Our Lab offers many specialized tests in order for patients to receive the best diagnosis and results.Below is only a brief indication of the analysis offered. The Laboratory covers a range of tests , both routine and specialized.Our Laboratory has specialized equipment and the required expertise for the performance of these specific Lab tests.Our quality system assures that the equipment we use is of the highest quality, appropriately calibrated and our personnel is highly trained.

These Specialized Tests contains the main analysis groups , and their explanations . It must be emphasized that it is simply informative and in no way to be construed to replace the advice or diagnosis of your doctor.

Fertility Hormones

  • Poly-cystic ovary profile
  • Insulin Resistance

Initial Pregnancy Panel

  • Toxo Ig G
  • Toxo Ig M
  • Rubella G
  • Rubella M
  • CMV G
  • CMV M
  • Vavicella (vzv)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV

Rheumatoid/Inflammation

  • Anti – Nuclear antibodies
  • Rheumatoid Factor
  • CCP
  • Thyroid antibodies

Why Vitamin D is Important:

Vitamin D is a pro hormone that regulates body levels of calcium and phosphorus homeostasis.As well as in the mineralization of the bones.

Sources of Vitamin D:

  • Sunlight Exposure: Daily exposure allows the body to maintain adequate levels of 25-OH Vitamin D in the blood.Vitamin D production is affected by seasonal changes,duration of exposure,northern latitude etc.
  • Endogenous production: Ability to form and process Vitamin D through the combined actions of the skin,liver and kidneys.
  • Dietary intake: Vitamin D is rare in foods other than fatty fish,eggs and supplemented dairy products.Vitamin D can be supplied by multivitamin and supplements.

Causes and Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency :

Causes :

  • Limited Sun Exposure
  • Diet
  • Medications
  • Metabolic Conditions or Disease
  • Malabsorption

Potential Impacts :

  • Brain
  • Immune System
  • Lungs
  • Circulatory
  • Cancer

Known Consequences :

  • Muscle Bones
    • Muscle Weakness,aches
    • Rickets
    • Osteoporosis
    • Osteomalacia

 

Additional Specialized Tests include:

  • Cardiology Laboratory Testing
  • Food Intolerance
  • Cancer Indicators
  • DNA Paternity Testing
  • Mediterranean Fever

If you have questions concerning these specialized tests or any other tests please do not hesitate to contact us at cdlab@cytanet.com.cy

and  +357 22451246.