Tests A–Z

5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA)

Also known as: serotonin, chromogranin AName: 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, serotonin metaboliteRelate...

A/G ratio

Also known as: TP, albumin/globulin ratioName: Total protein; albumin/globulin ratioRelated tests: A...

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme)

Also known as: SACE (Serum Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) Name: Angiotensin converting enzyme Relate...

ACTH

Also known as: Corticotropin Name: Adrenocorticotropic hormoneRelated tests: CortisolAt a glanceThe ...

Adenovirus antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceAdenoviruse...

Adrenal antibodies

Synonyms: ACARelated tests: Cortisol, ACTH, PotassiumClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample...

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Synonyms: Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, corticotrophinClinical significanceClinical indicationsSampl...

AGA (anti-gliadin antibodies)

Synonyms: Gliadin antibodiesRelated tests: Anti-endomysial antibodies, anti-transglutaminase antibod...

Albumin

Also known as: ALBName: AlbuminRelated tests: Liver panel, Prealbumin, Complete urine test, Microalb...

Albuminuria

Synonyms: Albuminaemia (in plasma); albuminuria, microalbuminuria (in urine)Related tests: Creatinin...

Alcohol test – CDT

Test infoClinical significanceAlcohol test - CDTCDT stands for carbohydrate-deficient transferrin, i...

Aldolase

Aldolase is an enzyme involved in producing energy from glucose. It is found throughout the body, an...

Aldosterone and renin

Related tests: Cortisol, Electrolytes, PotassiumAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy get tested?To ass...

Alkaline phosphatase

Also known as: ALK PHOS, ALPName: Alkaline phosphataseRelated tests: Alanine aminotransferase, Aspar...

Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes

Synonyms: ALP isoenzymesRelated tests: total alkaline phosphataseClinical significanceClinical indic...

Allergies

Also known as: total IgE, full blood count with white cell differentialName: allergen-specific immun...

ALP – alkaline phosphatase

Also known as: ALK PHOSName: Alkaline phosphataseRelated tests: ALT, AST, Bilirubin, Bone markers, L...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceα1-antitryp...

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Also known as: AFP, total AFPName: Alpha-fetoprotein, alpha-fetoprotein-L3%Related tests: Carcinoemb...

ALT/GPT

Also known as: Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT)Name: Alanine aminotransferaseRelated tests...

AMA (anti-mitochondrial antibodies)

Synonyms: Anti-mitochondrial antibodiesRelated tests: ASA, ANA, AST, ALT, GGT, BilirubinClinical sig...

AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone)

Synonyms: Anti-Müllerian hormoneRelated tests: Inhibin BClinical significanceClinical indicationsSam...

Ammonia

Also known as: Plasma ammoniaName: Related tests: Liver panelAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy meas...

Amylase

Also known as: LipaseName: AmylaseRelated tests: LipaseAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the tes...

ANA (antinuclear antibodies)

Also known as: Antinuclear antibodies, fluorescent antinuclear antibodies, FANAName: Antinuclear ant...

ANCA

Synonyms: c-ANCA, anti-PR3; p-ANCA, anti-MPORelated tests: anti-PR3, anti-MPOClinical significanceCl...

Androstenedione

Related tests: free testosterone, total testosterone, DHEA-S, LH, FSHClinical significanceClinical i...

Anti-cardiolipin antibodies

Also known as: Anti-cardiolipin antibodies, aCL antibodiesName: Anti-cardiolipin antibodies, IgG, Ig...

Anti-cardiolipin antibodies (IgG-IgM)

Synonyms: ACLRelated tests: anti-beta2 glycoprotein I antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indica...

Anti-CCP antibodies

Test infoHow they are doneWhy they are doneResultsRheumatoid factor test, Waaler-Rose test and anti-...

Anti-centromere antibodies

Related tests: anti-DNA, ENAClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClin...

Anti-citrulline antibodies

Synonyms: ANTI-CCPRelated tests: Antinuclear antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indicationsSamp...

Anti-dsDNA antibodies

Synonyms: Anti-native DNA, anti-dsDNA antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample type...

Anti-endomysial antibodies

Synonyms: EMARelated tests: Anti-gliadin antibodies, IgG, IgA; anti-transglutaminase antibodies, HLA...

Anti-endomysium antibodies

Synonyms: Endomysial antibodiesRelated tests: Anti-gliadin antibodies IgG, IgA; anti-transglutaminas...

Anti-gliadin antibodies

Synonyms: AGARelated tests: Anti-endomysial antibodies, anti-transglutaminase antibodies, HLA geneti...

Anti-HIV antibodies

Also known as: AIDS test, AIDS screening, HIV serologyName: Test for antibodies to the human immunod...

Anti-mitochondrial antibodies

Synonyms: AMARelated tests: ASMA, ANA, AST, ALT, GGT, BilirubinClinical significanceClinical indicat...

Anti-Müllerian hormone

Synonyms: AMHRelated tests: Inhibin BClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparation...

Anti-native DNA antibodies

Synonyms: Anti-native DNA, anti-dsDNA antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample type...

Anti-smooth muscle antibodies

Synonyms: ASMARelated tests: AMA, ANA, LKMClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePrepar...

Anti-striated muscle antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceAnti-striat...

Anti-Tg

Synonyms: Anti-thyroglobulin antibodiesRelated tests: FT3, FT4, TSH, anti-peroxidaseClinical signifi...

Anti-thyroglobulin antibodies

Synonyms: ANTI-TGRelated tests: thyroglobulin, FT3, FT4, TSH, anti-peroxidase antibodiesClinical sig...

Anti-thyroid antibodies

Also known as: Antimicrosomal antibodies; Thyroid peroxidase antibodies; TPOAb; Anti-TPO; TBII; Thyr...

Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies

Synonyms: ANTI-TPORelated tests: anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, FT3, FT4, TSH,thyroglobulinClinical ...

Anti-TPO

Synonyms: Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodiesRelated tests: anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, FT3, FT4, ...

Anti-transglutaminase antibodies

Synonyms: ANTI-TGA (anti-tissue transglutaminase)Related tests: Anti-gliadin antibodies, IgG, IgA, a...

Anti-tTG / AGA

Synonyms: Anti-transglutaminase antibodiesRelated tests: Anti-gliadin antibodies, IgG, IgA, anti-end...

Antibiogram

IntroductionResistancePreventionIntroductionThe world is full of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, p...

Antimony

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceAntimony is...

Antinuclear antibodies

Synonyms: ANARelated tests: anti-DNA, ENA, LE testClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample ty...

Antiphospholipid antibodies

Also known as: Anti-cardiolipin antibodies, anti-beta2 glycoprotein I antibodies, anti-phosphatidyls...

Antiplatelet antibodies

Related tests: Platelet count, PT, PTTClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparatio...

Antisperm antibodies

Clinical significanceMechanismImmunological infertilityFurther informationClinical significanceThe r...

Antistreptolysin O titre

Also known as: ASLOName: Related tests: At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the test done?To ident...

Antithrombin III

Also known as: Antithrombin III, AT IIIName: AntithrombinRelated tests: aPTT, Clotting factors, D-di...

APCR (activated protein C resistance)

Synonyms: ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCERelated tests: MTHFR - FACTOR V LEIDENClinical significanceC...

Apolipoprotein A-1

Synonyms: APO A-1Related tests: Triglycerides, Total cholesterol, APO B, HDL, LDL, Lipoprotein (a), ...

Apolipoprotein B

Synonyms: Related tests: Triglycerides, Total cholesterol, APO A, HDL, LDL, Lipoprotein (a), LDL sub...

APTT

Also known as: Activated partial thromboplastin time, PTT, APTTName: Activated partial thromboplasti...

ASO titre (TAS)

Synonyms: ASO titre, ASLORelated tests: full blood count, throat swabClinical significanceClinical i...

AST/GOT

Also known as: Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, SGOTName: Aspartate aminotransferaseRelated ...

Beta hCG

Also known as: pregnancy test, qualitative hCG, quantitative hCG, beta hCGName: human chorionic gona...

Beta-2 microglobulin

Also known as: B2M; B2M; β2-microglobulin Name: beta-2 microglobulin Related tests: Albumin, CMV, Cr...

Bi-test, nuchal translucency

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsBi-test (double test), nuchal translucencyThanks t...

Bilirubin

Also known as: Total bilirubin, Neonatal bilirubin, Direct bilirubin (conjugated bilirubin), Indirec...

Bilirubin: indirect, direct and total

Related tests: AST, ALT, Alkaline phosphatase, GGTAt a glanceThe testWhat is it?Bilirubin is a break...

Biopsy

At a glanceAt a glanceThe removal of a small amount of tissue and/or fluid from the body and its exa...

Blood glucose

Also known as: Blood sugar, fasting blood sugar, FBS, blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance test (OG...

Blood phosphate

Synonyms: Serum phosphate, urinary phosphateRelated tests: Calcium, parathyroid hormoneClinical sign...

Blood smear

Also known as: Peripheral smear, manual differential count, red cell morphologyName: Peripheral bloo...

Blood urea nitrogen

Also known as: Urea nitrogen, UreaName: Blood urea nitrogenRelated tests: Creatinine, CMP, BMPAt a g...

Blood uric acid

Synonyms: uricaemia (in serum); uricosuria (in urine)Related tests: Creatinine, Urea, eGFR, Creatini...

Bone markers

Related tests: Alkaline phosphatase At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhat is bone?Bone is a living, me...

BRCA

Also known as: for BRCA1: RNF53; BRCC1; IRIS; PSCP; for BRCA2: BRCA, FANCD1, FACD gene, FAD, FAD1, F...

Breast cancer

Oestrogen receptor|BRCA|Tumour markersAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhat are they?Multiparameter ge...

Breath test

Test infoHelicobacter pylori BTLactose BT GLUCOSE BT LACTULOSE BTWhat are functional breath tests?Th...

Breath test + urea breath test

Synonyms: Urea breath test, UBT, breath testRelated tests: Helicobacter pylori direct detectionClini...

C-peptide

Also known as: Insulin C-peptideName:Related tests: Blood glucose, InsulinAt a glanceThe testTest in...

C-reactive protein

Also known as: High-sensitivity CRP, hs-CRPName: High-sensitivity C-reactive proteinRelated tests: C...

C1 inhibitor

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceC1 inhibitor bel...

C3, C4 – complement

Also known as: C3, C4, Total complement (also called CH50 or CH100), Total haemolytic complement act...

CA 125

Also known as: Name: Cancer antigen 125Related tests:At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the test ...

CA 15-3

Also known as: Name: Cancer antigen 15-3Related tests: BRCA, CEA, Oestrogen receptor, Her-2/neu, Tum...

CA 19-9

Also known as: GICA (gastrointestinal cancer antigen), CA (carbohydrate antigen)Name: Cancer antigen...

Cadmium

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceCadmium is ...

Calcitonin

Also known as: Human calcitonin, ThyrocalcitoninName: CalcitoninRelated tests: RET oncogeneAt a glan...

Calcium

Also known as: blood calciumName: calcium, CaRelated tests: Albumin, Magnesium, PTH, Vitamin D, CMPA...

Calprotectin

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceCalprotecti...

Carbamazepine

Also known as: Tegretol®, Carbatrol®; often referred to by the brand name (see MedlinePlus Drug Info...

Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin

Synonyms: CDT, CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRINRelated tests: GGTClinical significanceClinical ind...

Carboxyhaemoglobin

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceCarbon mono...

