A-Z Lab Tests

 Urease Breath Test for H. pylori

Description:  The urease breath test (UBT) is a test for diagnosing the presence of a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in the stomac1. H. pylori causes inflammation, ulcers, and atrophy of the stomach. The test also may be used to demonstrate that H. pylori has been eliminated by treatment with antibiotics. Indications:  The uresae …

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ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME (aPTT)

ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME (PTT) (LIQUID REAGENT) Indications Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) is commonly used for pre-surgical screening for intrinsic factor deficiency, monitoring heparin therapy detection of Lupus Anticoagulants quantitative determination of the Factor VIII, IX, XI, and XII relevant with the intrinsic coagulation system. PRINCIPLE In the test, citrated test plasma is mixed …

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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Definition Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are two procedures that are often performed together to obtain a sample of bone marrow for diagnostic purposes. Both procedures involve the removal of a small amount of bone marrow from the hipbone or breastbone. Indications  Both bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are important diagnostic tools in the evaluation …

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Cervical Cancer Screening in Kenya

What is cervical cancer? The cervix is the lowermost part of the uterus( womb). It can be regarded as the opening of the uterus. It plays a critical role in the normal functioning of the reproductive system of a woman. When cancer (disordered, uncontrolled, unregulated unstoppable growth of abnormal cells) occurs in this region it’s …

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Corrected Reticulocyte Rount (CRC)

What is the meaning of corrected reticulocyte count? Corrected reticulocyte count (CRC), also known as reticulocyte index (RI), is a measurement used to assess bone marrow response in diagnosing anemia. In a healthy individual, the reticulocyte index typically falls between 0.5% and 2.5%. When a patient has anemia (hemoglobin levels below 13-14 g/dL in males …

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Covid-19 Molecular Test (RT PCR)

Test Principle This test identifies  portions of RNA from the SARS-COV2 virus. THis  the gold standard in diagnosis of covid19. Click here for more information Diseases /Conditions : Covid-19 Sample: Nasopahryngeal (NS) Swab – Preferred Oropharyngeal Swab Test Type: Molecular Test (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction). Also referred to as Nucleic Acid Amplification Test(NAAT) Equipment: …

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