The Clinical Analysis Laboratory at Ars Medica Clinic, located in the heart of North Rome, is highly specialized in diagnostic testing for a range of conditions, including hematological disorders, coagulation issues, diabetes, electrolyte balance, hypertension, anemia, mineral and bone metabolism, kidney function, cardiac markers, tumor markers, hormone levels (with dynamic testing), fertility, thyroid function, autoimmune diseases, viral hepatitis, mononucleosis, substance abuse, and food intolerances.
Clinical Laboratory Services
The tests required for each investigation are carried out in specific sections within the Laboratory and with the assistance of other equally qualified reference centers, through dosages of: Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunoenzyme, Chemiluminescence, Bacteriology, Virology, Cytology, Histology, Seminology, Genetic Tests, Molecular Biology.
Services:
Ars Medica provides laboratory services to clinics, nursing homes, and diagnostic laboratories, with an organization that allows for a wide range of tests to be performed, ensuring the highest quality and rapid delivery of results in the following analytical areas:
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Clinical chemistry
- Electrolyte balance
- Renal function
- Cardiac markers
- Tumor markers
- Hormonal assays
- Autoimmunity
- Virology
- Microbiology
For a healthcare facility or laboratory, partnering with a service provider means entrusting a reliable and proven external center with critical aspects of the diagnostic process. The goal is to expand the range of services offered to clients while reducing operational costs.
The Ars Medica Laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art, fully automated technology and sophisticated systems for data processing, storage, and transmission. This ensures the rapid delivery of highly precise and repeatable results. All analyses are conducted under strict intra- and inter-laboratory quality control.
Test Preparation
Please observe an 8-12 hour fasting period before the blood draw.
Thoroughly clean the external genital area. Collect a midstream sample from the first urine of the morning, discarding the initial stream, unless otherwise directed by your physician. Use disposable containers available at pharmacies. For women, it is recommended to wait at least three days after the end of the menstrual cycle before collecting the sample.
Wash your hands thoroughly. Clean the external genital area thoroughly with water and soap. Discard the initial stream and collect, unless otherwise directed by your physician, the midstream urine directly into the container. Close the container quickly and securely, and deliver it to the laboratory as soon as possible. It is essential to have suspended any antibiotic therapy for at least one week prior to collection.
Thoroughly wash your hands with water and soap. Clean the external genital area thoroughly. Apply the collection bag (available at pharmacies) ensuring it adheres well to the skin. Keep the bag in place for no longer than 60-90 minutes; if necessary, replace it and repeat the procedure. As soon as urination occurs, remove the bag, seal it carefully, and place it into a sterile plastic urine container without transferring the contents. Deliver the container to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Discard the urine from the first morning void and note the time (e.g., 8:00 AM).
Collect all urine produced throughout the day and night in the provided container, available at pharmacies.
The following morning, complete the collection with the urine voided at the same time as the previous day (e.g., 8:00 AM) into the same container.
Once the collection is complete, deliver the container to the laboratory as soon as possible.
During the collection period, keep the container in a cool place.
Clean the external genitalia thoroughly. Discard the urine from the first morning void.
Drink a glass of water and wait approximately 2 hours.
Collect the urine directly into a sterile container, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
Use single-use containers available at pharmacies.
For women, it is advised to wait at least 3 days after the end of the menstrual cycle.
Repeat the collection for 3 consecutive days and deliver each sample on the same day.
Collect the stool using the spoon usually provided with commercial containers, gathering an amount approximately the size of a walnut.
If delivery to the laboratory is delayed, the sample can be stored in a cool place (2-8°C) for up to 24 hours.
Collect the stool using the spoon typically provided with commercial containers, gathering an amount approximately the size of a walnut. It is recommended to perform the test over 3 consecutive days, unless otherwise directed by your physician. Samples can be delivered together on the third day of collection, provided they have been stored in a cool place (2-8°C) and each sample is labeled with the collection date.
Collection Method: Use the spoon typically provided with commercial containers to collect the stool, gathering an amount approximately the size of a walnut.
Parasitological Examination: It is recommended to collect and examine 3 samples on 3 different days. Each sample should be delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
Stool Culture: For the stool culture, it is necessary to have discontinued any antibiotic therapy for at least one week before collection.
Make sure to follow these guidelines for accurate and reliable results.
Timing and Preparation: Perform the test in the morning without washing the area.
Application: Use transparent adhesive tape. Press the sticky side of the tape against the anal folds with light pressure. Leave the tape in place for 10 minutes.
Transfer and Delivery: Carefully place the adhesive tape on a microscope slide provided by the laboratory, avoiding bubbles or wrinkles.
Submission: Deliver the slide to the laboratory.
For any additional questions or clarifications, please contact the laboratory directly.
Timing and Preparation: Collect the sputum in the morning on an empty stomach, using a sterile wide-mouthed container available at the pharmacy.
Oral Hygiene: Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water to avoid contamination from saliva.
Collection: Perform a deep cough to ensure the sample is from the tracheobronchial area rather than saliva. Submission: Deliver the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Timing and Preparation: Collect the sputum in the morning on an empty stomach using a sterile wide-mouthed container available at the pharmacy.
Oral Hygiene: Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water to remove any potential contaminants.
Collection: Perform a deep cough to ensure the sample is from the tracheobronchial area and not from saliva.
Frequency: It is recommended to repeat the collection for three consecutive days.
Submission: Deliver each sample to the laboratory on the same day it is collected.
Hygiene: Perform thorough hygiene of the genital area before collection.
Collection: Collect the sample by masturbation into a sterile container, which can be obtained from the pharmacy.
Submission: Deliver the container with the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible.
After thoroughly cleaning the genital area, collect the sample through masturbation in a sterile container, available at the pharmacy, and deliver it to the Laboratory.
Opening Hours
Blood Samples
Monday – Saturday 07:30 – 10:30
Outpatient Clinic Acceptance
Monday – Friday 07:30 – 19:30
Saturday 07:30 – 13:30
Analysis Laboratory
Monday – Friday 07:30 – 19:30
Saturday 08:00 – 13:00
Laboratory
Acceptance 2
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Via C. Ferrero di Cambiano, 29 – Roma
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