EXPLAINING DIFFERENT COVID-19 TESTS 1- PCR: The most accurate test available for detecting COVID. Nasal/Mouth sample needed. 150,000 LL set by Ministry of Health. Used also for travelling at borders. Very useful if done 4-5 days after exposure. 2- Rapid Ag Test: A quick test to see if someone Read more >>

The New Corona as described, began in WUHAN city of China in late December 2019. It is a new genetic variety of the older SARS Corona that hit in 2013, killing 800 people then. The new variety this time, is faster to spread between people, but less deadly, as its mortality is only 2.8% Common Read more >>

Influenza A (includes H1N1) and type B are the flu viruses commonly effecting patients in the winter season. Usually hit the upper respiratory tract, with runny stuffed nose, soar throat and mild cough and fever. More serious in those with weak immune system. To test if one has this virus, a swab Read more >>

A new test in the laboratory was added to our test menu: MGP. It is a new test to diagnose calcifications inside the blood vessels, which may lead to a hidden risk for heart attacks. For this reason a lecture was organized in the St Marc new auditorium, where 120 doctors attended to hear about the u Read more >>