diagnostic exams

Ferritin is a protein produced by the liver, responsible for the storage of iron in the body. Thus, the examination of serious ferritin is done with the purpose of checking the lack or excess of iron in the organism, for example. Normally, in healthy subjects the serum ferritin reference value is 23 to 336 ng / mL in men and 11 to 306 ng / mL in women, and may vary according to the laboratory

Admission and exams are examinations that must be requested by the company to evaluate the general health condition and to verify if the person is able to perform a certain function or if he or she has acquired any work condition. These examinations are performed by a doctor who specializes in occupational medicine

The mineralogram is a technique used in orthomolecular medicine that aims to evaluate the amount of essential minerals and toxic present in the body from the accomplishment of more than 30 reactions. Thus, it is able to assist the diagnosis and determination of the treatment of people with suspected intoxication, degenerative diseases, inflammatory or related to the excess or deficiency of minerals in the body

The molecular diagnosis corresponds to a set of molecular techniques that aim to identify changes in DNA that may be indicative of genetic diseases or cancer, for example. In addition, molecular techniques are being widely used for the identification and confirmation of infectious diseases, since they represent a faster and more accurate diagnostic method

Thin needle aspiration (FNA) is the best test to determine if a thyroid nodule is benign or malignant, which is essential information to determine the type of treatment that should be performed next. Usually thyroid nodules that are small and benign do not need treatment, but in case of large but benign nodules surgery may be required for their removal, and in case of malignant nodule, the thyroid must always be removed because it represents a cancer

The T4 exam aims to evaluate the functioning of the thyroid through the dosage of the total T4 hormone and free T4. Under normal conditions, the hormone TSH stimulates the thyroid to produce T3 and T4, which are hormones responsible for aiding metabolism, providing the energy needed for the correct functioning of the body

The T3 test is requested by your doctor after abnormal results of TSH or T4 hormone or when the person has signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as nervousness, weight loss, irritability, and nausea. Learn how to identify hyperthyroidism. The hormone TSH is responsible for the stimulation of T4 production, mainly, which is metabolized in the liver in order to give rise to its most active form, T3

The cytology test is the analysis of fluids and secretions of the body, through the study of the cells that make up the sample under the microscope, being able to detect the presence of signs of inflammation, infection, bleeding or cancer. This test is usually indicated to examine the contents of cysts, nodules, unusual fluids that accumulate in body cavities or abnormal secretions such as sputum

The urease test is a very simple test that is used to confirm or mislead the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, which is a major cause of problems such as gastritis, esophagitis, duodenitis, ulcer and cancer of the stomach. The test is ordered by the gastroenterologist and is done during the endoscopy exam, without increasing the patient's pain or discomfort, and the result is ready within minutes

Thyroid scintigraphy is an examination used to evaluate thyroid function. This test is done by taking a medicine with radioactive capacities, such as Iodine 131, Iodine 123 or Technetium 99m, and with an apparatus for capturing the formed images. It is indicated to evaluate the presence of thyroid nodules, cancer, investigate causes of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism or inflammation of the thyroid, for example

The Homa Index is a measure that appears in the blood test that evaluates insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and pancreatic activity (HOMA-BETA) and thus helps in the diagnosis of diabetes. The word Homa stands for Homeostasis Assessment Model and, generally, when the results are above the reference values, it means that there is a greater chance of developing cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes, for example

Human cytogenetics is an examination that aims to analyze the chromosomes and, thus, to identify chromosomal changes related to the clinical characteristics of the patient. This examination can be done at any age, even during pregnancy to check for possible genetic changes in the baby. The chromosome is a structure consisting of DNA and proteins that is distributed in the cells in pairs, being 23 pairs

The progestogen test is done to check the levels of hormones produced by women when they do not have normal menstrual periods and to assess the integrity of the uterus because the progestogen is a hormone that promotes changes in the endometrium and maintains pregnancy. The progestogen test is made from the administration of progestogens, which are hormones that prevent the production of sex hormones estrogen and progesterone for seven days

Basophils are important cells for the immune system, and are usually increased in cases of allergy or prolonged inflammation such as asthma, rhinitis or urticaria. Basophils have innumerable granules in their structure, which in situations of inflammation or allergy, for example, release heparin and histamine to combat the problem

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (HCM) is one of the blood test parameters that measures hemoglobin size and coloration within the blood cell, which can also be called the mean globular hemoglobin (HGM). HCM as well as VCM are ordered on a blood count to identify the type of anemia that the person has, hyperchromic, normochromic, or hypochromic

Bladder catheterization is a technique that involves the introduction of a catheter, also known as a bladder catheter, through the urethra to the bladder in order to allow urine output in people who can not control it, due to obstructions such as hypertrophy of the bladder. prostate, urethral dilatation or even in cases where you want to perform tests in sterile urine or prepare the person for surgery, for example

VCM, which stands for Mean Corpuscular Volume, is an index on the blood count that indicates the average size of red blood cells. The normal value of VCM is between 80 and 100 fl and may vary according to the laboratory. Knowing the amount of VCM is particularly important to aid in the diagnosis of anemia and to follow up the patient after starting treatment

RDW is the acronym for Red Cell Distribution Width , which in Portuguese means Red Blood Distribution Range, which evaluates the variation in size between the red blood cells, which is called anisocytosis. Thus, when the value is high in the blood count, it means that the red blood cells are larger than normal, and very large and very small red blood cells can be seen on the blood smear

The cortisol examination is usually asked to check for problems with the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland, because cortisol is a hormone produced and regulated by these glands. Thus, when there is a change in normal values ​​of cortisol it is normal that there is a change in some of the glands. Us

Spermoculture is an examination whose purpose is to evaluate the quality of the semen and to detect the presence of microorganisms that cause diseases. As these microorganisms may be present in other regions of the genitalia, it is very important to do a thorough hygiene before collecting, in order to avoid contaminating the sample