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WHY DO YOU NEED A BLOOD SUGAR GLUCOSE TEST? Testing blood sugar levels is crucial for diagnosing diabetes and monitoring its management. Elevated glucose levels indicate diabetes, while low levels may suggest hypoglycemia. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">To diagnose and monitor diabetes</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">To assess prediabetes risk: Blood sugar tests can identify individuals at risk of developing diabetes</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">To detect and monitor hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar levels can lead to symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and fatigue.</li> </ul>

Blood Sugar (Glucose) Fasting

WHY DO YOU NEED AN HBA1C TEST?
This is a simple test that measures average blood sugar levels over the last three months. It is done to test whether you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. In India, It is recommended that everyone over the age of 45 get this test done on a regular basis. You should also get this test done, If you are under 45 and are overweight or have a history of diabetes in the family, or have one of the following symptoms:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Urinate(pee)a lot, often at night</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Are very thirsty</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Lose weight without trying</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Are very hungry</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Have blurry vision</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Have numb or tingling hands or feet</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Feel very tired</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Have very dry skin</li>
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If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic you should get this test done every 3 months

HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)

WHY DO YOU NEED A LIPID PROFILE TEST?
Lipid profile measures the occurrence of different kinds of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol can lead to increased chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. In India it is recommended males above the age of 45 and females above the age of 50 get a lipid profile test done on a regular basis. You should also get this test done if you have any of these risk factors:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">You are overweight or obese</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">You have diabetes or high blood pressure</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">You smoke cigarettes or drink too much alcohol</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">You eat a lot of fatty or sugary foods</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">You have a family history of high cholesterol or heart problems</li>
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If you are already diagnosed with high cholesterol, you need to get this test done at least once in 6 months

Lipid Profile (Heart Risk)

CBC (Complete blood count)

Iron Profile

WHY DO YOU NEED A THYROID PROFILE (T3, T4, TSH) TEST?
You should get this test done if you have symptoms of an overactive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism) or symptoms of any underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism)

SYMPTOMS OF AN OVERACTIVE THYROID (HYPERTHYROIDISM) CAN INCLUDE
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Experiencing anxiety, irritability, and nervousness</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having trouble sleeping</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Losing weight</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having an enlarged thyroid gland or a goiter</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having muscle weakness and tremors</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Experiencing irregular menstrual periods or having your menstrual cycle stop</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Feeling sensitive to heat</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having vision problems or eye irritation</li>
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SYMPTOMS OF AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID (HYPOTHYROIDISM) CAN INCLUDE
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Feeling tired</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Gaining weight</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Experiencing forgetfulness</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having frequent and heavy menstrual periods</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having dry and coarse hair</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having a hoarse voice</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Experiencing an intolerance to cold temperature</li>
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Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4, TSH)

WHY DO YOU NEED A CALCIUM TEST? Hypocalcemia or low levels of calcium in the blood, can lead to muscle aches, fatigue and other symptoms. It can also lead to early onset of Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Symptoms of low calcium include: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Muscle aches, cramps and spasms</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Pain in the thighs and arms when walking or moving.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Numbness and tingling in the hands, arms, feet and legs as well as around mouth</li> </ul>

Calcium Total

WHY DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST?
Certain conditions such as Diabetes and High Blood Pressure (hypertension) can damage the kidneys. If you have one of these conditions, you should regularly get a Kidney Function Test done. You should also get tested if have one of the following symptoms which could be indicative of Kidney damage:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Nausea and vomiting</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Muscle cramps</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Loss of appetite</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Swelling of feet and ankles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Dry and itchy skin</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Shortness of breath</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Trouble sleeping</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Urinating either too much or too little</li>
</ul>

KFT (Kidney Function Test) Basic

WHY DO YOU NEED A VITAMIN B12 TEST?
Vitamin B12 is not present in a vegetarian diet so if you are vegetarian or don&rsquo;t eat eggs and non vegetarian food on a regular basis, you should get a vitamin b12 test done regularly. You should also get a vitamin b12 test done if you are diabetic or are breastfeeding. Otherwise you can get the test done if you have one or more of the symptoms below:


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<li>Feeling very tired or weak</li>
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<li>Experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea</li>
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<li>Not feeling as hungry as usual</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Weight loss</li>
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<li>Having a sore mouth or tongue</li>
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<li>Having yellowish skin</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY CAN INCLUDE</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Numbness or tingling in your hands and feet</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Vision problems</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having a hard time remembering things or getting confused daily</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Having a difficult time walking or speaking like you usually do</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">If severe neurological problems develop from vitamin B12 deficiency, they may be difficult to reverse. </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY CAN INCLUDE</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Feeling depressed</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Feeling irritable</li>
</ul>

Vitamin B12

WHY DO YOU NEED A COMPLETE URINE ROUTINE ANALYSIS TEST?
If you have symptoms of abnormality in urine, you get yourself tested for urine analysis. 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Frequent urination</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Abdominal pain</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Changes in Urine color/odour</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">To detect urinary tract infections (UTIs)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">To assess hydration levels</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">To identify metabolic disorders: Urine analysis can detect abnormalities in metabolic waste products, such as glucose or ketones. It aids in diagnosing conditions like diabetes or metabolic syndrome.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">To diagnose kidney stones</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">To monitor urine pH levels, gravity, and presence of specific proteins</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">To evaluate pregnancy</li>
</ul>

Complete Urine Routine Analysis (CUE)

WHY DO YOU NEED A LIVER FUNCTION TEST?
If you have high cholesterol and are taking statins (anti cholesterol medicines) or are regularly consuming high amounts of alcohol, you should get a liver function test done once in 12 months. Otherwise you need a liver function test if you have symptoms of liver disease. These include:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Loss of appetite</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Nausea or vomiting</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Diarrhea</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Abdominal pain</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Dark coloured urine</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Light coloured stool</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Fatigue</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Jaundice, a condition that causes your skin and eyes to turn yellow</li>
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You may also need these tests if you have certain risk factors. You may be at higher risk for liver disease if you:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Have a family history of liver disease</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Drink higher than recommended alcohol on a regular basis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Think you have been exposed to a hepatitis virus</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Take medicines that may cause liver damage such as statins (anti cholesterol medicines)</li>
</ul>

LFT (Liver Function Test)

WHY DO YOU NEED A VITAMIN D (VITAMIN D3 25 HYDROXY) TEST?
Vitamin D is the Sun Vitamin. It is produced by the skin on exposure to the sun. A shocking 76% of Indians are Vitamin D deficient. Therefore it is recommended that everyone get this test done regularly. Vitamin D deficiency may not cause immediate symptoms but causes bone health to degrade and can lead to brittle bones and early onset of Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Other symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Bone pain</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Muscle weakness or aches</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Fatigue</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Back pain</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Hair loss</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Poor wound healing</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Mild depression&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Vitamin D deficiency is easily treatable with tablets.

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