It is recommended that blood samples for common biochemical tests (sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, iron, etc.) be drawn in the morning, when the individual has been fasting for at least 12 hours. Also, some testing, including iron, are affected by the time of day. The remaining studies can be conducted while the laboratory is open.

Several tests, such as general blood, blood group, rhesus, hormone tests, such as beta-chorionic gonadotropin or thyroid hormones, cultures, etc., can be performed at any time of the day.

The general blood test includes measurement of hematocrit, hemoglobin, red cell markers, red and white blood cells, white blood cell type, platelets and some platelet parameters.

Before sampling blood, 10 to 12 hours of fasting from food (including juices, coffee, mastic, and sweets) are required. 2-3 days of abstinence from alcohol is favorable.

Some medications interfere with the metabolism of particular substances or the analysis reaction. These medications are: Hypnotics for anxiety (Librium, Valium, Hipnosedon) Salicyls (Aspirin, Salospir) are anti-inflammatory agents. Contraceptives increase iron and total cholesterol while decreasing HDL cholesterol. Diuretics applied to treat hypertension (Hygroton, Lasix). The anticonvulsant medication Epanutin Cortisone (affects sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides, etc.)

Water has no effect on any test.

The first urine of the morning should be used for the general urine test. Urine should be collected in a urine collector after the area has been cleaned with regular soap. It only takes 10–15 ml. You must deliver urine in less than an hour. If transportation is delayed, refrigeration (4° C) is required.

For the majority of tests, an appointment is not required. Some procedures, like the spermogram, benefit from a prior consultation.

For 3–4 days, refrain from any sexual activity or masturbation. avoiding drinking too much alcohol. thorough washing with soap and water of the genitalia. Use sterile gauze to clean. After masturbation, not intermittent sex, semen is collected in a sterile cup (a urine collector). We take care to get the full amount. When shipping sperm to the lab in the winter, we take precautions to prevent exposure to low temperatures, such as placing the sperm in a pocket. In a half-hour, transportation should be completed to the lab.

During ovulation, cholesterol decreases, while iron levels increase. It is currently believed that hormones, rather than blood loss, are to blame for the drop in iron at this stage as well as the general low price of iron during the reproductive years of women.

The adrenal cortex and medulla are stimulated when you smoke a cigarette. The spike in glucose takes place in 10 minutes and lasts for 1 hour. In 30 minutes, growth hormone doubles. It is best to abstain from smoking before to blood collection.

Yes, you can send results via fax, email, or regular mail.