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The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a diagnostic test that measures the levels of C-reactive protein in the blood. CRP is produced by the liver and sent to the bloodstream when inflammation occurs. In general, the CRP test normal range is less than 0.9 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

Serum creatinine test is a vital test that determines how well your kidneys are working. Creatinine is the waste product produced through the breakdown of muscle and protein. It is the function of the kidneys to filter it out from blood and excrete it out through urine.

A Renal Profile or Kidney Function Test (RFT/KFT) is a group of diagnostic assessments that are used to determine the health of the kidneys by evaluating various parameters such as proteins, electrolytes, and minerals.

A thyroid profile test is a comprehensive set of tests that examine the function of your thyroid glands. It assesses the T4 Total - Serum, T3 Total - Serum, TSH and Ultrasensitive TSH that helps in understanding the functioning of thyroid gland located at the frontal part of your neck.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is the primary hormone of your pituitary gland that regulates the function of your thyroid gland. Physicians depend on the serum TSH test because it keeps the production of all the other hormones in check.

Even when you are resting, your body is constantly working, and producing energy for the proper working of all parts of the body. Typically, the food we eat is used for this energy production, and the unused or undigested parts are ‘excreted’ out of the body via urine and stool.

Vitamin B12, which is also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient for our body as it is a cofactor in both DNA and amino synthesis. The deficiency of this vitamin may lead to irreversible nerve damage, and poor production of healthy red blood cells and decreased brain function.

Vitamin D 25-hydroxy test is a diagnostic assessment that is conducted to detect the level of vitamin D present in your body. Vitamin D 25-hydroxy is a fat soluble vitamin, also known as calciferol.

Calcium, serum test is also known as total calcium or ionized calcium test. This test helps to screen for, diagnose, and monitor a range of medical conditions. The Calcium, serum test is done to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for abnormal calcium levels.

The cholesterol test is a diagnostic test that screens for risk of any kind of developing heart diseases. It helps to monitor the effectiveness of ongoing treatment such as lipid-lowering therapy.

The urine culture and sensitivity test is also known as urine culture C and S test and is an amalgamation of two tests. Apollo 24|7’s urine culture test helps to detect and identify bacteria and yeast in urine that may cause urinary tract infections (UTI).

A glucose, random test, also known as random blood sugar test, is a diagnostic evaluation that measures the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood.

A hemoglobin test is a crucial diagnostic tool used to assess the levels of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein present in red blood cells and plays a pivotal role in transporting oxygen from the lungs to various tissues and organs in the body.

This test is used to measure the amount of insulin present in the blood after a 10-12 hr fasting period. Insulin is responsible for uptake of glucose by the cells from the blood stream, for production and storage of energy.

The platelet count helps to determine the number of platelets in the blood. It helps to screen, diagnose, or monitor the conditions that affect the number of platelets. In adults, the normal platelet count range varies from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.

The Rheumatoid factor (RA) Quantitative test helps to diagnose the presence of an autoimmune disease such as Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid factor is an autoantibody that is produced by the immune system of the body.

If you suffer from high cholesterol levels, you have probably been asked by your doctor or healthcare provider to lower your LDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol since it blocks the blood vessels and increases the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

The Dengue NS1 Antigen - ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test helps to detect the dengue virus in the blood. This test examines the presence of the dengue NS1 antigen, which is a protein produced by the dengue virus.

An erythrocyte sedimentation rate or ESR measures the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) settle down at the bottom of a test tube. Usually, the sedimentation rate of RBCs is normal, but it increases during an abnormal immune response.

The hemogram test, also known as HMG or Complete Hemogram Test, is a set of tests including CBC and ESR that help to assess the body’s overall health and aids in the detection of a variety of illnesses, including anaemia, infection, and leukaemia.

Liver function tests are also known as LFT or Liver Panel or Liver Profile or Hepatic Function Tests. These are blood tests that help to diagnose and monitor any kind of liver disease or damage. They help in measuring the levels of certain enzymes and proteins present in the blood.

The Potassium – Serum / Plasma test helps to determine the levels of potassium, detect the cause of electrolyte imbalance, to monitor the ongoing treatment for potassium levels.

The Prostate specific antigen (PSA Total) test helps in the screening of prostate cancer. It helps to monitor the ongoing treatment for prostate cancer. It also helps to detect if there is a recurrence of prostate cancer.

A blood urea and serum creatinine test comprises two different tests to check the function of the kidneys. These two substances, urea, and creatinine, are waste products produced as a result of the body's metabolism.

This test is also known as COVID-19 Testing, Coronavirus 2019 Test, SARS-CoV-2 Test, and SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test. It helps diagnose COVID-19 infection in an individual and is done via the RT-PCR method.

Serum electrolytes test is a group of tests that measure the level of electrolytes in the body. Serum electrolytes like sodium, chloride, potassium, and bicarbonate help maintain the body's metabolism.

The Ferritin test is also known by the name serum ferritin test. It helps to determine the total iron storage capacity of the body. It also helps to diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload.

Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose absorption in the body. Its deficiency or decreased function can result in diabetes. A high level of insulin can cause hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).

The Prolactin test helps to investigate galactorrhea (unexplained flow of breast milk), abnormal discharge from nipples, irregular or absence of menstrual periods, and/or infertility in women. In men, this test helps to diagnose the cause of erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido.

The Sodium test helps to determine the levels of sodium. It helps to diagnose the cause of imbalance in levels of electrolytes. It helps to monitor the ongoing treatment for abnormal sodium levels.

The Testosterone, Total test helps to detect levels of testosterone in the blood. It helps to diagnose erectile dysfunction and infertility in males. In females, this test helps to diagnose the cause of virilization, hirsutism, infertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

The TLC, DLC, Malaria Parasite Test is a laboratory test conducted to detect various conditions and diseases related to blood disorders and infections. This comprehensive Test includes tests for Total Leukocyte Count (TLC), Differential Leukocyte Count (DLC), and the presence of malaria parasites.

Alanine aminotransferase test is also known as SGPT test which stands for serum glutamic pyruvic-transaminase test. It helps to screen for liver damage and helps to diagnose liver disease.

Apollo Diabetes Panel - Basic comprises tests like CBC, fasting, LFT, and electrolytes serum that can not only monitor diabetes and its related effects but also accurately pinpoint whether an individual is at risk of developing other serious illnesses owing to diabetes.

The Bilirubin Serum – Total/Direct/Indirect test helps to screen for or monitor disorders of liver or hemolytic anemia. It also helps to monitor neonatal jaundice.

HbsAg screening (rapid) test is also known as Hepatitis B Testing. This test helps to screen and diagnose Hepatitis B virus infection. It also helps to detect previous Hepatitis B infection which had been resolved.

This test calculates the amount of unattached, or free, testosterone there is in the blood. Testosterone is made in the testes (in men) and the ovaries (in women) and a small amount by the adrenal glands.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that the placenta produces during pregnancy. The body produces this hormone ten days post-conception. Gradually, these levels keep on rising every two to three days.

Urea test is also known as blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test. It helps to evaluate the kidney function and monitor the effectiveness of kidney treatment such as dialysis. The urea test is done: • In case of kidney problems or diseases.

The urine electrolytes test helps to measure electrolytes in the urine. It measures the levels of sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium. Electrolytes are the minerals that are essential for the body's metabolism.