Full Name: HLA-B27 Antigen Detection by Flow Cytometry
🧪 Reflex Test | Autoimmune Risk Marker

Overview:
Screens for HLA-B27 associated with ankylosing spondylitis and related inflammatory conditions.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 3–5 business days

Full Name: HLA-B27 Gene Detection by PCR
🧪 Genetic Test | Definitive Confirmation

Overview:
Confirms presence of the HLA-B27 gene using molecular testing.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 5–7 business days

Full Name: Homocysteine, Plasma
🧪 Single Test | Cardiovascular & Nutritional Marker

Overview:
Elevated levels are associated with cardiovascular risk and B-vitamin deficiencies.

Fasting: 8–10 hours recommended
Timing: Morning draw preferred
Turnaround Time: 1–3 business days

Full Name: HHV-6 IgG and IgM Antibodies
🧪 Grouped Test | Viral Serology

Overview:
Assesses prior exposure or recent infection with HHV-6, often evaluated in unexplained febrile illness or immunocompromised patients.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 3–5 business days

Full Name: Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1
🧪 Single Test | Growth Hormone Activity Marker

Overview:
Reflects average growth hormone secretion. Used in evaluation of growth disorders and pituitary function.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business days

Full Name: Quantitative Immunoglobulins Panel
🧪 Grouped Test | Immune Function Assessment

Overview:
Measures major immunoglobulin classes to evaluate immune status, infections, and immune deficiencies.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business days

Full Name: Urine Culture, Reflex When Indicated
🧪 Reflex Test | UTI Evaluation

Overview:
Performed when urinalysis findings indicate possible infection. Identifies causative organisms and guides antibiotic therapy.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Clean-catch specimen preferred
Turnaround Time: 2–3 business days

Full Name: Insulin, Serum
🧪 Single Test | Metabolic Hormone

Overview:
Measures circulating insulin levels to assess insulin resistance, pancreatic function, and metabolic health. Commonly paired with fasting glucose for metabolic evaluation.

Fasting: 8–10 hours recommended
Timing: Morning draw preferred
Turnaround Time: 1–3 business days

Full Name: Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
🧪 Single Test | Inflammatory Cytokine

Overview:
Evaluates systemic inflammation and immune activation. Elevated levels are associated with infection, autoimmune disease, and chronic inflammatory states.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 3–5 business days

Full Name: Interleukin-8 (IL-8)
🧪 Single Test | Inflammatory Cytokine

Overview:
Assesses inflammatory signaling related to immune response and neutrophil activation. Used in select inflammatory and research-based evaluations.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 3–5 business days

Full Name: Iron Studies Panel (Iron, Total Iron-Binding Capacity, Percent Saturation)
🧪 Grouped Test | Iron Metabolism Panel

Overview:
Evaluates iron status, transport capacity, and availability. Used in assessment of anemia, iron deficiency, and iron overload.

Fasting: 8–10 hours recommended
Timing: Morning draw preferred
Turnaround Time: 1–2 business days

Full Name: Lactic Acid (Lactate), Plasma
🧪 Single Test | Tissue Perfusion Marker

Overview:
Measures lactate levels to assess tissue hypoxia, sepsis, or metabolic stress.

Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day (special handling required)
Turnaround Time: 1–3 business days