Laboratory tests in Dr. Katmer's practice

In our practice, we offer a wide range of laboratory tests to comprehensively analyze your health and provide targeted treatment. Below is a list of the most important laboratory tests we perform:

Hormone tests

• Cortisol – Stress hormone, important for metabolism and immune system
• DHEAS (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) – Precursor of sex hormones
• FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) – Regulates reproduction
• HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) – Pregnancy hormone
• LH (luteinizing hormone) – Important for ovulation and testosterone production
• Estradiol – Most important estrogen, relevant for cycle and bone health
• progesterone – Supports pregnancy and regulates the cycle
• Prolactin – Hormone for milk production and cycle regulation
• SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) – Regulates sex hormone levels
• testosterone – Main male sex hormone, also important for women

Infection diagnostics

• Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E – Detection and monitoring of hepatitis infections
• HIV test – Diagnosis of HIV infection
• Hepatitis A and B titers – Determination of antibody protection

Thyroid diagnostics

• fT3 (free triiodothyronine) – Active form of thyroid hormone
• fT4 (free thyroxine) – Important for energy metabolism
• TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) – Control of thyroid function
• MAB (microsomal antibodies) – Indication of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• TAK (thyroglobulin antibodies) – Detect thyroid diseases
• TRAK (TSH receptor antibodies) – Diagnosis of Graves’ disease

Inflammation and rheumatism markers

• ASL (antistreptolysin titer) – Streptococcal infections
• CRP (C-reactive protein) – Acute inflammation
• RF (rheumatoid factor) – Rheumatic diseases
• Anti-CCP (antibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptides) – Early detection of rheumatism

Vitamin and nutrient diagnostics

• Folic acid – Cell growth, blood formation
• Vitamin B12 – Nerve function, blood formation
• Activated vitamin B12 (Holo-TC) – Bioavailability of B12
• Vitamin D3 – Bone health, immune system

Cardiovascular diagnostics

• BNP (Brain Natriuretic Peptide) – Heart failure diagnostics
• Troponin – Heart attack marker
• Homocysteine – Risk of cardiovascular disease
• Lipoprotein a – Genetic risk factor for arteriosclerosis

Bone and calcium metabolism

• Croslaps (CTX-I, Beta Crosslaps) – Bone loss markers
• Parathyroid hormone (PTH) – Regulation of calcium balance

Iron metabolism and infection parameters

• Ferritin – Iron stores in the body
• Procalcitonin – Bacterial infections and early detection of sepsis
• D-dimer – Thrombosis and embolism diagnostics

Allergy diagnostics

• IgE (immunoglobulin E) – Allergies and hypersensitivities

Tumor markers

• AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) – Liver and germ cell tumors
• CA 125 – Ovarian cancer markers
• CA 15-3 – Breast cancer markers
• CA 19-9 – Pancreatic and stomach cancer markers
• CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) – Colon cancer markers
• CYFRA 21-1 – Lung cancer markers
• NSE (neuron-specific enolase) – Neuroendocrine tumors
• PSA (prostate-specific antigen) – Prostate cancer markers
• free PSA (fPSA) – Differentiation in prostate diseases
• SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen) – Squamous cell carcinomas
• ProGRP (Pro-Gastrin-Releasing Peptide) – Small cell lung cancer
• BTA (bladder tumor antigen, urine test) – Bladder cancer screening

These laboratory tests enable a precise diagnosis and targeted treatment of your symptoms. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 02343 57374 or visit our website: www.drkatmer.de.