Services

Karyotype on peripheral blood (100 metaphases)

Preparation for the exam

No preparation is required for the exam.
It is not necessary to fast.

Result ready in 20 working days, also by email.

ATTENTION: the exam is NOT performed on patients under 10 years of age

For genetic analysis the cost of the sample is €15.00.

Lactobacilli identification + Vaginal-endocervical swab for sexually transmitted infections (PCR)

Search:

Aerobic bacteria, fungi, trichomonads, mycoplasmas, ureaplasmas, chlamydia, gonococcus.

Search:

Lactobacillus crispatus

Lactobacillus iners

Lactobacillus jensenii

Lactobacillus gasseri

How to prepare for the test

Wait at least 7 days after finishing any antibiotic therapy

Avoid sexual intercourse in the 24 hours preceding the test

Avoid using vaginal suppositories or creams in the 3 days preceding the test

Wait 5 days after the end of your period

On the day of the test, practice proper external genital hygiene

Results are available within 7 days, including by email.

Identification of lactobacilli from endometrial tissue

Sample Delivery

Sample delivery is available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., without an appointment.

Sample Collection

Sample collection is performed on Thursday mornings, by appointment only. Call 055 474983.

The test takes approximately 30 minutes.

THE TEST IS PERFORMED ON AN ENDOMETRIAL TISSUE SAMPLE (PCR Method)

TEST PERFORMED IN CASES OF VAGINAL DYSBIOSIS AND RECURRENT VAGINOSIS

Test Preparation

The test is performed between day 15 and 25 of the cycle.

It is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse for four days prior to the test.

Do not take any antibiotics for 30 days prior to the test.

Research:

Lactobacillus crispatus

Lactobacillus iners

Lactobacillus jensenii

Lactobacillus gasseri

Results ready in a maximum of 7 days, also by email.

Identification of lactobacilli

THE TEST IS PERFORMED USING A VAGINAL SWAB (PCR Method)

TEST PERFORMED IN CASES OF VAGINAL DYSBIOSIS AND RECURRENT VAGINOSIS

Research:

Lactobacillus crispatus

Lactobacillus iners

Lactobacillus jensenii

Lactobacillus gasseri

How to prepare for the exam

wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends
wait at least 7 days from the end of any antibiotic therapy, both local therapy (creams, candles, ovules, and vaginal washes) and general ones (oral, intramuscolar, intravenous)
avoid sexual intercourses during 24 hours before the exam
the day of the exam, perform a regular hygiene of the external genitalia

The vaginal swab may cause a small blood loss, which spontaneously regresses within 24h.

The result will be ready in 7 days, also by email.

286 food intolerance panel

How to prepare for the exam:

FASTING REQUIRED

WARNING: The test is NOT performed on patients under 10 years of age.

The result will be ready in one week, also by email.

Anal HPV test

Searches for the presence of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) DNA.

HPV screening investigates the presence or absence of viral DNA and strains 16 and 18, if present.
Typed HPV investigates the presence or absence of viral DNA and analyzes HIGH and LOW RISK strains of the Human Papilloma Virus

EXAM PREPARATION

Men

Do not use creams in the 24-48 hours before the test.
Avoid sexual intercourse in the 24 hours before the test.
On the day of the test, perform proper hygiene.

Women

Do not use creams in the 24-48 hours before the test.
You must have finished your period at least 4-5 days before the test.
Avoid sexual intercourse in the 24 hours before the test.
On the day of the test, perform proper hygiene.

Results ready in a maximum of 15 days, also by email.

Anal swab for sexually transmitted infections (PCR)

Research:

Aerobic bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, chlamydia and gonococcus with PCR method.

How to prepare for the exam

wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends
wait at least 7 days from the end of any antibiotic therapy, both local therapy (creams, etc) and general ones (oral, intramuscolar, intravenous)
avoid sexual intercourses during 24 hours before the exam
the day of the exam, perform a regular hygiene
In the 3 days prior to the exam, do not use creams

The vaginal-endocervical swab may cause a small blood loss, which spontaneously regresses within 24h.

Result ready in a maximum of 7 days, also via email.

Chlamydia/Gonorrhea from anal swab (PCR method)

Research:

Chlamydia and gonococcus by PCR method.

How to prepare for the exam

wait at least 7 days from the end of any antibiotic therapy
avoid sexual intercourses during 24 hours before the exam
the day of the exam clean carefully
Avoid eating for 2 hours before the test
Wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends

Chlamydia/Gonorrhea from oropharyngeal swab (PCR method)

Research:

Chlamydia and gonococcus by PCR method.

How to prepare for the exam

wait at least 7 days from the end of any antibiotic therapy
avoid sexual intercourses during 24 hours before the exam
the day of the exam clean carefully
Avoid eating for 2 hours before the test
Wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends
In the 3 days prior to the exam, do not use creams

(If you have a doctor’s recommendation, please bring it to the time of the examination)

Urine culture + chemical-physical urine

Preparation for the exam

Wait at least 7 days after finishing any antibiotic therapy.
Wait 5 days after the end of your period.

CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL URINE COLLECTION

COLLECT THE FIRST URINE OF THE MORNING

Wash your hands with water and soap, especially the urethral orifice and surrounding area, then dry the cleansed areas.
Open the FIRST sterile container, being careful not to touch the rim or the inside. COLLECT A SMALL AMOUNT OF THE FIRST URINE IN THE sterile container.
Seal the container tightly, being careful not to contaminate the rim.
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible, otherwise store refrigerated at 4°C for up to 24 hours. Keep away from heat sources.

URINE CULTURE COLLECTION

ALWAYS COLLECT THE FIRST URINE OF THE MORNING.

Open the SECOND sterile container, being careful not to touch the rim, and COLLECT THE REMAINING URINATION (about 40-60 ml).
Seal the container tightly, being careful not to contaminate the rim or the inside.
Send the sample to the laboratory, otherwise store it in the refrigerator at 4°C for up to 24 hours. Keep away from heat sources. (Alternatively, for certain tests ONLY, you can use urine collection tubes with boric acid and store them at room temperature for 24 hours. Contact the laboratory for confirmation.)

Results are available in up to 7 days, also by email.

Blood Tests of Your Choice

Book your blood test and indicate which blood tests you would like to have performed.

Please enter the list of requested tests in the notes section during the booking process.

We recommend having these tests performed while fasting.

For a quotation, please send the list of tests you would like to have performed to info@helabflorence.com.

INFECTIOUS CHECK UP

includes the following analytes: HIV 1-2 TEST COMBO, HCV antibodies, HERPES SIMPLEX 1-2 antibodies, HBSAG (antigen), TPHA AND VDRL

URIC ACID, AMYLASE, BUN, TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN, CALCIUM, TOTAL HDL/LDL CHOLESTEROL, CPK, CREATININE, PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, GAMMA GT, BLOOD SUGAR, HOMOCYSTEINE, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, POTASSIUM, TOTAL AND FREE PSA, Stool BLOOD, BLOOD IRON, SODIUM, TRANSAMINASES, TRIGLYCERIDES, TSH, AND COMPLETE URINE TEST

CHECK-UP FOR MEN UNDER 40

includes:

URIC ACID, BUN, TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN, TOTAL HDL AND LDL CHOLESTEROL, CREATITINE, PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, GAMMA GT, BLOOD GLUCOSE, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, POTASSIUM, PSA, TRANSAMINASES, TRIGLYCERIDES, AND COMPLETE URINE TEST

CHECK-UP FOR WOMEN OVER 40

includes:

FOLIC ACID, URIC ACID, AMYLASE, BUN, TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN, CALCIUM, TOTAL HDL AND LDL CHOLESTEROL, CPK, CREATININE, PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, PHOSPHORUS, ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, FSH, GAMMA GUT, BLOOD SUGAR, LH, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, POTASSIUM, PROLACTIN, PTT, FECESICAL OCCULT BLOOD, BLOOD IRON, SODIUM, TRANSAMINASES, TRIGLYCERIDES, TSH, VITAMIN D 25OH, AND COMPLETE URINE TEST

CHECK-UP WOMEN UNDER 40

includes:

FOLIC ACID, URIC ACID, TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN, CALCIUM, TOTAL HDL AND LDL CHOLESTEROL, CREATININE, PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, PHOSPHORUS, GAMMA GUT, BLOOD SUGAR, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, POTASSIUM, BLOOD IRON, SODIUM, TRANSAMINASES, TRIGLYCERIDES, TSH, VITAMIN D 25OH, AND COMPLETE URINE TEST

TOTAL THYROID CHECK-UP

includes:

TSH, THYROPEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES, THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES, FT3, FT4, TSH RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES

THYROID CHECK-UP

includes:

TSH, FT3, FT4.

CARDIOVASCULAR CHECK-UP

includes:

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL, HDL, LDL, BLOOD SUGAR, TRIGLYCERIDES, HOMOCYSTEINE, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, FIBRINOGEN, AND FULL BLOOD COUNT

TOTAL WOMEN’S HORMONE CHECK-UP

includes:

TSH, 17 BETA ESTRADIOL, DHEAS, FSH, FT3, FT4, LH, PROGESTERONE, PROLACTIN, VITAMIN D 25OH, 17 HYDROXYPROGESTERONE AND ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH)

WOMEN’S HORMONE CHECK-UP

includes:

TSH, 17 BETA ESTRADIOL, DHEAS, FSH, FT3, FT4, LH, PROGESTERONE, VITAMIN D 25OH

TOTAL INFECTIOUS CHECK-UP

includes the following analytes: HIV 1-2 TEST COMBO, HCV, HERPES SIMPLEX 1-2 IGG IGM, HBSAG, TPHA AND VDRL, HBCAB IGG IGM, AC ANTI HBS, CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS ANTIBODY

GENERIC MAN/WOMAN CHECK UP

includes the following analytes: AZOTEMIA, GLUCOSE, CREATININE, TRIGLYCERIDES, TOTAL HDL LDL CHOLESTEROL, TRANSAMINASE, GAMMA GT, TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT BILIRUBIN, COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT, PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS, HOMOCYSTEINE AND COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION