These are common tests performed by Orlando Health LabWorks:
The APTT test:
This test helps measure the ability of your blood to form a clot.
Your doctor will use the test results to see if your anti-coagulant medicine is working as it should. The APTT test results may also show other problems such as liver disease or a need for vitamins.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP). The BMP may be part of a blood work-up for a medical exam or a yearly physical.
This is a group of eight tests that will show:
The BMP Includes:
The BMP checks kidney function and screens for diabetes.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a Complete Blood Count and Differential (CBC and Diff). A CBC is often done as part of a routine medical exam.
It can also be used to:
This test can show problems with your blood and the effects of radiation or chemotherapy on your blood. The test measures the types and numbers of:
The types and numbers of white cells, red cells and platelets.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). The CMP is done as part of a blood work-up for a medical exam or a yearly physical.
The CMP is a group of 14 tests that show the health of your kidneys, liver and electrolyte balance, as well as your blood sugar and blood proteins. The CMP includes:
This test checks for many conditions including diabetes, kidney disease and liver disease. It can also be used to check disease complications or side effects of drugs.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a Lipid Profile. The tests are used to check your risk for many types of heart diseases.
The Lipid Profile is a group of tests that can show your risk of heart disease. The profile includes:
The lipid profile will also include an HDL/Cholesterol ratio or a risk score based on test results, age, sex and other risk factors.
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.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
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.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR).
The PT test:
This test helps measure the ability of your blood to form a clot.
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.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a Thyroid Profile III (Thyroid Panel, Thyroid Function Tests). The thyroid gland is in the front of the neck below your Adam’s apple. This gland makes a hormone that plays an important role in regulating your body’s metabolism.
The Thyroid Profile III measures hormone levels in your blood related to your thyroid gland.
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.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your blood will be taken.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test.
Your doctor has sent you for a test called a urinalysis (UA). This test may be done when you are admitted to the hospital. It may also be part of a wellness exam, a new pregnancy evaluation or for a planned surgery.
This test, along with an examination of your urine under a microscope, can detect metabolic and kidney disorders as well as urinary tract infections.
Test results may be outside of normal ranges for many reasons. Talk to your doctor about your test results.
A small sample of your urine will be collected.
Read the Clean Catch Urine Patient Education sheets, or ask your doctor or the laboratory for exact instructions.