This is a list of medical tests, diagnostic imaging and functional investigation for common diseases used at City International hospital to obtain health information and diagnose pathological and non-pathological conditions of the human body.
1. Chronic Bronchitis — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) or Spirometry — to determine the presence and degree of airflow obstruction caused by chronic bronchitis. |
| 3 | Chest X-Ray — can help confirm your diagnosis of chronic bronchitis and can also rule out other conditions. |
| 4 | Sputum Examination — analyzing your sputum can help identify the cause of your breathing difficulties and may help detect some lung diseases. |
| 5 | High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) — with specific techniques to enhance image resolution of the structures inside your chest, including your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. |
2. Bronchial Asthma — Tests and Diagnosis:
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | Chest X-Ray |
| 3 | Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)Test |
| 4 | Sputum Examination: Indication for multiple lung infections |
| 5 | High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) |
| 6 | Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) |
| 7 | Electrolytes Test |
| 8 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
| 9 | Serum Theophylline Level (If needed) |
3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Routine tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fasting Blood Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Electrolytes, AST, ALT, GGT, Bilirubin (T, D, I). |
| 2 | Chest X-ray |
| 3 | Sputum Examination: fresh sputum sample, Gram Stain, Sputum Culture Test (Acid-Fast Bacteria-AFB) |
| 4 | Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)Test |
| 5 | D dimer |
| 6 | NT-pro BNP (if having suspected heart failure) |
| 7 | Arterial Doppler Ultrasound (Lower Arms) |
| 8 | Color Doppler Heart Ultrasound |
| 9 | Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) |
4. Hypertension — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Metabolic Testing: Fasting Blood Glucose, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides. |
| 2 | Endocrine: Electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca++), TSH. |
| 3 | Renal (Kidney) Profile: Urinalysis, Proteinuria, BUN, creatinine. |
| 4 | Blood Testing: Complete Blood Count, Hematocrite. |
| 5 | Others: Chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
5. Dyslipidemia — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) |
| 2 | Fasting Blood Glucose |
| 3 | Liver enzymes: ALT, AST, GGT |
| 4 | BUN, Creatinine, Electrolytes |
| 5 | Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) |
| 6 | Urinalysis (Proteinuria) |
| 7 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
6. Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
| 2 | Cardiac Enzymes: Troponin I, T, CK MB |
| 3 | Chest X-ray |
| 4 | Echocardiogram (Echo) |
| 5 | Others: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides. |
| 6 | Fasting Blood Glucose |
| 7 | ALT, AST, GGT |
| 8 | BUN, Creatinine, Electrolytes |
| 9 | Urinalysis (Proteinuria) |
7. Ischemic Stroke — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Routine Tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fasting Blood Glucose, BUN, creatinine, Electrolytes, AST, ALT, GGT, Bilirubin (T, D, I), Troponin I, T, Coagulation Tests (PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, INR). |
| 2 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
| 3 | Chest X-ray |
| 4 | Brain non-contrast CT scan (Clinical distinction of Ischemic Stroke). |
| 5 | Brain Non-contrast MRI consists of T1, T2, T2 Flair, T2 Diffusion, T2 GRE + TOF 3D MRA (This protocol can be performed in less than 30 minutes. It achieves reliable information about the site of vessel occlusion, the extent of potentially salvageable brain tissue, and the exclusion of differential diagnoses of ischemic stroke.) |
| 6 | Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound (TCD): provides a relatively inexpensive, noninvasive real-time measurement of blood flow characteristics. |
| 7 | Carotid Doppler: examines the carotid arteries in the neck for narrowing or blockages. |
8. Thyroid Goiters and Thyroid Nodules — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
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1 |
Thyroid Profile: TSH, FT4, FT3 or T3. |
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2 |
Antibodies (anti-TPO) Thyroid antibody levels should be measured because high levels of free thyroid hormone will suppress TSH levels. TSH levels can also be used to effectively monitor patients being treated with thyroid. |