Cardiac biomarkers

CK|CK-MB|Troponin|Myoglobin|NT-proBNP|Aspartate aminotransferase|LDH|Electrolytes|Full blood countAt...

Cardiovascular risk

In briefFAQsWhat does cardiovascular risk assessment involve?The risk of coronary events or, more ge...

Catecholamines

Also known as: Adrenaline; Noradrenaline; Dopamine; Epinephrine; Norepinephrine; Urinary free catech...

CD4

Also known as: T4 count, T-helper cellsName: CD4Related tests: Viral loadAt a glanceThe testTest inf...

CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsHIV, Western blot, CD4 and CD8 lymphocytesHIV is a...

CDT

Synonyms: CDT, CARBOHYDRATE-DEFICIENT TRANSFERRINRelated tests: GGTClinical significanceClinical ind...

CEA

Also known as: Name: Carcinoembryonic antigenRelated tests: Tumour markersAt a glanceThe testTest in...

Ceruloplasmin

Also known as: Name: CaeruloplasminRelated tests: CopperAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the te...

Ceruloplasmin (serum)

Also known as: Name: CaeruloplasminRelated tests: CopperAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the te...

CgA

Synonyms: ChromograninRelated tests: catecholamines, creatinine, eGFRClinical significanceClinical i...

Chlamydia

Also known as: Name: ChlamydiaRelated tests: GonorrhoeaAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the tes...

Chlamydia pneumoniae antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceChlamydiae ...

Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceChlamydiae ...

Chlamydia trachomatis, direct detection

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceChlamydia tracho...

Chloride

Also known as: Blood chlorideName: Chloride, ClRelated tests: Electrolytes, Potassium, SodiumAt a gl...

Cholinesterase

Synonyms: Cholinesterase, CHERelated tests: Albumin, prothrombin time, fibrinogen, cholesterol, urea...

Chromium

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceChromium is...

Chromogranin A

Also known as: CgAName: Chromogranin ARelated tests: Plasma and urine catecholamines, Tumour markers...

Ciclosporin

Also known as: brand name, see MedlinePlus Drug Information Name: Ciclosporin Related tests: BUN, Cr...

CK

Also known as: Total CK, Creatine phosphokinase, CPKName: Creatine kinaseRelated tests: Cardiac biom...

CK-MB

Also known as: CPK-MBName: Creatine kinase-MB Related tests: Cardiac biomarkers, CK, Myoglobin, Trop...

CMV – cytomegalovirus

Also known as: Name: Cytomegalovirus Related tests: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies, Herpes, TOR...

Coagulation factors

Also known as: Blood clotting factors, coagulation factors, or by specific number (factor I, factor ...

Coeliac disease

Also known as: Coeliac disease tests / gluten-sensitive enteropathy tests Name: Related tests: Album...

Coeliac disease, genetic risk

Related tests: anti-transglutaminase antibodies, anti-gliadin antibodies, anti-endomysial antibodies...

Complement proteins

Also known as: C3, C4, total complement (also known as CH50 or CH100), total haemolytic complement a...

Copper

Also known as: Cu; 24-hour urine copper; total copper; non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper; free copper; ...

Cortisol

Also known as: Name: Related tests: ACTH, Aldosterone and reninAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy ge...

CPK

Synonyms: CPK, CK, Creatine kinase, Creatine phosphokinase.Related tests: ASTClinical significanceCl...

Creatinine

Also known as: CreaName: CreatinineRelated tests: BUN, Creatinine clearance, eGFR, CMP, BMPAt a glan...

Creatinine clearance

Also known as: Name: Creatinine clearanceRelated tests: Creatinine, eGFR, GFRAt a glanceThe testTest...

CRP, high-sensitivity

Also known as: High-sensitivity CRP, hs-CRPName: High-sensitivity C-reactive proteinRelated tests: C...

Cryoglobulins

Synonyms: CryoglobulinsClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical ...

Cyclohexane

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceCyclohexane...

Cystatin

Also known as: Name: Cystatin CRelated tests: Creatinine, Creatinine clearance, eGFR, GFR, Microalbu...

Cystic fibrosis gene mutations

Also known as: cystic fibrosis genotyping, cystic fibrosis gene mutation testingName: Cystic fibrosi...

Cystic fibrosis, mutation testing

Synonyms: CF, mucoviscidosisClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical ...

Cytomegalovirus

Related tests: TORCHTest infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsWhat they meanTORCH complexThe...

D-dimer

Also known as: D-dimer, Cross-linked fibrin degradation productsName: D-dimerRelated tests: aPTT, Bi...

DetSex

DetSex is a test carried out on the mother’s blood that can determine the sex of the baby from as ea...

DHEAS

Also known as: DHEA-SO4, DHEA sulfate Name: Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate Related tests: Testostero...

Digoxin

Also known as: DHEA-SO4, DHEA sulfate Name: Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate Related tests: Testostero...

Direct Coombs test

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceIn immune haemol...

Drugs of abuse

What is being tested?How is it used?Frequently asked questionsWhat is being tested?Drug of abuse tes...

Echinococcus antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceInfection w...

eGFR

Synonyms: Estimated glomerular filtration rate, eGFRRelated tests: Uric acid, Urea, Creatinine, Crea...

Electrolytes

Also known as: Lytes Name: Electrolyte panelRelated tests: Chloride, Potassium, SodiumAt a glanceThe...

Electrophoresis

Also known as: Serum protein electrophoresis, urine protein electrophoresis, IFEName: Protein electr...

EMA

Synonyms: Endomysial antibodiesRelated tests: Anti-gliadin antibodies IgG, IgA; anti-transglutaminas...

ENA

Synonyms: Extractable nuclear antigens, antibodies toClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample...

