Diagnostics 360 Profiles

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:

You may need this test if you have a high risk of cancer, either due to symptoms or family history.

CA-125: This test measures the amount of the protein called CA-125 in the blood. Very high levels of CA-125 are found in females with Ovarian Cancer. This test also can be used for women who already have ovarian cancer to monitor their treatment.

CA 15-3: Cancer antigen 15-3 is used as a tumour marker to monitor a patient’s response to breast cancer treatment.

CA 19-9: This test looks for antigens called cancer antigen 19-9 in your blood. High levels of CA 19-9 are often a sign of pancreatic cancer. High levels can also be a sign of other cancers or certain noncancerous disorders, such as infections in the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

Carcinoembryonic Antigen: This test is used to check how well treatment is working in certain types of cancer, particularly bowel cancer.

Alpha-fetoprotein: This test helps to confirm or or rule out a diagnosis of liver cancer or cancer of the ovaries. It is also used to monitor cancer treatment.

Code: DXCM1

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:

You may need this test if you have a high risk of cancer, either due to symptoms or family history.

CA 19-9: This test looks for antigens called cancer antigen 19-9 in your blood. High levels of CA 19-9 are often a sign of pancreatic cancer. High levels can also be a sign of other cancers or certain noncancerous disorders, such as infections in the liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

Carcinoembryonic Antigen: This test is used to check how well treatment is working in certain types of cancer, particularly bowel cancer.

PSA: PSA testing may lead to prostate cancer being detected before symptoms develop.

Code: FDXSTI

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube
• Urine
• 2 Swabs

Tests included in this profile:

Code: DXWW2

Turnaround Time: 4 Hours

Type of tube needed:

• 2 x SST Serum Separated Tube
• Flox For Blood Glucose
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
This is an extensive general wellness woman.

Full Blood Count: A full blood count can be used to check your overall health and can detect a wide range of issues such as infection, anaemia and leukaemia. A full blood count will look at your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Lipid: High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Diabetes: Checking your levels of HbA1c is how to confirm if you have (or are at risk of developing) diabetes. Unmanaged or undiagnosed diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality

Iron Studies are a set of blood tests used to measure the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the body’s tissues. Iron deficiency can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, chest pains and shortness of breath.

Kidney: Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning including removing waste products, releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure and controlling the production of red blood cells.

Liver Function: The liver is responsible for many of the body’s essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections and detoxifying your blood. Good liver function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.

Thyroid: Thyroid disorders are common but often remain undiagnosed. If your thyroid isn’t functioning properly it can cause tiredness, mood problems and weight issues.

Muscle and Bone: A bone profile of blood tests helps to determine how well your body’s metabolic processes are affecting your skeleton. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone and is caused by high levels of uric acid. Once diagnosed there are ways to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence.

Hormones: PSA testing may lead to prostate cancer being detected before symptoms develop.

Code: DXWM1

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• 2 x SST Serum Separated Tube
• Flox For Blood Glucose
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
Full Blood Count: A full blood count can be used to check your overall health and can detect a wide range of issues such as infection, anaemia and leukaemia. A full blood count will look at your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Lipid: High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Diabetes: Checking your levels of HbA1c is how to confirm if you have (or are at risk of developing) diabetes. Unmanaged or undiagnosed diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality

Iron Studies are a set of blood tests used to measure the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the body’s tissues. Iron deficiency can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, chest pains and shortness of breath.

Kidney: Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning including removing waste products, releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure and controlling the production of red blood cells.

Liver Function: The liver is responsible for many of the body’s essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections and detoxifying your blood. Good liver function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.

Thyroid: Thyroid disorders are common but often remain undiagnosed. If your thyroid isn’t functioning properly it can cause tiredness, mood problems and weight issues.

Muscle and Bone: A bone profile of blood tests helps to determine how well your body’s metabolic processes are affecting your skeleton. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone and is caused by high levels of uric acid. Once diagnosed there are ways to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence.

