Why visit the lab?
Why visit the lab?
In order to determine or monitor an illness, alongside the subject’s data on his or her well-being, issues, and clinical examination, lab tests, most often of the blood, are also necessary to diagnose or monitor a disease.
Blood is a fluid connective tissue that partakes in all processes in the body since it is in contact with all cells of the body. Which is why, through the proper selection of blood tests, we are able to quickly detect changes in the health of an individual. Most commonly, venous blood samples are used to analyze individual blood parameters while capillary blood samples are used in small children and the elderly for limited tests only.
Why visit the lab?
General estimates state that more than 80 percent of diagnoses are made on the basis of laboratory results. It goes without saying that the results must be accurate, only on the basis of reliable, timely, and correctly interpreted diagnostic information can a physician make the correct diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis decisions.
Working in a laboratory appears simple. At our disposal, there is modern equipment into which we insert samples, and within minutes, results are produced. In reality, lab work is a multi-stage process involving a sequence of procedures, each of which can cause errors in the results. It is the responsibility of lab personnel to identify, prevent, and correctly interpret the factors that may affect result variability.
We ensure high-quality medical lab services (the right result for the right patient at the right time, in the right manner and at the right price) by establishing a comprehensive quality system that enables monitoring and control throughout the entire process.
The purpose and objective of blood tests is to obtain the results and information that help with:
Making or confirming a diagnosis (e.g., determining glucose concentrations in diabetes)
Monitoring the course of the disease (e.g., monitoring glucose and glycated hemoglobin concentrations in diabetes)
Therapy decisions
Screening (newborn screening to determine the presence of certain congenital metabolic disorders)
Assessing the subject’s health status (e.g., screening the "healthy" population for early cancerous changes, such as blood in stool).
About us
About us
The diagnostic laboratory at the Aristotel Health Centre operates under the supervision of Assist. Dr. Maja Zadel, medical biochemist; organisational manager Nuša Petrovič, M.Sc. in molecular and functional biology, and lab staff: Anteja Večerić, B.Sc. in biology, Sabina Tomažič, B. Sc. in laboratory biomedicine, and Tanja Rajković, laboratory technician.
About us
We perform biochemical, haematological, and specific immunochemical tests of blood, urine, and stool samples.
For other immunochemical and specific testing that we do not carry out in our own laboratory, we collaborate with Adria Lab laboratorijska diagnostika, d. o. o. (Celje).
In addition to basic stool tests, such as the presence of blood in stool, several other tests are available, in connection to which we collaborate with the National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food (NLZOH) in Celje. With their help, we can provide you with any and all stool, urine, and swab tests.
Our laboratory operates with the objective of providing diagnostic services in healthcare. Professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency are the qualities without which it would be impossible to guarantee reliable laboratory results, which we strive for on a daily basis. Thanks to the mutual understanding and harmony within the lab team, we offer patient services of the highest quality. This is attested by the plethora of positive feedback that we have received, which fills us with satisfaction.
The laboratory is licensed by the Ministry of Health to carry out laboratory biomedical tests (licence no.: 0600-99/2017-11).
Examinations
Examinations
Our vision is to provide patients with high-quality, professional medical reports that can help them take the best possible care of their health. We possess extensive professional knowledge, based on which we will be delighted to advise you on the scope of the required tests.
Examinations
We conudct:
Haematological testing
Biochemical testing
Blood, urine, and stool sample testing
Food intolerance testing
Patient instructions
For the correct assessment of lab test results, blood specimens must be collected under specific conditions:
Notes for patients before blood collection:
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The day before the blood collection, the subject should avoid physical activity and mental stress.
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The subject should fast for at least 6 to 12 hours before the blood sample collection (no coffee, tea, juice, milk, alcohol, or smoking).
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The subject should inform lab employee about their diet and medication use, including the potential anticoagulant treatment. In case the subject takes medication on the regular, then it must be taken after blood sample collection unless instructed otherwise by the physician.
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Blood is taken from a vein while the patient is in a seating position.
After blood collection:
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After blood sample collection, it is important that the patient holds a sterile swab firmly against the puncture site for at least 5 to 10 minutes in order to prevent bleeding into the subcutaneous tissue and subsequently bruise or haematoma formation, particularly in case of ongoing anticoagulant treatment. If the bleeding will not stop, return to the lab. If necessary, seek assistance from a medical technician.
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Before the blood sample is collected, the subject must not consume any formulations or food products that could impact blood lipid and sugar levels.
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Before blood is drawn, private patients should report to the reception desk where they present their details using their health insurance or ID card. The lab admits patients registered in the Hipokrat information system of Aristotel, d. o. o., health care centre. Subjects may also be accepted as private patients at the clinic – where they are admitted to the lab based on the doctor’s referral.
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For blood collection for the purpose of biochemical testing, the subject should arrive at the laboratory by 11AM at the latest.
Blood collection:
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Before blood sample collection, the subject is recommended to rest in the waiting room for at least 20 minutes.
For the correct assessment of lab test results, urine specimens mist be collected under specific conditions:
Before urine sample submission:
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Before submitting urine samples, subjects should provide their referrals and health insurance cards at the lab reception desk, where they are checked in by a lab employee. The employee will provide the subject urine specimen container and provide information regarding the urine sample required for the test.
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Private patients require no referrals. Instead, they can arrange for testing at the lab reception desk.
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The subject should provide information to the lab employee regarding their diet (weight loss), menstrual cycle, and major physical exertion.
Urine sample collection:
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For urine analysis, a random urine samp is used.
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When providing a urine sample, the subject should ensure to collect a midstream specimen of urine by first passing some urine into the toilet, then into a urine specimen container, and then continue to void the bladder fully into the toilet.
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For urine sample analysis, a minimum 15mL urine is required.
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The urine container is placed on the marked shelf in the window.
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Unless agreed upon otherwise, the lab does not analyse brought-in urine samples.
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If the subjects brings in a urine sample from home, the above instructions must be observed and the urine specimen container (cup) must be collected at the lab beforehand. The urine sample must be delivered to the lab within one hour from collection and handed over to the lab employee.
For the correct assessment of lab test results, stool specimens must be collected under specific conditions:
Before collection:
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Before submitting stool samples, subjects should provide their referrals and health insurance cards at the lab reception desk, where they are checked in by a lab technician.
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Private patients require no referrals. Instead, they can arrange for testing at the lab reception desk.
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The stool specimen container will be handed to you by a lab technician at the lab reception desk.
Stool sample collection:
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A fresh stool sample is required for analysis purposes.
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The specimen must be excreted into a clean container or (much easier) in a plastic bag placed over the toilet.
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Using a standard stool specimen container with spoon, collect a faecal matter sample from different parts of the stool, or 1–2 ml liquid stool, into a standard container.
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The sample must not be contaminated with urine or water.
After collection:
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The sample is to be delivered to the laboratory as quickly as possible.
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If not possible, the stool sample container should be stored in a refrigerator at 4–8°C.
Instructions:
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Wash and dry hands.
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Spread the genitals and wipe the area 3 to 4 times with sterile gauze soaked in saline.
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Dry off with a dry sterile gauze.
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Void the first urine flow into the toilet; then, without stopping urinating, collect about 50mL of urine in the specimen container.
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Finally, finish urinating into the toilet.
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Close the container tightly and drop it off at the designated window of the urine lab.
