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To make things easier for you, we have created four panels. Each panel is meant to guide you on your journey of general wellness and/or prevention of certain illness, keep you vigilant on your sexual health, help make informed decisions in family planning and getting a better understanding of how your environment might be affecting your health.
List of Tests
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 24-HOUR URINE TESTS
Please collect the 24-hour urine container from laboratory reception.
The first time you have to urinate in the morning, go as you normally would, without collecting it. Write down the time as the start time.
Every time you pee after that, collect it in the container. Keep the container in the fridge when you’re not using it.
Drink water throughout the day. You can eat normally unless there are foods your provider tells you to avoid.
Try to collect for the last time as close as possible to 24 hours after you marked the start time. For instance, if you have your first pee — that you didn’t collect — at 8 a.m. on a Monday, try to collect for the last time at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Make sure the container is marked with your name, start time, end time and any other required information.
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Special Instructions: Random urine sample in a sterile container
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Special Instructions: Please contact the laboratory to receive guidance about this test.
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Laboratory Tests
At our laboratory, we offer a comprehensive range of tests to help you better understand and manage your health. Whether you are undergoing a routine health check, monitoring an existing condition, or seeking answers to specific health concerns, our experienced team is committed to providing accurate results and professional support every step of the way.
Explore the tests available below and contact us if you require any additional information or assistance.
AFB Screening
Special Instructions: None
ANCA - Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Abs
Special Instructions: None
APTT
Special Instructions: None
AST
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of Liver Profiles.
Alanine Transaminase - ALT
Special Instructions: None
Albumin
Special Instructions: None
Alcohol (Urine)
Special Instructions: Random urine sample in a sterile container
Alcohol Level (Blood)
Special Instructions: None
Aldolase
Special Instructions: None
Aldosterone (Blood)
Special Instructions: None
Alkaline Phosphatase
Special Instructions: None
Alpha Feto Protein
Special Instructions: None
Ammonia
Special Instructions: Please contact the laboratory to receive guidance about this test.
Amylase
Special Instructions: None
Androstenedione
Special Instructions: Preferred days to collect blood for this test are Monday, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday (morning only).
Anti Mullarian Hormone
Special Instructions: None but doctor may request that test is taken on particular day/s of the menstrual cycle.
Anti Nuclear Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Anti Streptolysin O Titre
Special Instructions: None
Anti Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Anti Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Anti-CCP Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Anti-Phospholipids Screen
Special Instructions: None
Antibody Screening
Special Instructions: None
Apoliprotein B
Special Instructions: Fasting is not needed if this test is done on its own.
Barbiturates (Urine)
Special Instructions: None
Benzodiazepines (Urine)
Special Instructions: None
Bilirubin (Direct)
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of Liver Profile 2.
Bilirubin (Indirect)
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of Liver Profile 2.
Bilirubin (Total)
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of Liver Profiles.
Blood Cultures
Special Instructions: None
Blood Film (Blood Differential)
Special Instructions: None
Blood Group & Rh Factor
Special Instructions: None
Blood Group + DAT: Adult
Special Instructions: None
Blood Group + DAT: Baby
Special Instructions: None
Borrelia RT PCR
Special Instructions: None
C Reactive Protein
Special Instructions: None
C Reactive Protein - High Sensitivity
Special Instructions: None
CA 125
Special Instructions: None
COVID Test by PCR
Special Instructions: Nasopharyngeal Swab
Calcium
Special Instructions: None
Calprotectin - Faecal Test
Special Instructions: Please collect a small stool sample in a sterile container which may be collected from laboratory’s reception.
Cancer Antigen - Ca 15.3
Special Instructions: None
Cancer Antigen - Ca 19.9
Special Instructions: None
Carbamazepine (Urine)
Special Instructions: None
Carcinogenic Embryonic Antigen - CEA
Special Instructions: None
Chlamydia
Special Instructions: Swab needed for female patients, urine sample needed for male patients. Please also refer to Sexual Health Profile by PCR.
Chloride
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of the electrolytes test and Renal Profile.
Coeliac Screen
(Includes Deaminated-Gliadin IgA and IgG, Tissue Transglutaminase IgA,Total IgA)
Special Instructions: None
Complement C3, C4
Special Instructions: None
Complete Blood Count
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of various profiles.
Conventional Cervical Cytology
Special Instructions: Patient must submit swab – procedure must be carried out during visit to gynaecologist.
Copper
Special Instructions: None
Cortisol
Special Instructions: This test is normally done in the morning, between 8.00am and 8.45am. Doctors may also request evaluation of cortisol afternoon levels (normally around 4.00pm).
Creatinine
Special Instructions: None.
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Renal Profile (Kidney Function Tests)
Creatinine (Urine)
Special Instructions: Random Urine Sample
Creatinine Kinase
Special Instructions: None
Creatinine Kinase - MB
Special Instructions: No specific preparation is usually required, but informing healthcare providers about medications or supplements is essential.
