Laboratory tests
18 results
Beta-hCG (pregnancy hormone)
Detects and measures the pregnancy hormone in the blood.
Blood culture
Looks for bacteria in the bloodstream.
Blood group and Rh
Identifies your ABO blood group and Rh type.
COVID-19 PCR
Detects the genetic material of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Direct Coombs test
Looks for antibodies attached to red blood cells, for example before or after a transfusion.
Hepatitis B PCR
Measures hepatitis B virus in the blood; used by specialists to guide care.
Hepatitis C PCR
Detects hepatitis C virus in the blood to confirm an active infection.
Indirect Coombs test
Looks for antibodies in the blood, used in pregnancy and before transfusion.
Liver function tests
Enzymes and proteins that reflect liver health.
Pus, swab and body-fluid culture
Identifies bacteria in pus, swabs or body fluids and guides antibiotic choice.
Stool examination
Looks for parasites, blood and signs of infection.
Stool H. pylori antigen
Checks for Helicobacter pylori, a common cause of stomach ulcers.
Stool reducing substances
Checks how well sugars are absorbed, mainly in children with diarrhoea.
Thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4)
Hormones that show how the thyroid is working.
TORCH profile
Screens for infections that can affect pregnancy, such as toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes.
Tuberculosis PCR (MTB)
Detects the bacteria that cause tuberculosis in a sample.
Urine analysis
A routine examination of a urine sample.
Urine culture
Identifies bacteria causing a urinary infection and guides antibiotic choice.
Imaging & radiology
Digital X-ray
Quick images of bones, chest and other areas.
Ultrasound and Doppler
Sound-wave imaging of the whole abdomen, pregnancy and small parts such as the breast, neck, thyroid and muscles, with colour Doppler studies of neck, abdominal and limb blood vessels. Transvaginal and transrectal scans are available.
CT scan
Detailed cross-sectional X-ray images of the body, available 24 hours a day.
Availability to be confirmedMRI
Magnetic imaging of the brain, spine, joints, abdomen, pelvis and soft tissues, including whole-body MRI and spectroscopy.
Availability to be confirmedMammography
Low-dose X-ray of the breast, performed by female staff where available.
Availability to be confirmedFluoroscopy
Real-time X-ray, for example barium studies and intravenous pyelography (IVP).
Availability to be confirmedEchocardiography
Ultrasound of the heart’s structure and pumping: 2D, Doppler, fetal, paediatric, stress and peripheral echo, reported by a cardiologist.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A recording of the heart’s electrical activity.
Exercise tolerance test (ETT)
An ECG recorded on a computer-based treadmill system while you walk, supervised by a cardiologist.