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Alphamed Diagnostic Laboratory is a trusted diagnostic center serving Pampanga. We provide accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory and diagnostic services to support physicians and patients in making informed healthcare decisions. Our services include clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures performed using modern equipment and handled by trained healthcare professionals committed to quality and precision. We are guided by our mission to provide healthcare services responsive to the needs of our patients, in partnership with physicians. Through continuous quality improvement and strict adherence to established standards, we ensure that every test result delivered is dependable and handled with care. Conveniently located in Pampanga, Alphamed offers a professional and patient-centered environment designed for comfort, efficiency, and accessibility. Our vision is to become the healthcare facility of choice by patients by consistently surpassing expectations in service, quality, and reliability.

21/10/2026

𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛?

Feeling unusually tired or weak? Maybe you’ve been told your iron could be low.

Your first thought might be:

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

Not necessarily.

Before taking iron, it’s important to understand what may actually be happening with your body’s iron levels and stores.

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣.

An Iron Studies panel provides your healthcare provider with several pieces of information:

𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡
Measures the iron circulating in your blood.

𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡
Provides information about your body’s stored iron.

𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗖
Measures your blood’s capacity to bind and transport iron.

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Shows the percentage of available transferrin carrying iron.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥?

Because fatigue and anemia do not always mean iron deficiency.

Depending on your situation, Iron Studies may help your healthcare provider evaluate possible iron deficiency or overload, investigate abnormal CBC results, and monitor response to iron treatment.

𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗡’𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥.

Taking iron when you don’t need it may be unnecessary and can be harmful in excessive amounts. The better approach is to understand your iron status and let your healthcare provider determine whether supplementation is appropriate for you.

𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧. 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗦.

𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 available at 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

Serum Iron • Ferritin • TIBC • Transferrin Saturation

Ask your healthcare provider whether Iron Studies are appropriate for you.

𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 — 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

19/10/2026

𝗣𝗦𝗔: 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛

Prostate concerns don’t always start with obvious symptoms. A simple blood test can provide information that may help your doctor evaluate your prostate health.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧?

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by the prostate. A PSA blood test measures the amount of PSA in your blood.

An elevated PSA 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿. PSA levels may also be affected by benign prostate enlargement, inflammation, and other factors.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗?

Your healthcare provider may discuss PSA testing with you based on factors such as:

• Your age
• Family history of prostate cancer
• Urinary symptoms
• Previous PSA results
• Your individual risk factors

🚨 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you experience persistent changes such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, weak or interrupted urine flow, or blood in the urine or semen.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥: PSA is a useful blood test, but it is 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. An elevated result may require further evaluation based on your individual situation.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Ask your healthcare provider whether PSA testing is appropriate for you.

𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗦𝗔. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.
𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 — 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

16/10/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗, 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗞, 𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗨𝗦𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗘?

Sometimes, the clues your doctor needs can be found in your blood.

A 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗕𝗖) is a commonly requested laboratory test that provides important information about the different types of cells in your blood.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗔 𝗖𝗕𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞?

🔴 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻
Provides information that can help your healthcare provider evaluate anemia and other blood-related concerns.

⚪ 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀
Can provide useful information when evaluating infections, inflammation, and other health conditions.

🩸 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁
Platelets help your blood clot properly. Abnormally high or low levels may require further evaluation depending on your overall health and symptoms.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗔 𝗖𝗕𝗖?

A CBC may be requested when evaluating:

• Persistent or unusual fatigue
• Fever or possible infection
• Weakness or paleness
• Easy bruising or unusual bleeding
• Certain medical conditions or treatments
• Before some medical procedures
• Your overall health when clinically appropriate

𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗗, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗕𝗖 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧.

This provides additional information about your blood profile that your healthcare provider can interpret together with your symptoms, medical history, and other findings.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱.

𝗖𝗕𝗖 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 available at 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 — 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

12/10/2026

𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝘃𝘀 𝗕𝗨𝗡: 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘?

Both Creatinine and BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) are commonly used to help assess kidney health—but they measure different things.

𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘
Creatinine is a waste product produced mainly from normal muscle metabolism. Your kidneys filter it from the blood and remove it through urine.

An elevated creatinine level may be associated with reduced kidney filtration, but results can also be influenced by factors such as muscle mass, hydration, medications, and other health conditions.

𝗕𝗨𝗡
BUN measures nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea, a waste product formed when the body breaks down protein.

BUN levels may increase with reduced kidney function, but they can also be affected by dehydration, diet, certain medications, gastrointestinal bleeding, and other factors.

𝗦𝗢, 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗛?

Creatinine and BUN can provide different pieces of information. Healthcare professionals may interpret them together—along with your symptoms, medical history, hydration status, and other tests—to better assess your kidney health.

Depending on your situation, your doctor may also consider tests such as eGFR, urinalysis, and electrolytes.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Ask your healthcare provider which laboratory tests are appropriate for you.

📍 Laboratory testing available at 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.
𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 — 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁.

09/10/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗘.

Your family’s health history may reveal important information about your own health risks—even before symptoms appear.

𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀.

Some conditions that may be influenced by family history and other risk factors include:

- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Certain cancers
- Thyroid conditions
- Kidney disease
- High blood pressure

𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

When you visit your doctor, share important health conditions that affect your parents, siblings, grandparents, or other close relatives.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲:

• Which health checks may be appropriate
• When screening may be considered
• Whether laboratory or diagnostic tests may be needed
• What preventive steps may help manage your risk

𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥?

