Medical Tests

List of Medical Tests carried out by Royal Fit Clinique


   M R I - Magnetic Resonance Imaging


   1. Complete blood count (CBC)
   2. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
   3. Fibrinogen Levels
   4. CRP
   5. Urea
   6. Serum Creatinine
   7. Blood Sugar
   8. ALAT/TGP
   9. ASAT/TGO
   10. Aspartate Transaminase (AST)
   11. Lipid Profile
   12. Blood proteins
   13. Electrophoresis
   14. Iron Level
   15. Sodium Level
   16. Chloride Level
   17. Potassium Level
   18. Total Calcium
   19. Ionic Calcium
   20. HGH Growth Hormone (GH)
   21. Insulin-like growth factor 1
   22. Testosterone
   23. Free Testosterone
   24. Sex hormone-binding globulin
   25. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
   26. Prolactin (PRL)
   27. Free BHCG
   28. Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
   29. Test for Amylase
   30. Lipase
   31. Cortisol
   32. AFP
   33. Calcitonin
   34. CA-125
   35. CA 15-3
   36. CA19-9
   37. CA 72-4
   38. CEA
   39. CYFRA 21-1
   40. NSE
   41. PSA
   42. free PSA
   43. S 100
   44. SCC
   45. TG



Magnetic Resonance Imaging


MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a non-invasive method performed (full body) in order to find any abnormal anatomical structures. (pathological or other physiological alterations of living tissues, like tumors)



Blood and other Tests


1. Complete blood count (CBC)


Complete blood count (CBC), also known as full blood count (FBC) or full blood exam (FBE) or blood panel, is a test requested by a doctor or other medical professional that gives information about the cells in a patient's blood. A Medical technologist performs the requested testing and provides the requesting Medical Professional with the results of the CBC. A CBC is also known as a "hemogram".
The cells that circulate in the bloodstream are generally divided into three types: white blood cells (leukocytes), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets or thrombocytes. Abnormally high or low counts may indicate the presence of many forms of disease, and hence blood counts are amongst the most commonly performed blood tests in medicine.

2. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called a sedimentation rate, sed rate or 'Biernacki Reaction', is a non-specific measure of inflammation that is commonly used as a medical screening test.

3. Fibrinogen Levels

Fibrinogen levels can be measured in venous blood. Normal levels are about 150-300 mg/dL. Higher levels are, amongst others, associated with cardiovascular disease (>460 mg/dL). It may be elevated in any form of inflammation, as it is an acute phase protein.

4. CRP

CRP is a member of the class of acute phase reactants as its levels rise dramatically during inflammatory processes occurring in the body. This increment is due to a rise in the plasma concentration of IL-6, which is produced in macrophages, endothelial cells and T-cells. CRP binds to phosphorylcholine on microbes. It is thought to assist in complement binding to foreign and damaged cells and enhances phagocytosis by macrophages, which express a receptor for CRP. It is also believed to play an important role in innate immunity, as an early defense system against infections.

5. Urea

Urea is a substance secreted by the liver, and removed from the blood by the kidneys.

6. Serum Creatinine

Measuring serum creatinine is a simple test and it is the most commonly used indicator of renal function.

7. Blood Sugar

Blood sugar is a term used to refer to the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose, transported via the bloodstream, is the primary source of energy for the body's cells.

8. ALAT/TGP

ALAT/TGP It is commonly measured clinically as a part of a diagnostic liver function test, to determine liver health. It is also called serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) or alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) . Diagnostically, it is almost always measured in units/litre (U/L).

9. ASAT/TGO

ASAT/TGO Aspartate transaminase (AST) also called serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT/AAT) (EC 2.6.1.1) is similar to alanine transaminase (ALT) in that it is another enzyme associated with liver parenchymal cells.

10. Aspartate Transaminase (AST)

Aspartate transaminase (AST) also called serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT/AAT) (EC 2.6.1.1) is similar to alanine transaminase (ALT) in that it is another enzyme associated with liver parenchymal cells.

