Lab Tests

Lab tests that are performed in our office are:

EOSINOPHIL SMEAR

  1. Used for diagnosing allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic post nasal drainage

RAPID GROUP A STREP SCREENING

  1. Ten minute test for Group A Streptococcus in the throat

INFLUENZA SCREENING

  1. Used for detecting the flu virus. A nasal sample is used to perform this rapid diagnostic screen.

ROUTINE URINALYSIS

  1. A quick and easy test for an array of parameters that help in diagnosing medical conditions using the patient’s urine.

KOH

- (Potassium Hydroxide) a preparation used to rule out a fungal/yeast skin condition. A small  amount of skin scrapings are collected for this test.