Prime Health Package-2

Following tests are a part of the full-body health package:

Glucose Fasting :  Glucose Fasting Blood, also called Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) test, measures your fasting blood glucose level. Fasting means you should not eat or drink (anything except water) for 8 to12 hours. An FPG test is used to screen for pre diabetes and diabetes or to check the effectiveness of medications or dietary changes for people diagnosed with diabetes.

Absolute Eosinophil Count : Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) is a blood test that measures the number of eosinophils in your body. Eosinophils are a type of disease-fighting white blood cells (WBC), that become active in case of infection, allergic disease, and other medical conditions. The test is used to diagnose diseases such as extreme allergic reactions, certain parasitic infections or a drug reaction.

Liver Function test : is used to assess the function of the liver and is done when any liver disease like viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) is suspected. This test is also done for monitoring of any ongoing treatment or simply as a part of a routine checkup.

Total Leucocyte test :Total Leukocyte Count (TLC) Test measures the total amount of all the leukocytes in the blood. Leukocytes are white-colored blood cells that defend our bodies against infections and diseases. The WBC count helps determine the body’s capacity to fight diseases.

The TLC test is performed to diagnose infections and inflammation, monitor chemotherapy treatment, and diagnose bone marrow disorders.

Glycosylated Hemoglobin : A glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a lab test to measure how much glucose has been in your blood over the past 2-3 months. It is used to detect prediabetes, diagnose diabetes as a part of health checkups, and monitor treatment efficacy.  The higher the HbA1c, the greater the risk of complications. 

Hemoglobin: The hemoglobin (Hb) test measures how much hemoglobin your red blood cells (RBCs) contain. Hemoglobin is a protein present in RBCs that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. A hemoglobin test is often done as part of a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia, a condition in which your body has fewer red blood cells than normal. Abnormally high or low Hb can cause symptoms like exhaustion and shortness of breath.

Total IgE : The total IgE test may be used to help screen for and detect allergic diseases. It measures the overall quantity of immunoglobulin E in the blood. In general, the greater the number of things a person is allergic to, the higher the total IgE level. An IgE elevation can also indicate the presence of a parasitic infection but cannot be used to determine the type of infection.

Thyroid Profile Free: It is a group of tests that are done together to detect or diagnose thyroid diseases. It measures the levels of the following three hormones in the blood: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4) - Total and Triiodothyronine (T3) - Total. It is done to diagnose any suspected thyroid disease (Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism). It also monitors treatment in patients with thyroid diseases.

Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is a part of B complex of vitamins. Vitamin B12 is also called as Cobalamin. It is a water soluble vitamin. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in formation of normal red blood cells, repair of tissues, DNA synthesis and genetic material in cells. It is not produced in the body and has to be taken in diet. The diet sources include red meat, fish, milk, poultry, yoghurt, eggs, fortified cereals, breads and other grain products. It can also be taken in the form of Vitamin B12 tablets or multivitamin pills. The deficiency of Vitamin B12 results in macrocytic anemia (size of red blood cells larger than normal).

Vitamin D3:  The test measures the amount of Vitamin D3 in the blood. Vitamin D3 is the form of vitamin that is synthesized in the body. The test is used to check Vitamin D levels to screen bone disorders, nutritional disorders or other medical conditions.

Ferritin: Ferritin is one of the essential types of body proteins, which controls the absorption and release of iron in the body. Any increase and decrease in the ferritin levels in the body, directly affects iron secretion and the entire blood system of the body.

Vitamin B9: Vitamin B9 test is also known as folate test and it is used to measures the levels of Vitamin B9 in the blood. Vitamin B9 is important for the formation of normal red blood cells, tissue and cell repair, and the synthesis of DNA. This vitamin cannot be produced in the body, and hence it has to be taken into the diet. Folate deficiency can cause shortness of breath, irritability, fatigue, and weakness.

Vitamin B9 test is done in case of symptoms of anemia such as weakness and pale skin, in case of neuropathy leading to memory loss and to monitor the treatment of vitamin B9 deficiency.

Iron Deficiency Profile: This test is ordered as a follow up test when abnormal results are found on routine tests such as CBC; when your doctor is suspecting either deficiency of iron or excess of iron. The features of iron deficiency are pale skin, fatigue, headaches, weakness.

C-Protein Quantitative : C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein biomarker produced by the liver in response to inflammation. The inflammation can be caused by tissue injury, infection, or autoimmune diseases. CRP levels increase in patients with trauma, autoimmune diseases, bacterial infections, sepsis, post-surgery, and cancer.

Differential Neutrophil Count: A differential neutrophil count measures relative percentage of neutrophils. The test is used to detect certain type of infections.

Differential Lymphocyte Count: A differential lymphocyte count measures relative percentage of lymphocyte . It can also diagnose an infection, inflammation, leukemia, or an immune system disorder.  

