Tests divided into seven main specialist areas, each covering a different aspect of test analysis with common Tests decoded explanations of the abbreviations used in measurements followed by descriptions of several common test components as well as some of the commonly measured indicators of health.
This laboratory tests for specific chemical analysts in the blood. While the Biochemistry laboratory tests for a wide range of analysts, the most common tests requested are Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar), Cholesterol (Lipid Profile), Liver Function Tests and Cardiac Enzymes.
These tests aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases such as Diabetes, Arteriosclerosis, Liver and Heart dysfunction
This department estimates the number and quality of the cells that comprise your blood system. The most common tests performed are Complete Blood Counts (CBC) and specific Cell Differentiation estimation. This test is an indication of your general state of health. It allows the diagnosis of specific Anemia, Leukemia and many other blood disorders. Here in the Haematology laboratory, test for the clotting ability of your blood; this is especially relevant for Deep Vein Thrombosis and patients on Warfarin therapy.
This department identifies the organisms (bacteria/viruses/fungi or parasites) in your body that are causing infection. When the organism is identified we then go on to determine the best antibiotic to destroy the causative organism, which in practical terms means you should better faster. This is particularly critical in relation to suspected cases of Meningitis, and these are always treated as emergencies are processed immediately. The usual infections dealt with are Urinary Tract (UTI), Respiratory infections and Gastro-intestinal infections.
This laboratory tests for the presence of viral markers, tumor markers, auto-immune disorders and allergies. These tests aid in the diagnosis of specific disease states such as Hepatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Auto-Immune Disease and early diagnosis of certain types of cancer.
The allergy testing will help identify the main trigger for a person's allergy. This is particularly relevant for Dermatology and Asthma patients.
Pregnancy tests are also performed in this department.
This laboratory tests for the presence of viral markers, tumor markers, auto-immune disorders and allergies. These tests aid in the diagnosis of specific disease states such as Hepatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Auto-Immune Disease and early diagnosis of certain types of cancer. The allergy testing will help identify the main trigger for a person's allergy. This is particularly relevant for Dermatology and Asthma patients.
Pregnancy tests are also performed in this department.
Serologic tests can involve a number of laboratory techniques & Tests. Different types of serologic tests can be used to diagnose various health issues. Tests have one thing in common: they all focus on proteins made by the body's immune system. This vital body system helps keep us healthy by destroying foreign invaders that can make us ill. It doesn't matter what type of technique is used in the laboratory during serologic testing—the process for the patient is the same.
This area provides diagnosis of clinical lesions and tumors. It provides essential information on the diagnosis and progression of malignancy, which allows for early detection and prognosis, and provides invaluable information on the best type of treatment therapy.
Clinical pathology supports the diagnose of disease using laboratory testing of blood and other bodily fluids, tissues, and microscopic evaluation of individual cells.
In this department we test patients' blood types and investigate their blood for the presence of any rare blood group antibodies. Patients undergoing surgical procedures will always have their blood group tested and investigated in case they may require a blood transfusion during or after surgery. Patients that have Haematology disorders who require support transfusions are also tested regularly.
This department also deals with HLA testing which is generally performed for patients requiring organ transplants.