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Medical laboratory in Tirana
Medical laboratory in Tirana – our laboratory performs a wide range of clinical tests with modern equipment and interpretation by the pathologist. Below you will find the full list of tests, with the sample type and method for each.
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Which tests we perform
Laboratory tests with interpretation by a doctor, at both our clinics in Tirana.
- Hematology testsComplete blood count, ESR, coagulation and more.
- Biochemistry testsBlood glucose, cholesterol, liver and kidney function.
- Hormone testsThyroid, female and male hormones.
- Vitamin testingVitamin D, B12, folic acid and minerals.
- Bacteriology testsCultures and antibiograms.
- Immunology testsAntibodies, infection markers and autoimmune markers.
- Pap testCervical cancer screening.
The list of tests performed in our laboratory, with a short description and the sample required. For preparation before a test (e.g. whether you need to fast), ask our staff or message us on WhatsApp.
A
Measures angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity; used mainly in the assessment of sarcoidosis.
Measures total acid phosphatase in the blood; used in assessing the prostate and some bone diseases.
Measures the level of uric acid in the blood; helps diagnose gout and monitor kidney function.
Measures the level of valproic acid (Depakine) in the blood, to check whether the drug dose is right.
Measures adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which regulates cortisol production by the adrenal glands.
Detects the presence of adenovirus in stool, a common cause of gastroenteritis in children.
Test panel for detecting genital tract infections (bacteria, mycoplasma, candida).
Measures alpha-fetoprotein; used as a tumor marker for the liver and in monitoring pregnancy.
Measures albumin, the main protein in the blood; reflects nutritional status and liver and kidney function.
Measures aldosterone, the hormone that regulates salt balance and blood pressure.
Measures alkaline phosphatase; helps assess the liver, bile ducts and bones.
Detects antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA-M2), associated with primary biliary cholangitis.
Measures anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), which reflects ovarian reserve and helps in assessing fertility.
Measures amylase, an enzyme of the pancreas and salivary glands; it rises in pancreatitis.
Detects the presence of amphetamines in urine.
Detects antinuclear antibodies (ANA), a baseline test for autoimmune diseases such as lupus.
Detects antibodies against the hepatitis D (Delta) virus.
Detects Anti-Scl-70 antibodies, associated with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).
Detects IgG antibodies against annexin V, associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Detects IgA antibodies against pertussis (whooping cough) toxin.
Detects IgG antibodies against pertussis (whooping cough) toxin.
Detects antibodies against C1q, associated with lupus and kidney involvement.
Detects Anti-CCP antibodies, important for the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Detects IgG antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae (past or ongoing infection).
Detects IgM antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae (recent infection).
Detects IgM antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis, a cause of genital infections.
Detects IgG EBNA-1 antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus (past infection).
Detects IgG VCA antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus.
Detects IgM VCA antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus (recent mononucleosis).
Detects antibodies against elastase, associated with certain vasculitides.
Detects antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane (Goodpasture syndrome).
Detects IgA antibodies against gliadin; helps in the evaluation of celiac disease.
Detects IgG antibodies against gliadin; helps in the assessment of celiac disease.
Screening test for antibodies against gliadin (celiac disease).
Detects Anti-gp210 antibodies, associated with primary biliary cholangitis.
Detects total antibodies against the hepatitis B core antigen (previous contact with the virus).
Detects IgG antibodies against the hepatitis B core antigen.
Detects IgM antibodies against the hepatitis B core antigen (acute infection).
Detects antibodies against the hepatitis B HBe antigen; helps monitor the infection.
Measures protective antibodies against hepatitis B (after vaccination or recovery).
Detects IgA antibodies against Helicobacter pylori.
Detects IgG antibodies against Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes gastritis and ulcers.
Detects antibodies against histones, associated with lupus, including drug-induced lupus.
Detects IgG antibodies against herpes simplex virus type 1.
Detects IgM antibodies against herpes simplex virus type 1 (recent infection).
Detects IgG antibodies against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2.
Detects IgM antibodies against Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2.
Detects IgG antibodies against herpes simplex virus type 2.
Detects IgM antibodies against herpes simplex virus type 2 (recent infection).
Detects antibodies against insulin.
Detects antibodies against intrinsic factor, associated with pernicious anemia (vitamin B12 deficiency).
