Lab Tests and Laboratory Testing at Home
Our experienced nurses collect the samples for your blood, urine, stool and swab tests at your home or workplace. Below you can find out what each of our 113 tests is, when it is ordered and how to prepare for it. We work with private health insurers: we obtain the pre-approval and collect your sample once approval is received; we do not charge a co-payment.
Tests found:
Biochemistry
Tests that show the body's basic chemical balance, such as blood sugar, kidney and liver function, cholesterol, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals.
25-OH Vitamin D3 (Vitamin D)
A blood test that shows the body's vitamin D stores
Albumin (Serum)
A test that measures the main blood protein produced by the liver
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
A test that measures an enzyme linked to the liver, bile ducts and bones
ALT (SGPT)
The most specific enzyme test for liver cell damage
Amylase
Measures the digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands
AST (SGOT)
Blood level of AST, an enzyme that indicates liver and muscle damage
Zinc (Zn)
Blood level of a mineral needed for immunity and wound healing
CK (Creatine Kinase)
Blood level of creatine kinase, an enzyme that indicates muscle damage
CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)
Blood level of the CK subtype concentrated in heart muscle
Iron (Serum Iron)
A test that measures the amount of iron circulating and transported in the blood
Direct Bilirubin
A test that measures the blood level of bilirubin processed by the liver
Ferritin (Iron Stores)
Level of the protein that reflects the body's iron stores
Folic Acid (Folate)
Blood level of vitamin B9, which is needed for cell renewal
Phosphorus (Inorganic Phosphate)
Blood level of a mineral needed for bone and energy metabolism
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
A sensitive enzyme test for the liver and bile ducts
Glucose (Fasting Blood Glucose)
Measures fasting blood sugar to help screen for diabetes
HDL Cholesterol (Good Cholesterol)
Measures the good cholesterol that protects blood vessel health
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
A test showing your average blood sugar over the past two to three months
Homocysteine
An amino acid linked to B vitamin deficiency and blood vessel health
Calcium (Ca)
Blood calcium level for bone, muscle and nerve health
Chloride (Cl)
Electrolyte test reflecting fluid and acid-base balance
Creatinine
Key blood test showing how well the kidneys filter the blood
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
A general enzyme test indicating tissue and cell damage in the body
LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol)
Measures the level of bad cholesterol, monitored for blood vessel health
Lipase
Enzyme test used to assess inflammation of the pancreas
Magnesium
Blood level of a mineral needed for muscles, nerves and heart rhythm
Potassium
Blood level of an electrolyte critical for heart rhythm and muscle function
Sodium
Basic electrolyte test reflecting the body's water and salt balance
Total Bilirubin
Pigment test checked in jaundice and in liver and bile duct problems
Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Iron panel test showing the blood's capacity to carry iron
Total Cholesterol
Basic cardiovascular risk test measuring all the cholesterol in the blood
Total Protein
General protein test measuring the sum of albumin and globulins in the blood
Triglycerides
Basic lipid profile test showing the level of fat in the blood
Urea/BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
Kidney function test measuring the waste product of protein breakdown
Uric Acid
Test used to assess the risk of gout and kidney stones
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin level checked in anemia and nervous system problems
Vitamin H (Biotin)
Level of the B vitamin needed for hair, skin and metabolism
VLDL Cholesterol
Shows the cholesterol content of the triglyceride-carrying lipoprotein
Serology and Infection (ELISA)
Antibody and antigen tests for infections such as hepatitis, HIV, rubella (German measles), toxoplasma and CMV, as well as inflammation and immune markers such as CRP, ASO and rheumatoid factor.
Anti-HAV IgG (Hepatitis A IgG)
A test that shows whether you are immune to hepatitis A
Anti-HAV IgM (Hepatitis A IgM)
An antibody test that looks for a recently started hepatitis A infection
Anti-HAV Total (Hepatitis A Total Antibody)
A screening test that measures total antibodies to hepatitis A
Anti-HBc IgG (Hepatitis B Core IgG)
An antibody that indicates past or ongoing hepatitis B infection
Anti-HBc IgM (Hepatitis B Core IgM)
An antibody test that shows the early phase of acute hepatitis B infection
Anti-HBc Total (Hepatitis B Core Antibody)
A test that shows whether you have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus
Anti-HBe Total (Hepatitis B e Antibody)
An antibody test that shows the virus's replication phase in hepatitis B monitoring
Anti-HBs (Hepatitis B Surface Antibody)
Test that measures your protective antibody level against hepatitis B
Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)
Screening test for hepatitis C, an infection that can progress silently
Anti-HIV 1/2 (HIV Antibody)
Screening test that looks for antibodies against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses
ASO (Anti-Streptolysin O)
Test that measures the antibody formed against a past streptococcal infection
CMV IgG (Cytomegalovirus IgG)
Antibody test that shows a past cytomegalovirus infection
CMV IgM (Cytomegalovirus IgM)
Test that looks for a new or reactivated CMV infection
HBeAg (Hepatitis B e Antigen)
Antigen test that gives information on how actively the hepatitis B virus is replicating
HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)
Basic screening test for a current hepatitis B infection
Helicobacter pylori IgG Antibody
Blood test showing whether you have been exposed to the common stomach bacterium
HIV p24 Antigen
Viral protein that can be detected in the blood in the early stage of HIV infection
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Autoantibody test used in the investigation of rheumatic joint diseases
Rubella IgG (German Measles Immunity)
Antibody test showing whether you are immune to rubella (German measles)
Rubella IgM (German Measles Antibody)
Test that looks for a recent rubella infection
Toxoplasma IgG (Toxoplasma Antibody)
Blood test showing whether you have had toxoplasmosis before
Toxoplasma IgM (Toxoplasma Antibody)
Test that looks for a recent toxoplasma infection
TPHA (Syphilis Antibody)
Confirmatory test that detects antibodies specific to the bacterium that causes syphilis
VDRL-RPR (Syphilis Screening)
Test used in syphilis screening and in monitoring the response to treatment
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Sensitive CRP that reflects low-grade inflammation and cardiovascular risk
Hormones
Tests that measure thyroid, reproductive, stress and metabolic hormones: TSH, free T3 and T4, FSH, LH, prolactin, cortisol, insulin and more.
Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody (Anti-TG)
Antibody test that investigates autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's
Beta-hCG (Pregnancy Hormone)
Test that detects pregnancy early by measuring the hCG hormone in the blood
C-Peptide
Blood test that shows the pancreas's own insulin production
DHEA-SO4 (DHEA-S)
Hormone test that shows androgen production by the adrenal glands
Estradiol (E2)
Measures the main estrogen hormone, which reflects ovarian function
FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
Measures the pituitary hormone that controls ovarian and testicular function
Insulin (Fasting)
Metabolic test that measures the insulin level in the blood on an empty stomach
Insulin (Postprandial)
Blood test that shows how much insulin is secreted after a meal
Intact PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
Measures the parathyroid hormone that governs calcium and phosphorus balance
Cortisol (Evening)
Test that evaluates cortisol's evening decline and daily rhythm
Cortisol (Morning)
Measures cortisol in the morning hours, when its level is highest
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
Measures the hormone that triggers ovulation and testosterone production
Progesterone
A test that assesses whether ovulation has occurred and evaluates early pregnancy
Prolactin (PRL)
Measures the pituitary hormone that affects milk production and the reproductive system
Free T3 (FT3)
Measures the free circulating portion of T3, the most active thyroid hormone
Free T4 (FT4)
Measures the portion of the thyroid gland's main hormone that can reach the tissues
Free Testosterone
Measures the active portion of testosterone that is not bound to proteins
Thyroglobulin (TG)
Protein test used in follow-up after thyroid cancer treatment
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO)
Antibody test that points to autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's
Total IgE (Immunoglobulin E)
Allergy tendency test that measures the total IgE antibody in the blood
Total T3 (Triiodothyronine)
Measures the total of bound and free T3 hormone in the blood
Total T4 (Thyroxine)
Measures the total amount of bound and free thyroxine hormone in the blood
Total Testosterone
Basic test measuring the sum of bound and free testosterone in the blood
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
First-line hormone test for assessing how the thyroid gland is working
Hematology
Tests that assess blood cells, clotting and blood group: complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, PT (INR), aPTT, D-dimer and fibrinogen.
aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
Coagulation test that measures how long it takes the blood to clot
D-Dimer
Blood test that shows a clot has formed and broken down in the body
Fibrinogen (Factor I)
Blood level of fibrinogen, the key protein in blood clotting
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Separates hemoglobin types to check for thalassemia carrier status
Blood Type (ABO/Rh)
A test that determines your ABO blood group and Rh factor
Peripheral Blood Smear (White Blood Cell Differential)
A test in which blood cells are examined one by one under a microscope
Prothrombin Time (PT/INR)
Monitors clotting time and the effect of warfarin treatment
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
A simple blood test that indirectly reflects inflammation in the body
Complete Blood Count (Hemogram)
The basic blood test that counts your blood cells
Tumor Markers
Markers such as PSA, CEA, CA 125, CA 15-3, CA 19-9 and AFP that physicians use for follow-up after a diagnosis. They do not establish a diagnosis on their own; results are evaluated together with a physician.
AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
A protein used in monitoring the liver and certain tumors
CA 125
A marker used mainly in monitoring ovarian tumors
CA 15-3
A tumor marker used in breast cancer treatment and monitoring
CA 19-9
A marker used in monitoring pancreatic and bile duct tumors
CA 72-4
Tumor marker used in monitoring tumors that originate in the stomach
CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
Marker used in treatment follow-up, especially for colon cancer
Free PSA
Test that helps assess the prostate when expressed as a ratio to total PSA
Total PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
Blood test used to assess prostate health
Culture and Microbiology
Culture tests that identify the cause of an infection and the effective antibiotic in urine, stool, throat and nasal samples, plus complete urinalysis and stool tests.
Throat Culture (Culture and Antibiotic Sensitivity)
Test that grows bacteria from the throat and identifies an effective antibiotic
Nasal Culture (Culture and Antibiotic Sensitivity)
Test that looks for bacteria in the nose and staphylococcal carriage
Stool Culture (Culture and Antibiotic Sensitivity)
Stool culture that looks for bacteria causing diarrhea
Fecal Occult Blood (Occult Blood in Stool)
Screening test that looks for blood in the stool that is not visible to the eye
H. pylori Stool Antigen (HPSA)
Antigen test that detects the stomach bacterium H. pylori in stool
Stool Ova and Parasites (Stool Microscopy)
A microscopic examination that looks for parasite eggs and cysts in the stool
Urine Culture (Culture and Sensitivity)
A test that identifies the cause of a urinary tract infection and the antibiotic that works against it
Microalbuminuria (Spot Urine)
A test for early kidney damage that measures small amounts of albumin in the urine
Complete Urinalysis (Urine Test)
A test that examines urine physically, chemically and under the microscope
Is the test you need not on the list?
Send us the list of tests your doctor has requested; our team will plan your tests and your preparation with you, and your sample will be collected at your home.