Where are the accurate tests? Analyzes. What determines the speed of analysis?

• Complete blood count (CBC);
• General urinalysis (UCA).

Interpretation of analyzes

Deciphering analyzes consists of correctly justifying certain indicators, be it UAC, OAM, or some other analysis. For example, you should know that an increase in a blood test such as ESR above normal indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in the body. By linking these data with clinical data and complaints with which the patient goes to the doctor, it is possible to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe specific therapy. That is why accurate and correct interpretation of tests is of great diagnostic importance in medicine.

The advantage of getting tested in our clinic

In addition, the advantage of taking tests at our Doctor Nearby clinic is that our specialists not only interpret the analysis at the highest level, but also conduct the analysis itself in exactly the same way. Both the collection of material for research and its storage and transportation are carried out in accordance with all necessary standards and precautions, which is the key to obtaining correct and reliable results. Remember, to take tests in our clinic you do not need to spend a lot of time, and the results will be extremely accurate and reliable.

The Ministry of Health, according to which patients during a medical examination can only donate blood to determine glucose levels and a couple of other indicators. Many public clinics no longer accept tests to determine hormonal levels and biochemistry. Thus, the patient must pay for everything, who will now go to private laboratories. The Village compared prices for standard tests at six network health care companies and then asked experts why some measures cost more than others and take longer to study.

We compared prices for tests in the following clinics: Invitro, Citylab, Hemotest, ArchiMed, KDL and CMD - these are companies with the longest history of existence on the market or the most popular and have a good reputation according to word of mouth . In them, we studied the prices for the most common tests, preparation time and the form of notification of results.

Network "Invitro"

Readiness of results: clinical, biochemical, HIV, hepatitis, sex hormones - one working day, 17-OH* - up to two working days, DHT** - up to four working days.

Immediate results: can be obtained in two or four hours under certain conditions. The price increases by two or 1.5 times, respectively.

Taking biomaterial: 199 rubles. The online calculator on the center’s website immediately adds this amount to the amount of the tests themselves.

Clinical analysis: 720 rubles

Biochemical analysis: 1,920 rubles

HIV: 470 rubles

Hepatitis A: 720–900 rubles

Sex hormones: 5,435 rubles

SENDING RESULTS: free SMS notification, by email, by phone using a code word, by fax, in any office.

Network "Hemotest"

Readiness of results: clinical, biochemical, HIV, hepatitis, sex hormones - one working day, DHT - five working days.

Immediate results: can be obtained in four hours under certain conditions. The price increases by 1.3 times.

Taking biomaterial: 200 rubles. The final cost on the website includes the price of delivery of the biomaterial.

Clinical analysis: 670 rubles

Biochemical analysis: 1,870 rubles

HIV: 470 rubles

Hepatitis A: 720–940 rubles

Sex hormones: 5,340 rubles

Submitting results: free SMS notification, in your personal account on the website, in the office, by phone, by fax, by courier (500 rubles) and by email.

CMD network

Readiness of results: clinical, biochemical blood test, HIV, hepatitis, sex hormones - one working day, 17-OH - one to two working days, DHT - one to five working days.

Immediate results: can be obtained in three to five hours. The price doubles.

Taking biomaterial: 180 rubles. The online calculator does not take into account the cost of taking biomaterial.

Clinical analysis: 599 rubles

Biochemical analysis: 1,658 rubles

HIV: 400 rubles

Hepatitis A: 630–760 rubles

Sex hormones: 4,815 rubles

Submitting results: in the office, via the Internet service, by email, by phone and by mail.

KDL Network

Readiness of results: clinical, biochemical blood test, HIV, hepatitis, sex hormones - one working day, 17-OH - three working days, DHT - four working days.

Immediate results: there is no such service

Taking biomaterial: 199 rubles. The final cost on the website includes the price of delivery of the biomaterial.

Clinical analysis: 450 rubles + 215 rubles ESR

Biochemical analysis: 1,830 rubles

HIV: 450 rubles

Hepatitis A: 660–920 rubles

Sex hormones: 4,990 rubles

Submitting results: in the office, on the website, by email, by phone, using the code word, with a courier (300 rubles).