Epstein-Barr

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsMonotest, Paul-Bunnell test, Epstein-Barr (for mon...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies

Also known as: EBV antibodies, EBV VCA-IgM Ab, EBV VCA-IgG Ab, EBNA-IgG Ab, EA-D IgG AbName: IgM ant...

Epstein-Barr virus antibodies

Related tests: Full blood count, AST, ALTClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePrepara...

Erythropoietin

Also known as: EPOName: ErythropoietinRelated tests: Full blood count, Haematocrit , Haemoglobin, RB...

ESR

Also known as: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; ESRName: erythrocyte sedimentation rateRelated tests:...

Ethanol

Also known as: Ethyl alcohol, Alcohol, EtOH Name: Ethanol Related tests: Full blood count, Electroly...

Factor II, genetic mutation test

Synonyms: Prothrombin mutation testRelated tests: MTHFR mutation testClinical significanceClinical i...

Factor V Leiden

Also known as: Factor V Leiden: activated protein C (APC) resistance, factor V Arg506Gln, factor V G...

Factor V, genetic mutation test

Synonyms: Factor V Leiden mutation testRelated tests: MTHFR mutation test, Protein C, activated prot...

Ferritin

Also known as: FerritinName: FerritinRelated tests: Full blood count, Haematocrit , Haemoglobin, Iro...

Fibrinogen

Also known as: Factor IName: FibrinogenRelated tests: aPTT, Total cholesterol, Clotting factors, C-r...

First trimester pregnancy screening

Also known as: Triple/quadruple test; total hCGName: First trimester screening [pregnancy-associated...

Folate

Also known as: Vitamin B12 or cobalamin; folic acid, RBC folate Name: Vitamin B12 and folate (or fol...

Folic acid (vitamin B9)

Synonyms: FolateRelated tests: Homocysteine, full blood countClinical significanceClinical indicatio...

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Synonyms: Follicle-stimulating hormone, follitropinRelated tests: LH, oestradiolClinical significanc...

Food intolerance test

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceSerum may contai...

Free PSA

Related tests: Total PSAClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical sign...

Free testosterone

Related tests: SHBG, total testosteroneClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparati...

Free thyroxine

Related tests: TSH, FT3, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodiesClinical s...

Free triiodothyronine

Related tests: TSH, FT4Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical signi...

Fructosamine

Related tests: Blood glucose, Glycated haemoglobinClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample ty...

FSH

Also known as: follicle-stimulating hormoneName: follicle-stimulating hormone Related tests: Oestrog...

FT3

Synonyms: Free triiodothyronineRelated tests: TSH, FT4Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSampl...

FT4

Synonyms: Free thyroxineRelated tests: TSH, FT3, thyroglobulin antibodies, thyroid peroxidase antibo...

Full blood count

Also known as: FBC, full blood count with white cell differentialName: Full blood countRelated tests...

G6PDH

G6PDAlso known as: G-6-PDName: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase Related tests: Blood smear, Full bl...

Gastrin

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceGastrin is a hor...

GGT

Also known as: Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, GGTPName: Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase Related tests:...

GH

Synonyms: growth hormone, somatotrophinRelated tests: IGF-I, InsulinClinical significanceClinical in...

Glucose tolerance curve

Related tests: Blood glucoseTest infoResultsWhy it is doneHow it is doneBlood glucoseThe blood gluco...

Glucose tolerance test

Related tests: Complete urinalysis, A1C, Insulin, C-peptide, MicroalbuminuriaClinical significanceCl...

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Synonyms: G6PDHClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical signific...

Glycated haemoglobin

Also known as: Glycated haemoglobin; glycated Hb; HbA1c Name: Glycosylated haemoglobinRelated tests:...

Gonorrhoea

Also known as: GCName: gonorrhoea cultureRelated tests: ChlamydiaAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy ...

Group B beta-haemolytic streptococcus

Synonyms: Group B beta-haemolytic streptococcusRelated tests: antibiogramClinical significanceClinic...

Haematocrit

Also known as: Hct, Crit, Packed cell volume (PCV)Name: HaematocritRelated tests: Full blood countAt...

Haemoglobin

Also known as: Hgb, HbName: HaemoglobinRelated tests: Full blood countAt a glanceThe testTest infoFA...

Haemoglobin electrophoresis

Related tests: ThalassaemiaTest infoHow they are doneResultsThalassaemia (red cell osmotic fragility...

Haemoglobin variants

In briefCommon haemoglobin variantsHow are they tested?What should I know?What are they?Haemoglobin ...

Hair drug testing

Test infoSegmental analysisTypes of test availableFrequently asked questionsDRUGS IN HAIRToday, than...

Hair mineral analysis

Test infoClinical significanceTests available The hair mineral analysis, or hair tissue analysis, is...

HbA1c

Synonyms: A1C, HbA1cRelated tests: Blood glucose, Fructosamine, Insulin, Glucagon.Clinical significa...

HCV-Ab

Synonyms: Hepatitis C virus, antibodies toRelated tests: Hepatitis C virus genome detection, Hepatit...

HDL cholesterol

Also known as: HDL-CName: HDL cholesterol; HDLRelated tests: Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Li...

Helicobacter pylori

Also known as: H. pylori, anti-H. pylori antibodies, H. pylori antigen, H. pylori breath testName: H...

Helicobacter pylori, breath test

Synonyms: Urea breath test, UBT, breath testRelated tests: Helicobacter pylori direct detectionClini...

Helicobacter pylori, direct detection

Synonyms: Helicobacter pylori faecal antigen testRelated tests: Helicobacter pylori breath testClini...

Helicobacter pylori, faecal antigen test

Synonyms: Helicobacter pylori faecal antigen testRelated tests: Helicobacter pylori breath testClini...

Hepatitis A

Also known as: HAV-Ab/IgM, HAV-Ab/totalName: Hepatitis ARelated tests: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis CAt a ...

