• Blood Tests: These are among the most common tests and include:
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
• Blood Glucose Test: Checks blood sugar levels.
• Lipid Profile: Assesses cholesterol levels, including HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.
• Liver Function Tests (LFTs): Measures enzymes and proteins in the blood to assess liver health.
• Kidney Function Tests (KFTs): Evaluates kidney performance by measuring levels of urea, creatinine, and electrolytes.
• Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs): Measures thyroid hormones like T3, T4, and TSH.
• Coagulation Tests: Checks blood clotting ability (e.g., PT, INR).
• Hormone Tests: Measures levels of hormones like insulin, cortisol, and reproductive hormones.
• Urine Tests: Includes:Urinalysis: Checks for a range of substances such as proteins, glucose, ketones, and bacteria.
• Urine Culture: Detects and identifies bacteria in the urine to diagnose urinary tract infections (UTIs).
• Stool Tests: Includes:Stool Culture: Identifies bacteria, viruses, or parasites in the digestive system.
• Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT): Detects hidden blood in the stool, which can be a sign of colorectal cancer or other conditions.
• Culture Tests: Identifies infections by growing bacteria, fungi, or viruses from samples (e.g., throat swabs, wound swabs).