• BLOOD PREGNANCY TEST (HCG QUALITATIVE)

     

    A blood test that checks for the hCG (human chorionic gonadotriphin) hormone in your blood that is produced during pregnancy.

    No specific patient preparation protocol required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.

    Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta of a pregnant woman. HCG can be detected in blood samples after 8-11 days of conception. The levels of HCG doubles continuously for every 48-72 hours and the peak levels can be observed during 8-11 weeks after conception.

  • BLOOD PREGNANCY TEST (HCG QUANTITATIVE)

     

    A blood test that measures the quantity of hCG (human chorionic gonadotriphin) hormone in your blood and is used to confirm pregnancy.

    No specific patient preparation protocol required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.

    Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta of a pregnant woman. HCG can be detected in blood samples after 8-11 days of conception. The levels of HCG doubles continuously for every 48-72 hours and the peak levels can be observed during 8-11 weeks after conception.

  • Thyroid- Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

    This is a blood test that measures the amount of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in the blood.

    If you take thyroid hormone as treatment for thyroid disease, it is recommended that your blood sample be drawn before you take your dose for that day. Acute illness may also affect thyroid testing results so it is generally recommended that thyroid testing be avoided in hospitalized patients. Inform the doctor if you are on any medications including multivitamins and supplements, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before this test.

    To help diagnose thyroid disorders and to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism;sometimes a TSH test is used to screen newborns for congenital hypothyroidism.

  • Vitamin D

    This test measures the level of vitamin D in the blood to check for insufficiency or track supplement treatment progress. Vitamin D is a family of compounds that is essential for the proper growth and formation of teeth and bones.

    Inform the doctor if you are on any medications, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before this test. Ask your healthcare practitioner or lab for specific instructions.

    The main role of vitamin D is to help regulate blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and (to a lesser extent) magnesium. Vitamin D is vital for the growth and health of bone; without it, bones will be soft, malformed, and unable to repair themselves normally, resulting in diseases called rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous(D3), which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous(D4), which is ingested in foods and supplements.

    Vitamin D

    120,000UGX
  • THYROID FUNCTION TEST

    These blood tests help to assess the function of the thyroid gland and detect any disorders.

    These blood tests help to assess the function of the thyroid gland and detect any disorders.

    No specific patient preparation protocol required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.

    A thyroid panel is a group of tests that may be ordered together to help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders. The tests included in a thyroid panel measure the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood. These hormones are chemical substances that travel through the blood and control or regulate the body’s metabolism i.e how it functions and uses energy.

  • Free T4

    This is a test used to evaluate the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and monitor thyroid treatment.

    If you take thyroid hormone as treatment for thyroid disease, it is recommended that your blood sample be drawn before you take your dose for that day. Acute illness may also affect thyroid testing results so it is generally recommended that thyroid testing be avoided in hospitalized patients. Inform the doctor if you are on any medications, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before this test.

    Most of the hormone produced by the thyroid is T4. This hormone is relatively inactive, but it is converted into the much more active T3 in the liver and other tissues. If the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient T4 and T3 (underactive thyroid), due to thyroid dysfunction or to insufficient TSH, then the affected person experiences symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, dry skin, cold intolerance, irregular menstruation, and fatigue. If the thyroid gland produces too much T4 and T3, the affected person may experience symptoms associated with overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), such as rapid heart rate, anxiety, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, tremors in the hands, and puffiness around dry, irritated eyes and in some cases, bulging eyes.

    Free T4

    45,000UGX
  • Free T3

    This is a test used to evaluate the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and monitor thyroid treatment.

    Acute illness may affect thyroid testing test results. It is generally recommended that thyroid testing be avoided in hospitalized patients Inform the doctor if you are on any medications, have any allergies or underlying medical conditions before this test.

    Triiodothyronine (T3) is one of two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland, the other major thyroid hormone is called thyroxine (T4) and together they help control the rate at which the body uses energy. If the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of T4 and T3, then the person affected may have symptoms associated with overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), such as nervousness, tremors of the hands, weight loss, insomnia, and puffiness around dry, irritated eyes and in some cases, bulging eyes. Insufficient amounts of T4 and T3, then the person may have signs and symptoms associated with underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and a slowed metabolism, such as weight gain, dry skin, fatigue, and constipation

    Free T3

    45,000UGX

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