Detects Anti-Jo-1 antibodies, associated with autoimmune myositis.
Detects antibodies against lactoferrin, associated with certain vasculitides and inflammatory diseases.
Detects Anti-LKM-1 antibodies, associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
Detects antibodies against lysozyme.
Detects antibodies against mutated citrullinated vimentin (Anti-MCV) in rheumatoid arthritis.
Detects IgG antibodies against the measles virus (immunity).
Detects IgG antibodies against the measles virus in cerebrospinal fluid.
Detects IgM antibodies against the measles virus (recent infection).
Detects antibodies against nucleosomes, associated with lupus.
Detects antibodies against the parietal cells of the stomach (autoimmune gastritis, pernicious anemia).
Detects IgG antibodies against Parvovirus B19.
Detects IgM antibodies against Parvovirus B19 (recent infection).
Detects IgG antibodies against phosphatidic acid (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Detects IgM antibodies against phosphatidic acid (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Detects IgG antibodies against phosphatidylinositol (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Detects IgM antibodies against phosphatidylinositol (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Detects IgG antibodies against phosphatidylserine (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Detects IgM antibodies against phosphatidylserine (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Screening test for IgG antiphospholipid antibodies, associated with the risk of thrombosis and recurrent miscarriage.
Screening test for IgM antiphospholipid antibodies.
Detects antibodies against proteinase 3 (PR3), associated with vasculitis.
Detects IgA antibodies against prothrombin (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Detects IgM antibodies against prothrombin (antiphospholipid syndrome).
Screening test for anti-prothrombin antibodies.
Detects antibodies against ribosomal P proteins, associated with lupus.
Detects Anti-RNP-70 antibodies, associated with mixed connective tissue disease.
Detects Anti-RNP/Sm antibodies, associated with lupus and connective tissue diseases.
Detects IgG antibodies against rubella virus in cerebrospinal fluid.
Detects Anti-SLA antibodies, associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
Detects Anti-Sm antibodies, specific to lupus.
Detects Anti-Sp100 antibodies, associated with primary biliary cholangitis.
Detects Anti-SS-A (Ro) antibodies, associated with Sjögren’s syndrome and lupus.
Detects Anti-SS-A 52 (Ro52) antibodies.
Detects Anti-SS-A 60 (Ro60) antibodies.
Detects Anti-SS-B (La) antibodies, associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.
Detects antibodies against single-stranded DNA.
Detects antibodies against thyroglobulin, associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases.
Detects IgA antibodies against tissue transglutaminase; the main test for celiac disease.
Detects IgG antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (celiac disease).
Screening test for antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (celiac disease).
Detects antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (Anti-TPO), a sign of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s).
Detects IgA antibodies against varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox, shingles).
Detects IgG antibodies against the varicella-zoster virus (immunity).
Detects IgG antibodies against varicella-zoster virus in cerebrospinal fluid.
Detects IgM antibodies against the varicella-zoster virus (recent infection).
Detects IgA antibodies against Yersinia bacteria.
Detects IgG antibodies against Yersinia bacteria.
Test panel for febrile infections: Widal (salmonella), Wright (brucellosis) and Weil-Felix (rickettsial infections).
Measures antistreptolysin O (ASO), a sign of a past streptococcal infection.
Measures antithrombin III, a protein that prevents excessive blood clotting.
Detects IgA antibodies against endomysium (EMA), important for celiac disease.
Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT); assesses blood clotting.
Detects IgA antibodies against Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA), associated with Crohn’s disease.
Detects IgG antibodies against Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA), associated with Crohn’s disease.
Detects anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ASMA), associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
B
Measures the level of copper in the blood.
Detects the presence of barbiturates in urine.
Detects the presence of benzodiazepines in urine.
Measures beta-2-microglobulin in the blood; used in assessing the kidneys and certain blood diseases.
Measures beta-2-microglobulin in urine; assesses kidney tubular function.
Pregnancy screening test (weeks 9+3 to 13+3) for the risk of chromosomal abnormalities (PAPP-A and free beta-hCG).
Measures direct bilirubin; helps assess the liver and bile ducts.
Measures indirect bilirubin; it rises when large numbers of red blood cells are destroyed (hemolysis).
Measures total bilirubin; it rises in liver disease and jaundice.
Detects IgG antibodies against Brucella abortus (brucellosis).
