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MEDI CHECK LAB At Medi Check, we are dedicated to providing accurate and reliable diagnostic testing services to help you take control of your health.

Our state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a team of experienced and highly skilled professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional care.

💊 Did you know that certain medications, vitamins and dietary supplements can influence laboratory test results?Blood te...
22/10/2026

💊 Did you know that certain medications, vitamins and dietary supplements can influence laboratory test results?

Blood tests provide important information about the body's biochemical, hormonal and metabolic activity. However, the values measured in a sample may sometimes be affected by substances taken before blood collection.

How can medications and supplements affect laboratory results?

➤ Prescription and over-the-counter medications may influence certain biochemical, hormonal or other laboratory parameters.

➤ Vitamins and mineral supplements may affect the measured levels of specific nutrients and related markers.

➤ Herbal supplements and other products may influence certain physiological processes or laboratory measurements.

➤ Biotin (Vitamin B7), commonly found in supplements for hair, skin and nails, may interfere with certain laboratory testing methods, potentially producing falsely high or falsely low results.

🔍 Why is this information important?

Not every medication or supplement affects every blood test. The impact depends on the substance, dosage, timing and laboratory method used.

In some cases, specific preparation instructions may be necessary to support accurate and reliable measurements.

💡 Before undergoing laboratory testing, it is important to inform the laboratory and your healthcare professional about any medications, vitamins or supplements you are taking.

Prescribed medication should never be discontinued without medical guidance.

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, we recognise that reliable results begin with proper preparation and careful sample collection. Attention to pre-analytical factors supports accurate laboratory assessment and consistent testing procedures.

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📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🌿 Pollen, house dust mites and animal dander are among the many environmental substances that may be associated with all...
19/10/2026

🌿 Pollen, house dust mites and animal dander are among the many environmental substances that may be associated with allergic reactions in certain individuals.

When an allergy-related investigation is needed, allergen-specific IgE blood testing can provide useful information about the immune system's response to selected allergens.

What exactly does this examination measure?

🧬 Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a type of antibody produced by the immune system.

Allergen-specific IgE testing measures antibodies directed against particular substances, helping identify whether the immune system has developed sensitisation to a specific allergen.

Depending on the clinical request, laboratory testing may investigate allergens such as pollen, dust mites, animal dander and other selected substances.

🔍 Does a positive IgE result automatically mean an allergy?

Not necessarily.

A positive result indicates that allergen-specific IgE antibodies have been detected, but sensitisation is not always the same as a clinically significant allergy.

Some individuals may have detectable IgE antibodies without experiencing symptoms when exposed to the corresponding allergen.

Similarly, the concentration of specific IgE antibodies does not independently determine how severe an allergic reaction might be.

💡 This is why selecting the appropriate allergens for testing and interpreting the results in context are particularly important.

Laboratory findings are most informative when considered together with symptoms, exposure history and medical evaluation, rather than being treated as a standalone diagnosis.

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, we support accurate and responsible laboratory assessment, providing reliable information that contributes to the broader evaluation of allergy-related immune responses.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🧬 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus, with several different types. While many HPV infections resolve nat...
19/10/2026

🧬 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus, with several different types. While many HPV infections resolve naturally, certain high-risk types may be associated with changes in cervical cells, particularly when infection persists over time.

HPV DNA testing is a molecular laboratory examination designed to detect the presence of selected high-risk HPV types.

Unlike a Pap test, which examines cervical cells for abnormal changes, HPV DNA testing looks for the genetic material of the virus itself.

The two tests therefore provide different, but often complementary, information in cervical screening.

🔬 What does a positive HPV DNA result actually mean?

A positive result indicates that a high-risk HPV type has been detected in the collected sample.

It does not mean that the person has cervical cancer.

Similarly, detecting HPV does not necessarily mean that abnormal cellular changes are already present. Many infections are controlled or cleared by the immune system.

The significance of the result depends on factors such as the HPV type identified, previous screening results and the overall clinical history.

💡 Why is this examination important?

High-risk HPV testing can contribute to preventive cervical screening by providing laboratory information that supports appropriate monitoring and follow-up, according to medical guidelines.

Depending on the clinical request, HPV DNA testing may be performed independently or alongside cervical cytology (Pap testing).

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, we recognise the importance of accurate molecular laboratory assessment and reliable diagnostic information as part of responsible preventive healthcare.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🦠 During periods of increased respiratory infections, viruses such as Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and S...
19/10/2026

🦠 During periods of increased respiratory infections, viruses such as Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) may circulate at the same time.

