To ensure accuracy, please follow these guidelines before your visit. For specific details, click on your test:
Fasting is not eating any food or drink for a period of time. You can drink water only (no coffee, tea, diet drinks, etc.) and never in excess. Fasting time varies depending on the laboratory test to be performed. In the case of tests that do not require fasting, you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake.
1. Fasting 8-14 hours
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Glucose
• Insulin
2. Fasting 12-14 Hours
• Lipid Profile
• HDL Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
The urine sample allows testing of renal function, determining of bacterial infections by cultivation and treatment evaluation, among others.
1. It is recommended to collect the first morning urine. You should not collect urine sample during the menstrual period or perform strenuous exercise before urine collection.
2. Do not have sex the day before urine collection.
3. Female patients should use their very clean fingers to open the labia and keep them separated to collect the sample.
4. Clean genital thoroughly with soap and water.
5. Do not use disinfectants.
6. Open the bottle only at the time of urine collection.
7. Do not touch or rinse the inside of the bottle.
8. Discard the initial stream of urine and collect only the intermediate stream into the bottle.
9. It should be filled to about half and never to the top.
The collection of the 24 hours urine sample allows us to perform several tests that permit your doctor to identify kidney diseases or conditions. If the analysis requested is Creatinine Clearance, in addition to the 24 hours urine sample, the patient must indicate data of the weight and height, as well as taking a blood sample, which need NO fasting.
1. On the first day of collection, you should completely empty the bladder and discard the first urine. Note the start time.
2. From the start time, collect all urine in urination during the next 24 hours, either day or night. Note the time of completion.
3. Upon completion of the collection period to 24 hours, the sample must be delivered to the laboratory in less than 2 hours.
4. The container with the sample should remain tightly sealed and refrigerated (not frozen).
5. The fluid intake should be normal.
6. The sample should not be contaminated with toilet paper, stool or menstrual flow. If the patient is in period you should wait until it has stopped to collect the sample.
The semen sample is widely used for studies of fertility, determination of infections and for evaluating treatments such as vasectomy.
1. Urinate before obtaining the sample.
2. The sample should be obtained after 3 days of abstinence from sexual intercourse or masturbation.
3. The sample should be obtained by hand masturbation avoiding the use of lubricants or condoms.
4. Once the sample is obtained, close the container without touching the inner walls of the container.
5. Keep the sample at body temperature. Do not refrigerate.
6. Deliver it to the laboratory within 15 minutes. Otherwise the sample will be completely useless.
The sputum sample is collected for a laboratory test that looks for germs that cause infection.
Sputum is the material that comes up from air passages when you cough deeply.
1. The best is to obtain these samples when you wake up very early, before eating.
2. Rinse mouth with water only. Do not use toothpaste or mouthwash.
3. Breathe deeply and cough, directly depositing the sample of bronchial secretions (mucus) in the container.
4. Avoid that the sample is nasopharyngeal secretions or saliva.
5. Close the container without touching the internal walls and return it in the laboratory in less than 2 hours. If not possible, keep the container with the sample refrigerated (maximum 4 hours). Do not freeze.
Feces analysis identifies a number of conditions such as intestinal bleeding, presence of bacterial and parasitic infections and food intolerances. It is recommended that three serial samples to increase the probability of diagnosis, especially in analysis of parasites.
1. Collect the sample of spontaneous evacuation in this container. Do not contaminate the sample with urine or blood.
2. Especially preferred those portions of the stool that show blood, mucus or pus.
3. Diarrheal or liquid samples must be submitted and processed immediately.
4. Close the container without touching the internal walls and deliver it to the laboratory sample before 2 hours, or keep in a cool place.
5. You can refrigerate, do not freeze, or placed in an ice bag up to 12 hours.
6. For serial sample collection try to collect during the same week.
Examination profiles of laboratory and blood tests
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The following profiles include the most recommended laboratory and blood tests:
Basic Profile
Recommended as a basic control routine that includes risk assessment of anemia, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Recommended age
12 years and older.
Indications
Requires fasting 12-14 hours. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Cardiovascular Risk
• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol (good)
• LDL Cholesterol (bad)
• Triglycerides
• Vitamin D
• CRP
Anemia and infections
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell Count
• Iron
Diabetes
• Glucose
Kidney
• BUN
• Creatinine
• Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
• Uric Acid
• Urine test
• Albumin
Complete Women Profile
Includes complete control of laboratory tests to assess the risk for conditions such as diabetes, anemia, cardiovascular disease, kidney infections, liver function, thyroid, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.