Detects IgM antibodies against Brucella abortus (recent brucellosis).
C
Measures C-peptide, which shows how much insulin the pancreas produces on its own.
Measures C1-esterase inhibitor; used in the evaluation of hereditary angioedema.
Measures complement component C3; helps assess autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Measures complement component C4; helps in the evaluation of autoimmune diseases.
CA 125 tumor marker, used mainly in monitoring ovarian disease.
Tumor marker CA 15-3, used in monitoring breast cancer.
CA 19-9 tumor marker, used in monitoring diseases of the pancreas and digestive tract.
Tumor marker CA 242, for the digestive tract and pancreas.
CA 50 tumor marker, for the digestive tract.
Tumor marker CA 72-4, used mainly for the stomach.
Measures alpha-fetoprotein (CAFP) as a tumor marker.
Measures calcitonin, a marker of medullary thyroid cancer.
Measures calprotectin, a sign of intestinal inflammation.
Measures the level of carbamazepine (Tegretol) in the blood to monitor the medication dose.
Tumor marker CEA, used mainly in monitoring colorectal cancer.
Measures ceruloplasmin, the protein that carries copper; helps diagnose Wilson’s disease.
Measures total cholesterol in the blood; part of cardiovascular risk assessment.
Measures cholinesterase; assesses liver function and pesticide poisoning.
Measures CK-MB, a heart muscle enzyme; it rises after heart damage.
Detects IgG antibodies against cytomegalovirus (past infection).
Detects IgM antibodies against cytomegalovirus (recent infection).
Measures type IV collagen, a marker of liver fibrosis.
Measures cortisol, the stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Measures free cortisol in a 24-hour urine collection.
CYFRA 21-1 tumor marker, used mainly for the lungs.
D
Measures D-dimer; helps rule out venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Measures androstenedione, a male hormone produced by the ovaries, testes and adrenal glands.
Measures DHEA-S, a hormone of the adrenal glands; helps in assessing male hormones in women.
Measures dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the active form of testosterone.
Detects IgG antibodies against diphtheria (immunity after vaccination).
E
Detects IgA VCA antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus.
Detects IgM VCA antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus (recent mononucleosis).
Detects IgG antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus (hydatid cyst).
Microscopic examination of skin material for fungi.
Hemoglobin electrophoresis; detects thalassemia and other forms of hemoglobin.
Serum protein electrophoresis; separates blood proteins by type and detects changes in them.
Measures the main electrolytes: sodium, potassium and chloride.
Screening test for ENA antibodies, associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
Measures estradiol, the main female hormone.
Measures estrone, a form of estrogen that is particularly important after menopause.
F
Measures free PSA; together with total PSA, it helps in evaluating the prostate.
Measures folic acid in the blood.
Measures rheumatoid factor, often present in rheumatoid arthritis.
Detects candida (yeast) in the stool.
Detects invisible (occult) blood in stool; screening for colorectal diseases.
Looks for parasites and their eggs in the stool.
Measures ferritin, which reflects the body’s iron stores.
Measures fibrinogen, a key blood-clotting protein.
Measures alkaline phosphatase; helps assess the liver and bones.
Measures phosphorus in the blood.
Measures phosphorus in urine.
Measures free beta-hCG; part of the screening tests during pregnancy.
Measures free estriol; part of the triple test during pregnancy.
Measures free testosterone, the active portion of the hormone.
Measures FSH, the hormone that regulates ovarian and testicular function.
Measures the free thyroid hormone T3.
Measures free T4 thyroid hormone.
G
Measures the G6PD enzyme in red blood cells; its deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia.
Measures GGT, an enzyme of the liver and bile ducts.
Complete blood count: red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin and platelets.
Measures fasting blood sugar.
Measures blood sugar after eating.
Detects glucose in urine.
Measures growth hormone.
Determines the blood group (ABO) and Rh factor.
H
Measures albumin (H-ALB).
Detects IgG antibodies against hepatitis A (past infection or vaccination).
Detects IgM antibodies against hepatitis A (acute infection).
Detects the hepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAg), a sign of active viral replication.
Detects the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), a sign of infection with the virus.
Measures the amount of hepatitis B surface antigen.
Detects HBsAg antigen using a highly sensitive method.
Measures the amount of hepatitis B virus DNA in the blood (viral load).