Hepatitis A virus antibodies

Related tests: AST, ALT, BilirubinClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationCli...

Hepatitis B

Also known as: anti-HBs, HBsAg, HBeAg, anti-HBc, anti-HBc IgM, anti-HBe, HBV DNAName: Hepatitis BRel...

Hepatitis B markers

Related tests: hepatitis B virus genome detection, AST, ALTClinical significanceClinical indications...

Hepatitis B virus DNA

Related tests: hepatitis B virus antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePrepa...

Hepatitis B virus, genome quantification

Synonyms: Hepatitis B virus DNARelated tests: hepatitis B virus antibodiesClinical significanceClini...

Hepatitis B virus, serological markers

Synonyms: Hepatitis B markersRelated tests: hepatitis B virus genome detection, AST, ALTClinical sig...

Hepatitis C

Also known as: anti-HCV, HCV RIBA, HCV RNAName: Hepatitis CRelated tests: ALT, AST, Hepatitis A, Hep...

Hepatitis C genotyping

Synonyms: Hepatitis C genotypingRelated tests: hepatitis C virus genome quantification, hepatitis C ...

Hepatitis C virus antibodies

Synonyms: HCV-AbRelated tests: Hepatitis C virus genome detection, Hepatitis C virus genome quantifi...

Hepatitis C virus, genome detection

Related tests: hepatitis C virus genome quantification, hepatitis C virus antibodies, hepatitis C vi...

Hepatitis C virus, genome quantification

Related tests: Hepatitis C virus genome detection, hepatitis C virus antibodies, Hepatitis C virus g...

Hepatitis D virus antibodies

Synonyms: HDVClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significan...

Herpes

Also known as: Genital herpes, oral herpes, cold sores Name: Herpes simplex virus, type 1 and type 2...

Herpes simplex virus antibodies

Synonyms: HSVRelated tests: Full blood count, AST, ALTClinical significanceClinical indicationsSampl...

Hippuric acid

Related tests: TolueneClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical s...

HIV antibodies

Synonyms: HIV-AbClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical signifi...

HIV genotypic resistance

Also known as: antiretroviral drug resistance test; ARV resistance testName: Human immunodeficiency ...

HLA typing

Test infoClinical significanceSample required?Further information HLA testing is generally carried o...

HLA-B27

Why get tested?When to get tested?PreparationFurther information The test is carried out to determin...

Homocysteine

Also known as: Total plasma homocysteineName: HomocysteineRelated tests: Cardiovascular risk assessm...

Hourly blood glucose

Synonyms: Glucose profile, hourly blood glucoseRelated tests: fructosamine, urine albumin, A1C, Insu...

HPV

Also known as: HLA-B27 antigenName: Human leucocyte antigen B27Related tests: C-reactive protein , E...

Human chorionic gonadotrophin

Synonyms: human chorionic gonadotrophin, β-hCG, pregnancy test (urine)Clinical significanceClinical ...

Human epididymis protein 4

Synonyms: HE4Related tests: CA-125Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNot...

Human papillomavirus

Synonyms: HPV, human papillomavirusRelated tests: FISH on cervical cells, Pap testClinical significa...

Hydroxyproline

Synonyms: Urinary hydroxyprolineClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClini...

IGF-1

Also known as: Somatomedin CName: Insulin-like growth factor 1Related tests: Glucose, Growth hormone...

IGF-I (somatomedin C)

Synonyms: Related tests: GHClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical s...

Immunoglobulin A

Synonyms: Immunoglobulin ARelated tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, kappa light c...

Immunoglobulin G

Synonyms: Total IgGRelated tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, kappa light chains, ...

Immunoglobulin M

Synonyms: Total IgMRelated tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, kappa light chains a...

Indirect Coombs test

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceThe test shows w...

Inhibin B

Related tests: anti-Müllerian hormoneClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparation...

INR

Also known as: Prothrombin time, Pro timeName: Prothrombin time, international normalised ratioRelat...

Insulin

Also known as: Name: Related tests: C-peptide, GlucoseAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the test...

Insulin C-peptide

Related tests: Insulin, Glucose, anti-insulin antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indicationsSam...

Iron

Also known as: Serum FeName: Serum ironRelated tests: Ferritin , Haematocrit , Haemoglobin, Haemoglo...

Kappa light chains

Related tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, lambda light chains, IgG, IgA, IgMClini...

Karyotype

Synonyms: KaryotypeClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significa...

LAC

Synonyms: Lupus anticoagulantRelated tests: PTT, anti-cardiolipinClinical significanceClinical indic...

Lactate

Synonyms: Lactic acidClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical si...

Lactose intolerance

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceIn most adu...

Lactose intolerance, genetic test

Synonyms: lactose intoleranceClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesCli...

Lambda light chains

Related tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, kappa light chains, IgG, IgA, IgMClinic...

Lamotrigine

Synonyms: LAMICTALClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical signi...

LDH

Also known as: LD, lactate dehydrogenase, lactic dehydrogenase, total LDH and LDH isoenzymesName: La...

LDL cholesterol

Also known as: LDL-CName: LDL cholesterol; LDLRelated tests: Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, Lip...

Lead

Synonyms: PbRelated tests: protoporphyrin IX, zinc protoporphyrin, ALA dehydratase, full blood count...

Legionella antibodies

Related tests: urine test for Legionella pneumophila antigenClinical significanceClinical indication...

LH

Also known as: luteinising hormone, interstitial cell-stimulating hormone; ICSHName: Luteinising hor...

Lipase

At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy get tested?To diagnose pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseasesW...

Lipid profile

Total cholesterol|HDL cholesterol|LDL cholesterol |TriglyceridesAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhat ...

Lipoprotein (a)

Also known as: Lipoprotein little aName: Lipoprotein (a)Related tests: Apo A, Apo B, Total cholester...