Recommended age
– 20-39 years performed every three years
– 40 years or more annually conduct
– Over 50 years include the Profile of Osteoporosis
Indications
Requires fasting 12-14 hours. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Cardiovascular Risk
• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol (good)
• LDL Cholesterol (bad)
• Triglycerides
• Vitamin D
• CRP
Diabetes
• Glucose
Anemia and infections
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell Count
• Iron
Liver
• Liver enzymes ALT, AST and GGT
• Direct Bilirubin
• Indirect Bilirubin
• Total protein
• Albumin
Kidney
• BUN
• Creatinine
• Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
• Uric Acid
• Urine test
• Albumin
Bones
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
Thyroid
• TSH
• Free T4
• T3
Allergies
• Total IgE
Ovary
• Ca125
Complete Men Profile
Includes complete control of laboratory tests for men in order to assess the risk for conditions such as diabetes, anemia, cardiovascular disease, liver function, thyroid and kidneys as well as osteoporosis and prostate cancer.
Recommended age
– 20-39 years performed every three years
– 40 years or more annually conduct
Indications
Requires fasting 12-14 hours. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test. To avoid having an erroneous high PSA test level you should not have sexual intercourse for a day before your test.
Cardiovascular Risk
• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol (good)
• LDL Cholesterol (bad)
• Triglycerides
• Vitamin D
• CRP
Diabetes
• Glucose
Anemia and infections
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell Count
• Iron
Liver
• Liver enzymes ALT, AST and GGT
• Direct Bilirubin
• Indirect Bilirubin
• Total protein
• Albumin
Kidney
• BUN
• Creatinine
• Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
• Uric Acid
• Urine test
• Albumin
Prostate
• PSA test
Bones
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
Hormones
• TSH
• Total Testosterone
Allergies
• Total IgE
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Profile
It is recommended for sexually active people to assess the risks of contracting any sexually transmitted disease most common in our country.
Recommended age
For sexually active people.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• Gonorrhea test (culture)
• HIV test
• Syphilis test (VDRL)
• Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis IgG & IgM)
• Herpes (HSV II IgG & IgM)
• Hepatitis B (HBsAg)
• Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV)
• Pap test is recommended for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), a risk factor for developing cervical cancer, throat and penis.
Hepatic Profile
It allows the evaluation of the functional state of the liver. It is recommended for people with constant intake of drugs (hypertension, acne, dyslipidemia, etc.) and family history of liver problems.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• Liver enzymes ALT, AST and GGT
• Alkaline phosphatase
• Direct Bilirubin
• Indirect Bilirubin
• Total protein
• Albumin
Renal Profile
Recommended for people with recurrent urinary tract infections, diabetes, and to assess the proper function of the kidneys.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• BUN
• Creatinine
• Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
• Uric Acid
• Urine test
• Albumin
Thyroid Profile
Recommended for people with thyroid problems and treatment control.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• TSH
• Free T4
• Total T4
• T3
Pregnancy Profile
It is recommended for women in the first trimester of pregnancy, and women with a desire to prepare for an early pregnancy.
Indications
Fasting require 8 to 10 hours. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Anemia and infections
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell Count
• Iron
Diabetes
• Glucose
Infections
• HIV
• Syphilis test (VDRL)
• Hepatitis B (HBsAg)
• Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma IgG & IgM)
General
• Urine test
• Blood group
Infant Profile
It is recommended for children over 2 years. Includes basic tests for risk assessment as anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and allergies.
Indications
Does not require fasting, but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. I.L. Laboratorio Familiar N.V. uses inputs and special methodologies to facilitate sample collection and reducing the amount needed with less discomfort for the child.
Anemia and infections
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell Count
Diabetes
• Glucose
Cardiovascular Risk
• Total Cholesterol
Allergies
• Total IgE
Female hormone Profile
It is recommended for women with suspected hormonal disorders, infertility, peri-menopause, among other states.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Hormones
• FSH
• LH
• Estradiol
• Total Testosterone
Thyroid
• TSH
• Free T4
• T3
Osteoporosis Profile
It is recommended for people over 50 or with a family history of osteoporosis.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• Alkaline phosphatase
• Calcium
• Calcium in urine
• Creatinine
• Creatinine in urine
• Vitamin D
Rheumatic Profile
Recommended for people with suspected autoimmune diseases such as lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, antiphospholipid syndrome, among others.
Indications
Fasting require 8 to 10 hours. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell count
• Uric Acid
• CRP
• Anti-CCP
• Rheumatic Factor
• ASO
• Total Protein
• ANF
Pre- Operation Profile
Recommended for assessment prior to any surgery.
Indications
Fasting require 8 to 10 hours. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• BSE
• Complete Blood cell count
• Prothrombin time (PT)
• Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
• Glucose
• Blood group
• HIV
• Urine test
Coagulation Profile
Blood coagulation tests are requested as part of the preoperative scans before surgery or anticoagulation control.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• Platelet count
• Prothrombin time (PT)
• Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
• Fibrinogen
Allergy test Profile
Tests are used to find out which substances will produce an allergic reaction to a person. I.L. Laboratorio Familiar N.V. has packages available for Adult and Pediatric. According to the most common causes of allergies in our country we test inhalants and foods consumed.
Indications
Does not require fasting but you should wait at least 2 hours after food intake. You can take pure water (without gas or flavors). Not recommended alcohol intake 24 hours before the test.
