Routine laboratory investigations, also known as routine labs or diagnostic tests, are medical tests used to diagnose diseases or conditions, monitor treatment effectiveness, screen for health risks and detect abnormalities.

Common routine laboratory investigations include:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC) : Measures blood cell counts and detects anemia, infection, or bleeding disorders.
2. Blood Chemistry Tests : Measures electrolytes, glucose, liver, and kidney function.
3. Lipid Profile : Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to assess cardiovascular risk.
4. Liver Function Tests (LFTs) : Measures liver enzymes and detects liver damage or disease.
5. Renal Function Tests (RFTs) : Measures kidney function and detects kidney disease.
6. Urinalysis & Urine MCS : Examines urine for infection, kidney disease, or other abnormalities.
7. Stool MCS : Detects gastrointestinal infections or diseases.
8. Blood Culture : Detects bloodstream infections.
9. Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) : Measures thyroid hormone levels to diagnose thyroid disorders.
10. High Vaginal Swab (HVS) MCS : Detects Vaginal infections, UTI and Pelvic inflammatory disease(PID)