The phosphorus test is carried out to monitor the amount of phosphorus in the blood and is requested by the doctor to monitor diseases that affect the kidneys or gastrointestinal tract. Generally, the doctor requests this test along with other tests, such as calcium, parathyroid hormone or vitamin D levels, for example. Phosphorus is a […]
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The ANA test (antinuclear factor) is a test indicated to identify antibodies produced by the body that attack the body’s own cells and tissues, helping to diagnose autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This exam is based on the search for abnormal antibodies and identification of their reaction pattern against cells, also called […]
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Spirometry is a lung function test recommended by a pulmonologist to diagnose respiratory problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary emphysema or chronic bronchitis. This exam allows the doctor to evaluate respiratory volumes, that is, the amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs, as well as the flow and time, […]
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The vitamin D test, also known as hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D test, aims to check the concentration of vitamin D in the blood, as it is an essential vitamin for regulating phosphorus and calcium levels in the blood, having a fundamental role in bone metabolism, for example. This exam is normally requested by the doctor […]
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The urine test, also known as type 1 urine test or EAS test (Abnormal Sediment Elements), is a test normally requested by doctors to identify changes in the urinary and renal system and should be done by analyzing the first urine of the day, since it is more concentrated. Urine collection for the test can […]
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Sperm culture is an exam that aims to check the presence of microorganisms responsible for genital infections in men, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Gardnerella spp., Escherichia colifor example, which may be related to prostatitis, urethritis and epididymitis, for example. To carry out this exam it is not necessary to be sexually abstinent, however it is […]
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Bone densitometry is an imaging test widely used to diagnose osteoporosis, as it allows the density of bones to be assessed, checking whether there has been bone loss. Bone densitometry is recommended by a doctor when a person has risk factors for osteoporosis, such as menopause, alcoholism, aging or a sedentary lifestyle, for example. Bone […]
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The hybrid capture test is a test that can be indicated to investigate infection with the Human Papillomavirus, HPV, in both men and women. This test allows you to identify the different types of HPV and classify them into two groups, which is useful for assessing the risk of developing cervical cancer and the need […]
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CA 19-9 is a protein released by cells in some types of tumor and is therefore used to aid in the diagnosis of some types of cancer, such as pancreatic, liver, gallbladder or colorectal cancer, as it can have high levels under these conditions. However, levels of the CA 19-9 tumor marker can also indicate […]
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CA 15-3 is a protein normally produced by breast cells and is used as a tumor marker to evaluate the response to oncological treatment of advanced-stage breast cancer. The concentration of this protein in the blood is increased in more than 70% of women who have cancer at a more advanced stage, generally with metastasis. […]
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