Blood Sugar Levels (Glucose Test)
π Purpose: To detect diabetes, pre-diabetes, and monitor blood sugar control.
π Tests:
β’ Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) β Measures sugar level after 8β12 hours of fasting
β’ Postprandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) β Measures sugar level 2 hours after a meal
β’ HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) β Shows average blood sugar over the past 2β3 months
π Why is it important?
β Early diagnosis of diabetes
β Helps monitor sugar control in diabetics
β Prevents long-term complications (kidney, eye, nerve damage)
Cholesterol & Lipid Profile
π Purpose: To assess heart health and risk of cardiovascular disease.
π Tests:
β’ Total Cholesterol
β’ HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein β Good Cholesterol)
β’ LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein β Bad Cholesterol)
β’ Triglycerides
π Why is it important?
β Identifies risk of blocked arteries (atherosclerosis)
β Assesses risk of heart attack and stroke
β Helps in guiding lifestyle changes and medication needs
Hemoglobin & Complete Blood Count (CBC)
π Purpose: To detect anemia, infections, and blood disorders.
π Tests:
β’ Hemoglobin (Hb) β Measures oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
β’ WBC Count (White Blood Cells) β Indicates infection and immunity status
β’ Platelet Count β Assesses blood clotting ability
π Why is it important?
β Detects anemia (iron deficiency or other causes)
β Indicates infections, inflammation, or blood cancers
β Helps identify bleeding or clotting disorders
Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Tests
π Purpose: To diagnose causes of fatigue, weakness, and low immunity.
π Tests:
β’ Vitamin D β Crucial for bone health and immunity
β’ Vitamin B12 β Essential for nerve function and red blood cell production
β’ Iron Studies (Serum Iron, Ferritin, TIBC) β Detects iron deficiency or overload
π Why is it important?
β Prevents bone weakness, fatigue, and neurological problems
β Guides nutritional supplements and diet corrections
Liver Function Test (LFT)
π Purpose: To assess liver health and its functioning.
π Tests:
β’ SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT) β Indicators of liver cell damage
β’ Bilirubin (Total, Direct, Indirect) β Detects jaundice
β’ Albumin & Total Protein β Evaluates liverβs ability to synthesize proteins
π Why is it important?
β Detects hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis
β Monitors impact of alcohol or medications on the liver
β Assesses digestion and detoxification functions
Kidney Function Test (KFT / RFT)
π Purpose: To assess the kidneyβs filtering and waste-removal ability.
π Tests:
β’ Serum Creatinine β Measures kidney filtration efficiency
β’ Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) β Evaluates waste removal function
β’ Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium) β Assesses fluid and electrolyte balance
π Why is it important?
β Early detection of kidney disease
β Essential for monitoring in patients with diabetes or high blood pressure
β Guides treatment plans, including dialysis if required
Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH)
π Purpose: To assess thyroid gland function.
π Tests:
β’ TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
β’ Free T3 & Free T4
π Why is it important?
β Diagnoses hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
β Explains symptoms like weight changes, fatigue, hair loss, mood swings
β Helps in monitoring thyroid treatment and medication dosage
β¨ Why Routine Blood Testing is Important?
βοΈ Detects health problems early
βοΈ Helps prevent serious diseases
βοΈ Supports personalized treatment and lifestyle adjustments
βοΈ Gives peace of mind about your health
π Book Your Blood Test Today β Take control of your health!