Stool culture: slow but accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal problems
Why is this test still considered the "gold standard"? At a time when PCR tests provide results in a few hours, bacteriological stool culture remains indispensable...
Analysis interpretation and preparation
Blood test after eating: why it is done and what you need to know
Most blood tests require you to take them on an empty stomach. But sometimes your doctor will specifically order you to take them after you eat. This recommendation often comes as a surprise...
Annual check-up: health care that saves lives
Why do you need to get checked when nothing hurts? Most people put off seeing a doctor until symptoms appear. But modern medicine...
Congenital pathologies: what they are and how to detect them at an early stage
What are congenital pathologies? Congenital pathologies are structural or functional disorders that arise during the intrauterine development of a child. They...
Sodium levels: why monitor them and what deviations mean
What is sodium and its role in the body? Sodium is one of the main electrolytes that plays a key role in maintaining water-salt balance...
Breast tumor markers: modern laboratory navigation in oncology
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women worldwide. Although ultrasound, mammography, and MRI...
Tests before pregnancy: how to prepare the body for a new life
Preparing for pregnancy is not just about choosing a name for your baby. It is, first and foremost, a responsible medical stage that begins...
PCR diagnostics of the microbiome: an accurate window into the microworld of our health
Why study the microbiome? The microbiome is a complex ecosystem of billions of microorganisms that live in our bodies. Most of them are in the intestines, but...
How to properly submit urine for analysis: step-by-step instructions
Most of us have had a urine test at least once in our lives - at school, during a medical check-up, or at...