Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry Tests in Puerto Viejo and Limón
Our Clinical Chemistry section provides clinical chemistry tests Puerto Viejo and Limón, with laboratory services available at our Bioclinic locations in Puerto Viejo and Limón Centro. Clinical Chemistry is a discipline of laboratory medicine that analyzes chemical and biochemical components found primarily in blood and other body fluids, providing valuable information about different functions and processes within the body.
Clinical Chemistry tests can support disease prevention, diagnosis and monitoring, as well as the assessment of certain treatments. These laboratory analyses provide information about different aspects of health, including kidney and liver function, glucose metabolism, lipid levels and electrolyte balance.
The tests required for each patient depend on individual health needs, medical history and the recommendations of a healthcare professional. At Bioclinic, we offer different Clinical Chemistry profiles and individual tests at both our Puerto Viejo and Limón Centro laboratories.
Clinical chemistry tests Puerto Viejo and Limón: available profiles
Among the Clinical Chemistry tests and profiles available at Bioclinic are:
- Kidney function tests: include measurements such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), which provide information related to kidney function.
- Liver function tests: may include total and direct/indirect bilirubin, total protein and protein fractions, transaminases, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).
- Diabetes monitoring: may include glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and microalbuminuria, depending on the requested profile.
- Lipid profile: includes total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, among other parameters used to evaluate blood lipid levels.
- Adult health profile: may include total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, glucose and uric acid as part of a general laboratory assessment.
- C-reactive protein (CRP): measures the level of C-reactive protein in the blood. Increased CRP levels can be associated with inflammation in the body, although the test alone does not identify its specific cause.
- Electrolyte testing: may include sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and chloride to evaluate different aspects of the body’s electrolyte balance.
Blood tests at Bioclinic Puerto Viejo and Limón Centro
Clinical Chemistry results should always be interpreted according to each patient’s individual circumstances. Factors such as age, medical history, medications, diet and other health conditions may influence certain laboratory values. Depending on the test requested, specific preparation, including fasting, may also be necessary.
Bioclinic provides blood tests in Puerto Viejo and Limón Centro, making laboratory services accessible to patients throughout Costa Rica’s Caribbean region. Our services are available for patients looking for medical tests in Talamanca, a clinical laboratory in Puerto Viejo or a clinical laboratory in Limón.
If you need kidney or liver function tests, a lipid profile, glucose monitoring, electrolyte testing or another Clinical Chemistry analysis, you can contact our team at Bioclinic Puerto Viejo or Bioclinic Limón Centro for information about test availability and preparation requirements.