Thursday, September 18, 2008

Common Laboratory Tests & Investigations


Clinical Chemistry



  • Blood sugar test
  • Blood cholesterol level
  • Liver function test
  • Kidney function test


Haematology



  • Blood haemoglobin test
  • White blood cell count
  • Platelet count


Blood banking (Blood transfusion)

  • Blood grouping test
  • Blood compatibility test


Immunology/serology

  • HIV test
  • Hepatitis B test
  • Syphilis test


Histopathology/Cytology

  • Detection of cancer cells from tissues & different types of epithelial cells


Microbiology



  • Detect and identify bacteria or fungus from various sample like:
  • Pus
  • Blood
  • Sputum
  • Throat


Urine Testing

  • Test for:
  • Sugar
  • Protein
  • WBC
  • Blood
  • Pregnancy test
  • Test for drugs

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