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Liver Function Test

xana-medtec — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:54:06 +0000

Our at-home liver function test helps you monitor the health and performance of your liver through a simple finger-prick collection, with online results in 2 to 4 days.

What is tested?

Total Protein
Albumin
Globulin
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
What is a Liver Function test?Our liver function test measures biomarkers associated with the health of your liver including protein levels in your blood and key enzymes that are produced by your liver.

The liver performs essential functions like filtering our blood, processing, and storing nutrients and vitamins and metabolizing drugs and toxic substances to render them harmless. These liver function biomarkers can highlight normal or abnormal liver function. Results can be used to set a baseline for your liver health and adjust lifestyle habits to improve.

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PCOS Hormone Test

xana-medtec — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:51:43 +0000

Our PCOS test measures your hormones to help assess if you may be suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a common condition where cysts develop on the ovaries. Get your results in 2 to 4 days.

What’s tested?

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinising Hormone (LH)
Testosterone
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Free Androgen Index (FAI) (Testosterone: SHBG ratio)
What is a PCOS test?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels.
This hormonal imbalance can cause symptoms such as irregular, or absent, periods, excessive hair growth (particularly on the face and abdomen), acne, loss of hair on the scalp, and fertility problems. Some women with cysts on their ovaries will have no symptoms at all, whilst others suffer from various symptoms, which may also cause low mood and depression.
Diagnosis of PCOS depends on a combination of tests and the history and examination undertaken by your doctor. The first set of tests for PCOS is this blood test for levels of: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinising Hormone (LH), Testosterone and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

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Kidney Function Test

xana-medtec — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:47:24 +0000

Our at-home kidney test helps you monitor kidney function and performance through a simple finger-prick collection, with online results in 2 to 4 days.

What’s tested?

Urea
Creatinine
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)What is a kidney function test?
Our kidney function test reveals the health and performance of your kidneys by measuring urea and creatinine levels, as well as the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
You should take the test if you experience chronic fatigue, changes in urination frequency, irregular heartbeat, fluid retention, and shortness of breath. Or if you have a high protein diet, take anti-inflammatory medication, suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, or persistent urinary tract infections, have a kidney infection or kidney stones or have a family history of either.

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General Health Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:08:04 +0000

What can I expect from this General Health Profile?

This home test provides you with a comprehensive check-up of your general health including diabetes (HbA1c), your liver & kidney function, bone health, iron levels and a full cholesterol profile. This profile helps you to proactively manage your health and identify/ monitor many underlying or pre-existing conditions.

Cholesterol (7 Biomarkers)

High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Total Cholesterol

Total Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. This includes low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterols. Cholesterol is used to produce hormones for development, growth and reproduction.

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is a form of cholesterol which is considered ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the heart’s arteries.

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is considered ‘bad’ cholesterol because it contributes to cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries.

Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio

Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio is a mathematical calculation which indicates the ratio of total cholesterol versus ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol in the blood.

Non-HDL Cholesterol

Non-HDL Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood excluding the ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL).

Triglyceride

Triglyceride is another type of fat (not the same as cholesterol) found in the bloodstream

HDL percentage

This is the percentage of Total Cholesterol that consists of ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol.

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Progesterone – Day 21 Ovulation Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:59:41 +0000

What can I expect from this Progesterone – Day 21 Ovulation?

This home test checks your progesterone levels which can confirm whether you have ovulated or not. Analysis of Progesterone levels shows a large spike in the latter half of your cycle if successful ovulation has occurred. It needs to be taken about 21 days into your cycle.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (1 Biomarkers)

There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Progesterone

Progesterone plays an important role in preparing a female body for pregnancy. This test can help to assess if a woman is ovulating normally and should be done on day 21 into a cycle.

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Pregnancy Test – Beta HCG

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:52:37 +0000

What can I expect from this Pregnancy Test – Beta HCG (Quantitative)?

This home test checks whether you are pregnant or not.

Blood tests can detect pregnancy hormones at lower levels than a urine test so this test can help you confirm your pregnancy at the earliest possible date.

