PSA Test Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) The PSA test measures prostate-specific antigen in your blood; it is a screening tool, not a cancer diagnosis. Elevated levels can result from cancer, but also from benign conditions like BPH, infection, or recent activity. No single 'normal' value exists — results are interpreted... read more
Prolactin Level Test Quick summary Prolactin is a pituitary hormone that regulates milk production, reproductive health, and libido. The prolactin level test is a simple blood test used to investigate infertility, irregular periods, galactorrhea (unexpected breast milk), and pituitary disorders. Preparation: early-morning fasting (8–12 hours), avoid stress and high-protein meals, and inform your... read more
Progesterone Test Quick summary The progesterone test is a blood test that measures the level of progesterone, a hormone essential for ovulation and maintaining pregnancy. Doctors order it to confirm ovulation, investigate infertility, monitor early pregnancy, or evaluate luteal phase defects in women with irregular cycles or recurrent miscarriage. The test involves... read more
Testosterone Level Test Quick summary A testosterone level test is a simple blood test that measures the amount of testosterone in your blood, usually ordered for symptoms of low testosterone (low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue) or to monitor hormone therapy. The test is typically done between 8–10 AM when testosterone levels are highest;... read more
Estradiol Test Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) An estradiol test measures the level of estradiol, the primary estrogen hormone in the body. It is commonly ordered to evaluate fertility, menstrual irregularities, menopause status, and hormone disorders in both women and men. The test is a simple blood draw with no special... read more
Beta hCG Quantitative Test Quick summaryThe Beta hCG Quantitative Test measures the exact level of hCG in your blood, unlike a simple positive/negative urine test.It is commonly used to confirm pregnancy, estimate gestational age, and monitor for conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, or gestational trophoblastic disease.A single value has limited meaning; doctors often... read more
Semen Analysis Test Quick summaryA semen analysis test evaluates sperm count, motility, morphology, and other semen characteristics to assess male fertility or confirm vasectomy success.Proper preparation — including 2–5 days of abstinence, avoiding alcohol, and collecting the sample cleanly — is essential for accurate results.Results are compared to WHO reference ranges; abnormal findings... read more
HCG Pregnancy Test Quick summary An hCG pregnancy test detects human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced after implantation. Available as urine (home) strips and blood tests (qualitative/quantitative) in Bangladeshi clinics. Best tested after a missed period for urine tests; blood tests can detect earlier. False negatives can occur from testing too early, diluted... read more
CA-125 Test Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) CA-125 is a blood test that measures a protein called cancer antigen 125, often used to monitor ovarian cancer treatment or detect recurrence. It is NOT a reliable screening test for ovarian cancer in the general population; many benign conditions (endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy, menstruation)... read more
Antistreptolysin O Test Quick summary (or সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) The Antistreptolysin O (ASO) test measures antibodies your body made against group A Streptococcus bacteria. It does not diagnose a current sore throat — it looks for signs of a past infection that may have led to complications. Doctors often order the ASO test if... read more
