Rahar Labs ( A Unit of Rahar Health Care)
A full-body blood test (checkup) is a comprehensive health screening that checks various bodily functions, typically including a Complete Blood Count (CBC), Lipid Profile (cholesterol), Liver & Kidney Function Tests (LFT/KFT), Thyroid Profile, Blood Sugar (Glucose), and Vitamin levels (D & B12), plus a Urine Routine Exam, to catch early signs of diabetes, heart issues, organ problems, and nutritional deficiencies, requiring 8-12 hours of fasting before the sample collection.
Key Components of a Full Body Checkup:
- Blood Tests:
- CBC: Checks red/white blood cells, platelets for infections, anemia.
- Lipid Profile: Measures total, LDL ("bad"), HDL ("good") cholesterol, triglycerides.
- Liver Function Test (LFT): Assesses liver health (ALT, AST, bilirubin).
- Kidney Function Test (KFT): Checks kidney function (Creatinine, Urea).
- Thyroid Profile: Measures T3, T4, TSH for thyroid issues.
- Blood Sugar: Fasting/PP glucose for diabetes.
- Vitamins: Vitamin D, B12.
- Iron Studies & Calcium: For mineral balance.
- Inflammation Markers: ESR, CRP.
- Urine Test: Routine exam for kidney/urinary issues.
- Heart Health: ECG, sometimes ECHO.
- Imaging: Chest X-ray (sometimes).
Before Your Test:
- Fasting: 8-12 hours (no food or sugary drinks).
- Avoid: Caffeine, alcohol, iron supplements for 24 hours prior.
- Menstruation: Basic tests okay, but reschedule hormone/urine tests if on your period.
Benefits:
- Early Detection: Catches silent diseases like diabetes, hypertension early.
- Proactive Health: Allows for early intervention before serious complications.
- Comprehensive View: Gives a 360° picture of organ function, nutrition, metabolism.