Measures the hormone HCG / beta-HCG; used to confirm and monitor pregnancy.
Detects IgG antibodies against hepatitis C.
Detects IgM antibodies against hepatitis C.
Screening test for hepatitis C.
Measures HDL cholesterol ('good' cholesterol).
Detects IgM antibodies against hepatitis D (Delta).
HE4 tumor marker, used mainly in the assessment of the ovaries.
Measures iron in the blood.
Detects Helicobacter pylori antigen.
Detects Helicobacter pylori in the stool.
Detects IgM antibodies against Helicobacter pylori.
Measures glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), which reflects average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months.
Detects IgM antibodies against hepatitis E (acute infection).
Combined test for HIV antigen and antibodies.
Measures homocysteine; high levels are associated with cardiovascular risk.
I
Measures interferon gamma.
Measures immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the blood.
Detects specific IgE antibodies to airborne allergens (dust, pollen, animal dander, etc.).
Panel of specific IgE antibodies to allergens typical of the Mediterranean region.
Panel of specific IgE antibodies for the most common allergies in children.
Detects specific IgE antibodies for food allergies.
Measures the total IgE level, which is often raised in allergies.
Measures IGFBP-3, a protein linked to growth hormone.
Measures IGF-1, which reflects growth hormone activity.
Measures immunoglobulin G (IgG) in the blood.
Measures immunoglobulin M (IgM) in the blood.
Immunoelectrophoresis; detects abnormal (monoclonal) proteins in the blood.
Measures insulin in the blood.
Measures parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium in the blood.
K
Measures ionized calcium (the active form of calcium).
Measures calcium in urine.
Measures calcium in the blood.
Measures potassium in the blood.
Measures potassium in urine.
Measures kappa light chains; helps assess plasma cell disorders.
Creatinine clearance; assesses how well the kidneys are filtering.
Measures chloride in urine.
Measures chloride in the blood.
Bleeding time; assesses platelet function.
Clotting time; assesses blood clotting.
Measures creatine kinase (CPK), an enzyme that rises when muscles are damaged.
Measures creatinine; the main indicator of kidney function.
Measures creatinine in urine.
Bacterial culture of eye discharge.
Sputum culture for bacteria.
L
Measures lactoferrin.
Measures lambda light chains; helps in the assessment of plasma cell disorders.
Measures laminin, a marker of liver fibrosis.
Measures LDH, an enzyme that rises when tissues are damaged.
Measures LDL cholesterol ('bad' cholesterol).
Detects IgG antibodies against Leishmania infantum (leishmaniasis).
Detects IgG antibodies against Leptospira (leptospirosis).
Detects IgM antibodies against Leptospira (recent leptospirosis).
Measures LH, the hormone that regulates ovulation and testicular function.
Measures lipase, a pancreatic enzyme; it rises in pancreatitis.
Measures the lithium level in the blood, to check the drug dose.
Detects lupus anticoagulant, associated with the risk of thrombosis.
M
Measures magnesium in the blood.
Detects malaria parasites (P. falciparum, vivax, malariae, ovale).
Throat swab culture with antibiogram (to choose the right antibiotic).
Looks for candida in throat secretions.
Examination of a skin sample.
Culture of skin material for candida, with antifungal susceptibility testing (to choose the antifungal medication).
Examination of a skin sample for fungi (mycelia).
Examination of nail material for Candida.
Detects methadone in urine.
Detects methamphetamine in urine.
Measures microalbumin in urine; an early sign of kidney damage (e.g. in diabetes).
Measures microalbumin in a random urine sample.
Rapid test for infectious mononucleosis.
Detects morphine (opiates) in urine.
Candida culture with antifungal susceptibility testing (to choose the right antifungal medication).
N
Measures sodium in the blood.
Measures sodium in urine.
Prothrombin time (PT) and INR; assesses clotting and monitors anticoagulant treatment.
Measures neuron-specific enolase (NSE), a tumor marker.
Measures NT-proBNP, a marker of heart failure.
P
Measures prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP).
Measures PAPP-A; part of the double test in pregnancy.
Measures C-reactive protein (CRP), a sign of inflammation or infection.
Detects phencyclidine (PCP) in urine.
Measures the level of phenobarbital in the blood.
Measures procollagen type III peptide, a marker of fibrosis.
