Aarogyam 1.8 With UTSH near me in Chandigarh

Aarogyam 1.8 is a package that comprises various tests that indicate various aspects of your health and helps you keep a check on your vital systems. This package consists of the following tests:

Vitamin E measures the amount of vitamin E present in your blood. It is required by the body for various processes. It helps your muscles and nerves work well, boosts the immune system, and prevents any blood clots. Vitamin E also prevents cell damage. If you have very little or a large amount of Vitamin E in your diet it can cause serious health problems. It is mainly used to find out the presence of disorders causing problems with the digestion of nutrients like vitamin E. this test is also used to check the vitamin E levels in premature babies.

Amylase test measures the amount of amylase in your blood or urine. It is an enzyme that helps you digest food. Amylase test is ordered if you have pancreatic or salivary gland disorders or show symptoms of these disorders. These symptoms include:
-Nausea, vomiting
-Severe abdominal pain
-Loss of appetite
-High fever

Lp-PLA2 (LIPOPROTEIN ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2) activity Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an enzyme that appears to play a role in the inflammation of blood vessels and is helps in promoting atherosclerosis. This test measures the amount or activity of Lp-PLA2 in the blood. It helps in determining your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), including your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and ischemic stroke.

Kidney profile 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 to monitor treatment efficacy of kidney diseases.

Vitamin B12 test is also done if you have symptoms of anemia like weakness, tiredness, pale skin (deficiency of B12), or folic acid deficiency. This is also a preferred test if you have symptoms or signs of nerve problems like numbness, burning in hands, feet, arms, tingling sensation which may be due to vitamin B12 deficiency.

Vitamin B7 test also known as Biotin test is used to determine Vitamin B7 deficiency. Vitamin B7 or Biotin is essential for the metabolism of fats and amino acids, cell growth, and the production of fatty acids in the body. Vitamin B7 deficiency rarely occurs due to malnutrition but may be caused by certain malabsorption disorders such as celiac disease, Crohn's, or cystic fibrosis.

Liver profile 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.

Insulin fasting is a test that evaluates insulin production by the beta cells in the pancreas or diagnoses the presence of an insulin-producing tumor in the islet cells of the pancreas (insulinoma). This test also finds out the cause of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) and helps in identifying insulin resistance. This test can also be a determinant of when a type 2 diabetic might need to start taking insulin to supplement oral medications.

Vitamin D3 test is done if you face symptoms of vitamin D deficiency like bone malformation in children (rickets), bone weakness, or fractures in adults (osteomalacia) or any risk factors for vitamin D deficiency like old age, limited sun exposure, obesity, or recent gastric bypass surgery.

Hemogram or Complete blood count (CBC) is a group of tests that provides information about your blood group and blood cells like Red Blood Cells (RBC), White Blood Cells (WBC), and platelets. It is routinely performed to provide an overview of a patient's general health status.It is also helpful in detecting a variety of disorders including infections, anemia, diseases of the immune system, and blood cancers and is done to monitor an existing blood disorder and its treatment such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Testosterone total detects the levels of testosterone in males and females. In males, it is done to diagnose the cause of conditions like erectile dysfunction or infertility. In females, it is done to diagnose the cause of conditions like virilization (females develop masculine physical features). Also, in females, it is done to diagnose the cause of infertility or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In children, it is done to find out the reason for ambiguous genitalia (a condition in which the infant's genitals are not clearly male or female) and for delayed or early puberty.

Vitamin D2 test is ordered when the amount of calcium in the body is low and/or a person has symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, like bone weakness, softness in the bones, a bone malformation in children (rickets), or fracture in adults (osteomalacia). Vitamin D2 mainly comes from fortified foods such as milk, and other dairy items. Vitamin D2 test usually is ordered to identify a possible deficiency in vitamin D.The test can also be carried out when an individual is known to be at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Cystatin C is a test in which Cystatin C, a protein produced by the cells in your body is detected. A blood test for cystatin C finds your GFR (glomerular filtration rate). Your GFR number helps your healthcare provider know how well your kidneys are functioning.

