Molecular Tests

The ACE I/D polymorphism is a widely studied genetic variation in the ACE gene (which encodes the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) characterized by the presence (Insertion, I) or absence (Deletion, D) of a 287-base-pair DNA fragment. This genetic variant directly modulates the amount of ACE protein circulating in your body and plays a critical role in cardiovascular health, physical performance, and fluid balance.

The APOB R3500Q mutation (historically named R3500Q and currently classified as p.Arg3527Gln) is a well-documented genetic variant in the APOB gene. It causes a medical condition known as Familial Defective Apolipoprotein B-100 (FDB), which leads to severely elevated cholesterol levels.

The APOE gene (Apolipoprotein E) provides instructions for a protein that packages and moves cholesterol and other lipids through your bloodstream and brain. Because you inherit one copy of this gene from each parent, your APOE status is a combination of two alleles (e.g., E3/E3, E3/E4).The three major variations (E2, E3, and E4) drastically alter your genetic risk for cardiovascular disease and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

The Candida albicans test detects Candida albicans, a type of yeast normally found on the human body that can cause an infection known as candidiasis when it overgrows.

The Chlamydia Trachomatis test detects Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacterium responsible for chlamydia, a common and curable sexually transmitted infection (STI).

The Coeliac Disease test checks for specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene variants, particularly HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8, which are strongly linked to coeliac disease.

The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) test detects CMV, a highly common virus that can infect people of all ages. Most healthy individuals with CMV experience no symptoms and may never realize they are infected. However, the virus remains dormant in the body for life and can reactivate later, making molecular detection valuable in supporting clinical assessment.

The Factor II Prothrombin G20210A mutation is an inherited genetic change that causes the body to make too much prothrombin protein, which raises your risk of abnormal blood clots.

Factor V Leiden is a genetic mutation that causes hypercoagulability, an increased tendency for blood to form abnormal and potentially harmful clots. It is the most common hereditary blood-clotting disorder among people of European descent, affecting roughly 3% to 8% of the Caucasian population.

A genetic change in the blood-clotting protein that slightly raises the chance of abnormal blood clots when it happens alongside other mutations like Factor V Leiden.

Factor XIII V34L is a common genetic variation that affects how your blood clots and is generally linked to a lower risk of harmful blood vessel blockages.

The FIBRINOGEN-BETA -455G>A genetic variant (also known as rs1800790) is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) located in the promoter region of the FGB gene, which instructs the body to produce the beta chain of fibrinogen.

The Gardnerella vaginalis test detects Gardnerella vaginalis, a common bacterium naturally present in the vaginal microbiome. When it overgrows and disrupts healthy Lactobacillus bacteria, it can cause bacterial vaginosis (BV).

The Gastrointestinal Panel provides a comprehensive approach to identifying the cause of gastroenteritis, which can be difficult to diagnose due to overlapping symptoms across different syndromes. Designed to help clinicians pinpoint the causative pathogen, this multiplex molecular panel tests for 22 of the most common pathogens associated with gastroenteritis; all from a single sample, supporting more informed therapeutic decision-making.

The GPIIIa (T1565C) variant is a well-studied genetic polymorphism located within the ITGB3 gene (Integrin Subunit Beta 3), which codes for the beta-3 subunit of the platelet membrane glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor complex. This specific single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is widely known in clinical literature as the PlA1/PlA2 polymorphism

The Hepatitis B test detects the virus responsible for hepatitis B, a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) disease.

The Hepatitis C (HCV) test detects the virus responsible for hepatitis C, a blood-borne viral infection that causes inflammation and can potentially damage the liver.

The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) test detects the common and contagious virus responsible for painful blisters or ulcers. HSV occurs in two types: HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes (cold sores), while HSV-2 typically causes genital herpes. Both types spread through direct skin-to-skin contact and remain in the body for life.

The HLA-B27 test identifies an inherited genetic marker found on the surface of white blood cells that is strongly associated with certain autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, providing valuable genetic information to support clinical assessment.

The HIV-1 test detects Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, a virus that attacks the body's immune system by destroying specific white blood cells known as CD4 T cells.

The HIV-2 test detects Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2, a less common type of HIV that is primarily found in West Africa and progresses more slowly to AIDS than HIV-1.

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test detects HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide, comprising a group of more than 200 related viruses. The vast majority of sexually active individuals will contract at least one type of HPV during their lifetime. In approximately 90% of cases, the immune system naturally clears the virus within two years without health problems or noticeable symptoms. However, persistent HPV infections can lead to genital warts or specific types of cancer.

The Influenza A test detects Influenza A virus, a contagious respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs and is known to cause seasonal epidemics and global pandemics. Influenza A mutates more quickly, spreads more rapidly, and can cause more severe symptoms than Influenza B.

The Influenza B test detects Influenza B virus, a contagious respiratory virus that primarily affects humans and is responsible for seasonal flu epidemics.