Laboratory Checks
To help in the early identification of illness we recommend that patients undergo a blood-count examination once annually. The costs of a blood sugar and cholesterol analysis (every second year) for persons 36 years and over is borne by compulsory medical insurance. Other preventative care laboratory tests are not covered by compulsory insurance.
Differential Blood Count
A differential blood count test allows analysis of various blood cells (red and white cells, platelets, and various precursor cells). This test is effective in the identification of leukaemia, anaemia and bone marrow disorders.
Alkaline Phosphatase (AP)
AP levels rise in patients suffering from cancer of the bile duct and in some bone marrow disorder cases. Identification of higher than normal levels of AP can assist in the early detection of a bile duct cancer or chronic inflammation of the bile duct (which can lead to psoriasis of the liver). If identified early bile duct cancer can be cured through an operation. Early intervention in cases of chronic bile duct inflammation can delay the onset of liver psoriasis.
Bilirubin
Bilirubin levels rise in response to a breakdown in red blood cells and disease of the gall bladder. The test is not as sensitive as AP and Gamma-GT tests.
Gamma-GT (GGT)
Like the AP test a Gamma-GT test enables identification of Bile duct disease.
GPT (Glutamic-pyruvic transaminase) and GOT (glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase)
Increased levels of GOT and GPT can indicate the presence of tumours or infection in the liver. Raised levels of GOT and GPT also enable the diagnosis of a viral hepatitis or autoimmune hepatitis. If left untreated these illnesses can lead to psoriasis of the liver.
C- Reactive Protein (CRP)
CRP levels rise in response to all infections. CRP works to counter bodily infections.
Uric Acid
Raised levels of uric acid point to damage in the functioning of the kidney, or problems in purine metabolism. Uric acid is a risk factor for heart and vascular disease and is a trigger for gout.
Creatinin
High levels of Creatinin point to kidney failure. Unfortunately kidney failure is often irreversible. Early treatment is essential to minimise further damage.
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Heightened LDH levels show a break-down in cells. LDH often rises in response to the presence of cancers – particularly when in advanced stages.
Creatinine Kinase (CK)
Raised CK levels indicate a breakdown in muscle cells. CK can also point to chronic muscular disease.
Sodium, Potassium and Calcium (Na.; K.; Ca.)
Sodium, Potassium and Calcium are the body's most important minerals – essential to the maintenance of normal bodily functions. Changes in the amount of these minerals can indicate a hormone-produced tumour or intestinal absorption disorder.
Glucose
Glucose testing can identify the presence of diabetes. Early treatment of diabetes is essential to minimise the dangerous secondary symptoms (heart attack, blindness, kidney disease etc.)
Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglyceride
High concentrations of these lipids can increase the risk of cerebral sclerosis. Associated secondary illnesses include heart attack, strokes and kidney failure.
Total Protein and Protein Electrophoresis
Protein Electrophoresis divides total protein into its single factions. This test can detect immune defects, leukaemia, other infections and/or chronic liver and kidney diseases.
Quick, Protein Truncation Test (PTT)
This test detects problems with blood clotting and liver function.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The TSH test identifies problems with or damage to thyroid function. A normal TSH excludes illness pertaining to an under or over functioning thyroid.
| We offer the following blood test options: |
| Comprehensive Blood Test |
| Differential Blood Count; AP; GGT; GOT; GPT; Bilirubin; Creatinin; CRP; Na.; K.; Ca.; Lipase; Total Protein and Electrophoresis; LDH; CK; Triglyceride; Cholesterol; HDL; LDL; Glucose; Uric Acid; TSH; Quick PTT. |
| Cardio-risks |
| Triglyceride; Cholesterol; HDL; LDL; Glucose; Uric Acid |
| Cancer Screening (basic test) |
| Differential Blood Count; AP; GGT; GOT; GPT; Bilirubin; Creatinin; CRP; Na.; K.; Ca. |
| Cancer Screening (comprehensive test) |
| Differential Blood Count; AP; GGT; GOT; GPT: Bilirubin; Creatinin; CPR; Na.; K.; Ca.; Lipase; Total Protein and Electrophoresis; LDH; CK |
| Sports Medicine Examination |
| Glucose; Na.; K.; Ca.; Blood Count; Creatinin |
