PathCare offers routine screening for drugs. Commonly abused drugs include cannabis and amphetamines / metamphetamines Drug and Alcohol Testing
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Thyroid functions
When your doctor requests a thyroid function test to confirm or exclude one of the abovementioned conditions, a free T4 and a (TSH) thyroid stimulating hormone are usually performed by the laboratory. Thyroid Functions
INR & Warfarin dosage
INR & Warfarin Dosages
Influenza
Cardiovascular disease (including coronary heart disease and stroke) is the leading cause of death in developed countries. Influenza
HIV
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, and if left untreated, this system becomes weaker until it can no longer fight off life-threatening infections and diseases. HIV
Antibiotics: What patients should know
Antibiotics save lives, but bacterial resistance to antibiotics is on the rise. There are concerns that antibiotics may soon loose their ability to cure. Find out the important facts about antibiotics, getting better without antibiotics and when antibiotics are...
Urine Specimen Collection
To ensure that the laboratory will be able to get the most accurate results from your urine sample, it is important to follow the specific instructions that can be found in this downloadable pdf. Urine Specimen Collection
TB Test
In this downloadable pdf you will find an overview of the Mantoux TB Skin Test; what it is, when the test is necessary, who can have the test done, how to prepare for the test, how the test is interpreted, as well as other TB diagnostic tests. TB Test
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing
The measurement of PSA levels in the blood has become a valuable tool in the diagnosis of cancer of the prostate. PSA
Pregnancy Checklist
While being pregnant is an exciting time for most families, it can also be a stressful experience, this downloadable pdf Pregnancy checklist will help to ensure that you have had all the necessary tests to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy. Pregnancy...
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