Hormones: PSA testing may lead to prostate cancer being detected before symptoms develop.

Code: DXWP

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• 2 x SST Serum Separated Tube
• Flox For Blood Glucose
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
This is an extensive general wellness profile for both men and women.

Full Blood Count: A full blood count can be used to check your overall health and can detect a wide range of issues such as infection, anaemia and leukaemia. A full blood count will look at your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Lipid: High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Diabetes: Checking your levels of HbA1c is how to confirm if you have (or are at risk of developing) diabetes. Unmanaged or undiagnosed diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality.

Iron Studies are a set of blood tests used to measure the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the body’s tissues. Iron deficiency can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, chest pains and shortness of breath.

Kidney: Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning including removing waste products, releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure and controlling the production of red blood cells.

Liver Function: The liver is responsible for many of the body’s essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections and detoxifying your blood. Good liver function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.

Thyroid: Thyroid disorders are common but often remain undiagnosed. If your thyroid isn’t functioning properly it can cause tiredness, mood problems and weight issues.

Muscle and Bone: A bone profile of blood tests helps to determine how well your body’s metabolic processes are affecting your skeleton. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone and is caused by high levels of uric acid. Once diagnosed there are ways to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence.

Code: DXSP

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• 2 x SST Serum Separated Tube
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
This profile is for anyone wanting information about their fitness for sports – either before starting a programme or to monitor progress during one.

It includes all the essential biomarkers that are of interest to a sports person – a Full Blood Count, Liver & Kidney function profile, Iron levels, Ferritin, Heart & Muscle Enzymes, Cholesterol profile, Inflammation, Vitamins D & B12 and Testosterone.

We are able to monitor and track these results over time to see how well your body is functioning in response to your exercise regime and flag up anything that may need to be looked at.

Code: DXTP

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
This test will provide information on a number of the common things that doctors look for in blood tests that may give physical reasons for unexplained levels of tiredness.

Full Blood Count: A full blood count can be used to check your overall health and can detect a wide range of issues such as infection, anaemia and leukaemia. A full blood count will look at your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Iron Studies: Iron studies are a set of blood tests used to measure the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the body’s tissues. Iron deficiency can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, chest pains and shortness of breath.

Thyroid: Thyroid disorders are common but often remain undiagnosed. If your thyroid isn’t functioning properly it can cause tiredness, mood problems and weight issues.

Vitamin: Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth and development. Vitamin deficiencies can be the cause of a wide range of common symptoms and conditions.

Code: DXGH2

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• 2 x SST Serum Separated Tube
• Flox For Blood Glucose
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
Panels of this test in biochemistry can assess major body organs such as the liver, thyroid, kidneys and heart. Recommended to carry out as a routine test as this screening can lead to early detection of potentially life-threatening diseases.

Code: DXHRT

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:

Viral hepatitis, including Hep A, Hep B, and Hep C is a group diseases that affect the liver. Each has a different set of symptoms and requires a different course of treatment. This test can help determine the hepatitis type.

Code: DXHRT

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:

Progesterone: A serum progesterone test is used to determine if ovulation is occurring.  When performed at the beginning of your cycle, this test may help diagnose hormonal imbalances, like PCOS.

Follicle stimulating hormones (FSH): FSH can help diagnose or evaluate a number of reproductive health matters. These include menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, abnormal vaginal or menstrual bleeding, and fertility problems.

Oestradiol: Used to measure your ovarian function and to evaluate the quality of your eggs.

Code: DXFER

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:

Luteinizing Hormone (LH): In women, LH is linked to ovarian hormone production and egg maturation.

Progesterone: A serum progesterone test is used to determine if ovulation is occurring. When performed at the beginning of your cycle, this test may help diagnose hormonal imbalances, like PCOS.

Follicle stimulating hormones (FSH): FSH can help diagnose or evaluate a number of reproductive health matters. These include menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, abnormal vaginal or menstrual bleeding, and fertility problems.

Prolactin: This is made by the pituitary gland and causes milk production. This test is performed in the evaluation of infertility.

