Services

Swabs (STI) + Blood test for Herpes 1-2 antibodies

Book the swab + blood test for Herpes Simplex 1/2 antibodies from the calendar above and then consult the information on preparing for the test.

This specific package includes 1 of the following swab (culture and PCR method)  + blood test for the research of HSV 1 and 2 antibodies.

RESEARCH OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ON SWABS
+
BLOOD TEST for Herpes simplex 1 and 2 antibodies.

 

Result ready in maximum 7 days, also by email.

Swabs (STI) + Blood test Hepatitis B and C

Book the swab + blood test for Hepatitis B and C from the calendar above and then consult the information on preparing for the test.

This specific package includes 1 of the following swab (culture and PCR method)  + blood test for the research of HBV and HCV antibodies.

RESEARCH OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ON SWABS
+
BLOOD TEST for Hepatitis B and C: HBsAg (Hepatitis B antigen), HBcAb (anti HBc antibodies), anti HCV antibodies (Hepatitis C)

 

Result ready in maximum 7 days, also by email.

Swabs (STI) + Blood test for Chlamydia antibodies

Book the swab + blood test for Chlamydia antibodies from the calendar above and then consult the information on preparing for the test.

This specific package includes 1 of the following swab (culture and PCR method)  + blood test for the research of Chlamydia Trachomatis antibodies.

RESEARCH OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ON SWABS
+
BLOOD TEST for CHLAMYDIA (Antibodies IgA, IgM and IgG)

 

Result ready in maximum 7 days, also by email.

Swabs (STI) + HIV antigen p24 and Syphilis (vdrl/tpha)

Book the swab + blood test for HIV antigen p24 and Syphilis (VDRL/TPHA) from the calendar above and then consult the information on preparing for the test.

This specific package includes 1 of the following swab (culture and PCR method)  + blood test for the research of HIV and SYPHILIS antibodies.

RESEARCH OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ON SWABS
+
BLOOD TEST for HIV (HIV 1-2 p24 antigen) and Syphilis (VRDL and TPHA)

 

Result ready in maximum 7 days, also by email.

Y chromosome microdeletion

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

Cystic Fibrosis (152 MUTATIONS)

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 15 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.

X-FRAGILE FRAXE

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 7 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.

X-FRAGILE FRAXA

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 7 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.

Congenital deafness – entire coding region – GENE GJB2 (code CX30)

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 10 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.

MHL1 – gene sequence analysis

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 15 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.

HLA-G

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 15 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.

FSHR gene (for FSH receptor)

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 10 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.

Hemochromatosis (3 mutations) – HFE (C282Y,S65C,H63D)

Preparation for the exam

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

Result 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.

Myotonic dystrophy – Steinert disease (MPK)

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 10 working days, also by email.

The test can be done by taking a blood sample or a buccal swab.

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

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

Couple karyotype on peripheral blood

Preparation for the exam

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

Result ready in 20-30 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.

Beta Thalassemia

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

Beta Fibrinogen

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

21 Hydroxylase – deficiency

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

Cervix-Endometrium polypectomy

Histological examination of the skin (Condyloma/Polyps/Gnanulomas)

Endometrial biopsy with immunohistochemistry for CD138

Biopsy of the uterine cervix

Test Endometriome and Endometriome Plus

The Endometriome Plus test also searches for Candida spp.

Reservations

The test is performed on Thursday morning and lasts about 30 minutes, by appointment.

To book, call 055 474983 or 3315450795.

Preparation for the test

The test is performed between the 15th and 25th day of the cycle.
It is recommended to abstain from intercourse in the 4 days before the test.
Do not take any antibiotic therapy in the 30 days before the test.

Result ready in a maximum of 15-20 working days, also by email.

Endometrial biopsy/Endometrial Biopsy with immunohistochemistry

Tests performed
  • Endometrial Biopsy;
  • Endometrial Biopsy with immunohistochemistry
Bookings

The test is performed on Thursday morning and lasts about 30 minutes, by appointment.

To book, call 055 474983 or 3315450795.

Preparation for the test

The test is performed between the 15th and 25th day of the cycle.
It is recommended to abstain from intercourse in the 4 days preceding the test.
Do not take any antibiotic therapy in the 30 days preceding the test.

Result ready in a maximum of 15-20 working days, also by email.

Endometrium culture

Reservations

The test is performed every Thursday morning and lasts about 30 minutes.

To book, call 055474983 or 3315450795.

Preparation for the test

The test is performed between the 15th and 25th day of the cycle.
It is recommended to abstain from intercourse in the 4 days before the test.
Do not take any antibiotic therapy in the 30 days before the test.

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

Sexually transmitted infectious on blood test (STI)

EXAM PREPARATION:
No preparation is required.

Helab offers a package of BLOOD TEST FOR STI, that includes: Antibodies to HIV 1-2 p24 antigen, VDRL and TPHA (Syphilis screening), HBsAg (Hepatitis B antigen), HBcAb (anti HBc antibodies), HBsAb, anti HCV antibodies (Hepatitis C), antibodies to Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 (IgG and IgM ), anti-Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies.

To add exams to existing Packages, please send us an email to lab@helabflorence.com with integration.

Urine 1° void with sexually trasmitted diseases (PCR method)

Research:

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

How to prepare for the exam
  • Wait at least 7 days after the end of any antibiotic therapy.
  • Wait 5 days after the end of your period.
Method of collection
  • Wash your hands with water and detergent and, with particular care, the urethral orifice and the surrounding area. Then dry the cleaned areas.
  • Open the sterile container taking care not to touch the edge and the inside.
  • COLLECT A SMALL QUANTITY OF THE FIRST COLLECTION OF URINE in the sterile container.
  • Close the container well, taking care not to contaminate the edge
    send to the laboratory as soon as possible, otherwise store in the fridge at 4°C for a maximum of 24 hours.
  • Keep away from heat sources.
    (If you have a doctor’s recommendation, please bring it to the time of the examination)

Prenatal Safe® Complete

Prenatal Safe® 5 diGeorge

Vaginal-endocervical swab with sexually tramitted diseases (PCR method)

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, 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
  • In the 3 days prior to the exam, do not use vaginal pessaries, creams or douches

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

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