Urine Dipstick
Urine dipstick analysis is a rapid and a helpful test for healthcare professionals in predicting Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in case of hospitalized patients. It is a widely utilized screening tool for Proteinuria, as well as chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Urea Breath Test (Post Med)
The Urea Breath Test (post-med) is a diagnostic test used to assess post-treatment results of the urea breath test after triple therapy, post-tapering PPI. The test assesses the patient’s baseline breath sample, consumes urea, and analyzes the second breath sample. The test is reliable for healthcare professionals in evaluating residual H. pylori and clarithromycin resistance.
Legionella Antigen Urine
The Legionella antigen urine test is a diagnostic test used to find the presence of Legionella pneumophila in the urine of infected individuals. The test aims to detect urine antigens, bind to antibodies, and form antigen-antibody complexes. This bacterium causes Legionnaires’ disease, severe pneumonia acquired by inhalation. The test offers rapid results within a few […]
Helicobacter Pylori Culture
The Helicobacter pylori culture test detects the bacterium H. pylori that causes peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, and stomach cancer. Healthcare professionals employ this test when there is a suspicion of H. pylori infection leading to gastroduodenal diseases and certain extraintestinal disorders. This test is advised during endoscopies and to manage patients with persistent infection post-therapy.
Strep A Rapid antigen
The Strep A Rapid antigen test is employed to identify Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. This gram-positive bacterium causes various infections, including strep throat and invasive diseases such as scarlet and rheumatic fever. Healthcare professionals use this test to diagnose rapidly, guide appropriate treatment strategies, and avoid antibiotic misuse.
Candida Panel
The Candida Panel test is conducted to identify Candida species, including C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. krusei, and C. glabrata associated with invasive candidiasis, a prevalent infection often challenging to diagnose due to nonspecific symptoms. Healthcare professionals utilize this test for the rapid diagnosis of candidemia, facilitating prompt initiation of therapy.
Bacterial panel
Bacterial panel tests are utilized to identify prevalent life-threatening bacteria, namely Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli that are associated with bloodstream infections (BSIs). Healthcare professionals rely on this test for rapid and accurate diagnosis of BSIs caused by such bacteria, enabling the prompt initiation of effective antimicrobial therapy.
FLU A+B FIA
The FLU A+B FIA test is performed for the swift diagnosis of influenza, an acute respiratory viral infection caused by either influenza A or B virus. Due to its rapid turnaround time, Healthcare professionals use this test for early decision-making and timely intervention of antiviral therapy in patients who exhibit symptoms resembling influenza.
Occult blood
Healthcare professionals widely employ fecal occult blood tests to screen the colon for cancer and help investigate symptoms. Sometimes, the test is utilized to help find the cause of anaemia. These tests are of significant use in detecting bleeding from lesions.
Pneumonia Panel, PCR
Healthcare professionals employ Pneumonia Panel Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for diagnosing specific pneumonia-associated pathogens. Tests involve PCR amplification and detection utilizing targeted primers that amplify pathogen genetic material DNA or RNA. The test provides quick insights about patients with suspected pneumonia to identify the causative pathogen, guide appropriate targeted antibiotic or antiviral therapy, reduce unnecessary […]