Citylab network

Readiness of results: clinical, biochemical blood test, HIV, hepatitis, sex hormones - one working day, 17-OH - two working days, DHT - four working days.

Immediate results: can be obtained in two to five hours under certain conditions. The price doubles.

Taking biomaterial: venous blood - 170 rubles, capillary blood - 220 rubles. The online calculator on the center's website does not add this amount.

Clinical analysis: 560 rubles

Biochemical analysis: 1,760 rubles

HIV: 380 rubles

Hepatitis A: 540–760 rubles

Sex hormones: 4,980 rubles

Submitting results: on the website, by email, in the office, by courier (550 rubles).

Network "ArchiMed"

Readiness of results: clinical, biochemical blood test, HIV, hepatitis, sex hormones - one working day.

Immediate results: there is no such service.

Taking biomaterial: 180 rubles. There is no information on the website.

The company's website lists prices for legal entities. Below are prices for individuals.

Clinical analysis: 450 rubles

Biochemical analysis: 1,050 rubles

HIV: 320 rubles

Hepatitis A: 380–450 rubles

Sex hormones: 3,960 rubles

Submitting results: by email, in the office and by phone.

* 17-OH - regulator of sexual function and menstrual cycle in women. ** DHT is responsible for the development of the male reproductive system.

Results

Most of the most expensive tests are from the medical company Invitro. For a clinical and biochemical blood test you will have to pay 919 and 2,119 rubles, respectively, for a test for hepatitis A - from 919 to 1,099 rubles, and for an analysis of sex hormones - 5,634 rubles. But Invitro has the widest network of clinics in Moscow.

For the determination of antibodies and HIV antigen, the largest amount, 870 rubles, will be charged at Hemotest. But in this network the cost of urgent analyzes increases by only 1.3 times (in others - by one and a half to two times).

The cheapest tests are from the ArchiMed company. However, in Moscow the company is represented by one laboratory, which may affect the number of people wanting to save money, which means there may be queues there.

What determines the cost of analysis?

The price of the analysis includes the cost of reagents, which are also purchased in foreign countries, the cost of depreciation of devices, wages for medical personnel, and rental of premises. “Russian reagents are sometimes cheaper than their foreign counterparts, but, unfortunately, they are not always comparable in quality. The higher the qualifications of the personnel, the more expensive they are and, therefore, the higher the price of the analysis,” says Elena Tivanova, head of the analytical planning group, leading expert at the Center for Molecular Diagnostics of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor. Private laboratories also spend money on maintaining a marketing service, Internet sites, their own treatment rooms and call centers. The cost also depends on the demand for the analysis among patients.

There are popular tests, such as biochemical or clinical, whose results are usually ready the next day. There are rare tests. For them, in order not to use reagents several times, the research time is increased.

In laboratories, the collection of biomaterial is usually paid separately. You can take several tests by paying only once for taking blood from a vein. The material for analysis is taken by the treatment nurse at the clinic. A separate fee for taking biomaterial is a fee for her labor.

What determines the accuracy of the analysis?

The accuracy of the analysis depends 50% on preanalytics, that is, the stage before donating blood, says Larisa Samokhodskaya, head of the laboratory diagnostics department at the Lomonosov Moscow State University Medical Research and Educational Center, a doctor of the highest category, associate professor, candidate of medical sciences. Some tests are taken on an empty stomach; for some, there are prohibitions on certain medications. Before analysis, it is necessary to clarify the requirements, although they are usually posted on the laboratory’s website.

The results may be inaccurate due to irregularities in the delivery of samples: according to Elena Tivanova, here “it is important to observe the correctness of sample transportation - delivery time, correct temperature conditions, absence of physical damage and other external factors.” If it takes five to six hours to deliver the material, then you can argue about the reliability of the results.

It is better to donate blood in the first half of the day so that it is delivered to the laboratory on the same day. But don't be the first to get in line. For example, if the blood is left in a test tube at room temperature for more than three hours to determine the glucose level, then the glucose level will begin to drop sharply, explains Larisa Samokhodskaya. This will significantly affect the results.

