Short Name: HSV-PCRSample required: UrineResult Time: 2 Days This test can be done to detect HSV genetic material in a patient sample. DNA testing is usually done only if the culture is negative but the physician still suspects herpes or if the patient is being treated for herpes. This method can detect the virus as
Read moreShort Name: hemaSample required: EDTA Whole BloodResult Time: 3 Days Hereditary hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive disease cause by deficient iron metabolism. In middle age (at between 40 and 50 years of age), untreated patients suffer serious complications including cirrhosis, diabetes, arthropathy, heart disease, bronze pigmentation of the skin, loss of pituitary function and liver
Read moreShort Name: HCV-GESample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days
Read moreShort Name: HCVSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days HCV is a single-stranded RNA flavivirus. Six major HCV subtypes exist with varying amino acid sequences (genotypes); these subtypes vary geographically and in virulence and response to therapy. HCV can also alter its amino acid pattern over time in an infected person (producing quasispecies). Infection is most
Read moreShort Name: HCV-QNSample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days Quantitative measurement of the viral load using the PCR assay can be helpful in deciding whether or not to undertake treatment and for monitoring its efficacy.
Read moreShort Name: HBV-GESample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days Hepatitis B is an acute or fulminant infection of the liver parenchyma, but can also be minor and inapparent and become chronic to develop cirrhosis or liver cancer. Widespread throughout the world, it is due to an enveloped DNA virus (Hepadnaviridae). Molecular tests (viral DNA detection and
Read moreShort Name: HBSAgSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a protein antigen produced by HBV. This antigen is the earliest indicator of acute hepatitis B and frequently identifies infected people before symptoms appear. HBsAg disappears from the blood during the recovery period. In some people (particularly those infected as children
Read moreShort Name: HBs-AbSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days The presence of hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) indicates previous exposure to HBV, but the virus is no longer present and the person cannot pass on the virus to others. The antibody also protects the body from future HBV infection. In addition to exposure to HBV, the
Read moreShort Name: HBe-AgSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Hepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAg) is a viral protein associated with HBV infections. Unlike the surface antigen, the e-antigen is found in the blood only when there are viruses also present. When the virus goes into hiding, the e-antigen will no longer be present in the blood. HBeAg
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