Lithium

Also known as: often referred to by the brand name (see MedlinePlus Drug Information) Name: LithiumR...

Liver panel

Alanine aminotransferase|Alkaline phosphatase|Aspartate aminotransferase|Bilirubin|Albumin|Total pro...

Lupus anticoagulant

Also known as: lupus antibody, LA, lupus inhibitorName: Lupus anticoagulant Related tests: Antiphosp...

Luteinising hormone

Synonyms: Luteinising hormone, luteotrophin, luteotrophic hormoneRelated tests: FSH, Progesterone, o...

Luteotropic hormone (prolactin)

Synonyms: Luteinising hormone, luteotrophin, luteotrophic hormoneRelated tests: FSH, Progesterone, o...

Lyme disease

Synonyms: Anti-Borrelia antibodiesClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNot...

Magnesium

Also known as: blood magnesiumName: magnesium, MgRelated tests: Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin DAt a gl...

Measles virus antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceThe measles...

Methanol

Also known as: Methyl alcohol Synonyms: Methanol At a glanceWhat is it?Methyl alcohol, or methanol, ...

Microalbuminuria

Also known as: urine microalbumin; albumin/creatinine ratio; ACRName: Microalbumin and microalbumin/...

Monotest

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsMonotest, Paul-Bunnell test, Epstein-Barr (for mon...

MRSA screening

Also known as: Name: Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screeningRelated tests:At a g...

MTHFR, genetic mutation test

Related tests: Homocysteine, folic acid, factor V mutation test, factor II mutation testClinical sig...

Mumps virus antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceThe mumps v...

Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceMycoplasma ...

Myoglobin

Also known as: Name: Related tests: Cardiac markers, CK, CK-MB, TroponinAt a glanceThe testTest info...

Na

Synonyms: Na, blood sodium, urine sodium, sodiumRelated tests: Potassium, ChlorideClinical significa...

Nicotine/cotinine

Also known as:Name: Nicotine; cotinineRelated tests:At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy get tested?To...

Occult blood

Also known as: Faecal occult blood test (FOBT)Name: Faecal occult blood testRelated tests:At a glanc...

Oestradiol, 17-beta

Also known as: The most common forms of oestrogen measured in the laboratory are oestrone (E1), oest...

Oestrogen receptor

Also known as: Oestrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR)Name: Oestrogen and progesterone r...

Omega-3

Synonyms: OMEGA-6Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical signif...

Omega-6

Synonyms: OMEGA-6/OMEGA-3Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinica...

Osteocalcin

Synonyms: OCRelated tests: Calcitonin, PTH, Vitamin D, Alkaline phosphataseClinical significanceClin...

Ova and parasites

Also known as:Name: ova and parasites testRelated tests: Stool cultureAt a glanceThe testTest infoFA...

Oxalates

Synonyms: Oxalic acidClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical si...

Oxcarbazepine

Synonyms: OCBZ, TOLEP, 10-OH carbazepineClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparat...

Pap test

Also known as: Pap testName: Papanicolaou smear, cervical smear; cervical/vaginal cytologyRelated te...

Papillomavirus testing

Synonyms: HPV, HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUSRelated tests: FISH on cervical cells, Pap testClinical significa...

Parathyroid hormone

Synonyms: PTHRelated tests: osteocalcin, Vitamin D, CalciumClinical significanceClinical indications...

Partial thromboplastin time

Synonyms: PTTRelated tests: PT, LACClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNo...

Paul-Bunnell test

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsMonotest, Paul-Bunnell test, Epstein-Barr (for mon...

Phenobarbital

Synonyms: GardenalClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical signi...

Plasma free metanephrines

Also known as: Free metanephrines Name: Plasma free metanephrines (normetanephrine and metanephrine)...

Porphyrins

Also known as:Name: Primary tests: porphyrins; delta-aminolevulinic acid; ALA; porphobilinogen; PBGR...

Potassium

Also known as: blood potassium, kalaemiaName: potassium, KRelated tests: Chloride, Electrolytes, Sod...

Prealbumin

Also known as: PA, tryptophan-rich prealbumin, thyroxine-binding prealbumin, TBPAName: Transthyretin...

Pregnancy test

Also known as: pregnancy test, qualitative hCG, quantitative hCG, beta hCGName: human chorionic gona...

Prenatal screening

Also known as: Down syndrome screening, triple testName: Prenatal screeningRelated tests: hCG At a g...

Presenilin 1

Also known as: S182, PSEN1, Presenilin 1Name: PS1, presenilin 1 gene mutationRelated tests: ApoE gen...

PRIST

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsWhat they meanRAST and PRISTRAST and PRIST are blo...

Procalcitonin

Also known as: PCTName: procalcitoninRelated tests:At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy get tested?Hel...

Progesterone

Also known as:Name: ProgesteroneRelated tests: Oestrogens, FSH, hCG, LHAt a glanceThe testTest infoF...

Prolactin

Also known as: PRLName: ProlactinRelated tests: Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, FSH, LH, Testostero...

Prostate cancer – the PCA3 gene and PCA3 test

Prostate cancerThe PCA3 geneThe PCA3 testProstate cancerIn Italy prostate cancer is the most common ...

Protein C

Also known as:Name: Protein C, functional or antigen; Protein S, free (functional) or antigen (total...

Protein S

Also known as:Name: Protein C, functional or antigen; Protein S, free (functional) or antigen (total...

Prothrombin mutation test

Synonyms: Prothrombin mutation testRelated tests: MTHFR mutation testClinical significanceClinical i...

Prothrombin time

Synonyms: PTRelated tests: PTTClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesCl...

PSA

Also known as: total PSA, free PSA, complexed PSAName: Prostate-specific antigenRelated tests: DRE (...

PSA free

Related tests: Total PSAClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical sign...