Absolute Neutrophil Count: ANC measures the number of neutrophils , a type of WBCs in the blood. The absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is an estimate of the body’s ability to fight infections, especially bacterial infections

Differential Monocyte Count: This test measures the number of monocytes, a type of WBCs in the blood. The test is used to diagnose certain type of chronic, sub chronic infections & cancer.

Phosphorus, Serum: A phosphorus serum test can determine whether you have high or low phosphorus levels in the blood. The serum phosphorous test is done to evaluate phosphate levels in case of bone and kidney disease, to determine the cause of the abnormal level of vitamin D, and to monitor levels while taking phosphorous and calcium supplements.

Calcium Ionized: This test measures the ionized calcium  which is the free calcium floating in the blood and is metabolically active. Calcium is a mineral found in the body responsible for many critical functions like maintaining bones strength, muscles, nerves function, and blood clotting etc. The test is used to detect several diseases such as thyroid & parathyroid issues, tumors, kidney , bone or liver disease.  

Kidney Function test : is a group of blood tests, which is used to determine how well the kidneys are working. KFT is performed either as a part of routine health checkups or to help diagnose any disease affecting the kidneys. It can also screen people at risk for the development of any kidney disease and even monitor the treatment efficacy of kidney diseases.

Calcium : This test measures the amount of calcium in the blood. Calcium plays an important role in maintaining the overall health of bones, teeth, nerves, muscles & heart. The test is used to screen the cause of any underlying bone, thyroid or kidney disease. The disease is also used as a routine check up to screen any medical condition.  

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate : An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) lab test measures how quickly RBCs settle at the bottom &  indicates the presence of an inflammation.It is also a part of complete blood count (CBC) test. There are multiple causes of a high ESR such as advanced age, kidney disease, autoimmune disease, and certain types of cancers. An abnormally high ESR can indicate the presence of cancerous tumors, especially if no inflammation is found.  

Red Blood Cell Count: This test is used to detect the number of red blood cells in the blood. The test is usually included in routine blood testing. The test is help to diagnose anemia and other health problems of RBCs such as kidney problems, cancer or problems with a bone marrow.

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): This test measure the average size of red blood cells (RBCs). An MCV test is often a part of complete blood count. The test is also used to diagnose certain medical conditions like anemia, vitamin deficiency or any other medical condition.

Magnesium : A  magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium in your blood. Magnesium is a mineral that plays an essential role in metabolism, nerve functioning, and maintenance of healthy bones. The magnesium test is performed to measure magnesium levels in the blood, to monitor treatment efficacy of magnesium supplements, the appearance of symptoms indicating magnesium deficiency like muscular weakness, irregular heartbeats, and muscle twitch, and for evaluating kidney disease and malnutrition.

Lipid Profile: It is  a group of blood tests that detects the levels of different types of lipids present in the blood. A lipid profile measures cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. It is done to screen for the risk of cardiovascular disease and to monitor patients who have risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Absolute Lymphocyte Count:  This test measures the absolute number of lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cells. The test is used to diagnose certain infections.

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH):  MCH measure the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell.An MCH test is often a part of complete blood count. The test is also used to diagnose certain medical conditions like anemia & infections.

Packed Cell Volume (PCV): Packed Cell Volume (PCV), also known as hematocrit test, is performed to measure the proportion of blood made up of erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs). Human blood is made up of RBCs, white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes and platelets which are suspended in a fluid called plasma. This test helps you to diagnose and determine the severity of conditions causing anemia or polycythemia.

Absolute Monocyte Count: This test measures the absolute number of monocytes, which are a type of white blood cells. The test is used to diagnose certain infections.

Creatine Kinase: This test measures the amount of creatine kinase (CK) in the blood. CK is an enzyme found primarily in the brain, skeletal muscles, and heart. A CK test is usually done in case of muscle weakness and muscle aches helps diagnose a heart attack, and in the case of dark-colored urine.

Differential Eosinophil Count: The test is used to measure eosinophils, a type of WBCs in the blood. The test is used to detect conditions like extreme allergic reactions,  drug reactions or parasitic infections.

Differential Basophil Count: The test is used to measure eosinophils, a type of WBCs in the blood. High basophils indicates leukemia, severe allergic reactions & inflammatory diseases.

Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a measurement of the variability of red blood cell size. 

Platelet Count: A platelet blood count measures the average number of platelets in the blood. Platelets help the blood heal wounds and prevent excessive bleeding. Platelets may be counted to monitor or diagnose diseases, or to look for the cause of too much bleeding or clotting. A lower-than-normal platelet count is called thrombocytopenia. This can be due to cancer treatment and autoimmune disorders. A higher-than-normal number of platelets is called thrombocytosis and can be due to certain infections and iron deficiency.

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC):  It indicates average concentration of hemoglobin in RBCs . The test is used to detect anemia.