Alphamed has doctors from different areas of expertise who can help with routine checkups, symptom evaluation, and guidance on appropriate preventive screening.

𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬. 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞. 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣.

𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵.

07/10/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬. 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗧?

Not every cardiovascular risk factor comes with an obvious warning sign.

High blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and unhealthy cholesterol levels can sometimes be present without noticeable symptoms. Knowing your numbers can give you and your healthcare provider valuable information about your cardiovascular health.

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝟯 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗦:

𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘
High blood pressure may not cause noticeable symptoms. Regular monitoring can help identify elevated readings that may need further evaluation.

𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥
Elevated blood glucose may be associated with diabetes and increased cardiovascular risk. Your healthcare provider may recommend Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) or other glucose testing depending on your needs.

𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘
Know your Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides. These results help provide a clearer picture of your cardiovascular risk when considered alongside other health factors.

𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧.

Your numbers are only part of the picture. Age, family history, lifestyle, medical history, and other factors also matter when assessing cardiovascular risk.

Talk with your healthcare provider about which preventive health checks are appropriate for you.

𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦. 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧.

𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Contact us for testing information and preparation requirements.

05/10/2026

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬.

Your blood sugar changes over time—and sometimes, your healthcare provider needs to see how your body responds to glucose, not just your glucose level at one moment.

That’s where the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) comes in.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗚𝗧𝗧?

An OGTT measures how your body processes glucose over a specific period of time.

The 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 with a 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲. You will 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—commonly 75 g of glucose for certain OGTT protocols—𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 at specified times.

This allows your healthcare provider to evaluate how your blood glucose responds after the glucose intake.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗚𝗧𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗?

Your healthcare provider may recommend an OGTT when evaluating:

• Possible impaired glucose tolerance
• Diabetes
• Gestational diabetes during pregnancy
• Abnormal or borderline blood sugar results

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥.

OGTT requires specific preparation and carefully timed blood collection. Always follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider or laboratory before your test.

𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥. 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗚𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗘.

If your healthcare provider has requested an OGTT, testing is available at Alphamed Diagnostic Laboratory.

Contact us for scheduling and preparation instructions.

02/10/2026

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛

𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

When it comes to breast health, awareness matters.

Breast cancer may not always cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. That’s why knowing what is normal for your body, paying attention to changes, and seeking appropriate medical evaluation are important steps in taking care of your health.

Depending on your age, symptoms, personal risk factors, and your healthcare provider’s assessment, different examinations or diagnostic tests may be recommended.

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
A healthcare professional checks for lumps, changes, or other findings that may require further evaluation.

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 (𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗧𝗭)
May help evaluate breast lumps and other abnormalities and provide additional information about an area of concern.

𝗖𝗔 𝟭𝟱-𝟯 & 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦
May be used in specific clinical situations, particularly when monitoring certain patients. These tests are not intended to be used alone to screen for or diagnose breast cancer.

𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗡
May be requested by a physician for specific clinical indications, including further evaluation of known or suspected disease. It is not a routine breast cancer screening test.

𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦.

A new breast lump, unusual ni**le discharge, skin changes, changes in breast shape or appearance, or other persistent breast symptoms deserve proper medical attention.

Don’t ignore a change because it seems small.
Don’t delay a consultation because you’re unsure.

A healthcare professional can help determine which examination or test is appropriate for you.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛, 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬.

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 • 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙐𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 • 𝘾𝙏 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙣 • 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨

𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺. 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴. 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦.

30/09/2026

𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 — 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗦. 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛.

Getting tested for HIV is a responsible step toward taking care of your health—and it can be done privately and confidentially.

At Alphamed Diagnostic Laboratory, HIV testing is handled with privacy, discretion, and respect.

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗬? 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘.

If you prefer to get tested in the comfort of your own home, you may schedule an appointment for home service, subject to availability and service area.

A qualified healthcare professional will assist with specimen collection while maintaining appropriate privacy and professional standards.

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟. 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧-𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘.

Knowing your HIV status can help you make informed decisions about your health, testing needs, prevention, and appropriate medical care.

If you’ve had a recent possible exposure, keep in mind that the timing and type of HIV test matter. A healthcare professional can advise whether follow-up testing may be needed.

𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗬.

Know your status. Take charge of your health.

𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗗
𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

Contact us today for testing information, scheduling, and preparation requirements.

𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵.

30/09/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 | 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁

Alphamed Diagnostic Laboratory is growing—and we’re looking for Medical Technologists to join our team!

We are currently hiring dedicated and motivated Licensed Medical Technologists for our San Isidro and Mabalacat branches.

If you are passionate about delivering accurate and reliable laboratory results, committed to quality patient care, and looking for an opportunity to grow in a professional healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

• Licensed Medical Technologist
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and professional
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to quality laboratory service and patient care
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• With or without experience
• Preferably with own motor vehicle

𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

📍 San Isidro Branch — San Fernando, Pampanga
📍 Mabalacat Branch — Mabiga, Mabalacat City, Pampanga

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺?

Interested applicants may send their updated resume to:
📧 [email protected]

Join a healthcare team that values professionalism, accuracy, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱.

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Wednesday	5:30am - 4pm
Thursday	5:30am - 4pm
Friday	5:30am - 4pm
Saturday	5:30am - 4pm
Sunday	6am - 11am

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