Although these viruses are different, they can cause similar respiratory symptoms, making it difficult to distinguish between them based on symptoms alone.

This is where laboratory testing can provide important information.

🔬 Which respiratory viruses may be investigated?

🔹 Influenza A & B: Viruses associated with seasonal influenza and acute respiratory infections.

🔹 RSV: A respiratory virus that can affect people of all ages, with particular importance in infants, older adults and people with certain health conditions.

🔹 SARS-CoV-2: The virus responsible for COVID-19, which can cause respiratory illness of varying severity.

How does laboratory testing help?

Depending on the examination requested, a respiratory sample is collected, commonly using a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab.

💡 Why is the laboratory result important?

Identifying a respiratory virus can provide useful information for the clinical evaluation of respiratory symptoms and help healthcare professionals distinguish between different infections.

However, results should always be considered alongside the timing of sample collection, the testing method and the clinical picture. A negative result does not completely exclude infection in every circumstance.

🧪 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, we support responsible laboratory testing through careful sample handling, accuracy and reliable diagnostic procedures.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🧬 Prolactin is a hormone produced mainly by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain. It is w...
12/10/2026

🧬 Prolactin is a hormone produced mainly by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain. It is widely known for its role in breast milk production, but its laboratory assessment can also provide useful information in the evaluation of hormonal and reproductive function.

Prolactin levels are regulated by complex hormonal mechanisms and may vary according to physiological conditions as well as external factors.

Prolactin testing may support the laboratory evaluation of:
➤ Hormonal balance
➤ Menstrual cycle-related changes
➤ Reproductive and fertility-related investigations
➤ Unexpected milk production when clinically relevant
➤ Selected pituitary-related assessments
➤ Hormonal evaluation in both women and men

🔍 One important characteristic of prolactin is that its concentration can be affected by circumstances surrounding the blood collection itself.

Stress, sleep, physical activity and even the time of sampling may influence prolactin levels. Certain medications can also affect the result.
For this reason, depending on the clinical request, specific preparation or timing instructions may be recommended before testing.

💡 An elevated or reduced prolactin result does not provide a complete conclusion on its own. It is usually interpreted together with the clinical history and, when appropriate, other hormonal markers such as TSH, thyroid hormones and reproductive hormones.

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, prolactin testing is performed with accuracy and consistency, supporting reliable laboratory assessment of hormonal function.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🔬 When you receive a laboratory report, your result is usually displayed next to a reference range. But what does that r...
02/10/2026

🔬 When you receive a laboratory report, your result is usually displayed next to a reference range. But what does that range actually tell us?

Reference ranges represent values expected within a defined reference population under specific laboratory conditions. They help provide context for a result — but they are not a simple dividing line between “healthy” and “unhealthy.”

A result slightly outside the stated range does not automatically indicate a medical condition. In the same way, a result within range does not always tell the complete story.

Several factors may influence how laboratory values are interpreted, including:

🔹 Age
🔹 S*x
🔹 Laboratory method and equipment
🔹 Sample type and collection conditions
🔹 Time of testing
🔹 Medical history and other laboratory findings

Different laboratories may therefore use slightly different reference intervals for the same test, depending on the analytical method and population used to establish them.

💡 This is why laboratory results are most useful when viewed in context and as part of the overall laboratory profile, rather than focusing only on whether a number appears inside or outside a printed range.

The trend between previous and current results can also provide valuable information, especially when the same parameter is being monitored over time.

🧪 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, laboratory measurements are performed with accuracy and consistency, with appropriate reference ranges provided according to the analytical methods used.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🤰 Group B Streptococcus (GBS), also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, is a bacterium that may naturally be present in t...
02/10/2026

🤰 Group B Streptococcus (GBS), also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, is a bacterium that may naturally be present in the gastrointestinal or ge***al tract without causing symptoms.

For this reason, a pregnant woman may carry GBS without knowing it.

During pregnancy, laboratory screening can identify whether GBS colonisation is present before delivery. This information is important because the bacterium may occasionally be transmitted to the newborn during childbirth.

🧪 How is GBS screening performed?

The test usually involves collecting a swab sample from the vaginal and re**al areas. The sample is then examined in the laboratory for the presence of Group B Streptococcus.

Screening is generally performed during the later stages of pregnancy, according to medical guidance, because colonisation can change over time.

A positive result does not necessarily mean that the mother has an active infection or is unwell. It indicates that GBS colonisation has been identified at the time of testing.

