
– Appearance: Clear and pale yellow. Cloudy or discolored urine can indicate infection or kidney problems.
– Concentration: Specific gravity (normal range: 1.005-1.030). Abnormal levels can indicate hydration status and kidney function.
– Content: Normal levels of protein, glucose, ketones, and absence of blood or bacteria. Abnormal levels can indicate diabetes, kidney disease, or urinary tract infections.
– G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) Testing: Identifies G6PD deficiency, which can lead to hemolytic anemia, particularly after exposure to certain medications or foods.
– ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count): Measures the number of neutrophil granulocytes in the blood, important for diagnosing and monitoring infections or bone marrow disorders.
– Urine R/E (Routine Examination): Includes physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine to diagnose various conditions like urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
– Stool R/E (Routine Examination): Analyzes stool samples for the presence of blood, parasites, bacteria, and other abnormalities to diagnose gastrointestinal conditions.
– H. pylori Testing: Detects Helicobacter pylori infection, which can cause peptic ulcers and gastritis.
– Blood Grouping: Determines an individual’s blood type (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (positive or negative) for transfusions and pregnancy management.
– Hb Electrophoresis (Hemoglobin Electrophoresis): Identifies different types of hemoglobin in the blood to diagnose conditions like sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
– Sickling Test: Detects sickle cell trait or disease by examining the shape of red blood cells under low oxygen conditions.
– STI Tests:
– HIV Testing: Detects HIV infection.
– Syphilis Testing: Detects Treponema pallidum, the bacterium causing syphilis.
– Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing: Detects Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections.
– Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Testing: Detects HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections.