CRPImmunology
C-Reactive Protein
An inflammation marker used alongside clinical findings.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Parameters
- 1
- Report
- To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
[LABORATORY DEPARTMENT]
Immunology
Immunology testing detects antibodies and antigens, including infection screening and autoimmune markers.
Testing types
- Infection screening
- Autoimmune markers
- Inflammation markers
- Tumour markers
Common groups
- CRP
- HIV screening
- HBsAg
- Anti-HCV
- PSA
Methods
- Chemiluminescence immunoassay
- ELISA
- Nephelometry
Sample requirements
- Serum in a plain or gel tube
- Sample volume as specified per assay
[QUALITY]
How results are checked before release
Every department follows a documented sequence of controls, review and release.
- 01
Reactive screening results confirmed on a second method or repeat sample where protocol requires
- 02
Strict lot-to-lot verification of reagents
- 03
Confidential handling of infection screening results
- Department covers
- Antibody, antigen and inflammation testing.
- Turnaround
- Confirmed per test on the test page
[TESTS]
Tests processed by Immunology
HIVImmunology
HIV I and II Screening
Screening test for HIV antibodies and antigen.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Parameters
- 1
- Report
- To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
HBsAgImmunology
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Screening test for hepatitis B surface antigen.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Parameters
- 1
- Report
- To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
PSAImmunology
Prostate Specific Antigen (Total)
Measures PSA in blood, used within a clinician-led assessment.
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Parameters
- 1
- Report
- To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
[OTHER DEPARTMENTS]
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Clinical Biochemistry
Chemistry of blood and urine — sugar, lipids, liver, kidney and electrolytes.
Haematology
Blood cells, anaemia workup, clotting studies and blood-film review.
Microbiology
Culture, sensitivity and identification of bacteria, fungi and parasites.
Histopathology
Microscopic examination of tissue submitted by a clinician.
[NEXT STEP]
Start with the test. Or start with the prescription.
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