Whether you’re trying to lose weight, manage your diabetes, or take control of your overall health, Luxor Scientific can personalize testing specific to you and your health needs. From a basic checkup to a comprehensive evaluation, Luxor Scientific has the right test for everyone.
Testing includes women’s and men’s health, advanced thyroid and cardiovascular health, as well as other wellness markers. Luxor Scientific also offers an extensive hematology testing menu to provide answers on various blood conditions including infection, anemia, inflammation, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders and more.
One method of testing for these bacteria or fungi is called a culture. When a culture is performed, a sample or swab from the region being tested is placed in a solution to allow present bacteria or fungi to feed and grow, which allows for them to be detected and identified.
A urine culture test checks urine for bacteria and yeasts that may cause infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTI).
UCLT
Urine
72 Hours
Room Temperature
24-48 Hours
A throat culture is used to identify bacterial or fungal infections in the throat.
THRCLT
Throat Swab
48 Hours
Room Temperature
24-36 Hours
A blood culture is performed to check blood samples for the presence of disease-causing bacteria or fungi. This test aids in germ identification for treatment plans and assessing the severity of the infection.
BLCLT
BacT/ALERT FA PLUS & BacT/ALERT FN PLUS Bottles
48 Hours
Room Temperature
72 Hours
STCLT
Stool or Rectal Swab
48 Hours
Room Temperature
72 Hours
A skin or wound culture is performed to identify bacteria or fungi that could cause infection in a wound.
WCLT
Aspirate, Eswab
48 Hours
Room Temperature
72 Hours
PFAS are used in a variety of common products like non-stick food packaging or cookware, stain-resistant carpets or clothing, or in fire-fighting foam. The most common way a person may be exposed to these chemicals is through the consumption of contaminated food or water. Because PFAS remain in the environment for extended and unknown periods of time, they can slowly build up in a person’s body over a long period of time. There is emerging evidence linking PFAS exposure to numerous health effects.
PFAS
Blood
5 Days
Refrigerated
1-2 Weeks
It is used to create PVC pipes, plastic kitchenware, vehicle upholstery, and more. Vinyl chloride can be found in environments around landfills or factories that produce vinyl products. It has also gained attention after the recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio earlier this year. Vinyl Chloride exposure can have various serious negative health effects.
MDL
Urine, Oral Fluid
7 Days
Room Temperature
24-48 Hours