Identifying conditions of this test

Pregnancy (1 Biomarker)

Blood tests can detect pregnancy hormones at lower levels than a standard urine test so you can confirm your pregnancy at the earliest possible date. The presence of the hormone Beta-HCG is used to confirm pregnancy and the quantitative levels of this hormone in your blood can sometimes be used to determine the gestational age of your fetus.

Beta-hCG

Beta-hCG is a protein produced in the placenta during pregnancy that is used to determine the stage of pregnancy.

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Menopause Hormone Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:46:42 +0000

What can I expect from this Menopause Hormones Profile?

This home test checks for the important hormones needed to give information about menopause. It can also help with hormone replacement therapy monitoring, period problems and other hormone related issues. It can identify the hormonal changes expected at the onset of menopause.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (3 Biomarkers)

Oestradiol

Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen and the main female hormone produced by non-pregnant women. The hormone has an important role in the development of female physical features and reproductive functions. Oestradiol tests are used for the evaluation of ovarian functions. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of precocious and delayed puberty in girls as well as used to monitor hormone replacement therapy in peri-pausal and menopausal women.

Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. FSH stimulates the growth and development of unfertilised eggs during the menstrual cycle in women and initiates the production of sex hormones such as oestradiol and progesterone. FSH is also used to stimulate the production of sperm in men. The FSH hormone is often tested with other sex hormones such as LH, testosterone, oestradiol and progesterone for diagnose infertility and pituitary gland disorders in men and women.

Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone is used to regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation by stimulating the ovaries to produce other reproductive hormones in females whereas in men, LH stimulates and controls testosterone. The LH test is used to determine any reproductive problems.

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Female Fertility Hormones

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:33:14 +0000

What can I expect from this Fertility Hormones Profile?

This home test checks levels of important hormones related to fertility, menopause, period problems, and other hormone-related issues.

Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions. It may identify imbalances that could impact your fertility.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (4 Biomarkers)

Oestradiol

Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone

Prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary glands in the brain. The main role of prolactin is to promote lactation (breast milk production) in women during pregnancy and after childbirth. A prolactin test is used to diagnose infertility in both men and women as well as menstrual problems and erectile dysfunction.

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Female Sexual Health (STI)

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:26:47 +0000

What can I expect from this Female Sexual Health – Advanced Screen?

This blood and vaginal swab test covers a wide range of common infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health.

Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

It can take three weeks to test positive after exposure to some sexually transmitted diseases. Please take this into account when considering the timing of your LML sexual health test. If you test early, it is best to repeat the test after a few weeks.

You can expect to receive your results two days after the sample arrives in our laboratory.*

**Results may be delayed if confirmatory testing is required.

Identifying conditions of this test

Sexual Health (6 Biomarkers)

Most sexually transmitted infections can be tested for using urine or blood samples. Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection from the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is by far the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK at present. A large percentage of people with this will not exhibit any symptoms thus chlamydia often being referred to as “The Silent Epidemic”. Chlamydia can be easily treated , if left untreated however it can cause significant reproductive problems. If your result is positive it is important to contact your partner (s) to advise them of the result and get tested / treated as well.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause severe reproductive and health problems.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) are produced in the body by the hepatitis B virus. It is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person. HBsAg tests are used to diagnose if a person is currently infectious.

Hepatitis C Antibodies

Hepatitis C Antibodies (HCAg) are produced by the immune system after exposure to hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood of an infected person. HCAg tests are used to determine whether a person has previously been exposed to hepatitis C.

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Male Sexual Health (STI)

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:18:36 +0000

What can I expect from this Male Sexual Health – Advanced Screen?

This blood and urine test covers a wide range of common infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health.

Certain STIs don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

You can expect to receive your results next day after the sample arrives in our laboratory.*

**Results may be delayed if confirmatory testing is required.

Identifying conditions of this test

Sexual Health (6 Biomarkers)

Most sexually transmitted infections can be tested for using urine or blood samples. Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

Chlamydia

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause severe reproductive and health problems.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Hepatitis C Antibodies

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