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Chlamydia/Gonorrhea from endocervical swab (PCR method)

Research:

Chlamydia and gonococcus by 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.

Endourethral swab with sexually transmitted diseases (PCR method)

Research:

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

How to prepare for the exam

  • wait at least 7 days from the end of any antibiotic therapy
  • DO NOT URINATE FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION
  • avoid sexual intercourses during 24 hours before the exam
  • the day of the exam clean carefully the external genitals

 

For female patient:

  • Wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends
  • In the 3 days prior to the exam, do not use vaginal pessaries, creams or douches

After the exam it is recommended to drink plenty of water during the day to promote urination and obtain a mechanical washing of the urethra.

Chlamydia/Gonorrhea from endourethral 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
  • DO NOT URINATE FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION
  • avoid sexual intercourses during 24 hours before the exam
  • the day of the exam clean carefully the external genitals

 

For female patient:

  • Wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends
  • In the 3 days prior to the exam, do not use vaginal pessaries, creams or douches

After the exam it is recommended to drink plenty of water during the day to promote urination and obtain a mechanical washing of the urethra.

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea from urine 1° void (PCR Method)

Research:

Chlamydia and gonococcus by 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)

THYROID Package

Preparation
  • Fasting is NOT required

Package includes:

TSH, FT3, FT4, THYROPEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES, THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES, ANTI-TSH RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES.

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

MAN HORMONAL Package

Preparation

  • Fasting is recommended

Package includes:

PSA (prostate-specific antigen), LH (luteotropin/luteinizing hormone), FSH (follitropin/follicle-stimulating hormone), prolactin (PRL), testosterone, TSH (thyrotropin), FT3 (free triiodothyronine), FT4 (free thyroxine).

For PSA 48 hours of abstinence are required.

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

WOMAN HORMONAL Package

Package includes:

17 BETA ESTRADIOL, PROGESTERONE, FSH, LH, TSH, FT3, FT4, DHEA-S, ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE, 17 HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, PROLACTIN VITAMIN D 25-OH

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

BASIC MAN/WOMAN Package

Preparation
  • Fasting is necessary

Package includes:

Azotemia (urea), Glycemia (glucose), Creatinine, Uricemia (urate), Triglycerides, Coelsterol total/HDL/LDL, Transaminases GOT (AST: aspartate amino transferase) e GPT (ALT: alanine amino transferase), Gamma GT (gamma glutamil transpeptidasi), Iron, Blood Count, Sedimentation rate of red blood cells, Total and fractional Bilirubin, Urine comprehensive examination.

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

PAI1

MTHFR mutation C677T and/or A1298C

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.

HPA

Preparazione all’esame

Non è necessario alcun tipo di preparazione.

  • ATTENZIONE: l’esame NON si esegue ai pazienti con età inferiore ai 10 anni

FACTOR XIII F13A1 MUTATION V34L

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.

V FACTOR: CAMBRIDGE MUTATION

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.

V FACTOR: MUTATION Y1702C

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.

Leiden Factor V

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.

Congenital deafness – entire coding region – GENE GJB2 (code CX26)

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.

BCRA 1 and 2

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.

BCRA2

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

BCRA1

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

Fetal DNA test (PRENATAL SAFE®)

Helab Centro Medico uses Prenatal Safe® tests to reveal the most common fetal chromosomic mutations.

Here is a grid describing the diffrerent types of tests.

Prenatal Safe®

Lactose Breath test

This test lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Test preparation:

The test requires special preparation. Please contact the Helab Center by telephone to obtain the necessary information.

Breath test for Helicobacter Pylori

How to prepare for the exam

  • You must be fasting and not have smoked for at least 8 hours
  • No antibiotics should be taken for the previous 4 weeks
  • No gastroprotective or gastric antisecretory drugs should be taken in the previous 2 weeks
  • A light meal is recommended the night before the test

BLOOD PREGNANCY TEST (BETA HCG)

EXAM PREPARATION:
No preparation is required.

 

Analysis report ready in 1 day, by email.

URINE PREGNANCY TEST

Method of collection

  • Wash your hands with water and detergent and, with particular care, the urethral orifice and the surrounding area, then dry the cleansed 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.

HPV screening – HPV typed

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 RISK strains of the Human Papilloma Virus

EXAM PREPARATION

  • refrain from sexual intercourse in the 24 hours prior to the test
  • On the day of the exam, perform regular hygiene of the external genitalia

Herpes 1/2

PREPARING FOR THE EXAM:

  • Non preparation necessary.

Herpes Zooster test

How to prepare for the exam

  • wait at least 5 days after menstruation ends
  • wait at least 3 days  from the end of any creams, candles, ovules, and vaginal washes.

Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 swab test

Exam preparation:

  • Do not take antiviral therapy for at least 7/10 days before the test
  • Do not apply creams in the days before the test
  • Avoid using vaginal suppositories or creams in the 3 days before
  • Wait 5 days after the end of menstruation

Result ready in maximum 7 days, also by email.

Bacterioscopic examination

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM

  • wait 5 days after the end of your period
  • refrain from sexual intercourse in the 24 hours prior to the test
  • Wait at least 7 days after the end of any antibiotic therapy
  • On the day of the exam, perform regular hygiene of the external genitalia

Vaginal pH evaluation

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM:

  • Do not have sexual intercourse for at least 24 hours prior to the exam.

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