Medical Lab Tests: Introduction, Panel of Tests, and Keynotes

Introduction of Medical Lab Tests

Medical lab tests are tests performed on samples of blood, urine, or other body fluids or tissues to help diagnose, treat, and monitor various medical conditions. These tests provide important information about the functioning of organs and body systems, identify infections or diseases, and help doctors make informed decisions about treatment options.

Panel of Tests

Panel of Tests: A panel of tests refers to a group of medical lab tests that are performed together to provide a comprehensive assessment of a particular condition or disease. For example, a lipid panel is a group of tests that measures cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the blood to assess the risk of heart disease. A metabolic panel is another group of tests that measures various substances in the blood to evaluate kidney and liver function.

General Test List

1. Absolute Eosinophil count
2. AFB Examination( 2 days)
3. Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
4. Albumin( serum)
5. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
6. Allergy Food Screening (20 panels)
7. Allergy Inhalation (20 panels)
8. Amylase (serum)
9. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)
10. ANA Profile (18 Parameters)
11. Anti-CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated peptide ) assay
12. Anti-Ds DNA
13. Anti-TPO (Thyroperoxidase)
14. APTT
15. ASO (Qualitative)
16. Beta-HCG total
17. Bilirubin -Direct
18. Bilirubin-Total
19. Blood Culture and Sensitivity
20. Blood grouping and RH typing
21. Blood sugar ( Fasting/Random/Postprandial)
22. Brucella antibody
23. CA-125
24. CA-153
25. CA-19-9
26. Calcium, serum
27. CEA
28. Cholesterol-HDL
29. Cholesterol- LDL
30. Cholesterol- Total
31. Cholesterol- VLDL
32. CBC (Complete Blood Count)
33. Cortisol serum
34. C-reactive Protein
35. Creatinine serum
36. Differential Leukocyte Count (DLC)
37. ESR
38. Estradiol
39. Ferritin
40. Fibrinogen Level
41. FSH
42. Free thyroxine (FT4)
43. Free iodothyronine (FT3)
44. GGT
45. Gram stain (Sputum)
46. H. pylori stool antigen
47. HAV IgM
48. Hb electrophoresis
49. HBeAb
50. HBeAg
51. HBsAg Rapid
52. HCV Rapid
53. Helicobacter pylori Total Antibody
54. HIV 1 and 2
55. Iron (serum)
56. LH
57. Lipase
58. Leishmania K-39 Strip
59. Magnesium
60. Malarial Antigen
61. Malarial Parasite
62. Microalbumin-Spot Urine Test
63. Mantoux Test
64. PTH
65. PBS
66. Phosphate, serum
67. Potassium, serum
68. Progesterone
69. Prolactin
70. Protein serum
71. Prothrombin time (PT)
72. PSA total
73. RA factor
74. Reticulocyte Count
75. Semen Analysis
76. SGOT/AST
77. SGPT/ALT
78. Sodium, Serum
79. Sputum Culture and Sensitivity
80. Stool Culture and Sensitivity
81. Stool Occult Blood
82. Stool Routine
83. TC, DC, Hb
84. Testosterone Total
85. TSH
86. Thyroid Function Test (Free TFT)
87. TIBC
88. TORCH IgM and IgG Profile
89. Triglyceride
90. Urea, serum
91. Uric acid, serum
92. Urine Culture and Sensitivity
93. Urine Pregnancy Test
94. Urine Routine
95. Vaginal Smear Examination
96. VDRL
97. VitamIN-B12
98. Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
99. Widal Test

Molecular Test

• Bacterial Meningitis Panel
• Bacterial Pneumonia Comprehensive panel
• Bacterial paneumonia panel-1
• Bacterial Pneumonia panel-2
• BKV, CMV, EBV Viral Load
• Chlamydia trachomatis DNA PCR
• Dengue and Chickengunya
• Dengue Differentiation
• Dermatitis Comprehensive Panel
• Dermatitis panel-2
• Dermatitis panel-1
• Flu Differentiation
• HBV Viral load
• HCV Genotyping
• HCV Viral load
• Hepatitis B Virus Molecular Detection
• HLA B27 PCR
• HPV Genotyping
• Human Papilloma Virus (16 and 18)
• Neonatal sepsis panel-1
• Neonatal Sepsis Comprehensive Panel
• Neonatal sepsis panel-2
• Neuro Virus Comprehensive panel
• Neuro virus panel-1
• Neuro virus panel-2
• Neuro virus panel-3
• Neuro virus panel-4

Respiratory Infection Comprehensive Panel

• Respiratory virus panel-1
• Respiratory virus panel -2
• Respiratory virus panel -3
• Respiratory virus panel -4
• Respiratory virus panel -5

STD Urethritis Comprehensive Panel

• STD Urethritis panel -1
• STD Urethritis panel -2
• STD Vaginal Infection Comprehensive Panel
• STD Vaginal Infection panel-1
• STD Vaginal Infection panel-2
• TB PCR/ GeneXpert- Sputum
• TB PCR/ GeneXpert -Urine
• TB PCR/ GeneXpert -CSF
• Tropical Fever Panel-1
• Tropical Fever Panel-2
• Viral Meningitis Comprehensive Panel
• Viral Meningitis Comprehensive Panel
• Viral Meningitis Panel-1
• Viral Meningitis Panel-2
• Zika Virus

Keynotes on Medical Lab Tests

1. Medical lab tests can be used to diagnose and monitor a wide range of medical conditions, from infections and chronic diseases to genetic disorders and cancer.
2. Lab tests can help doctors determine the most appropriate treatment plan and monitor the effectiveness of treatment over time.
3. Patients may need to prepare for certain lab tests by fasting or avoiding certain medications or activities before the test.
4. It is important to follow the instructions of the healthcare provider or lab technician regarding any necessary preparations for a lab test.
5. Lab test results should always be interpreted in the context of the patient’s medical history, symptoms, and other factors.