11. Lipid Profile

Lipid profile. Lipids play diverse and important roles in nutrition and health. Many lipids are absolutely essential for life, however, there is also considerable awareness that abnormal levels of certain lipids, particularly cholesterol (in hypercholesterolemia) and, more recently, fatty acids with trans fatty acids, are risk factors for heart disease amongst others.

12. Blood proteins

Blood proteins, also called serum proteins, are proteins found in blood plasma. They serve many different functions including circulatory transport molecules for lipids, hormones, vitamins and metals.

13. Electrophoresis

Electrophoresis is a valuable diagnostic tool as well as a way to monitor clinical progress.

14. Iron Level

Serum iron level. A low level means iron deficiency anemia

15. Sodium Level

Sodium. Blood levels of sodium.

16. Chloride Level

Chloride Blood levels of chloride.

17. Potassium Level

Potassium. Bloood levels of potasium.

18. Total Calcium

Total Calcium. Blood levels of calcium.

19. Ionic Calcium

Ionic Calcium. Blood levels of ionic calcium.

20. HGH Growth Hormone (GH)

HGH Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin (STH) is a protein hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals. It is a 191-amino acid, single chain polypeptide hormone which is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotroph cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland.

21. Insulin-like growth factor 1

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a polypeptide protein hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin. It plays an important role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults.

22. Testosterone

Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. Testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females although small amounts are secreted by the adrenal glands It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. In both males and females, it plays key roles in health and well-being. Examples include enhanced libido, energy, immune function, and protection against osteoporosis.

23. Free Testosterone

Free testosterone. Blood levels of Free testosterone.

24. Sex hormone-binding globulin

Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a glycoprotein that binds to sex hormones, specifically testosterone and estradiol. Other steroid hormones such as progesterone, cortisol, and other corticosteroids are bound by transcortin.

25. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) , is a natural steroid prohormone produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, the gonads, adipose tissue, brain and in the skin (by an autocrine mechanism). DHEA is the precursor of androstenedione, which can undergo further conversion to produce the androgen testosterone and the estrogens estrone and estradiol.

26. Prolactin (PRL)

Prolactin (PRL) is a peptide hormone primarily associated with lactation. In breastfeeding, the infant suckling the teat stimulates the production of prolactin, which fills the breast with milk (lactogenesis) in preparation for the next feed. Oxytocin, a similar hormone, is also released, which triggers milk let-down.

27. Free BHCG

Free BHCG "the pregnancy hormone" is produced by the cells of the implanting egg and can be produced in the absence of an embryo. Beta hCG can be detected in maternal plasma or urine by 8 to 9 days after ovulation.

28. Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (also known as TSH or thyrotropin) is a hormone synthesized and secreted by thyrotrope cells in the anterior pituitary gland which regulates the endocrine function of the thyroid gland.

29. Test for Amylase

The test for amylase is used to test for and monitor pancreatitis.

30. Lipase

Lipase is used to test for and monitor pancreatitis.

31. Cortisol

Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex (in the adrenal gland). It is a vital hormone that is often referred to as the "stress hormone" as it is involved in the response to stress. It increases blood pressure, blood sugar levels and has an immunosuppressive action.

32. AFP

AFP is a marker for testicular and hepatic cancer.

33. Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a marker for thyroid cancer.

34. CA-125

CA-125 is a marker for ovarian cancer.

35. CA 15-3

CA 15-3 is a marker for breast cancer.

36. CA19-9

CA19-9 is a marker for pancreatic, gastric, hepatho-billiary and colon cancer.

37. CA 72-4

CA 72-4 tumoral marker.

38. CEA

CEA tumoral marker.

39. CYFRA 21-1

CYFRA 21-1 tumoral marker.

40. NSE

NSE marker tumoral.

41. PSA

PSA is a marker for prostatic cancer.

42. free PSA

Free PSA is a marker for prostatic cancer and prostatitis.

43. S 100

S 100 marker for melanoma.

44. SCC

SCC tumoral marker.

45. TG

TG (thyroglobulin) marker for thyroidian cancer.