Cytomegalovirus IgG
Special Instructions: None
Cytomegalovirus IgM
Special Instructions: None
D-Dimer
Special Instructions: Inform your healthcare providers about any medications you're taking, especially blood thinners, as they can affect the results.
DHEA – Dehydroepiandrosterone
Special Instructions: None
Dehydroepiandrosterone-SO4
Special Instructions: None
Digoxin
Special Instructions: No special preparation is needed, but timing of sample collection is important, and you may be instructed to have your blood drawn a specific number of hours after your last dose of digoxin, typically 6-8 hours.
ESR - Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Special Instructions: None
Ebstein Barr Virus - EBV
Special Instructions: None
Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
Special Instructions: None
Ferritin
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Anaemia Profile.
Fibrinogen
Special Instructions: Fasting is not needed unless directed otherwise by the doctor.
Folate
Special Instructions: Fasting for 8 to 10 hours is required.
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Anaemia Profile.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Special Instructions: None.
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Hormone Profile
Food Intolerance Test (280 Foods)
Special Instructions: None
Free Thyroxine (FT4)
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Thyroid Profiles.
Free Triiodothyronine (FT3)
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Thyroid Profiles.
Fructosamine
Special Instructions: None
GI MAP Zonulin
Special Instructions: Please send an email to the laboratory on info@mlsstjames.com for further information about this test.
Gamma Gt
Special Instructions: None
This test can be done on its own or as part of the Liver Profiles.
Gastro Screen by PCR - Faecal Test
Special Instructions: Please collect a small stool sample in a sterile container which may be collected from laboratory’s reception.
Sample is tested for DNAs of Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC), Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Aeromonas, Yersinia enterocolitica, Clostridium difficile, Cryptosporidium, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis by RT-PCR.
Gentamicin Level
Special Instructions: Please send an email to the laboratory on info@mlsstjames.com for further information about this test.
Glucose - Fasting Blood Glucose
Special Instructions: Fasting for 8 to 10 hours is required. This test can be done on its own or as part of General and Wellness Profiles.
Glucose - Random Blood Glucose
Special Instructions: None
Glucose Tolerance Test
Special Instructions: This test is strictly by appointment as it requires patients to stay at the lab for a period of time (generally between 2 to 3 hours). A blood sample is taken every 30 minutes.
Gonorrhoea
Special Instructions: Swab needed for female patients, urine sample needed for male patients. Please also refer to Sexual Health Profile by PCR.
Growth Hormone
Special Instructions: Fasting for 8 hours is required. Patients will be asked to rest for 30 minutes before collecting the blood sample.
HCG: Free Beta - Tumour Marker
Special Instructions: If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day), sample must be collected at least 8 hours after the last dose.
HCG: Pregnancy Test
Special Instructions: None
HE4 + ROMA
Special Instructions: None
HIV Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
HPV by PCR
Special Instructions: Vaginal swab is needed for this test. Test can also be performed using the swab provided for the smear test within a two-month period.
HbA1c
Special Instructions: None
Helicobacter Pylori Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Helicobacter Pylori Antigen – Faecal Test
Special Instructions: Please collect a small stool sample in a sterile container which may be collected from laboratory’s reception.
Helicobacter Pylori by PCR
Special Instructions: Please collect a small stool sample in a sterile container which may be collected from laboratory’s reception.
Hepatitis A IgM Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Hepatitis A Total Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Hepatitis B Core Antibody Total (IgG and IgM)
Special Instructions: None
Hepatitis B Surface AB (Anti Hbs) - Immunity status
Special Instructions: None
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen - Infection screening
Special Instructions: None
Hepatitis C Total Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Herpes 1 and 2 PCR
Special Instructions: Swab needed for both male and female patients.
Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 (IgG)
Special Instructions: None
Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 (IgM)
Special Instructions: None
Homocysteine
Special Instructions: Fasting for 8 to 10 hours is required.
INR
Special Instructions: None
Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Special Instructions: None
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Special Instructions: None
Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Special Instructions: None
Insulin - Fasting
Special Instructions: None
Ionised Calcium
Special Instructions: None
Iron
Special Instructions: None
Karyotype Genetic Testing
Special Instructions: Blood collection can be done between Monday and Wednesday before 10:00hrs at St James Hospital Sliema. Referring doctor must fill the genetic consent form.
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Special Instructions: None
Lactose Tolerance Test
Special Instructions: Fasting for 8 to 10 hours is required. This test is by appointment only as it requires patients to stay at the laboratory for a number of hours.
Lipoprotein A
Special Instructions: None
Liquid Based Cervical Cytology (LBC)
Special Instructions: Patient must submit a swab – procedure to be performed by gynaecologist or doctor.