PT

Also known as: Prothrombin time (PT)Name: Prothrombin time (PT), International Normalised Ratio (PT/...

PT 20210

Also known as: Factor V Leiden: activated protein C (APC) resistance, factor V R506Q. PT 20210: PT G...

PTH

Also known as: intact PTH; "bio-intact" PTH; parathormoneName: parathyroid hormoneRelated tests: Cal...

PTT

Test infoWhat they meanWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsCoagulation testsCoagulation tests a...

PTT (partial thromboplastin time)

Synonyms: Partial thromboplastin timeRelated tests: PT, LACClinical significanceClinical indications...

RAST

Related tests: Total IgEClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical sign...

Red cell magnesium

Synonyms: Clinical significanceClinical significance Magnesium deficiency is particularly difficult ...

Renin

Synonyms: Plasma reninRelated tests: ACE, aldosteroneClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample...

Respiratory syncytial virus

Also known as:Name: RSV, respiratory syncytial virusRelated tests: At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWh...

Reticulocytes

Also known as: Corrected reticulocyte countName: Reticulocyte countRelated tests: Blood smear, Bone ...

Rheuma test

Test infoWhy they are doneRheumatoid factor test, Waaler-Rose test and anti-CCP antibodies (rheumato...

Rheumatoid factor

Also known as: RFName: Related tests: ANA, AutoantibodiesAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is the t...

Rotavirus, direct detection

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceRotaviruses are ...

Rubella

Also known as: Name: Rubella IgG/IgM antibodiesRelated tests: HIV antibodies, TORCHAt a glanceThe te...

Rubella virus antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceRubella is ...

Rubeo test

Related tests: TORCHTest infoWhy they are doneTORCH complexThe term “TORCH complex” refers to a seri...

Scotch test (sticky tape test)

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsPreparationNotesClinical significancePinworms (Enterobius v...

Selenium

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsWhat they meanChromium, copper, manganese, seleniu...

Semen analysis

Also known as: sperm analysis; sperm count; seminal fluid analysis Name: semen analysisRelated tests...

Semen culture

Synonyms: Semen cultureRelated tests: antibiogramClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typ...

Semen, biochemical and morpho-functional assessment

SEMEN: BIOCHEMICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT...

Serum iron

Also known as: Serum iron Name: Serum ironRelated tests: Ferritin , Haematocrit , Haemoglobin, Haemo...

SHBG

Also known as: testosterone-oestrogen-binding globulin (TeBG)Name: sex hormone-binding globulin Rela...

Sodium

Also known as: Serum sodium, natraemiaName: Sodium, NaRelated tests: Chloride, Electrolytes, Potassi...

Somatomedin C

Synonyms: Somatomedin CRelated tests: GHClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparat...

Somatotropic hormone (growth hormone)

Synonyms: Related tests: IGF-I, InsulinClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparati...

Specific IgE

Synonyms: RASTRelated tests: Total IgEClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparatio...

Sperm count (spermiogram)

Also known as: sperm analysis; sperm count; seminal fluid analysis Name: semen analysis At a glanceT...

Sperm culture

Related tests: antibiogramClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinic...

Stool tests

Test infoWhy they are doneHow it is doneResultsStool testsThere are many stool tests; they are labor...

Strep test

Also known as: throat swab culture; rapid strep testName: group A streptococcus, group A beta-haemol...

Streptococcus agalactiae, direct detection

Related tests: antibiogramClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical si...

Syphilis

Also known as: VDRL, RPR, FTA, dark-field microscopyName: Syphilis testsRelated tests:At a glanceThe...

T3

Also known as: Total and free T3Name: triiodothyronineRelated tests: T4, Thyroid antibodies, TSHAt a...

T4

Also known as: tetraiodothyronine, total and free T4 Name: Thyroxine Related tests: T3, Thyroid anti...

Tau/Aß42

Also known as: Alzheimer's disease biomarkers Name: Amyloid beta 42 peptide and tau protein Related ...

Telopeptide

Test infoWhat they meanWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsBone tests: calcium, phosphorus, cal...

Testosterone

Also known as: Total testosteroneName: Related tests: FSH, LHAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is t...

Thalassaemia (tests)

Related tests: ThalassaemiaTest infoHow they are doneResultsWhat they meanThalassaemia (red cell osm...

Throat culture

Synonyms: Throat swabRelated tests: Rapid throat swabClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample...

Throat swab

Related tests: Rapid throat swabClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClini...

Thyroglobulin

Also known as: TgName: Thyroglobulin Related tests: Tumour markers, Thyroid antibodiesAt a glanceThe...

Thyroid antibodies

Also known as: Thyroid autoantibodies, antithyroid antibodies, antimicrosomal antibody, thyroid anti...

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Synonyms: Thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormoneRelated tests: thyroglobuli...

Thyrotropic hormone

Synonyms: Thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormoneRelated tests: thyroglobuli...

Thyrotropin

Synonyms: Thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormoneRelated tests: thyroglobuli...

TIBC

Also known as: total iron-binding capacity Name: Total iron-binding capacity; TIBC Related tests: Fe...

TORCH

Also known as: TORCH panelRelated tests: CMV, Herpes, RubellaAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy is t...

Total acid phosphatase

Synonyms: AcPhRelated tests: Total PSA, Free PSAClinical significanceSample typePreparationClinical ...

Total cholesterol

Also known as: Cholesterol; total cholesterolName: Total cholesterolRelated tests: HDL cholesterol, ...

Total IgA

Synonyms: Immunoglobulin ARelated tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, kappa light c...

Total IgE

Synonyms: PRISTRelated tests: Specific IgEClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePrepar...

Total IgG

Synonyms: Immunoglobulin GRelated tests: serum electrophoresis, urine electrophoresis, kappa light c...