Lipid Profile 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, very low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides. It is done to screen for the risk of cardiovascular disease and to monitor patients who have risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

The Homocysteine Test measures the levels of homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid which at increased levels in the body can damage the inner lining of the blood vessels that increases the chances of blood clot formation. The Homocysteine Test measures the levels of homocysteine in the blood. The Homocysteine Test is performed to screen for heart attack and stroke, especially in people with no known risk factors but with a family history of cardiovascular diseases. This test also detects and diagnoses an inherited disease called homocystinuria in newborns and infants and even detects deficiency of Vitamin B6, B12, or Folic acid.

Vitamin B1 or Thiamine test is used for measuring Vitamin B1 levels in patients with, gait disturbances, delirium, behavioral changes, vision problems, and encephalopathy. It is also a recommended test for patients suffering from malnutrition, especially those who are being given insulin for high blood sugar or hyperglycemia.

ELEMENTS 22 (toxic and nutrients) test evaluates your toxic and nutrients profile. The toxic profile includes 14 tests Aluminium, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Caesium, Mercury, Lead, Tin, Bismuth, Beryllium, Antimony, Strontium, Thallium and Uranium, whereas nutrients profile includes 8 tests: Cobalt, Chromium, Molybdenum, Silver, Vanadium, Selenium, Nickel, and Manganese. This test is used to determine the nutrients and toxins present in your body.

Zinc, serum test measures the amount of zinc in the blood. The Serum Zinc Test is performed to determine the levels of zinc in the serum to determine deficiency to monitor treatment for zinc deficiency.

Vitamin B3 test is used to determine vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency. You may be ordered a vitamin B3 test if you experience deficiency symptoms such as canker sores, indigestion, fatigue, vomiting, thick scaly skin that becomes pigmented on sun exposure (a sign of pellagra- a severe vitamin B3 deficiency).

Vitamin K is the test that is carried out to find Vitamin K deficiency in the body. This test is usually done in case when excessive bleeding or unexpected bruising occurs in the body as Vitamin K is crucial for the coagulation of blood.

Vitamin B6 test is used to measure the levels of Vitamin B6 in the blood. This vitamin is essential for the production of serotonin & norepinephrine (chemicals that transmit signals in the brain). Vitamin B6 test may be ordered if you face lethargy/Chronic fatigue, dry, scaling skin conditions, pink eye/conjunctivitis, neuropathy, and/or confusion.

Iron Deficiency Profile is ordered when either deficiency of iron or excess of iron is suspected in your body. The symptoms of iron deficiency are pale skin, fatigue, headaches, weakness. This test is ordered if you have signs or symptoms of iron deficiency anemia like fatigue, weakness, headaches or your CBC shows that your hemoglobin and hematocrit are low and RBCs are smaller and paler indicating iron deficiency anemia. These tests can even be done if you have signs or symptoms of increased accumulation of iron in the body like joint pain, abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of body hair. This profile consists of three tests: Iron serum, Total Iron binding capacity, and percent transferrin saturation.

Vitamin A test is used to test vitamin A deficiency or toxicity. This test is ordered when there are signs of vitamin A deficiency such as night blindness, ulcers, and damage to the cornea, lesions, skin thickening, and anemia. This test may also be ordered when you have a disease that is associated with malabsorption of nutrients, such as Celiac disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Testing may be performed when your medical history and signs and symptoms suggest vitamin A toxicity. If you have vitamin A toxicity, one may face double or blurred vision, headache, nausea, and vomiting, weakness, dizziness, seizures, fatigue, irritability, muscle pain.

