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What laboratory types do we have?
We have many specialised labs to provide complete diagnostic services. These include biochemistry, haematology, bacteriology, mycology, serology, histopathology, neuropathology, renal pathology, pulmonary pathology, haematopathology, bone pathology, onco pathology, microbiology, and a fully-equipped blood bank. Each lab focuses on specific tests for accurate and fast results.
What does an abnormal lab result value mean?
An abnormal lab result means the test values are not within the normal range. This could suggest a health problem that needs more investigation. Your doctor will explain the results and recommend any needed follow-up tests or treatments.
How long does testing typically take before results are available?
Testing times vary depending on the type of test. Generally, routine blood tests and basic diagnostics take a few hours, while more complex tests, such as tissue analysis or specialised screenings, may take 1-3 days to ensure accurate results.
What happens to my sample once I have provided it?
Once you provide your sample, it is labelled and sent to the appropriate lab department (such as biochemistry, haematology, or microbiology). Our skilled technicians use advanced equipment to analyse your sample. The results are then reviewed for accuracy and securely shared with you.
Where can I go to provide a sample for testing?
You can provide a sample for testing in our Lab Services in Kochi at Aster Medcity. Our facility conducts extensive tests and is staffed by experienced professionals, ensuring accurate and quick results with the latest technology for the best patient care.
What Lab tests are taken care of here?
Lab Services in Kochi offers a wide range of tests for fast and accurate results. We perform blood tests, tissue analysis, infection screening, and advanced diagnostics for blood diseases, bacteria, fungi, the immune system, tissue studies, nerves, kidneys, lungs, bones, and cancer.
How should I prepare for my first visit to Endocrinologists & Diabetologists?
Prepare yourself by obtaining information about endocrinologists and diabetologists before your first visit. Note the symptoms you are facing and the medicines you're taking right now. Note down any queries you may have. Bring pertinent medical records above everything else, such as lab results or previous diagnoses. This enables the physician to comprehend your condition and work with you to create the most effective treatment strategy.
When should I consider seeing an endocrinologist & Diabetologist?
See an endocrinologist or diabetologist for hormone imbalances if you develop any of the following symptoms in addition to unexplained weight fluctuations and fatigue: dry skin, hair loss, blurred vision, mood swings, sluggish wound healing, elevated blood pressure, tingly limbs, swollen neck glands, or excessive thirst or urine. Your health can be greatly improved with an early diagnosis and lifestyle modifications.
What documents to carry on my first visit to an endocrinologist & diabetologist?
Bring all of your medical documents, including summaries of past diagnoses, previous medical reports, imaging findings, and pathology results. Bring a list of your current medicines, any allergies, and any questions you may have for the endocrinologist and diabetologist about your prognosis and available treatments.
What are the most common types of conditions that Endocrinologists & Diabetologists treat?
Diabetes (of all kinds), thyroid disorders (hyperactive or underactive), pituitary gland disorders (growth hormone deficiency), adrenal gland disorders (Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease), calcium disparities, and reproductive hormone disorders (PCOS, infertility) are among the common conditions treated by endocrinologists and diabetologists in Kochi at Aster Medicity. They are experts in treating hormone abnormalities to improve the well-being of their patients.