Measures progesterone, a hormone that indicates ovulation and supports pregnancy.
Measures proinsulin.
Measures procalcitonin, a sign of serious bacterial infections.
Measures prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production.
Detects Bence Jones protein in urine.
Measures protein C, which prevents excessive blood clotting.
Measures C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation or infection.
Measures protein S, which prevents excessive blood clotting.
Measures total protein in the blood.
Measures protein in a 24-hour urine collection.
Measures protein in a random urine sample.
Measures the amount of protein lost in the urine over 24 hours.
R
Counts reticulocytes (young red blood cells); shows how well the bone marrow is producing blood cells.
Measures IgA rheumatoid factor.
Measures rheumatoid factor IgG.
Measures rheumatoid factor IgM.
Screening test for rheumatoid factor.
Rapid test (Rose Bengal) for brucellosis.
Detects rotavirus in stool, a common cause of diarrhea in children.
Screening test for syphilis (RPR).
Measures reverse T3 (rT3), an inactive form of thyroid hormone.
Detects IgG antibodies against rubella (immunity).
Detects IgM antibodies against rubella (recent infection).
S
Measures S-100 protein, a marker for melanoma and brain injury.
Looks for LE cells, associated with lupus.
Measures S-100 protein (Sangtec 100).
SCCA tumor marker, for squamous cell cancer (e.g. of the cervix).
Measures the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), a general marker of inflammation.
Looks for eosinophils in nasal secretions; helps identify allergic rhinitis.
Detects Chlamydia in urethral discharge.
Looks for Candida in vaginal discharge.
Looks for Trichomonas in vaginal secretions.
Culture of urethral discharge with antibiogram.
Tests for Candida in urethral discharge.
Detects Chlamydia in vaginal discharge.
Examination of the bacterial flora and Candida in vaginal discharge.
Measures the liver enzyme AST (SGOT).
Measures the liver enzyme ALT (SGPT).
Measures SHBG, the protein that carries sex hormones in the blood.
Detects anti-smooth muscle antibodies (SMA), associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
Semen analysis: sperm count, motility and morphology.
Semen culture for bacteria.
Looks for eosinophils in sputum.
Microscopic examination of vaginal discharge.
Detects IgG antibodies against syphilis.
Detects IgM antibodies against syphilis.
Rapid test for syphilis.
T
Measures the total T3 thyroid hormone.
Measures the total T4 thyroid hormone.
Urine drug test panel: morphine, MDMA, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and amphetamine.
Detects marijuana (THC) in urine.
Measures total testosterone.
Detects IgG antibodies against tetanus (immunity after vaccination).
Measures thyroglobulin; used in follow-up after thyroid cancer treatment.
Detects antibodies against thyroglobulin, associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases.
Measures the total iron-binding capacity of the blood (TIBC).
Detects thyroid antimicrosomal antibodies.
Measures total PSA; used in evaluating the prostate.
Detects IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma (past infection).
Detects IgM antibodies against Toxoplasma (recent infection).
Detects IgM antibodies against Toxoplasma using the VIDAS method.
Confirmatory test for syphilis (TPHA).
Detects antibodies against the TSH receptor, associated with Graves’ disease.
Measures transferrin, the protein that carries iron in the blood.
Measures triglycerides (fats) in the blood.
Triple screening test in pregnancy (AFP, beta-hCG, free estriol).
Microscopic examination of platelets on a blood smear.
Measures troponin I, a specific marker of heart muscle damage.
Measures tryptase, which rises in severe allergic reactions and in mastocytosis.
Measures TSH, the main test of thyroid function.
Detects IgG antibodies against tuberculosis.
Detects IgM antibodies against tuberculosis.
U
Measures urea (azotemia) in the blood; an indicator of kidney function.
Complete urinalysis: physical and chemical properties and microscopic examination.
Urine culture for bacteria, with an antibiogram (antibiotic susceptibility test) when there is bacterial growth.
V
Screening test for syphilis (VDRL).
Measures vitamin B12 in the blood.
W
Waaler-Rose test for rheumatoid factor.
Weil-Felix test for rickettsial infections.
Widal test for Salmonella infections (typhoid and paratyphoid fever).
Wright test for brucellosis.
Y
Looks for fat in the stool; helps evaluate the absorption of food.
Z
Measures zinc in the blood.
Measures zinc in urine.
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