Total protein

Known as: A/G ratioAlso known as: TP, albumin/globulin ratioName: Total protein; albumin/globulin ra...

Total PSA

Synonyms: Related tests: Free PSAClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClin...

Total testosterone

Related tests: SHBGClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significa...

Toxicology

Test infoClinical Toxicology and Occupational MedicineOccupational medicine is the branch of medicin...

Toxoplasma gondii

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceToxoplasma ...

TPA

Synonyms: Tissue polypeptide antigenRelated tests: CEA, PSA, alpha-fetoproteinClinical significanceC...

TRAb

Related tests: TSH, fT3, fT4, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodiesClini...

Transferrin

Also known as: TransferrinName: TransferrinRelated tests: Ferritin , Serum ironAt a glanceThe testTe...

Treponema pallidum antibodies

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceTreponema p...

Trichomonas

Also known as: Trichomonas vaginalis; T. vaginalis; Trichomonas culture; Trichomonas vaginalis RNA; ...

Triglycerides

Also known as: TG, TRIGName: Related tests: Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Li...

Troponin

Also known as: TnI, TnTName: Cardiac troponin I and TRelated tests: Cardiac markers, CK, CK-MB, Myog...

Trypsin and chymotrypsin

Also known as:Name: trypsin and chymotrypsinRelated tests: At a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy get te...

TSH

Also known as: ThyrotropinName: Thyroid-stimulating hormoneRelated tests: T3, T4, Thyroid antibodies...

TSH receptor antibodies

Synonyms: TRAbRelated tests: TSH, fT3, FT4, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, anti-thyroid peroxidase a...

Tuberculin skin test – PPD

Also known as: purified protein derivative; PPD; Mantoux test; test for latent tuberculosis infectio...

Tumour markers

Alpha-fetoprotein|Progesterone| hCG |Oestrogens|Oestrogen receptor|BRCA|CEA|CA-125|CA 15-3|CA 19-9|P...

Tumour markers: CEA, CA 125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, TPA

Test infoWhy they are doneHow they are doneResultsCEA, CA 125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3 and TPATumour marker...

Urea

Related tests: Uric acid, Creatinine, Creatinine clearance, Albuminuria, urinalysis, eGFRClinical si...

Urea breath test

Synonyms: Urea breath test, UBT, breath testRelated tests: Helicobacter pylori direct detectionClini...

Urethral culture

Synonyms: Urethral swabRelated tests: antibiogramClinical significanceSample typePreparationClinical...

Urethral swab

Related tests: antibiogramClinical significanceSample typePreparationClinical significanceMicroscopi...

Uric acid

Synonyms: uricaemia (in serum); uricosuria (in urine)Related tests: Creatinine, eGFR, Creatinine cle...

Urinalysis

Also known as: Name: Related tests: Urine culture, Urine proteinAt a glanceThe testTest infoFAQWhy i...

Urinalysis (complete)

Related tests: albuminuria, proteinuria, urine culture, urine cytologyClinical significanceClinical ...

Urine calcium

Synonyms: Blood calcium, total calcium, urinary calciumRelated tests: parathyroid hormone, Vitamin D...

Urine culture

Related tests: antibiogramClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinic...

Urine culture (standard)

Synonyms: urine cultureRelated tests: antibiogramClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typ...

Urine culture and sensitivity

Also known as: urine culture and sensitivity; urine C&SName:Related tests: Susceptibility testin...

Urine cytology

Synonyms: malignant tumour cell (CTM) testRelated tests: urothelial cell FISHClinical significanceCl...

Urine metanephrines

Also known as: Metanephrine and normetanephrineName: Urine metanephrines, total and fractionatedRela...

Urine phosphate

Synonyms: Serum phosphate, urinary phosphateRelated tests: Calcium, parathyroid hormoneClinical sign...

Urine protein

Also known as: 24-hour urine protein, total urine protein, urine protein/creatinine ratioName: Urine...

Urine uric acid

Synonyms: uricaemia (in serum); uricosuria (in urine)Related tests: Creatinine, Urea, eGFR, Creatini...

Urogenital mycoplasmas, direct detection

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceMycoplasmas are ...

Uroporphyrins

Related tests: protoporphyrin IXClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotes...

Vaginal swab

Clinical significanceSample typePreparationClinical significanceThe vagina, which is sterile at birt...

Valproate

Synonyms: VPAClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significan...

Valproic acid

Synonyms: Valproate, VPAClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical...

Varicella zoster virus antibodies

Synonyms: VZVClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significan...

Vasopressin

Synonyms: ADH, antidiuretic hormoneRelated tests: renin, ACTH, Na, KClinical significanceClinical in...

Vitamin A

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceVitamin A i...

Vitamin B12

Synonyms: B12Related tests: Folic acid, Homocysteine, full blood countClinical significanceSample ty...

Vitamin D

Also known as: Vitamin D2; vitamin D3; calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D); calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitam...

Vitamin D 1,25(OH)

Synonyms: 1,25(OH)2DRelated tests: Calcium, PTHClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typeP...

Vitamin D 25(OH)

Related tests: Calcium, parathyroid hormone, Alkaline phosphataseClinical significanceClinical indic...

Vitamin E

Synonyms: alpha-tocopherolClinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinic...

Vitamins

At a glanceIn briefAny of a group of substances that, in very small amounts, are essential for norma...

WBC

Also known as: WBC count, white blood cell count, white cell countName: White blood cell countRelate...

Y chromosome microdeletions

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationClinical significanceY chromosome mic...

Zinc

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceZinc is a t...

Zinc protoporphyrin

Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparationNotesClinical significanceLead interf...

ZPP

Also known as: ZPP; ZP, ZnP, free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, FEPName: Zinc protoporphyrinRelated te...

γGT

Synonyms: Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, GGTRelated tests: AST (GOT), ALT (GPT), Alkaline phosphatas...