{"title":"Tests","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndividual tests to investigate your health.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anti-mullerian-hormone-amh","title":"Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis test measures anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in the blood. It is used along with other hormone tests such as oestradiol, progesterone and FSH to assess the ability to produce eggs that can be fertilised for pregnancy. A lower level of AMH indicates there are fewer eggs remaining. AMH levels gradually decline as a woman ages, and as the number of eggs decreases. This has implications for her ability to become pregnant and her likely responsiveness to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=AMH+%28Anti-Mullerian+hormone%29\" title=\"More information about AMH Anti-Mullerian hormone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=AMH+%28Anti-Mullerian+hormone%29\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474433052732,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/luma-pimentel-1vnB2l7j3bY-unsplash.jpg?v=1736739575"},{"product_id":"alanine-amino-transferase-alt","title":"Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlanine Amino Transferase (ALT) can be measured by itself, but usually in addition to other liver function tests, to assess how well your liver is working. While most ALT is in the liver, it is also present in smaller amounts in the kidneys, heart and muscles. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released from the damaged liver cells into the blood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised ALT result can indicate liver damage even before obvious symptoms of liver damage are seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=ALT+%28Alanine+aminotransferase%29\" title=\"More information about ALT Alanine aminotransferase\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=ALT+%28Alanine+aminotransferase%29\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474445766716,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/annie-spratt-XIYFrzJE41g-unsplash.jpg?v=1736737522"},{"product_id":"aspartate-amino-transferase-ast","title":"Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST) test measures the level of AST, an enzyme found primarily in the liver, heart, and muscles, which helps assess organ function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevated AST levels can indicate liver damage, heart conditions, or muscle injury, and are often used to monitor liver health and diagnose conditions like hepatitis or myocardial infarction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=AST+%28Aspartate+aminotransferase%29\" title=\"More information about AST Aspartate aminotransferase\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=AST+%28Aspartate+aminotransferase%29\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474445963324,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/meric-dagli-VmNZS_RGyFE-unsplash.jpg?v=1736737517"},{"product_id":"thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh","title":"Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test is the primary test used to evaluate thyroid function by measuring the level of TSH in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbnormal TSH levels can indicate thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, which affect metabolism and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"More information about TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone\" href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=TSH+%28Thyroid+Stimulating+Hormone%29\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=TSH+%28Thyroid+Stimulating+Hormone%29\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"More information about thyroid\" href=\"https:\/\/bpac.org.nz\/bpj\/2010\/december\/thyroid.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/bpac.org.nz\/bpj\/2010\/december\/thyroid.aspx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474468278332,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/nicolas-beltran-lopez-wh-nTPDRrKI-unsplash.jpg?v=1736816329"},{"product_id":"uric-acid","title":"Uric Acid","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as urate, uric acid is a waste product formed during the normal process of your body breaking down purines absorbed from the diet. The uric acid is then excreted by the kidneys into the urine. Uric acid may become elevated in the blood due to being over-produced or from not being excreted efficiently by the kidneys. High blood uric acid can lead to a disease called gout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Uric+acid\" title=\"More information about Uric acid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Uric+acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474468409404,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/phill-brown-CE719W4ZArk-unsplash.jpg?v=1736816875"},{"product_id":"urea","title":"Urea","description":"\u003cp\u003eUrea is a waste product made in the liver and excreted by the kidneys into the urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blood test for urea helps to check how well your kidneys are working.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Urea\" title=\"More information about Urea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Urea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474468737084,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/tabitha-turner-cawHYU9pc4I-unsplash.jpg?v=1736816886"},{"product_id":"urine-albumin-creatinine-ratio-acr","title":"Urine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ACR test checks how well your kidneys are working by measuring these two proteins in a urine sample. Albumin is the main protein found in blood, and only a small amount is normally found in the urine. If the kidneys are damaged, more albumin will be lost to the urine. Creatinine is a normal waste product found in the urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring creatinine at the same time and reporting the result as an albumin:creatinine ratio is a way of making the test more accurate than measuring albumin alone, because it accounts for changes in urine concentration throughout the day due to fluid intake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Urine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"More information about Albumin creatinine ratio\" href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=Albumin-creatinine+ratio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=Albumin-creatinine+ratio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474469654588,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/thomas-kinto--k7bxsVTEbc-unsplash.jpg?v=1736816232"},{"product_id":"chicken-pox-varicella-zoster-igg","title":"Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster IgG)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVaricella Zoster Virus (VZV) causes chickenpox and shingles. A positive result indicates immunity to this virus after vaccination, or previous infection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Varicella+zoster+virus\" title=\"More information about Varicella zoster virus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests-pro.php?q=Varicella+zoster+virus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474469785660,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/teymur-nasirli-RkJYUBM92mM-unsplash.jpg?v=1736739797"},{"product_id":"folate","title":"Folate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Vitamin B9 (folate) test measures the level of folate in the blood, which is important for cell division, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=Vitamin+B12\" title=\"More information about Vitamin B12\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=Vitamin+B12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474471358524,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/eniko-kis-V58katgrQPY-unsplash.jpg?v=1736739338"},{"product_id":"b12","title":"Vitamin B12","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 is an essential nutrient, which means the body cannot make its own and it must be absorbed from the diet. Also known as cobalamin.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vitamin B12 test measures the level of B12 in the blood, which is essential for red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. Low levels of Vitamin B12 can indicate deficiencies that may lead to anemia, nerve damage, or cognitive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=Vitamin+B12\" title=\"More information about Vitamin B12\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pathologytestsexplained.org.au\/ptests.php?q=Vitamin+B12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474472308796,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/faruk-tokluoglu-KhgxXazhY0I-unsplash.jpg?v=1736739335"},{"product_id":"zinc","title":"Zinc","description":"\u003cp\u003eA zinc test measures the level of zinc in the blood, helping to assess whether an individual has a zinc deficiency or excess. Zinc is essential for immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis, and abnormal levels can indicate nutritional deficiencies or conditions affecting absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-Consumer\/\u0026amp;nbsp;\" title=\"More information about zinc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-Consumer\/ \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42474472669244,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/victor-meza-Khq27RdhOBQ-unsplash.jpg?v=1736739167"},{"product_id":"hepatitis-a-igm","title":"Hepatitis A IgM Antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hepatitis A IgM antibody test identifies the presence of IgM antibodies in the blood, which are produced during a recent or acute Hepatitis A infection. 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