Potassium test is a part of an electrolyte panel where the amount of potassium is checked in your blood/urine. This test is ordered when you have kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Diabetic Screen test consists of the HbA1c test and the average blood sugar test. HbA1c or glycosylated hemoglobin test is an important tool in diagnosing and monitoring your diabetes. Hemoglobin, a protein found in your red blood cells, carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and glucose tends to attach to this protein. It is a reliable technique for finding your blood sugar levels as it measures the average blood glucose of the past two to three months( the average lifespan of a red blood cell is 120 days). The higher the A1c results, the higher is the glucose attached to your red blood cells. This test reveals your blood glucose level and also whether or not you are at risk of diabetes.

Ketone testing is required when the person has type I diabetes and requires management in order to avoid any kind of dangerous complications from occurring. In case a person is suffering from type I diabetes, it is usually recommended to get the ketone test done. Ketones can occur when an individual has an insufficient amount of insulin present in their body.

Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas to help digest fats in the food you eat. This lab test is ordered when a person has symptoms of a pancreatic disorder, such as:
-Severe upper abdominal or back pain that becomes worse after eating
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea, vomiting
-Fever
-Yellowing of the eyes or skin Rapid pulse
-Loose, fatty, foul-smelling stools

Copper, Serum is performed to check the presence of copper in the body of the patient. Deficiency in copper in the body can lead to several conditions. However, increased copper concentration can also be indicative of some diseases. This test is useful in diagnosing those diseases as well. To measure the amount of copper in the blood, urine, or liver tissue and to identify copper deficiency or excess. To help diagnose and monitor Wilson’s disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis. To follow up when you are being treated for a copper-related condition. To monitor copper concentrations during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Fructosamine This test is helpful in assessing intermediate term glycemic control. Fructosamine reflects glycemic control in diabetic patients over the previous 2 to 3 weeks. High values indicate poor control. The fructosamine test is basically done in patients suffering from Diabetes mellitus.

Vitamin B9 also known as folic acid is a test done to evaluate the deficiency of Folic acid in your body. It is essential for the production of healthy red blood cells. These cells deliver oxygen to the entire body, so they’re vital for maintaining overall health. Folic acid is also important for the normal development of a fetus. It is associated with cell and tissue growth as well as the creation of DNA, which carries genetic information. This is why folic acid is particularly essential for women who are pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant.

Vitamin B2 test or Riboflavin test is used to check the levels of vitamin B2 in the blood. Vitamin B2 is associated with enzyme production, energy function, and amino acid synthesis. This test is ordered when the symptoms of Vitamin B2 deficiency such as the sore or red tongue, fissuring of lips, oily and scaly skin, and cleft lip & palate in newborns are seen.

Sodium is an electrolyte present in your body and is important to normal body function, which includes nerve and muscle function. This test measures the level of sodium in the blood and/or urine. This test may be ordered when you face signs of low sodium, such as:
-Weakness
-Confusion
-Lethargy

Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic test is used to measure the levels of Vitamin B5 in the blood. Vitamin B5 is an essential vitamin for the production of red blood cells and the breakdown of fats & carbohydrates. Vitamin B5 test is ordered when symptoms of its deficiency such as depression, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, vomiting, stomach ache, and upper respiratory infections are seen.

Vitamin D total is done to check the levels of total Vitamin D in the blood. Low calcium levels, osteoporosis (bone weakness), rickets (bone malformation), and osteomalacia (fractures in adults) are some of the important indications of Vitamin D deficiency. This test is also done to monitor the effectiveness of treatment in patients receiving Vitamin D supplements, calcium, and/or magnesium supplements. It is also widely done to diagnose/monitor problems with the parathyroid gland functioning since the parathyroid hormone (PTH) is crucial for vitamin D activation. This test can also monitor the health status of individuals with diseases interfering with fat absorption like cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease or in patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery.

Cardiac risk markers
This is a group of tests and markers that have been proven to indicate a person's chance of having a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke. This type of assessment includes 5 tests which are High Sensitive CRP, Lipoprotein A, Apolipoprotein A1 & B Apo A1/ApoB Ratio, Apolipoprotein - B, and Apolipoprotein - A1.