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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.

PrenatalSAFE® Plus

Il PrenatalSAFE® Plus valuta, olte alle aneuploidie dei cromosomi 21, 18, 13 e dei cromosomi sessuali (X e Y), anche la trisomia dei cromosomi 9 e 16 (opzionale) e consente di individuare la presenza nel feto di alterazioni cromosomiche strutturali submicoscopiche, quali alcune comuni sindromi da microdelezione.

L’esame è eseguibile tra la 10a e la 14a settimana di gestazione.

L’esame comprende la determinazione del sesso fetale, se richiesta.

Per analisi genetiche il costo del prelievo è di 15,00€.

Microdeletion of the Y chromosome

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.

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.

PAI 1

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.

APO B

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

APO E

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

ACE

How to prepare to the exam:

No preparation is required.

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

Thrombophilia 6 mutations panel

The thrombophilia 6 mutation panel includes:

Factor V Leiden, Factor II, MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C, Y1702C, H1299R

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.

Thrombophilia 4 mutation panel

The thrombophilia 4 mutation panel includes:

Factor V, Factor II, MTHFR C677T, MTHFR 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.

Factor II (prothrombin G20210A)

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.

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 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.

Sensitivity to caffeine

How to prepare for the exam

  • In the 2 hours before the exam do not drink, eat or smoke

The test is performed through a buccal swab.

Sensitivity to sulphites

How to prepare for the exam

  • In the 2 hours before the exam do not drink, eat or smoke

The test is performed through a buccal swab.

Nickel intolerance

How to prepare for the exam

  • In the 2 hours before the exam do not drink, eat or smoke

The test is performed through a buccal swab.

Fructose intolerance

How to prepare for the exam

  • In the 2 hours before the exam do not drink, eat or smoke

The test is performed through a buccal swab.

Lactose intolerance

How to prepare for the exam

  • In the 2 hours before the exam do not drink, eat or smoke

The test is performed through a buccal swab.

Predisposition to celiac disease

How to prepare for the exam

  • In the 2 hours before the exam do not drink, eat or smoke

The test is performed through a buccal swab.

Alex® Test

How to prepare for the exam:

  • DO NOT take/stop taking ANTIHISTAMINES in the 10 days preceding the test
  • DO NOT drink, eat or smoke for 12 hours prior to the test
  • ATTENTION: the exam will NOT be available for children under age 10

The result will be ready in one week.

PrenatalSAFE® Karyo Plus

Il PrenatalSAFE® Karyo Plus è un’evoluzione del PrenatalSAFE® Karyo, aggiunge alle potenzialità di PrenatalSAFE® Karyo la possibilità di individuare la presenza nel feto di alterazioni cromosomiche strutturali microscopiche, quali alcune comuni sindromi da microdelezione.

L’esame è eseguibile tra la 10a e la 14a settimana di gestazione.

L’esame comprende la determinazione del sesso fetale, se richiesto.

Per analisi genetiche il costo del prelievo è di 15,00€.

PrenatalSAFE® Karyo

Il PrenatalSAFE® Karyo consente di rilevare aneuploidie e alterazioni cromosomiche strutturali fetali a carico di ogni cromosoma, con risultati molto simili alla determinazione del cariotipo fetale eseguito con tecniche invasive di diagnosi prenatale.

L’esame è eseguibile tra la 10a e la 14a settimana di gestazione.

L’esame comprende la determinazione del sesso fetale, se richiesto.

Per analisi genetiche il costo del prelievo è di 15,00€.

PrenatalSAFE® 5

Il PrenatalSAFE® 5 valuta le aneuploidie dei cromosomi 21, 18, 13 e dei cromosomi sessuali (X e Y).

L’esame è eseguibile tra la 10a e la 14a settimana di gestazione.

L’esame comprende la determinazione del sesso fetale, se richiesto.

Per analisi genetiche il costo del prelievo è di 15,00€.

PrenatalSAFE® 3

Il PrenatalSAFE® 3 valuta le aneuploidie dei cromosomi 21, 18, 13.

L’esame è eseguibile tra la 10a e la 14a settimana di gestazione.

L’esame comprende la determinazione del sesso fetale, se richiesto.

Per analisi genetiche il costo del prelievo è di 15,00€.

Urine 1° void

Required material
  • urine collection sterile container

Research:

Aerobic bacteria, fungi, 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)

 

Urinalysis

Required material

  • urine sterile collection container

How to collect the sample

  • wait about 5 days from the end of menstruation
  • wait at least 7 days from the end of any antibiotic therapy
  • use water and a neutral soap to wash your hands and, thoroughly, the urethral orifice and the surrounding area. Then dry the cleaned areas
  • open the sterile container taking care not to touch the edge and inside. COLLECT A SMALL AMOUNT OF THE FIRST URINE STREAM in the sterile container
  • close the container being careful not to contaminate its edge
  • deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible, otherwise keep in the fridge at 4°C. Keep away from heat sources

ThinPrep

How to prepare for the exam

  • wait minimum 3 days from the end of menstruation or blood loss
  • avoid sexual intercourses in the 2 days before the exam
  • during the 3 days before the exam do not use ovules, creams or vaginal washes

Cardiovascular genetics (coagulation factors, thrombophilic mutations, factor II, factor V)

Cardiovascular Genes analyzed by HeLab
SEE LIST HERE

 

Urinary cytology with 3 samples

How to prepare for the exam

  • Wait at least 3 days from the end of menstruation or blood loss
  • do not use creams or vaginal washing during the 3 days before the test
  • in the 24h before the exam avoid sexual intercourses

Necessary material:

  • 3 sterile urine collection containers

Method of collection:

  • in the morning, as soon as you get up, start urinating the first jet of urine
  • stop urination and wash the external genitalia
  • collect the rest of the urine in the sterile container, taking care not to touch the edge, close tightly.
  • send to the laboratory as soon as possible, otherwise keep in the fridge for a maximum of 4h
  • repeat the collection for two consecutive days

Endourethral swab

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.

 

Lesion swab

Research:

Aerobic bacteria and fungi.

How to prepare for the exam

  • no exam preparation is required

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