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What does a urine culture and sensitivity test show?

The urine culture and sensitivity test is conducted for analysing the urinary tract for infections. This culture and sensitivity test urine includes an examination of urine to check for the presence of microorganisms and germs in the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

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What is a stool RM test?

The Stool Examination R/M test helps detect and identify parasites, their eggs (ova), and cysts in a stool sample.

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What does stool culture and sensitivity test for?

The stool culture and sensitivity test is performed to detect disease-causing bacteria in the digestive system that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, and to determine their antibiotic susceptibility.

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What is LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT) ?

Liver function tests (LFT) are blood tests which are used to diagnose and monitor liver disease or damage. Levels that are higher or lower than normal can indicate liver problems. These are a group of tests which are helpful to screen for liver infections; determine how well a treatment is working; measure the severity of a disease; monitor possible side effects of medications.)

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What is KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST (KFT) ?

Kidney function tests (KFT) are usually ordered when a patient has risk factors for kidney dysfunction such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, elevated cholesterol or a family history of kidney disease. It may also be ordered when someone has signs and symptoms of kidney disease, though in early stage often no noticeable symptoms are observed. Kidney panel is useful for general health screening; screening patients at risk of developing kidney disease; management of patients with known kidney disease.)

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What is LIPID PROFILE BASIC ?

Fats / Lipids are necessary for your body to function normally but too much of the bad kind or not enough of the good kind increases your risk of heart disease, stroke or narrowed arteries in your arms or legs. This is a detailed testing of body fats to identify individuals who are at high risk of suffering from heart attacks & strokes. Your doctor will consider various factors like age, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol & HDL (Good) cholesterol level to identify whether you are at high risk or low risk.)

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Blood sugar level after 8–10 hours of fasting.

Used for diagnosing diabetes.

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Checks sugar control after food.

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Blood sugar level checked at any time of the day.

Used for screening or emergency assessment.

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 What is HbA1c; GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN ?

HbA1c also called Glycated hemoglobin gives the average sugar level in the body over a period of 2 to 3 months unlike blood sugar which indicates daily level. This test is used to diagnose prediabetes, diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes & monitor your diabetes treatment plan. Initial A1C test also helps to establish your baseline level. How often you need this test depends on the type of diabetes, your treatment plan, how well you are meeting treatment goals and your doctor's clinical judgment. The recommended protocol for this test is: Once every year if you have prediabetes; Twice a year if you do not use insulin and your blood sugar level is consistently within your target range; Four times a year if you take insulin or have trouble keeping your blood sugar level within your target range.)

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What is the TFT used for?

(TFT) is a series of blood tests—typically measuring TSH, Free T4, and sometimes Free T3—used to evaluate how well the thyroid gland is functioning. They diagnose conditions like hypothyroidism (underactive) or hyperthyroidism (overactive) and monitor treatment effectiveness. Results help identify issues with metabolism, energy, and growth.

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What is the vitamin D3 used for?

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is crucial for helping the body absorb calcium to build and maintain strong bones, preventing diseases like rickets and osteoporosis, and supporting the immune system, muscles, nerves, heart, and mood. It's used as a supplement to treat deficiencies, especially in those with limited sun exposure or certain health conditions, and supports overall metabolic and cellular health.