What determines the speed of analysis?

The time it takes to receive test results depends on their rarity and the complexity of the procedure. “The time it takes to complete a study consists of many factors, and the main one is the duration of the analytical process itself, which, depending on the substance being determined and the automation of the process, can be several minutes or several days. The time of delivery of the biomaterial from the point of its collection to the laboratory also contributes, and it can be carried out from a neighboring medical office, from another district of the city or from another city,” comments Tatyana Ponkratova, head of the Invitro expert group.

A service that almost every medical laboratory provides is immediate results. To obtain quick results, they use “dry chemistry” technology - it does not require diluting reagents or using containers. These are test strips that help to perform an express procedure, but such a system is more expensive than a regular one.

Not all tests are available in the near future. “There are indicators that can be done simply, quickly and inexpensively, there are analyzes consisting of two stages of an hour each, and it is not possible to speed up the process,” says Larisa Samokhodskaya. In this case, it will not be possible to get an analysis within an hour or two.

For example, a rare test for the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT - responsible for the development of the male reproductive system) takes up to three days. According to Samokhodskaya, “laboratories collect sera over a period of time, which ultimately can help reduce the cost of the study per patient.” Some companies send the material for such analyzes to specialized laboratories, which also takes time. This is why DHT is so expensive and takes a long time.

A biochemical blood test is an important study that allows doctors to study the cellular composition of the blood to identify changes in its parameters, which will help determine the presence of certain diseases. A timely blood test will help the doctor identify pockets of inflammation in the body even before the first symptoms of disease appear.

Where to do a biochemical blood test in Moscow and how to prepare for it?

Preparing for this procedure is not difficult. Blood is donated on an empty stomach - many specialized laboratories therefore begin work at seven in the morning, so that patients can get tested before work and have time to have breakfast. It is recommended to avoid fatty, salty, fatty foods, alcoholic drinks, energy drinks, heavy foods, strong coffee and tea 12 hours before donating blood. It is better to avoid intense physical activity and severe stress the day before, as these actions can distort the real picture of the tests. It is only permissible to drink pure mineral water.

To conduct a biochemical analysis, the doctor takes blood from a vein - usually located in the area of ​​the elbow. Before this, the sampling area is treated with alcohol, after which a syringe with a long needle or its more modern versions is used. As a rule, the test result will be ready within a day after the test. Some private clinics are ready to offer the result and interpretation of a biochemical blood test within a few hours.

Patients can donate blood for biochemical analysis in many laboratories in the city, as well as in medical centers collected on our portal. Unfortunately, not all clinics are ready to offer this service, so you need to pay special attention to this point when choosing a medical institution.

What does a standard biochemical blood test show?

During the diagnostic process, the doctor studies many important indicators, on the basis of which pathological deviations in activity are identified. Among them the following can be noted:

• Blood glucose - allows you to diagnose diabetes mellitus and select the optimal therapy for further treatment, evaluate the effectiveness of already prescribed procedures. Some liver dysfunctions and endocrine diseases lead to low glucose levels. Normal values ​​depend on the age of the patient.
• General bilirubin is a special yellow blood pigment formed during the breakdown of hemoglobin, cytochromes and myoglobin. An increase in its amount is characteristic of damage to liver cells, impaired bile outflow and increased breakdown of red blood cells. Normal values ​​of total bilirubin: 3.4 - 17.1 µmol/l.
• Total protein - the indicator reflects the amount of proteins, a decrease in which is typical for some kidney and liver diseases. An increase is present in infectious and inflammatory processes, blood diseases. Normal values ​​for total protein: 66-83 g/l.
• Cholesterol is a blood lipid that comes from food and is also synthesized by liver cells. Normal cholesterol levels: 3.2-5.6 mmol/l.
• Creatinine - plays an important role in tissue energy metabolism. Its presence and concentration in the blood is of greatest importance in the diagnosis of kidney diseases, since it must be completely excreted by the kidneys. Normal creatinine values: men - 62 – 115 µmol/l; women - 53 - 97 µmol/l.

The results of the biochemical analysis also contain many other points that are of great importance for the doctor and his diagnosis.