{"id":65068,"date":"2026-08-20T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozeltrakyahastanesi.com.tr\/?post_type=departments&#038;p=65068"},"modified":"2026-09-03T21:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T21:41:16","slug":"biochemistry-lab","status":"publish","type":"departments","link":"https:\/\/ozeltrakyahastanesi.com.tr\/en\/birimler\/biyokimya-laboratuvari\/","title":{"rendered":"Biochemistry Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"color:#545454;line-height:1.7;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:32px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\">Expert Biochemistry Laboratory in Edirne<\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:16px;\" class=\"translation-block\">As \u00d6zel Trakya Hospital, in our <strong style=\"color:#020617\">Biochemistry Laboratory<\/strong> unit we offer the measurement of chemical values in blood and body fluids with our expert laboratory physicians and technicians. We provide fast and reliable results with modern equipment in many areas such as glucose, cholesterol, liver, kidney and hormone tests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-style:italic;color:#6b7280;font-size:16px;\">Biochemistry is a fundamental branch of science in which the metabolic balance in the body is measured and which all specialties use in the diagnosis and follow-up process.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;margin:22px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:23px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 14px;\">Which Tests Do We Cover?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\">Blood Sugar and Diabetes Monitoring<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;\">It is the evaluation of sugar metabolism.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Fasting and postprandial blood glucose<\/li>\n<li>HbA1c (3-month average blood sugar)<\/li>\n<li>Insulin and insulin resistance<\/li>\n<li>Regular measurements in diabetes follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\">Cholesterol and Lipid Profile<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;\">It is the measurement of lipid values related to cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Total cholesterol, LDL and HDL<\/li>\n<li>Triglyceride (blood fat) measurement<\/li>\n<li>Heart Risk Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition and treatment response monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\">Liver and Kidney Functions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;\">It is the examination of the functional performance of the internal organs.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT)<\/li>\n<li>Kidney function (creatinine, urea)<\/li>\n<li>Jaundice and bilirubin levels<\/li>\n<li>Fatty liver follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\">Hormone and Thyroid Tests<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;\">It is the evaluation of the endocrine system function.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4)<\/li>\n<li>Sex and reproductive hormones<\/li>\n<li>Growth and stress hormones<\/li>\n<li>Menopause and infertility tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\">Vitamin and Mineral Levels<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;\">It is the measurement of micronutrient deficiencies in the body.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Iron, B12 and folic acid<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin D and calcium<\/li>\n<li>Magnesium and potassium<\/li>\n<li>Deficiency-related fatigue monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#020617;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\">Cardiac and Inflammatory Markers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;\">It is the measurement of values indicating heart and tissue damage<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Troponin (heart attack marker)<\/li>\n<li>CRP and ESR (inflammation level)<\/li>\n<li>Heart attack and infection follow-up<\/li>\n<li>Preoperative evaluation tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fef2f2;border-left:4px solid #bd1010;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin:22px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#bd1010;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\">When Should You Request Testing?<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Annual check-up and health screening<\/li>\n<li>High blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue, weakness and weight change<\/li>\n<li>Hormonal complaints and menstrual irregularity<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy follow-up and prenatal tests<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring the response to drug treatment<\/li>\n<li>Cases of suspected heart disease and infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fef2f2;border-left:4px solid #bd1010;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin:22px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#bd1010;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\">Sample and Result Process<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:16px;\">For each test, the laboratory physician proceeds with the following steps:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin:0;padding-left:24px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong style=\"color:#020617\">Request:<\/strong> Selecting the appropriate test with physician guidance<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong style=\"color:#020617\">Sample collection:<\/strong> Collection of blood, urine or serum sample<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong style=\"color:#020617\">Analysis:<\/strong> Chemical measurement with automated devices<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong style=\"color:#020617\">Evaluation:<\/strong> Comparison of results with the reference range<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong style=\"color:#020617\">Reporting:<\/strong> Preparation of the written result report<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong style=\"color:#020617\">Consultation:<\/strong> Evaluation with the clinician if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fef2f2;border-left:4px solid #bd1010;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin:22px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#bd1010;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\">Why \u00d6zel Trakya Hospital Biochemistry?<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;\">\n<li>Comprehensive service with expert laboratory physicians<\/li>\n<li>Sugar, cholesterol and hormone tests<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin and mineral level measurements<\/li>\n<li>Reliable results with modern automated devices<\/li>\n<li>Fast results and regular follow-up<\/li>\n<li>Fast laboratory support for 24\/7 emergency service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;margin:22px 0;\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic;color:#6b7280;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 15px;\">This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for a doctor's examination<\/p>\n<div 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