Examination
• Total IgE
Inhalation Panel
1. Timothy grass-g6 (a short-lived winter-hardy perennial bunchgrass)
2. Birch-t3 (a tree of genus Betula, related to the oak family)
3. Hazel-t4 (a genus of deciduous trees and large shrubs)
4. Mugwort-w6 (a big bushy plant, Artemisia vulgaris)
5. Dermatophagoides pter.-d1 (european house dust mite)
6. Dermatophagoides far.-d2 (north american dust mite)
7. Cat-e1 (a housecat, house pet)
8. Dog-e2 (a housedog, house pet)
9. Horse-e3 (a hooved mammal)
10. Cladosporium herbarum-m2 (the most common indoor and outdoor molds)
11. Aspergillus fumigatus-m3 (a fungus to cause disease in individuals with an immunodeficiency disease)
Food Panel
12. Egg white-f1(the clear liquid contained within an egg)
13. Egg yolk-f75 (the yellow part within an egg)
14. Cow’s milk-f2 (a milk produced by the cow)
15. Codfish-f3 (north atlantics lean white flesh fish)
16. Wheat flower-f4 (a powder made from the grinding of wheat)
17. Peanut-f13 (is a goundnut, species in the legume or “vean” family)
18. Soya bean-f14 (is a species of legume, widely grown for its edible bean)
19. Carrot-f31 (a root vegetable (Daucus carota) usually orange in colour)
20. Apple-f49 (a pomaceous fruit of the Apple tree, species Malus domestica)
Pediatric Inhalation Panel
1. Grass mix-gx (timothy grass , cultivated rye)
2. Birch (a tree-t3 of genus Betula, related to the oak family)
3. Mogwort-w6 (a big bushy plant, Artemisia vulgaris)
4. Dermatophagoides Pter.-d1 (european house dust mite)
5. Dermatophagoides Far.-d2 (north american dust mite)
6. Cat-e1 (a housecat, house pet)
7. Dog-e2 (a housedog, house pet)
8. Horse-e3 (a hooved mammal)
9. Cladosporium herbarum-m2 (the most common indoor and outdoor molds)
10. Aspergillus fumigatus-m3 (a fungus to cause disease in individuals with an immunodeficiency disease)
11. Alternaria alternate-m6 (an opportunistic pathogen that cause upper respiratory tract infections and asthma in people with sensitivity)
Pediatric Food Panel
12. Egg white-f1 (the clear liquid contained within an egg)
13. Egg yolk-f75 (the yellow part within an egg)
14. Cow’s milk-f2 (a milk produced by the cow)
15. Codfish-f3 (north atlantics lean white flesh fish)
16. α-Lactalbumin-f76 (an important whey protein in cow’s milk)
17. β-Lactglobulin-f77 (the major whey protein of cow and sheep’s milk)
18. Casein-f78 (proteins commonly found in mammalian milk: cow, human)
19. Bovine serum albumin-e204 (the most abundant plasma protein in mammals)
20. Wheat flower-f4 (a powder made from the grinding of wheat)
21. Rice-f9 (a grain of the monocot plants)
22. Soya bean-f14 (is a species of legume, widely grown for its edible bean)
23. Peanut-f13 (is a goundnut, species in the legume or “vean” family)
24. Hazelnut-f17 (the nut of the hazel tree)
25. Carrot-f31 (a root vegetable (Daucus carota) usually orange in colour)
26. Potato-f35 (the potato (Solanaceae family) is a starchy food crop)
27. Apple-f49 (a pomaceous fruit of the Apple tree, species Malus domestica)
For the urine test, ask the sterile container at one of our branches
with the collection information.
Important Note:
I.L. Laboratorio Familiar N.V. advices to all patients to consult their doctor after receiving their results.
I.L. Laboratorio Familiar NV has been delivering trusted Paternity Testing results since 1990
Accuracy is our highest priority. We deliver results you can rely on.
DNA is inherited from both biological parents. During conception, the father’s sperm cell and the mother’s egg cell, meet and fuse to form a fertilized egg, called a zygote. All the cells forming the body contain the same DNA (half from the father and half from the mother). We can take samples from any part of the body and obtain the same results, because these samples contain the same DNA. Each person has a unique genetic profile that reflects this inheritance.
In a paternity test, the genetic profiles are compared to see if the child’s profile has pieces matching the tested father (and mother if tested)
The Phlebotomist will collect DNA samples from buccal (cheek) swabs for testing and analysis, from the Father and Child and Mother. Buccal swabs are like cotton swabs. Forms must be properly filled out by Phlebotomist. Parents must bring: A Passport picture of and a copy of Identification (Passport or Birth certificate of Child(ren). A picture is taken in the lab as a proof that they were in the lab at that time. Parent(s) and Child(ren), Phlebotomist and witness must sign forms. These samples are sent to the DDC DNA Diagnostic Center in North America for the DNA testing procedure.
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