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3 |
Thyroid Ultrasound |
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4 |
Thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) if needed. |
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5 |
Thyroid on CT and MRI (if needed) |
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6 |
Thyroid Scan (SPECT) |
9. Hyperthyroidism — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Thyroid Profile: TSH, FT4, FT3 or T3. |
| 2 | TRAb (TSH Receptor Binding Antibody) |
| 3 | Blood Glucose |
| 4 | Blood Calcium, Blood Potassium |
| 5 | Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol |
| 6 | AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase |
| 7 | Thyroid Ultrasound |
| 8 | Thyroid Scan (SPECT: using I-131 or technetium-99m.) |
| 9 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
| 10 | Echocardiogram (Echo) |
10. Diabetes — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Thyroid Profile: TSH, FT4, FT3 or T3. |
| 2 | Fasting Blood Glucose |
| 3 | Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides |
| 4 | AST, ALT |
| 5 | Creatinine, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) |
| 6 | Urinalysis |
| 7 | Micro albumin/ Urine Creatinine Ratio |
| 8 | HbA1c (repeat: every 3-6 months).. |
| 9 | Electrocardiogram (ECG) |
| 10 | Straight Chest X-ray |
| 11 | Funduscopic Exam (Retinal Imaging is optional) / annually. |
11. Hepatitis A Infection — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 |
Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 |
AST, ALT |
| 3 |
Bilirubin T, D, I |
| 4 |
Anti HAV (IgG, IgM) |
| 5 |
PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, INR |
| 6 |
Abdominal Ultrasound |
12. Acute Hepatitis B Infection — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | HBsAg, Anti HBc (IgM) |
| 3 | HBV DNA quantitative |
| 4 | AST, ALT |
| 5 | Bilirubin T, D, I |
| 6 | PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, INR |
| 7 | Abdominal Ultrasound |
13. Chronic Hepatitis B Infection — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | HBsAg, Anti HBc (IgG), HBeAg |
| 3 | HBV DNA quantitative |
| 4 | AST, ALT |
| 5 | Bilirubin T, D, I |
| 6 | PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, INR |
| 7 | Blood Protein (Albumin) |
| 8 | AFP |
| 9 | Abdominal Ultrasound |
| 10 | Fibroscan |
| 11 | Genotype HBV |
14. Chronic Hepatitis C Infection — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | Anti HCV |
| 3 | HCV DNA quantitative |
| 4 | AST, ALT |
| 5 | Bilirubin T, D, I |
| 6 | PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, INR |
| 7 | Blood Protein (Albumin) |
| 8 | AFP |
| 9 | Abdominal Ultrasound |
| 10 | Fibroscan |
| 11 | Genotype HCV |
15. Nephrotic Syndrome — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | Fasting Blood Glucose |
| 3 | BUN, Creatinine, Electrolytes |
| 4 | AST, ALT |
| 5 | PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, INR |
| 6 | Blood Protein (Albumin) |
| 7 | Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) |
| 8 | Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides |
| 9 | Abdominal Ultrasound |
| 10 | Cardiac Ultrasound |
| 11 | Lung X-ray |
| 12 | Urinalysis |
| 13 | 24-hour Urine Protein |
| 14 | ANA, Anti dsDNA, C3, C4, HbsAg, anti HCV, HIV, CEA, AFP, CA 19.9, CA, CA.3, PSA, SCC, CA72.4, NSE, CYFRA 21.1 (Reason-based choice) |
16. Osteoporosis — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | Blood Glucose |
| 3 | BUN, Creatinine, Electrolytes |
| 4 | AST, ALT |
| 5 | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) |
| 6 | CRP |
| 7 | Blood Protein (Albumin) |
| 8 | Urinalysis |
| 9 | X-ray: Lung, Thoracic Spine, waist, and others (case-based selection) |
| 10 | Bone Densitometry – Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) performed on the femoral neck and the lumbar spine |
| 11 | Other Case-Based Selected Tests: Alkaline Phosphatase, FT3, FT4, TSH, PTH, 25OH- Serum vitamin D, Phosphorus, Serum Cortisol, Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP), Myelogram, Sex Hormones |
| 12 |
Bone Scan: SPECT, CT or MRI Scan (Case-Based Selection) |
17. Acute Pancreatitis — Tests and Diagnosis
| No. | Types of Tests |
| 1 | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
| 2 | CRP |
| 3 | Bilirubin, AST, ALT |
| 4 | Blood Glucose |
| 5 | BUN, Creatinine |
| 6 | Electrolytes |
| 7 | Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides |
| 8 | Blood Amylase |
| 9 | Blood Lipase |
| 10 |
Blood Protein (Albumin) |
| 11 | Urinalysis |
| 12 | Abdominal Ultrasound |
| 13 |
Abdominal CT Scan or MRI Scan (Case-Based Selection) |
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