🔍 The result provides useful laboratory information to the healthcare team and helps support appropriate planning around the time of delivery.

💡 The purpose of GBS screening is therefore not simply to look for symptoms. It is to identify colonisation that might otherwise go unnoticed and provide information that can help support maternal and newborn care.

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, Group B Streptococcus testing is carried out with careful sample processing and reliable laboratory methods, supporting responsible prenatal laboratory screening.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🧬 Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a specialized lipoprotein particle measured through a blood test and used as an additiona...
25/09/2026

🧬 Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a specialized lipoprotein particle measured through a blood test and used as an additional laboratory marker in cardiovascular risk assessment.

Although Lp(a) has similarities with LDL particles, it is a distinct marker. One of its most important characteristics is that its concentration is influenced largely by genetic factors, which means that lifestyle changes may have a more limited effect on Lp(a) levels compared with other lipid markers.

This is also why a standard lipid profile does not necessarily provide the full picture. A person may have cholesterol values within expected ranges while Lp(a) provides additional information about inherited lipid-related risk.

🔍 Lp(a) testing may be considered as part of:

➤ Broader cardiovascular risk evaluation
➤ Assessment of inherited lipid-related risk
➤ Investigation when there is a relevant family history
➤ A more detailed lipid assessment alongside conventional cholesterol markers

Lp(a) is not interpreted on its own. Its significance is usually considered together with LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, ApoB and other cardiovascular risk factors, depending on the clinical request.

💡 Because Lp(a) levels tend to be relatively stable and are strongly influenced by genetics, the test can provide a different type of information from routine cholesterol measurements.

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, Lp(a) testing supports a more comprehensive laboratory evaluation of lipid-related and cardiovascular risk markers, with accuracy and consistency.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🩸 Sometimes, even a small detail before a blood test can influence the consistency of laboratory measurements.Body posit...
25/09/2026

🩸 Sometimes, even a small detail before a blood test can influence the consistency of laboratory measurements.

Body position is one of them.

Moving from lying down to sitting or standing can cause shifts in the distribution of body fluids. These changes may temporarily affect the concentration of certain substances measured in the blood.

For this reason, maintaining a consistent and relaxed position before sample collection can help support more standardized laboratory conditions, particularly when results are being compared over time.

Before blood collection:

🪑 Be seated comfortably.
Allow your body to settle before the sample is taken.

😌 Stay relaxed.
Physical and emotional stress may affect certain laboratory parameters.

💪 Keep the arm supported and still.
Proper positioning can make the collection process smoother and more consistent.

Another important point is comparability. When follow-up blood tests are performed under similar conditions, differences between results are less likely to reflect avoidable pre-analytical variation.

🔬 Good laboratory practice begins before the sample reaches the analyser. Preparation, identification, collection technique, body position and sample handling all contribute to the quality of the final laboratory result.

At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, attention to the pre-analytical stage forms an important part of reliable laboratory testing.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

🤰 Pregnancy is a period of significant physiological change, and laboratory testing plays an important role in providing...
25/09/2026

🤰 Pregnancy is a period of significant physiological change, and laboratory testing plays an important role in providing information throughout different stages of pregnancy.

Prenatal laboratory assessment is not a single test. It may involve different examinations at different times, depending on the stage of pregnancy, previous results, medical history and the instructions of the healthcare professional.

Early laboratory evaluation may provide information about general blood status, blood group and other parameters relevant to maternal health. As pregnancy progresses, additional laboratory tests may be requested to monitor metabolic, hematological or other pregnancy-related changes.

🧪 Depending on the clinical request, prenatal laboratory testing may include areas such as blood count assessment, blood group and Rhesus status, glucose-related testing, urine examination and selected infection-related screening.

The exact combination of examinations is determined individually.

One of the most important aspects of prenatal laboratory testing is continuity. Results from different stages of pregnancy can be considered together, helping healthcare professionals follow changes over time rather than viewing each result in isolation.

🔬 At MediCheck Clinical Laboratory, we support prenatal laboratory monitoring with accurate sample processing and reliable laboratory results, always according to the requested examinations and medical guidance.

Every pregnancy is different and laboratory testing forms one part of the broader monitoring process for maternal and pregnancy wellbeing.

🌐 www.medichecklab.cy
📞 Yeroskipou Branch +357 26 933 922
📞 Peyia Branch +357 99 302 944

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Anthipolochagou Georgiou Savva 46
Geroskipou
8201

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Monday 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00
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