Oestradiol: Used to measure your ovarian function and to evaluate the quality of your eggs.

Code: DXAP

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube
• EDTA Whole Blood

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Importance of the profile:

This test measures iron levels, as well as important blood indices that can help identify anaemia, and provide information about the potential cause(s).

Code: DXtF

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:
Thyroid function tests are usually done to find out whether the thyroid gland is working properly.

This is mainly to diagnose an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). A thyroid function test is a blood test to check the levels of the hormones made by your thyroid gland.

The test also checks the level of a hormone made by the pituitary gland in your brain, which acts on your thyroid gland.

Code: DXPSA

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:

This is a particular blood test checking prostate-specific antigen (PSA) – this can help diagnose prostate cancer, but can also detect other problems such as an enlarged prostate or prostatitis.

PSA testing may lead to prostate cancer being detected before symptoms develop.

Code: DXHT

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:

Haematinics are nutrients required for the formation of blood cells. Iron, vitamin B12 and folate are the main haematinics, and deficiencies can lead to anaemia.

Code: DXVIT

Turnaround Time: 12 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:
Vitamins and minerals are types of micronutrients — something your body needs in tiny amounts. They influence nearly every process in your body and are essential for your health.

Vitamin B12 is involved in helping the body:

• make red blood cells and keep the nervous system healthy
• release energy from food
• use folate

A lack of vitamin B12 could lead to vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.

Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.

These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.

Code: DXLF

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

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Importance of the profile:

These tests are used when symptoms suspicious of a liver condition are noticed.

These include jaundice, dark urine and light-coloured stools, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, loss of appetite, vomiting of blood, bloody or black stools, swelling or pain in the belly, unusual weight change, and fatigue or loss of stamina.

One or more of these tests may be requested when a person has been or may have been exposed to a hepatitis virus, has a family history of liver disease, has excessive alcohol intake, or is taking a drug that can cause liver damage.

Code: DXIP

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
To evaluate your body’s current store of iron. This test shows whether you have too much or too little iron in your system and can check for anaemia.

• Symptoms of low iron include: tiredness, dizziness, weakness, headaches, pale skin, fast heartbeat.
• Symptoms of high iron include: joint pain, tiredness, weakness or a lack of energy, stomach pain.

Code: DXLP

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:

This test can indicate your risk of developing cardiovascular problems.

High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke.

Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Code: DXUE

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:

Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body functioning including removing waste products, releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure and controlling the production of red blood cells. A healthy kidney function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.

Urea: Urea tests are used to show how well the kidneys are working as well as being an indicator of diseases affecting the kidneys and liver.

Creatine: Creatinine tests are used as an indicator of whether the kidneys are working normally.

EGFR: GFR tests are used to detect and monitor changes in the kidney status.

Code: DXDB

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• Flox For Blood Glucose
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:

This test helps to diagnose diabetes by measuring the amount of glucose in the blood.

Glycosylated Haemoglobin evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months and has mostly replaced the other tests used to screen for diabetes. Diabetes is diagnosed if HbA1c is 48 mmol/mol or above.

Diabetes may also be indicated if glucose and/or ketones are present but this test is not sensitive or specific enough for diagnosing or monitoring patients.

Code: DXH

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:

This test can indicate your risk of developing cardiovascular problems.

High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke.

Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Code: DXCH

Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube
• Flox For Blood Glucose
• EDTA Whole Blood

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
Panels of this test in biochemistry can assess major body organs such as the liver, kidneys and heart. Haematology is the diagnosis and management of a wide range of benign and malignant disorders of the red and white blood cells, platelets and the coagulation system in adults and children.

Code: DXGC

Turnaround Time: 4 Hour

Type of tube needed:

• SST Serum Separated Tube
• Flox For Blood Glucose

Tests included in this profile:

Importance of the profile:
Panels of this test in biochemistry can assess major body organs such as the liver, kidneys and heart. Recommended to carry out as a routine test to overview your baseline health.