Laboratory Test Procedures

Comprehensive Gene Panel (Oncology 50+ genes)

What an oncology 50+ gene panel is, why it is used, sample types, prep, and typical follow-up.

Complement C3 level (immune protein test)

Learn what a C3 complement blood test measures, why it is ordered, how to prepare, risks, and typical follow-up.

Chromosome karyotype analysis (cytogenetics)

What karyotyping is, why it is done, how samples are collected, typical preparation, risks, timing, and follow-up.

Chromosomal analysis – 20 cells (cytogenetics)

Overview of chromosomal analysis (cytogenetics): what it checks, why it is ordered, sample types, preparation, and typical follow-up.

BRCA1 gene analysis (breast cancer gene 1)

What BRCA1 gene analysis is, who it is for, how it is done, and what results may mean. Plain-language overview with typical next steps.

BRCA2 gene analysis (breast cancer gene 2)

Overview of BRCA2 gene analysis: what it checks, who may benefit, how it is done, preparation, results, and follow-up.

Cystic fibrosis genetic screening (DNA panel)

CF carrier screening: what it checks, when it is used, how samples are collected, result types, and typical next steps.

Cytogenetic study interpretation and report

What a cytogenetic interpretation and report includes, why it is used, preparation, timelines, and typical follow-up.

Fecal occult blood test (immunochemical)

What a FIT stool test is, why it is used for colorectal cancer screening, how to prepare, collect the sample, and what results may mean.

Flow cytometry immunophenotyping (cell analysis)

Overview of flow cytometry immunophenotyping: what it measures, why it is used, sample types, preparation, risks, and typical follow-up.

HPV DNA test (high-risk types)

Overview of the high-risk HPV DNA test: purpose, how it is done, prep, what results mean, and typical follow-up.

In situ hybridization (e.g. tumor HER2 test)

Overview of in situ hybridization for tumors, including HER2 testing: what it is, why it is used, preparation, results, and follow-up.

Hepatitis B core antibody test (HBcAb)

What the HBcAb test checks, why it is used, how to prepare, what results can mean, and typical follow-up.

Hepatitis C antibody test (anti-HCV)

What the HCV antibody test measures, why it is used, how to prepare, result meanings, and typical follow-up confirmation testing.

Hemoglobin A1c point-of-care test

What a point-of-care A1C test is, why it is used, how it is done, preparation, and typical follow-up.

Glucose tolerance test (3-hour GTT)

What to expect in a 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test: reasons, preparation, steps, and typical follow-up.

Genetic Testing Panel (BRCA1/2 analysis)

What BRCA1/2 testing is, why it is done, sample types, preparation, results, and typical follow‑up.

Gastric occult blood test (stomach fluid)

Learn what a gastric occult blood test is, why it is done, how samples are collected, and typical preparation and follow-up.

Myoglobin blood level (muscle injury test)

What a myoglobin blood test measures, why it is ordered, preparation, risks, and typical follow-up.

Blood lead level test

What a blood lead level test checks, how samples are taken, preparation, and typical follow-up after results.

Blood crossmatch test (for transfusion)

What a blood crossmatch is, why it is done before transfusion, how to prepare, timing, and typical follow-up.

Amylase assay (pancreatic enzyme test)

What an amylase assay measures, why it is ordered, sample types, preparation, risks, and typical follow-up.

Bacteriologic smear (e.g. AFB stain)

What to expect from an AFB smear: why it is done, how samples are collected, preparation, results timing, and common follow-up tests.

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) tumor marker test

What an AFP tumor marker test is, why it is ordered, how to prepare, and what results may mean.

Level 1 Pathology Consultation (microscopic consult)

What a Level 1 pathology microscopic consultation is, why it is ordered, preparation, timing, and typical follow-up.

Lyme disease antibody test

How the Lyme disease antibody test works, when it is used, preparation, timing, and how results are interpreted.

RBC antibody screen (pre-transfusion test)

What an RBC antibody screen is, why it is done before transfusion, how it is performed, preparation, and typical follow-up.

Rapid streptococcal antigen test

What a rapid strep antigen test is, when it is used, how it is done, preparation, results, and typical follow-up.

Tacrolimus level (immunosuppressant drug)

Blood test to measure tacrolimus level for transplant and autoimmune care: timing, what affects results, and typical prep and follow-up.

TB blood test (interferon-gamma release assay)

Learn what an IGRA TB blood test is, why it is done, how to prepare, what results mean, and typical follow-up steps.

Vitamin D-binding protein assay

Learn what a vitamin D-binding protein blood test measures, why it is ordered, how to prepare, and typical follow-up.

Tissue Exam by Pathologist (Biopsy Analysis)

What happens when a pathologist examines a biopsy: purpose, how tissue is analyzed, typical timing, and follow-up steps.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

What the TSH blood test measures, why it is ordered, preparation, what happens, and typical follow-up.

Rapid Strep Test

Learn what a rapid strep test is, why it is done, how it is performed, prep tips, result timing, and typical follow-up including culture backup.

Prothrombin Time / INR

What PT/INR measures, why it is done, preparation, risks, and what results may mean.

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol)

What a lipid panel measures, why it is ordered, common prep like fasting, and typical follow-up.

Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetes)

Learn what the Hemoglobin A1c test measures, why it is used for diabetes screening and monitoring, how to prepare, and when results are available.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Learn what a CMP blood test measures, why it is done, how to prepare, and what recovery and follow-up usually look like.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Learn what a CBC measures, why it is ordered, how to prepare, the blood draw process, and typical follow-up.

Blood Draw (Venipuncture)

What a blood draw is, why it is done, preparation, what happens, and typical aftercare.

Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

What a BMP measures, why it is ordered, how to prepare, and what to expect from the blood draw and results.