Clinical Biochemistry Unit
Special kits and autoanalyzer devices are used to run various routine or specific tests including detection of proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes and electrolytes in blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and other bodily fluids.
- Diabetes tests: blood sugar (glucose), glucose tolerance test, Hemoglobin A1c, insulin, HOMA IR, microalbumin in urine, protein in urine
- Liver, pancreas and biliary tract tests: AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, LDH, amylase, lipase
- Kidney tests: urea (BUN), creatinine, complete urinalysis
- Cardiac (heart) tests: CK, CK-MB, Troponin T, AST, LDH
- Bone marker tests: ALP, Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D
- Blood fats (lipids): cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol
- Anemia tests: hemogram, iron, iron binding capacity test, Transferrin saturation, ferritin, vitamin B 12, folic acid
- Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus
Hormones, Tumor Markers & Drug Levels Unit
Testing performed in this unit include thyroid gland, pancreas, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland and fertility hormones, drug levels and vitamin analyzes using full-automated systems (such as TSH, Anti-Tg, Anti-TPO, Insulin, PTH, 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D3, Cortisol, Prolactin, FSH, LH, E2, B-HCG, Digoxin, B12, Folic Acid). This unit also performs tumor marker measurements such as CEA, AFP, CA 15-3, CA 125, CA 19-9, F-PSA and TPSA in relation to the gastrointestinal system (liver, pancreas, stomach, colon), lungs, prostate, breast, and ovaries.
Serology Unit
The Serology Unit uses full-automated systems to run tests for the exam of proteins in bodily fluids (ASO, CRP, RF, immunoglobulins, complement, etc.), hepatitis (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, etc.) and AIDS (HIV) tests, tests to detect pregnancy infections (TORCH), tests for Brucella and Typhoid, autoantibodies for the diagnosis of rheumatological diseases (ANA, ENA, Anti dsDNA, ANCA, Anti CCP etc.) and all other serological tests.
Hematology Unit
Full blood counts are performed by 22-parameter full-automated blood count systems and peripheral smear preparations are evaluated by a hematology specialist. PT, aPTT, D-Dimer etc. This unit also performs coagulation tests such as PT, aPTT, D-Dimer etc. with an automated coagulation device, along with sedimentation testing and reporting through automated systems.
Microbiology & Parasitology Unit
This unit performs direct and dyed exams of infectious bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites as well as antigen tests, analysis of bacterial or fungal cultures and identification thereof at genus level. We identify the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms obtained from all kinds of patient samples (throat, urine, blood, urogenital samples, CSF, sputum, wounds, etc.), with culture and antibiogram results delivered in 24-48 hours. Blood cultures are monitored with a growth-controlled automatic device (BacT / ALERT 3D Microbial Detection Systems), thus providing quick results. Also, pathogens such as Ureaplasma / Mycoplasma that are obtained from urogenital materials but cannot be reproduced in routine cultures are grown in special media to detect their antibiotic susceptibility.
Microorganism identification is done with automatic kits and computer programs alongside of conventional methods. Bacteria identification and antibiotic susceptibility exams are performed both with the classic Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and an automated system, while the results are analyzed and reported according to MIC values and Clinical and criteria established by the Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Rapid antigen testing is employed for the examination of certain bacteria (Strep A, Pneumococcal antigen, Legionella antigen, Chlamydia, Clostridium difficile toxin A, H. pylori etc.) and virus antigens (Rotavirus, Adenovirus, Norovirus, RSV, Influenza A-B etc.) as well as detection of parasitic pathogens (Amoeba-Giardia antigen). The formalin ethyl acetate concentration technique is used for parasite analysis in stool. In addition, PCR testing of some specific microorganisms (HPV and typology, HSV 1-2, Syphilis etc.) is carried out in cooperation with contracted laboratories. We also perform antibiotic resistant bacterial (ARB) staining specific to Mycobacterium tuberculosis for all sorts of samples, along with the use of Lowenstein-Jensen medium for tuberculosis culture. Our microbiology unit also performs semen analysis (sperm count) including morphology and motility assessment according to WHO (World Health Organization) criteria. In addition to dye assays and morphological evaluation according to Kruger strict criteria, we also do sperm washing and preparation using swim-up techniques for intrauterine insemination (IUI).
