Amenorrhea is the medical term for the lack of a menstrual period. Amenorrhea is not a disease, but it can be a symptom of another condition. Primary amenorrhea occurs when a girl has not had her first period by age 16. Secondary amenorrhea describes women who experience an absence of more than three menstrual cycles after having regular periods. Amenorrhea may be due to a large variety of causes including pregnancy,eating disorders, ovary and thyroid disorders, infections and psychological stress.

Andropause or male menopause describes a drop in testosterone levels that many men experience as they get older. Testosterone levels gradually decline with age to the tune of about 1 percent a year after the age of 30 on average. Male menopause can cause physical, sexual and psychological problems.

Pain in the joints is most frequently caused by different health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder), uric acid deposits, inflammatory process, immune system disorders and others. This panel is used as the first line examination tool in order to find out the cause of joint pain.

Autoantibodies are antibodies (immune proteins) that mistakenly target and react with a person's own tissues or organs. One or more autoantibodies may be produced by a person's immune system when it fails to distinguish between "self" and "non-self." Usually the immune system is able to discriminate between foreign substances ("non-self") and the body’s own cells ("self"). It produces antibodies only when it perceives that it has been exposed to a threat ("non-self"), such as bacteria or viruses. However, when the immune system ceases to recognize one or more of the body's normal constituents as "self," it may produce autoantibodies that react with its own cells, tissues, and/or organs. This may cause inflammation, damage, and/or dysfunction of organs or systems, leading to signs and symptoms of autoimmune disorders. Some autoantibodies do not cause tissue injury directly but are thought to be part of an overall immune response that can cause inflammation and damage. Their presence in the blood can indicate that an autoimmune process is ongoing. Examples include antibodies related to celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. The causes of autoimmunity are varied and are not well understood. While there is not a direct link, it is thought that many cases of autoantibody production are due to a genetic predisposition combined with an environmental trigger, such as a viral illness or prolonged exposure to certain toxic chemicals. Some families have a high prevalence of autoimmune conditions; however, individual family members may have different autoimmune disorders or may never develop one. Researchers believe that there may also be a hormonal component, as many autoimmune conditions are more common in women of childbearing age.

This profile includes tests that help us get a basic picture of your health status. For a more extensive check-up, please visit "Complementary check up" in testing profiles.

This profile includes testing of several tumor markers, however the results of blood tests for cancer should be interpreted with caution as they do not present an absolute evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease. These tests should be used in conjunction with other procedures in order to get a more comprehensive picture of the patients health status. In most cases cancer blood tests (tumour markers) should be used as follow up tool instead of being used as a screening procedure.

This profile includes tests that help us monitor your heart's health and assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes a serious allergic reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It's also found in certain products, including some toothpastes, lipsticks, and medicines. A celiac disease test looks for antibodies to gluten in the blood. Antibodies are disease-fighting substances made by the immune system. Normally, your immune system attacks things like viruses and bacteria. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten makes your immune system attack the lining of the small intestine, as if it were a harmful substance. This can damage your digestive system and may prevent you from getting the nutrients you need.

This profile includes all the tests of the Basic check up along with several extra tests that will help us monitor your kidney and liver function.

This panel monitors the following substances: 1) Amphetamines 2) Barbiturates 3) Benzodiazepines 4) Benzoylecgonine 5) Cocaine 6) MDMA (ECSTASY) 7) Metamphetamines 8) Methadone 9) Morphine 10) Phencyclidine 11) THC (CANNABINOIDS, MARIHUANA)

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B blood tests detect viral proteins (antigens) and the antibodies that are produced in response to an infection. The pattern of test results can identify a person who has a current active infection, was exposed to HBV in the past, or has immunity as a result of vaccination.

When your blood pressure stays high over time, it causes the heart to pump harder and work overtime, possibly leading to serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure. This profile includes tests that help us monitor several crucial biomarkers of hypertension.

Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction is often associated with various medical conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, spinal cord compression and pituitary tumors. Therefore, a variety of laboratory tests are included to determine the cause of your ED.

Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying. If a woman can get pregnant but keeps having miscarriages or stillbirths, that's also called infertility. Infertility is fairly common. After one year of having unprotected sex, about 15 percent of couples are unable to get pregnant. About a third of the time, infertility can be traced to the woman. In another third of cases, it is because of the man. The rest of the time, it is because of both partners or no cause can be found.

Infertility is fairly common. After one year of having unprotected sex, about 15 percent of couples are unable to get pregnant. About a third of the time, infertility can be traced to the woman. In another third of cases, it is because of the man. The rest of the time, it is because of both partners or no cause can be found.

This profile includes tests that help diagnose and manage conditions affecting kidney function; It may be used as part of general health screening or to screen someone who is at risk of developing kidney disease, or to follow someone with known kidney disease.

Myasthenia gravis is a disease that causes weakness in your voluntary muscles. These are the muscles that you control. For example, you may have weakness in the muscles for eye movement, facial expressions, and swallowing. You can also have weakness in other muscles. This weakness gets worse with activity, and better with rest. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease. Your body's immune system makes antibodies that block or change some of the nerve signals to your muscles. This makes your muscles weaker.

The goals with testing are to determine whether a person has osteoporosis, has low bone mass and an increased risk of developing the disease, is menopausal and/or hormone-deficient, and/or has an underlying condition that may be causing or exacerbating bone loss. Testing may be done to screen for bone density loss or to evaluate bone status when a person has an unexpected bone fracture and may be used to monitor osteoporosis therapy for effectiveness.

At present, there is no single test that can diagnose PCOS. A healthcare practitioner will typically evaluate a combination of clinical findings such as signs and symptoms, medical and family history, and physical exam, as well as laboratory test results to help make a diagnosis. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman's ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. PCOS causes cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to grow on the ovaries. Symptoms include Irregular menstrual periods -Infertility -Pelvic pain -Excess hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, or thighs -Weight gain -Acne or oily skin -Patches of thickened skin Women with PCOS are at higher risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and high blood pressure. PCOS is more common in women who have obesity or have a mother or sister with PCOS. To diagnose PCOS, your health care provider may do a physical exam, pelvic exam, blood tests, and an ultrasound.

A general assessment of health in pregnancy. Several tests included are usually done during the first trimester of pregnancy.

A thyroid panel is used to evaluate thyroid function and/or help diagnose hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism due to various thyroid disorders.