Urinalysis
What the Test Does
This test, along with an examination of your urine under a microscope, can detect metabolic and kidney disorders as well as urinary tract infections.
What Is Needed From You
A small sample of your urine will be collected.
What You Need To Do Before the Test
Read the Clean Catch Urine Patient Education sheets, or ask your doctor or the laboratory for exact instructions.
What the Test Will Show
This test measures:
- the pH (acidity) of your urine
- the concentration of your urine
- the number of red and white blood cells in your urine
- bacteria
- crystals
- the amount of sugar and protein in your urine
About The Test Results
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Lipid Profile
What the Test Does
The Lipid Profile is a group of tests that can show your risk of heart disease. The profile includes:
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol (“Good” Cholesterol)
- LDL Cholesterol (“Bad” Cholesterol)
The lipid profile will also include an HDL/Cholesterol ratio or a risk score based on test results, age, sex and other risk factors.
What Is Needed From You
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
What You Need To Do Before the Test
To make sure your test results are correct. Do not eat anything 10-12 hours before the test. You may drink water, but no other liquids. If you have any questions about fasting, please talk with the laboratory.
What the Test Will Show
This test helps your doctor decide if you are at risk of developing heart disease. Your doctor considers the results of the lipid profile along with other known risk factors to develop a plan of treatment and follow-up care.
About The Test Results
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
The APTT test:
- is used to see how well your blood thinning drugs (such as Heparin) are working.
- can also be used to check for some bleeding disorders (such as hemophilia) that run in families.
What the Test Does
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Prothrombin Time and International Normalized Ratio
The PT test:
- is used to see how well your blood thinning drugs (such as Coumadin) are working.
- can also be used to check for some bleeding disorders (such as hemophilia) that run in families.
International Normalized Ratio
The INR helps standardize PT results from one laboratory to the next.
What the Test Does
This test helps measure the ability of the blood to form a clot.
What Is Needed From You
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
What You Need To Do Before the Test
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
What the Test Will Show
The test will show if your anti-coagulant medicine is working as it should. The test may also show other problems such as liver disease and a need for vitamins.
About The Test Results
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Thyroid Profile III
What the Test Does
The Thyroid Profile III measures hormone levels in your blood related to your thyroid gland.
The test measures:
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Reflex Free T4
What Is Needed From You
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
What You Need To Do Before the Test
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
What the Test Will Show
This test will show if your thyroid hormone is low, normal or high. The test is also used to monitor patients who are taking hormone replacement medicine.
About The Test Results
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Complete Blood Count and Differential
It can also be used to:
- check blood loss.
- help diagnose infections and diseases such as leukemia, sickle cell disease or malaria.
- check the response to some types of drug or radiation treatment.
- white cells
- red cells
- platelets
What Is Needed From You
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Basic Metabolic Panel
What the Test Does
This is a group of eight tests that will show:
- how well your kidneys are functioning.
- electrolyte levels to check if fluids are balanced.
- blood sugar levels.
- Calcium
- Electrolytes
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- CO2
- Kidney Tests
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
What Is Needed From You
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
What You Need To Do Before the Test
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
What the Test Will Show
The BMP checks kidney function and screens for diabetes.
About The Test Results
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Glucose
- Calcium
- Proteins
- Albumin
- Total Protein
- Electrolytes
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- CO2
- Kidney Tests
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
- Liver Tests
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
- Bilirubin
What Is Needed from You
