Frequent asked questions

A year of Pathology was added to the 4-year specialization of Microbiology and the specialization was renamed Biopathology.

The FBC (full blood count) includes the measurement of hematocrit, hemoglobin, erythrocyte markers, red and white blood cells, white blood cell types, the type of platelets and some platelet parameters.

Indicative examinations that we do preventively can be found on this page. Of course, these exams are tailored according to each case.

It is preferable to have the urinalysis done with the first morning urine. After washing the area with a normal soap, we collect the urine in the urine collecting container, without the urine touching the vagina as far as the women are concerned. 10 ml is enough. Urine must be submitted in less than half an hour. Refrigeration (4 ° C) is required if transport is delayed.

We buy a 24-hour urine collection container from a pharmacy. On the day that we begin collecting the urine, we do not collect the first morning urination, but we collect all the urine of the day, of the night and the first morning urine of the next day. We keep the urine in the refrigerator all the time. Depending on the test you may need to add some kind of a preservative, ask us about it.

Blood testing for the usual biochemical tests (blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, iron etc.) should be done in the morning so that the individual has not eaten anything for at least 12 hours. Also, some tests are affected by the time of day such as the iron. The rest of the tests can be done as long as the lab is open.

Several tests can be performed at any time of the day, e.g., blood test, blood type, rhesus, hormone tests such as human chorionic, gonadotrophin or thyroid hormones, cultures etc.

It is not necessary to make an appointment for most tests. For some, such as the spermographic, it is advisable to have prior consultation.

It is advisable to wash ourselves at our house the previous night with the usual soap (not antiseptic) that we use for our personal hygiene. It is recommended to avoid sexual intercourse on the day of the examination.

It is necessary to keep fasting for 10-12 hours from food (and juice, coffee, gums, candies) before the blood test. It is advisable to abstain from alcohol for 2-3 days.

Yes, water does not affect any test.

During the days of the period some tests may be affected. For example, we can observe an increase in white blood cells, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, cholesterol, magnesium, CA-125, and aldosterone. The above potential changes are usually small and irrelevant. In large blood loss there is a decrease in iron, ferritin and platelets and hematocrit because of the blood loss. Also, during the menstrual period, the general urine test is affected too.

By smoking a cigarette, the marrow and the adrenal cortex are stimulated. Glucose is increased in 10 minutes and the increase lasts for 1 hour. The growth hormone is doubled in 30 minutes. It is preferable not to smoke before the blood test.

Yes, the results can be sent by fax, email, mail, courier or bus. Also, after your registration on our website and consultation with our laboratory you can find them on our page in a pdf format.

No, unfortunately not.

No, unfortunately you cannot. The referral must be valid for the day that the tests are taking place.

No, unfortunately you cannot. The tests must be completed by the expiration date of the referral.