Tumor Markers (Cancer Screening)
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test (Total and Free): These are critical markers used in the evaluation of prostate health and especially prostate cancer risk.
- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP): It is a risk marker, especially for liver cancer and some germ cell tumors.
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA): It is a follow-up marker in various types of cancer, especially colon (bowel) cancer.
- CA-19-9: Used in the monitoring of digestive system cancers, especially pancreatic cancer.
- Beta-HCG: It is a hormone used in the diagnosis and follow-up of some tumor types, especially during pregnancy.
- Calcitonin Test: It is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates calcium levels (may be elevated in some thyroid cancers).
Hormones and Men's Health
- Testosterone, Total: The primary male hormone, important for men's health, sexual function and overall energy levels.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Used to evaluate the functions of the thyroid gland (goiter).
- T4 (Thyroxine), Free: Measures the active (free) form of the primary hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH): It is the parathyroid gland hormone that regulates calcium and bone metabolism.
Hematology, Anemia and Inflammation
- Complete Blood Count (Hemogram): Used to screen for anemia, infection conditions and various blood diseases.
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR - Sedimentation): It is used to investigate general infection and inflammatory conditions (inflammation) in the body.
- C Reactive Protein (CRP): It is a sensitive marker that shows the status of infection and inflammation in the body
- Iron, Serum: Measures the level of iron in the blood.
- Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC): Indicates the body's capacity to bind and transport iron.
- Ferritin: Shows the status of the body's iron stores and is important in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia.
Diabetes Panel
- Blood Sugar (Glucose): Used for the diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes.
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): Shows the average of your blood sugar level for the last 3 months and is important in diabetes risk and follow-up.
- Insulin: The hormone that regulates blood sugar; used to evaluate insulin resistance.
Liver, Kidney, and Enzymes
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT - SGPT): It is an enzyme that evaluates liver functions and possible liver damage.
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST - SGOT): Helps identify damage to the liver, heart and other muscle tissues.
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): Used to evaluate liver and bile duct health.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Provides information about the health of various tissues, especially the liver and bones.
- Creatinine, Serum: Evaluates the kidneys' ability to filter blood and overall kidney function.
- Uric Acid: Used to assess the risk of gout and kidney dysfunction.
- Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): A general damage marker enzyme found in many tissues in the body.
- Protein Total, Serum: Measures the total amount of protein in the blood and provides information about nutrition and liver status.
- Albumin, Serum: It is an essential protein produced by the liver that indicates the body's fluid balance and nutrition.
- Protein Electrophoresis, Serum: Provides information about some blood diseases or immune system disorders by separating different protein groups in the blood.
Blood Fats (Lipid Profile)
- Cholesterol, Total: Measures the total cholesterol level in the blood.
- Cholesterol, HDL: "Good cholesterol"; plays a protective role in heart health.
- Cholesterol, LDL: "Bad cholesterol"; high levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Triglycerides: Another type of fat that circulates in the blood and is associated with the risk of heart disease.
Hepatitis and Infectious Diseases
- HBsAg: Detects active Hepatitis B infection or carrier status.
- Anti-HBs: Indicates whether you are immune to hepatitis B (vaccine or past disease).
- Hepatitis C (HCV) Antigen: Used to screen for hepatitis C virus infection.
- Anti-HIV: Used to screen for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Vitamins and Minerals
- Phosphorus, Inorganic: An important mineral for bone health, energy metabolism and kidney function.
- Calcium, Serum: A critical mineral for bone and tooth health, muscle function and nerve conduction.
- Calcidiol (25-Hydroxyvitamin D): Measures vitamin D levels in the body; important for bone health and immunity.
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): It is a critical vitamin for anemia and nervous system functions.
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid): It is an important vitamin for blood production, cell growth and renewal
Urine Tests
- Complete Urine Examination: Used in the evaluation of kidney diseases, urinary tract infections and some systemic diseases.
