Hi-Tech Medical Laboratory in Shewa Adda, Swabi offers comprehensive urine and stool tests including urinalysis, urine culture & sensitivity, 24-hour urine collection, pregnancy test, stool routine examination, H. pylori antigen, and occult blood tests. Same-day results available for routine tests.
A urinalysis is a test of your urine that evaluates the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine. It's used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
Sample Type: Random urine sample
Turnaround Time: Same Day
Special Instructions: Collect midstream urine in a sterile container
A urine culture is a test that identifies bacteria and yeast in the urine that may be causing a urinary tract infection (UTI). If bacteria or yeast are found, sensitivity testing is performed to determine which antibiotics will be effective for treatment.
Sample Type: Clean catch midstream urine
Turnaround Time: 48-72 hours
Special Instructions: Collect midstream urine in a sterile container, avoid contamination
A 24-hour urine collection is a test that measures the composition of your urine over a 24-hour period. It provides more accurate information about kidney function and various metabolic processes than a single urine sample.
Sample Type: All urine produced over 24 hours
Turnaround Time: 2-3 days
Special Instructions: Special container provided, refrigeration may be required
A urine pregnancy test detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced during pregnancy. It's used to confirm pregnancy.
Sample Type: Random urine sample
Turnaround Time: Same Day (usually within minutes)
Special Instructions: Morning urine sample preferred for early pregnancy detection
A stool routine examination evaluates the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of stool. It's used to detect digestive disorders, parasitic infections, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
Sample Type: Fresh stool sample
Turnaround Time: Same Day
Special Instructions: Collect in a clean, dry container
A stool culture is a test that detects and identifies bacteria in the stool that may be causing gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, or bloody stools.
Sample Type: Fresh stool sample
Turnaround Time: 48-72 hours
Special Instructions: Collect in a sterile container, transport to lab promptly
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool. It can be an early sign of colorectal cancer or other conditions causing bleeding in the digestive tract.
Sample Type: Stool sample
Turnaround Time: Same Day
Special Instructions: Avoid certain foods and medications before the test (red meat, certain vegetables, vitamin C, aspirin)
A stool parasite examination specifically looks for parasites and their eggs in the stool. It's used to diagnose parasitic infections of the digestive system.
Sample Type: Fresh stool sample
Turnaround Time: Same Day
Special Instructions: Multiple samples may be required on different days
