Serum Magnesium Test Quick summaryA serum magnesium test measures the level of magnesium in your blood — a mineral essential for nerve function, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm.Doctors order this test to investigate symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue, or abnormal heart rhythms, and to monitor conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or... read more
Serum Inorganic Phosphorus Test Quick summary Serum inorganic phosphorus (phosphate) test measures the amount of inorganic phosphate in your blood. Doctors order it to evaluate kidney function, bone disorders, parathyroid gland issues, and nutritional status. Normal adult range is typically 2.5–4.5 mg/dL (0.81–1.45 mmol/L), but ranges vary by age and lab. High phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia)... read more
Anti HCV Test Quick summary The Anti HCV test checks for antibodies your body makes against the hepatitis C virus. A positive result means you have been exposed to HCV at some point, but it does not confirm current infection. Only a follow-up HCV RNA (PCR) test can tell if the virus is... read more
Blood Grouping & Rh Factor Test Quick summary The Blood Grouping & Rh Factor Test identifies your ABO blood type (A, B, AB, or O) and whether you are Rh-positive or Rh-negative. It is essential for safe blood transfusions, preventing Rh incompatibility during pregnancy, and pre-surgery screening. The test requires no special preparation — a simple... read more
HIV I & II Test Quick summary A simple blood test that checks for antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2 in one sample. Both types are tested because HIV-1 is the dominant strain worldwide, while HIV-2, though less common, can be missed if only one type is screened. Recommended after possible exposure, with certain symptoms,... read more
Bleeding Time & Clotting Time Test Quick summaryBT measures platelet plug formation (small vessel bleeding time); CT measures intrinsic coagulation pathway (blood clotting in a tube).Doctors order these tests before surgery, for unexplained bruising, or as a basic hemostasis screen.Normal BT: 2–7 minutes (Ivy method); Normal CT: 5–10 minutes (Lee-White method) — lab-specific ranges may differ.Abnormal... read more
Prothrombin Time Test Quick summary The Prothrombin Time (PT) test measures how quickly your blood clots, focusing on the extrinsic coagulation pathway. It is commonly used to monitor warfarin therapy, assess liver function, and investigate unexplained bruising or bleeding. Normal PT range is 11–13.5 seconds; the INR (International Normalized Ratio) standardizes results, especially... read more
VDRL Test Quick summary (সারসংক্ষেপ) The VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test is a blood screening test for syphilis infection. It detects antibodies (reagins) produced in response to the bacteria that cause syphilis. A reactive (positive) result is not a definitive diagnosis—it must be confirmed with a specific test like TPHA or... read more
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test Quick summary (সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)A TSH test measures the pituitary gland's signal to your thyroid — it is a first-line screening, not a complete diagnosis.High TSH often points to an underactive thyroid; low TSH often points to an overactive thyroid.No strict fasting is required, but tell your doctor about biotin, steroids,... read more
Reticulocyte Count Test Quick summary A reticulocyte count test measures young red blood cells to assess how well your bone marrow is producing new red cells. It is commonly ordered to diagnose and differentiate types of anemia (e.g., hemolytic vs. iron deficiency), monitor bone marrow recovery after treatment, or check response to anemia... read more
