Culture, Susceptibility (Reflex)
Full Name: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (Reflex)
🧪 Reflex Test | Antibiotic Sensitivity ProfileOverview:
Performed when bacterial growth is identified to determine which antibiotics are most effective for treatment.Fasting: Not applicable
Timing: Automatically performed if culture is positive
Turnaround Time: 1–3 additional days after culture growthCulture, Urine
Full Name: Urine Culture and Identification
🧪 Culture Test | Uropathogen DetectionOverview:
Identifies bacterial organisms causing urinary tract infections and guides targeted antibiotic therapy.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Clean-catch or catheterized specimen preferred
Turnaround Time: 2–3 business daysCyclic Citrullinated Peptide IgG (Anti-CCP)
Full Name: Anti–Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody, IgG
🧪 Single Test | Autoimmune MarkerOverview:
Highly specific marker for rheumatoid arthritis. Helps with early diagnosis and assessment of disease severity.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business daysCystatin C with eGFR and Creatinine
Full Name: Cystatin C with Estimated GFR and Serum Creatinine
🧪 Grouped Test | Renal Function PanelOverview:
Provides a more accurate assessment of kidney function, especially in patients where creatinine alone may be misleading.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business daysCytomegalovirus Antibody, IgG
Full Name: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibody, IgG
🧪 Single Test | Viral Immunity MarkerOverview:
Indicates prior exposure or immunity to CMV. Commonly used in prenatal screening and immunocompromised patients.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business daysDengue Fever IgG/IgM Antibodies
Full Name: Dengue Virus Antibodies, IgG and IgM
🧪 Grouped Test | Arboviral SerologyOverview:
Assesses recent or past dengue virus infection. IgM suggests recent infection; IgG indicates prior exposure.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 3–5 business daysDHEA Sulfate
Full Name: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)
🧪 Single Test | Adrenal HormoneOverview:
A stable marker of adrenal androgen secretion. Commonly used in evaluation of adrenal hyperplasia and endocrine disorders.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Morning draw preferred
Turnaround Time: 1–3 business daysDHEA, Non-Sulfated
Full Name: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Serum
🧪 Single Test | Adrenal HormoneOverview:
Evaluates adrenal androgen production. Used in assessment of adrenal disorders, hirsutism, and hormonal imbalance.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Morning draw preferred
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business daysDigoxin
Full Name: Digoxin, Serum Level
🧪 Single Test | Therapeutic Drug MonitoringOverview:
Measures digoxin concentration to ensure therapeutic dosing and avoid toxicity in patients with heart failure or arrhythmias.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Trough level preferred (6–8 hours post-dose)
Turnaround Time: 1–2 business daysDNA Double-Stranded Antibody with Reflex Crithidia
Full Name: Anti–Double-Stranded DNA Antibody with Reflex Crithidia luciliae
🧪 Reflex Test | Autoimmune Lupus MarkerOverview:
Highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus. Reflex testing increases specificity when screening tests are positive.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–5 business daysEpstein-Barr Virus VCA IgG/IgM
Full Name: Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen Antibodies, IgG and IgM
🧪 Grouped Test | Viral SerologyOverview:
Determines acute or prior EBV infection. Commonly used in evaluation of mononucleosis and chronic fatigue symptoms.Fasting: Not required
Timing: Any time of day
Turnaround Time: 2–4 business days