The examination and analysis department.
The German Gerallh Center for Specialization in Kuwait was established in 2007 to provide laboratory services to doctors in all specialties.
The Gerallh German Specialized Center adheres to the highest global quality standards, as we are part of the center that has obtained the ISO 9001:2015 certificate in management and quality, in addition to the participation of the Gerallh German Specialized Center in the RIQAS global quality control system.
The Gerallh German Specialized Center in Kuwait is the first private laboratory operated under the management of specialized universities in Britain, with a highly experienced and competent medical staff.
What is a COVID-19 test?
The Gerallh German Specialized Center offers COVID-19 testing services that are conducted to detect the possible presence of virus strains in the human body while determining the extent of virus spread. Through coronavirus testing, it is possible to detect whether there is a current infection with the novel coronavirus or not. The testing services are available at the Gerallh German Specialized Center, which is accredited by the Ministry of Health in Kuwait. The center also provides travel testing services in Kuwait, and welcomes visitors at the Kuwait International Airport. In addition, the center offers home visit services that cover all areas of Kuwait.
What are the required or common tests before a gastric sleeve surgery?
- Complete blood count (CBC) test,
- Comprehensive examination,
- Complete urinalysis,
- Thyroid function tests,
- Blood clotting tests,
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) and chest x-ray,
- Endoscopy to ensure there are no stomach infections and no hiatal hernia,
- Abdominal and gallbladder ultrasound to check for the presence of gallstones and liver size sometimes.
Laboratory services provided by Al-Jarahi Al-Germani Specialized Center include:
- Laboratory services offered by Al-Jarahallah German Specialized Center:
- Ministry of Health-approved COVID-19 test
- Complete blood count (CBC) and sedimentation rate
- Kidney, liver, fat, and sugar tests, as well as tests for zinc, copper, and salts
- Hemoglobin A1c test
- Hormone tests such as thyroid and fertility
- Measurement of vitamin D, vitamin B12, folic acid, and ferritin levels
- Food and inhalant allergy tests
- Food fingerprint analysis for over 200 types of food
- Rheumatism tests
- Urine, stool, semen, and H.pylori antigen in stool tests
- Pregnancy and hair loss tests
- Microbiology department accepts samples for culture and determination of antibiotics for treatment
- Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to detect early genetic diseases in the fetus through a blood test for pregnant women
- Menstrual cycle tests
- The center also works with international labs outside of Kuwait for some cases that are difficult to perform in Kuwait, such as genetic disease tests and others.
What is the purpose of these tests?
The anesthesiologist needs to perform a thorough evaluation of the patient’s health condition before a major surgery. They need to know if the thyroid gland functions are normal, if the patient has diabetes, if the heart is healthy, and other factors, in order to reassure the surgeon and take the necessary precautions during the operation.
