HealthSpot Santorini's Microbiology Lab performs a wide range of laboratory tests (blood, urine, stool, and other biological samples) and plays a vital role in:
- diagnosing diseases
- monitoring treatment progress
- detecting pathological changes before they become clinically apparent
The Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art, high-specification technology and an integrated Information Technology system that ensures continuous monitoring of sample handling and test processing
The Departments included in the Central Laboratories are the following:
- Hematology
- Blood bank
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Immunology – Hormone Analysis
- Urine Chemistry – Parasitology
- Special Lab Tests
The Microbiology Lab is an accredited clinical testing facility. At HealthSpot, our primary goal is to ensure high-quality services and the continuous improvement of the care we provide. To achieve this, we fully comply with international quality standards in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN 15224:2016 requirements. Accreditation according to this standard demonstrates not only the implementation of a quality management system, but also the lab’s technical competence in performing specific tests. This means that strict procedures are followed in all technical aspects and testing methodologies, ensuring that lab results are valid, accurate, and comparable.
Testing performed includes:
- Food Intolerance
gluten, celiac disease, antigliadin, fructose, histamine, lactose, sorbitol, and more - Oxidative Stress
glutathione, vitamin E, vitamin C, lycopene, cryptoxanthin, beta-carotenoids, and more - Cardiovascular System
total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL, ApoA1, ApoB, Lp(a), homocysteine, fibrinogen, CRP, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), insulin, TSH, as well as genetic testing for thrombophilia, hypertension, and more - Immune System
immunoglobulins: IgG, IgM, IgE, IgA, and more
immune cells (CD14, CD19, CD4, CD8, CD16/CD56), and more
interleukin 10, interleukin 2, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNFα), and more - Nervous System
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, glutamic acid, and more - Vitamins and trace elements
vitamins, omega fatty acids, amino acids, alpha-lipoic acid, and more - Hormones
adrenal glands, estrogens, menopause, thyroid, leptin, cortisol, melatonin, prediabetes, osteoporosis, and more - Tumor Markers
Psa, and more
The selection of tests is determined by the treating physician for each patient.
HealthSpot Santorini's Microbiology Lab is staffed by experienced personnel and certified scientists who comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and BS EN 15224:2016.
Internal quality control is daily performed in all Departments according to international and Greek standards (Bio-Rad, College of American Pathologists – CAP, Greek Interlaboratory Organization for Quality Control in Diagnostic Laboratories – ESEAP).