Our laboratory is dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. We play a crucial role in helping physicians identify and manage infections in patients.
ANA SCREENING
Specimen Serum
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Description
An ANA test is a blood test that looks for antinuclear antibodies in the blood. Even though it is normal to have a few antinuclear antibodies in the blood, large numbers may be a sign of autoimmune disorder. ANA test help in the diagnosis of autoimmune disorders, such as: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Sjögren's Syndrome, etc.
ANTI ds DNA
Specimen Serum
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The anti-double stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) tests are used to help diagnose and monitor lupus, also called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly targets the body's own cells and tissues.
ANTI HBS
Specimen Serum
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The presence of anti-HBs is generally interpreted as recovery and immunity from hepatitis B viral infection. Anti-HBs also develops in a person who has been successfully vaccinated against hepatitis B. Among vaccine responders who completed a vaccine series, anti-HB levels can decline over time, however, the majority are still immune and will mount a response when exposed to HBV.
BRUCELLA IgM
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
In case of suspected brucellosis, this assay assists in diagnosis.
C.M.V IgG Ab
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CMV infection is a disease caused by a type of herpes virus. The CMV blood test is performed to detect active CMV infection, or past CMV infection in people who are at risk for reactivation of the infection. These people includes, organ transplant recipients and those with a suppressed immune system.
C.M.V IgM Ab
Specimen Serum
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CMV infection is a disease caused by a type of herpes virus. The CMV blood test is performed to detect active CMV infection, or past CMV infection in people who are at risk for reactivation of infection. These people includes, organ transplant recipients and those with a suppressed immune system.
C-ANCA (PR3 - PROTEINASE3)
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 30 Hours
Description
This test looks for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in a blood sample. It is used primarily in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG). It is also an important marker for the differential diagnosis of auto immune vasculitis.
CARDIOLIPIN Ab IgG
Specimen Serum
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Cardiolipin antibodies are the most common form of antiphospholipid antibodies. These antibodies play an important role in the blood clotting process. If anticardiolipin antibodies, or ACA, are formed against cardiolipins, then the patient has an increased risk of developing recurrent thrombosis.
CARDIOLIPIN Ab IgM
Specimen Serum
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Description
Cardiolipin antibodies are the most common form of antiphospholipid antibodies. These antibodies play an important role in the blood clotting process. If anticardiolipin antibodies, or ACA, are formed against cardiolipins, then the patient has an increased risk of developing recurrent thrombosis.
CHIKUNGUNYA CARD-IgM
Specimen Serum
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This test may be used as an aid to diagnose recent infection with the Chikungunya virus.
DENGUE IgM
Specimen Serum
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Description
A positive IgM test means you have likely been infected with dengue recently. A negative IgM test could mean you are not infected or you tested too soon. IgM antibody levels also indicate whether this is a primary (first) or secondary (past) infection.
EBV Antibody
Specimen Serum
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The test is done to detect an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV causes mononucleosis. The EBV antibody test detects not only a recent infection, but also one that occurred in the past. It can be used to tell the difference between a recent or a past infection.
H.S.V 1 IgG Ab
Specimen Serum
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An IgG blood test is used to diagnose the herpes simplex virus infection. It detects the antibodies produced to fight against the virus. A test result showing IgG antibodies will tell a person that they have experienced an infection in the past and that they have antibodies against the virus.
H.S.V 1 IgM Ab
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 30 Hours
Description
A herpes IgM test is a blood test that can detect early herpes simplex virus (HSV1) infection.
H.S.V 2 IgG Ab
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Turn-Around-Time 30 Hours
Description
An IgG blood test is used to diagnose herpes simplex virus infection. It detects the antibodies produced to fight against the virus. A test result showing IgG antibodies will tell a person that they have experienced an infection in the past and that they have antibodies against the virus.
H.S.V 2 IgM Ab
Specimen Serum
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A herpes IgM test is a blood test that can detect early herpes simplex virus (HSV2) infection.
HBe Antigen
Specimen Serum
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Diagnosis and monitoring of Hepatitis B virus infectivity. Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) indicates ongoing virus replication and increased infectivity.
HBsAg - CARD
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Description
Diagnosis of Hepatitis B virus infection.
