Body Fluid Examination | Lahalak Medical Platform
Do you have abnormal fluid accumulation? This comprehensive analysis helps identify the source of inflammation or infection in joints or chest, guiding your doctor toward the most accurate treatment.
Scientific name: Body Fluid Examination
Body fluid examinations are a group of laboratory tests performed on non-blood fluids obtained from body cavities (such as the abdomen, chest, joints, or around the heart and brain) via aspiration. These tests include biochemical analysis, cytology, smear and bacterial culture, and cytological examination to determine the nature of the fluid (exuda...
Service type
Laboratory test (Body Fluid)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Comprehensive physical and chemical examination of the fluid (appearance, color, protein, glucose, LDH enzyme).
- Detailed cellular analysis (number and detail of white and red blood cell types) under a microscope.
- Smear and microbial culture (bacterial and fungal) to detect infection.
- Cytology is a cell examination used to look for abnormal or cancerous cells.
- Consult with an internist or specialist appropriate to the case to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not generally required, but it is preferable to follow the instructions of the treating physician who will determine the date of the puncture.
- The sample must be collected in sterile, specialized containers (often several tubes of different colors) provided by the puncture unit or laboratory.
- The sample must be transported to the laboratory quickly (within 30-60 minutes), especially for cytology and culture, to maintain the accuracy of the results.
- The laboratory must be informed of the exact source of the fluid (abdomen, chest, joint...) and the patient's initial diagnosis.
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