Blood test for minerals: what indicators to check, how to prepare and what they mean
Minerals are the basis of life processes in the body. They participate in the functioning of the heart, nervous system, muscles, bone formation and...
Analysis interpretation and preparation
Ferritin blood test: how to prepare, take and understand the result
You may be feeling constantly tired, have noticed that your hair has become more brittle, or simply received a referral from your doctor for a "ferritin" test. This...
Microbiome diagnostics: a new approach to understanding health through bacteria
Microbiome diagnostics has become one of the most important areas of modern laboratory medicine. This method allows us to look into the world of microorganisms that live inside...
HCG blood test: comparison with pregnancy test and clinical significance of the indicator
What is hCG and why is it important? HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone that begins to be produced by chorionic cells as early as...
Intestinal bacteria analysis: doctor's answers to frequently asked questions
Bloating, rumbling, unstable stools, skin that suddenly started reacting to familiar foods - all of this can be a consequence of a disruption in the microflora...
Diagnosis of candidiasis: a comparative review of methods and assessment of resistance
Laboratory diagnostics of candidiasis: analytical accuracy of methods and problems of antifungal resistance Candidiasis caused by opportunistic fungi of the genus Candida (in particular C. albicans, C. glabrata,...
Cancer markers for women: how to take care of your health in time
Cancer in women is not a death sentence if you get tested on time. Cancer often develops unnoticed, but modern laboratory diagnostics...
Blood pregnancy test: accuracy, features and practical importance
Many women are familiar with home pregnancy tests that detect the hormone hCG in urine. But there are situations when absolute...
Semen analysis for infections: an extended review of significance and methods
A man's health is not only about his physical strength and well-being, but also about the state of his reproductive system. One of the most common reasons...