Lithium
Special Instructions: None
Lp PLA2 - Cardiac Marker
Special Instructions: None
Luteinizing Hormone
Special Instructions: None
Magnesium (Serum)
Special Instructions: None
Malaria Antigen
Special Instructions: None
Malaria Blood Film Screen
Special Instructions: None
Measles IgG Abs - Immune Status
Special Instructions: None
Mycology
Special Instructions: None
Mycoplasma Genitalium DNA (PCR)
Special Instructions: Urine sample required from male patients, vaginal swab needed for female patients.
NT-proBNP
Special Instructions: None
Oestradiol
Special Instructions: None
Osmolarity - Serum
Special Instructions: None
Osmolarity - Urinary
Special Instructions: Random urine sample needed, midstream method is recommended. A mid-stream urine sample means you don't collect the first or last part of urine that comes out. This reduces the risk of the sample being contaminated with bacteria from your hands or the skin around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. It is generally recommended that patient takes a shower before providing urine sample. Also please refrain from touching the inside of the container with your hands.
Phencyclidine
Special Instructions: Urine sample required. This is normally done as part of drug and substance screening.
Phenobarbital
Special Instructions: Urine sample required. This is normally done as part of drug and substance screening.
Phenobarbitone
Special Instructions: Urine sample required. This is normally done as part of drug and substance screening.
Phenytoin
Special Instructions: Urine sample required. This is normally done as part of drug and substance screening.
Phosphorus (Inorganic)
Special Instructions: None
Potassium
Special Instructions: None
Progesterone
Special Instructions: None
Prolactin
Special Instructions: None
Prostatic Specific Antigen - Free
Special Instructions: None
Prostatic Specific Antigen - Total
Special Instructions: None
Protein
Special Instructions: None
Protein C
Special Instructions: This test can be done at St James Hospital Sliema only as the sample must be frozen immediately after the blood collection.
Protein S Activity
Special Instructions: This test can be done at St James Hospital Sliema only as the sample must be frozen immediately after the blood collection.
Quanti-FERON TB
Special Instructions: The blood collection for this test must be done at St James Hospital Sliema between Monday and Friday, from 13.00hrs to 18.00hrs.
Respiratory Screen by PCR
Special Instructions: Swab from is required for this test.
Reticulocyte Count
Special Instructions: None
Reverse T3
Special Instructions: This test can be done at St James Hospital Sliema only as the sample must be frozen immediately after the blood collection.
Rheumatoid Factor
Special Instructions: None
Rubella IgG
Special Instructions: None
Rubella IgM
Special Instructions: None
SPE - Serum Protein Electrophoresis
Special Instructions: None
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Special Instructions: None
Sodium
Special Instructions: None
Syphilis
Special Instructions: None
TOTAL T3
Special Instructions: None
TOTAL T4
Special Instructions: None
TSH Receptor Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Testosterone - Free
Special Instructions: None
Testosterone - Total
Special Instructions: None
Thalassaemia Screen + Complete Blood Count
Special Instructions: None
Thyroid Antibodies
Special Instructions: None
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Special Instructions: None
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Special Instructions: None
Toxoplasma IgG
Special Instructions: None
Toxoplasma IgM
Special Instructions: None
Transferrin - Saturation
Special Instructions: None
Trichomonas Vaginalis by PCR
Special Instructions: Swab needed for female patients while male patients must submit a urine sample. Please also refer to the Sexual Health Profile by PCR.
Troponin I
Special Instructions: None
Urea
Special Instructions: None. The Urea test is also included in the Renal Profile.
Ureaplasma
Special Instructions: Swab needed for female patients while male patients must submit a urine sample.
Uric Acid (SUA)
Special Instructions: None
Urinalysis Examination
Special Instructions: None. Urine sample needed, preferably collected by following the mid-stream procedure.
Urinary Drug Screen-6 Panel
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Opiates
Cannabis
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Special Instructions: None. Random urine sample required (without chain of custody).
Urinary Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
Special Instructions: None
Urine Creatinine - Random
Special Instructions: None
Urine Cytology
Special Instructions: None
Urine Microalbumin
Special Instructions: None
Urine Phosphorus
Special Instructions: None
Urine: Culture and Susceptibility Testing
Special Instructions: Mid-stream urine collection recommended. A mid-stream urine sample means you don't collect the first or last part of urine that comes out. This reduces the risk of the sample being contaminated with bacteria from your hands or the skin around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. It is generally recommended that patient takes a shower before providing urine sample. Also please refrain from touching the inside of the container with your hands.
Valproic Acid
Special Instructions: None
Varicella Zoster IgG
Special Instructions: None
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Special Instructions: Fasting for 8 to 10 hours is recommended.
Vitamin D 25-OH
Special Instructions: None
Zinc
Special Instructions: The blood collection for this test can only be done at St James Hospital, Sliema, between Monday and Wednesday, preferably before 10.00hrs.
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Prenatal screen
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Hormones
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Coeliac disease
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Food intolerance
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