LEPTOSPIRA IgM
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Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease transmitted through soil, food or water contaminated by urine of infected animals.This test is intended to be used as an aid for the diagnosis of acute or recent leptospirosis due to infection with Leptospira species.
MEASLES IgG
Specimen Serum
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Measles is a contagious disease mainly infecting children and immunocompromised patients. IgG detects previous exposure or immunity against measles virus.
P - ANCA (MPO - MYELOPEROXIDASE)
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Turn-Around-Time 30 Hours
Description
Antibodies against MPO have been implicated in various types of vasculitis, most prominently three clinically and pathologically recognized forms: granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA, formerly Wegener’s granulomatosis), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA); and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, formerly Churg-Strauss syndrome).
PHOSPHOLIPID Ab - IgG
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Turn-Around-Time 30 Hours
Description
Antiphospholipid antibodies (APL) IgM are the antibodies directed against phospholipids responsible for blood clotting. This test is to check for the presence of APL that cause abnormal blood clotting and their presence indicates an autoimmune disorder called Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).
PHOSPHOLIPID Ab - IgM
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 30 Hours
Description
Antiphospholipid antibodies (APL) IgM are the antibodies directed against phospholipids responsible for blood clotting. This test is to check for the presence of APL that cause abnormal blood clotting and their presence indicates an autoimmune disorder called Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).
RAPID DENGUE TEST (NS1 Ag & IgM/IgG Ab)
Specimen Serum
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Description
Detection of Ns1 Antigen, IgG and IgM antibodies of dengue virus in the given sample
RAPID MALARIAL TEST
Specimen Whole Blood
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Description
A rapid malarial test is an alternate way of quickly establishing the diagnosis of malaria infection by detecting specific malaria antigens in a person's blood.
RETROVIRAL SCREENING - CARD
Specimen Serum
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Description
Screening test for HIV infection.
RUBELLA IgG Ab
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Description
Detects post exposure to rubella infection(German measles) or the status of vaccination.
RUBELLA IgM Ab
Specimen Serum
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Description
Detects recent or acute phase infection with rubella virus.
T.P.H.A
Specimen Serum
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Description
The Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay is an indirect agglutination assay used for the detection and titration of antibodies against the causative agent of syphilis.
TOXOPLASMA IgG Ab
Specimen Serum
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Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondi. It detects acute phase infection with Toxoplasma gondi.
V.D.R.L
Specimen Serum
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Description
The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances (proteins), called antibodies, which your body may produce if you come in contact with the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) that cause syphilis.
VARICELLA- ZOSTER IgG
Specimen Serum
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Varicella zoster is the virus that cause chicken pox. IgG indicates previous exposure or status of vaccination.
WEIL FELIX TEST
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 48 Hours
Description
The Weil–Felix test is an agglutination test for the diagnosis of rickettsial infections. The basis of the test is to detect the anti-rickettsial antibodies present in the patient's serum sample.
WIDAL TUBE TEST
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 24 Hours
Description
The Widal test is an advanced way to check for antibodies that your body makes against the salmonella bacteria that causes typhoid fever. It looks for O and H antibodies in a patient's serum.
A.S.O TITRE
Specimen Serum
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Description
An antistreptolysin O titer (ASO) is a blood test used to determine if you've had a recent infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria.
ANTI - HCV
Specimen Serum
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Description
A blood test, called an HCV antibody test, is used to find out if someone has ever been infected with the hepatitis C virus. The HCV antibody test, sometimes called the anti-HCV test, looks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus in blood.
C-Reactive Protein
Specimen Serum
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The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is used to find inflammation in your body. A high test result is a sign of inflammation. It may be due to serious infection, injury or chronic disease.
HAVAb-IgM
Specimen Serum
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This test looks for antibodies in your blood against hepatitis A virus, in order to find out if you are infected with the hepatitis A virus (HAV).
HBsAg
Specimen Serum
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Description
HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen) - A "positive" or "reactive" HBsAg test result means that the person is infected with hepatitis B virus.
RETROVIRAL EARLY SCREEN
Specimen Serum
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Turn-Around-Time 2 Hours
Description
HIV testing shows whether a person is infected with HIV. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.