Hepatitis, TB & Malaria Tests in Swabi

Hi-Tech Medical Laboratory in Shewa Adda, Swabi provides rapid and accurate infectious disease testing — including Hepatitis B & C, HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), Malaria, Typhoid, and Dengue. Confidential testing with strict patient privacy protocols observed at all times.

Hepatitis Panel

Hepatitis tests check for inflammation of the liver caused by viral infections. Different tests can identify different types of hepatitis viruses and determine if an infection is acute or chronic.

Tests Available:

Hepatitis A: Anti-HAV IgM (acute infection), Anti-HAV Total (immunity)
Hepatitis B: HBsAg (surface antigen), Anti-HBs (immunity), HBeAg, Anti-HBe, Anti-HBc IgM, Anti-HBc Total, HBV DNA (viral load)
Hepatitis C: Anti-HCV (antibody test), HCV RNA Qualitative, HCV RNA Quantitative (viral load), HCV Genotyping
Hepatitis D: Anti-HDV
Hepatitis E: Anti-HEV IgM, Anti-HEV IgG

Sample Type: Serum

Turnaround Time: 1-3 days (depending on test)

Fasting Required: No

HIV Tests

HIV tests detect the presence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in your body. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and preventing transmission.

Tests Available:

HIV Antibody Test: Detects antibodies produced in response to HIV infection
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combination Test: Detects both HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen
HIV Viral Load (HIV RNA): Measures the amount of HIV in the blood
CD4 Count: Measures the number of CD4 T cells to assess immune function
HIV Drug Resistance Testing: Determines if the virus has mutations that make it resistant to certain medications

Sample Type: Serum/Whole Blood

Turnaround Time: 1-7 days (depending on test)

Fasting Required: No

Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality protocols are followed

Tuberculosis (TB) Tests

Tuberculosis tests help diagnose TB infection or disease. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body as well.

Tests Available:

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST/Mantoux): Skin test to detect TB infection
Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA): Blood test to detect TB infection (QuantiFERON-TB Gold)
Sputum Microscopy: Direct examination of sputum for TB bacteria
Sputum Culture: Growing TB bacteria from sputum to confirm diagnosis
GeneXpert MTB/RIF: Rapid molecular test for TB and rifampicin resistance
Drug Susceptibility Testing: Determines which antibiotics will be effective

Sample Type: Varies by test (blood, sputum)

Turnaround Time: Varies (hours to weeks depending on test)

Special Instructions: Follow specific collection instructions for sputum samples

Malaria Tests

Malaria tests detect the presence of the Plasmodium parasite in your blood. Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Tests Available:

Peripheral Blood Smear: Microscopic examination of blood to detect malaria parasites
Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT): Quick test that detects specific malaria antigens
Malaria PCR: Molecular test that detects malaria parasite DNA
Malaria Antibody Test: Detects antibodies produced in response to malaria infection
Species Identification: Determines which Plasmodium species is causing the infection

Sample Type: Whole Blood

Turnaround Time: 1-24 hours (depending on test)

Special Instructions: For suspected malaria, testing should be done promptly

Typhoid Tests

Typhoid tests help diagnose typhoid fever, a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid fever is spread through contaminated food and water and is characterized by high fever, abdominal pain, and headache.

Tests Available:

Widal Test: Detects antibodies against Salmonella antigens
Typhidot: Detects IgM and IgG antibodies against Salmonella Typhi
Blood Culture: Gold standard for diagnosis, isolates the bacteria from blood
Stool Culture: Isolates the bacteria from stool
Urine Culture: Isolates the bacteria from urine
PCR Test: Detects Salmonella Typhi DNA

Sample Type: Blood, Stool, or Urine (depending on test)

Turnaround Time: 1-7 days (depending on test)

Special Instructions: Blood culture should be done before starting antibiotics

Dengue Tests

Dengue tests help diagnose dengue fever, a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue fever can cause a high fever, rash, and muscle and joint pain, and in severe cases can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever.

Tests Available:

NS1 Antigen Test: Detects dengue virus protein in the early stages of infection
Dengue IgM Antibody: Detects recent infection (appears 3-5 days after symptoms)
Dengue IgG Antibody: Detects past infection
Dengue PCR: Detects viral RNA in the early stages of infection
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Monitors platelet count and hematocrit levels

Sample Type: Serum/Whole Blood

Turnaround Time: 1-3 days (depending on test)

Special Instructions: Timing of the test is important for accurate diagnosis

Other Infectious Disease Tests

COVID-19 Tests

RT-PCR, Rapid Antigen Test, Antibody Test

Influenza Tests

Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests, PCR

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes

Helicobacter pylori Tests

Breath Test, Stool Antigen Test, Blood Antibody Test

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Tests

Urine Culture, Urinalysis

Respiratory Infections

Strep Throat, RSV, Pneumonia

Parasitic Infections

Stool Examination, Blood Tests

Fungal Infections

KOH Preparation, Fungal Culture

Viral Hepatitis Panel

Comprehensive testing for all hepatitis viruses

Test Information

When to Get Tested

Symptoms: If you have symptoms of an infectious disease such as fever, rash, cough, or other specific symptoms.
Exposure: If you have been exposed to someone with an infectious disease.
Travel: Before or after traveling to areas where certain infectious diseases are common.
Screening: As part of routine health check-ups or pre-employment screening.
Monitoring: To monitor the progress of treatment for an infectious disease.

After Your Test

Results: Turnaround time varies depending on the test, from a few hours to several days.
Interpretation: Our doctors will help you understand your test results and their implications.
Treatment: If an infection is detected, appropriate treatment options will be discussed.
Follow-up: Depending on the results, follow-up tests may be recommended to monitor response to treatment.
Prevention: Advice on preventing the spread of infectious diseases will be provided.

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