Guides and instructions
Detailed guides on moving, choosing a carrier, packing
How to properly prepare for a blood test
Fasting, avoiding alcohol and physical activity, and timing — the main rules for preparing for biochemistry, glucose, hormones and lipid panel.
What reference ranges are and how to read them
Why an out-of-range result does not always mean disease. Differences by sex, age and analysis method. How to compare results from different laboratories.
Which checkup to take at 30, 40 and 50
Basic tests by age: what to do annually, what — every 2–3 years. Differences for men and women, key screenings after 40 and 50.
Tests when planning pregnancy
What both partners should take: TORCH infections, hormones, biochemistry, immune status, genetic screening. A checklist for 3–6 months before conception.
Thyroid hormones: how to make sense of them
TSH, T3, T4, anti-TPO and anti-TG antibodies — what each test measures, when to take it, how to interpret results in hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
How to choose a medical laboratory in Moldova
Comparison of major Moldovan laboratories: Synevo, Invitro, Sante, MedExpert, Modus Vivendi, ALFA Diagnostica. What to look at: accreditations, reviews, prices, convenience.
Tests for athletes and active people
Which tests help monitor recovery, immunity, metabolism and hormones during regular training. Markers of overtraining and deficiencies.
Pediatric tests: basics and preparation
What and when to test in a child: CBC, urinalysis, coprogramme, glucose, allergy panels. Preparation and blood collection specifics for infants and preschoolers.
How to read a complete blood count (CBC)
Hemoglobin, RBC, WBC, platelets, ESR, leukocyte differential — what each value means and which combinations need attention.
When and why to test vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency in Moldova is widespread. Symptoms, optimal timing, the difference between 25-OH and 1,25-OH forms, and whether to monitor calcium.
PCR for infections: what it is and when it is needed
How the PCR method works and how it differs from serology (antibodies). When PCR is indicated for STIs, HPV, herpes, SARS-CoV-2, and how quickly results are ready.
Tumor markers: what they are, when and for whom
PSA, CEA, AFP, CA 125, CA 15-3, CA 19-9 — for whom these tests are really indicated and why they are not used as a universal screening. Method limitations and false positives.