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Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Stool Antigen TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Stool Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Detects the presence of H. pylori (a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers) in the stool. You may need to stop taking certain acid-reducing medications or antibiotics for a few weeks before the test. A small stool sample is collected at home.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE non-invasive test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If positive, consult your doctor for a course of antibiotics to eradicate the bacteria and heal the stomach lining.
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Hemoglobin ElectrophoresisDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Measures the different types of hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells) to diagnose abnormal hemoglobin variants like sickle cell trait or thalassemia. No fasting is required. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
Discuss results with a hematologist or genetic counselor if abnormal hemoglobin variants are detected.
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood TestUrgent information
Test Purpose & Procedure
Detects HBsAg (a protein on the surface of the Hepatitis B virus), indicating a current infection. No fasting is required. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If the result is positive, consult a hepatologist or physician immediately for further evaluation and management of Hepatitis B.
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Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Checks for HCV antibodies (proteins the immune system makes to fight the Hepatitis C virus). No fasting is required. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If the result is positive, consult your doctor for a confirmatory HCV RNA test to check for an active infection.
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High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) CholesterolDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Measures HDL (often called "good" cholesterol because it helps remove bad cholesterol from the arteries). Fasting for 9–12 hours is usually required as part of a lipid profile. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If HDL levels are low, consult your doctor for lifestyle or dietary changes to improve heart health.
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Homocysteine TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Measures homocysteine (an amino acid in the blood; high levels can damage blood vessel linings and increase the risk of heart disease or stroke). Fasting for 8 hours is usually required. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If levels are elevated, consult your doctor to discuss vitamin B supplementation and strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk.
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Measures hCG (a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy) in the blood. It can detect pregnancy earlier than a urine test. No fasting is required. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
Discuss the results with your gynecologist to confirm pregnancy or to monitor hCG levels in early pregnancy.
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