Laboratory testing, influencing 70% of clinical decisions, is pivotal in quality patient care. Clinical chemistry employs chemical processes to measure analyte levels in body fluids, with blood and urine being common. Other fluids tested include saliva, CSF, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, and peritoneal fluid. Methods ensure accurate concentration assessments, and results are compared to reference intervals for medical diagnostic and clinical meaning.
The clinical chemistry & hematology lab’s research focuses on diagnosing and treating various human diseases, such as salts, proteins, and lipids (clinical chemistry), cell production and distribution (hematology), antibodies (autoimmune), hormone management (endocrinology), blood clotting (hemostasis), as well as drug abuse screening (Toxicology).
Understanding Clinical Chemistry & Hematology
Clinical Chemistry and Hematology are two of the most important laboratory disciplines used to help physicians diagnose, monitor, and manage a wide range of medical conditions. Clinical chemistry analyzes blood, urine, and other body fluids to measure substances such as glucose, cholesterol, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, and proteins. Hematology focuses on blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets, and clotting factors to help diagnose conditions such as anemia, infections, bleeding disorders, and blood cancers.
At St. Maarten Laboratory Services, testing is performed using modern laboratory equipment and quality-controlled procedures to provide healthcare professionals with accurate and timely results that support patient care.
Services We Offer
Clinical Chemistry
- Blood Glucose
- Kidney Function Tests
- Liver Function Tests
- Lipid Profile (Cholesterol)
- Electrolytes
- Cardiac Markers
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Diabetes Monitoring (HbA1c)
Hematology
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
- White Blood Cell Count
- Platelet Count
- Blood Group & Rh Typing
- Coagulation Studies (PT/INR, APTT)
- Sickle Cell Screening
- D-Dimer Testing
When Would My Doctor Request These Tests?
Patients may be referred for Clinical Chemistry or Hematology testing to:
- Investigate fatigue or weakness
- Monitor diabetes
- Assess kidney or liver function
- Evaluate heart health
- Diagnose anemia
- Detect infection or inflammation
- Monitor chronic medical conditions
- Prepare for surgery
- Evaluate blood clotting disorders
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https://labtestsonline.org/tests
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