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▸ Physical Examination This test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low. High blood pressure (hypertension) can put a stress on your arteries and organs, which can increase your risk of developing serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Low blood pressure (hypotension) is not usually as serious, but it can cause dizziness and fainting in some people, especially elderly. ▸ Height and Weight, Body Mass Index BMI Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fatness. BMI can be used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems but it is not diagnostic of the body fatness or health of an individual. |
▸ Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) This test gives an overview of blood health: highlighting early signs of blood disoders, infection, inflammation and blood cancers. |
▸ Fasting Blood Glucose/ Fasting Blood Sugar This test tells you how much sugar you have circulating in your body. Higher sugar (glucose) predisposes you to diabetes. If this test is taken alongside a blood test for HbA1C – it can help to diagnose diabetes. ▸ Hemoglobin (Hb) This test gives an overview of blood health: highlighting early signs of blood disoders, infection, inflammation and blood cancers. |
▸ Lipid Function Profile (Cholesterol) This is an in depth test showing levels of various cholesterols and fatty acids in your blood. High cholesterol predisposes to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. This test is also helpful to guide patients on existing cholesterol lowering medication – togauge if they are on adequate medication. |
▸ Liver Function Test This test gives an overview of liver function: highlighting your body’s nutrition status, protein content, liver enzyme function and ability to excrete your body’s toxins and waste. It detects any early signs of liver dysfunction. |
▸ Renal Function Profile This test gives an overview of kidney health: highlighting early signs of reduced kidney function, body electrolyte content, mineral content and hydration level. |
▸ Urea This test gives a comprehensive overview of your kidney health. Abnormalities can highlight early signs of urinary tract dysfunction, diabetes or liver dysfunction. |
This test detects high levels of uric acid in the blood, which could be a sign of gout. It is also vital to monitor uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. |
▸ ABO Grouping This test is conducted to categorise your blood type and group. It is important to know your blood type to prevent the risk of you receiving an incompatible blood type at a time of need, such as during a blood transfusion or during surgery. This test is conducted to categorise your blood Rhesus status – which is more relevant if you want to have children in the future. |
This test can screen or diagnose for Hepatitis A & B infection or determine if you are immune. It can also monitor your condition if you have existing Hepatitis. |
▸ Serum-Free Thyroxine (T4) Free thyroxine (free T4) tests are used to help evaluate thyroid function and diagnose thyroid diseases, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It is usually analysed when thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is abnormal and done alongside free T3 (Triiodothyronine). |
▸ Electrocardiogram (ECG) with Report An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity in your heart at rest. This can give insight into your heart rate and heart rhythm. It also highlights irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), previous heart attacks (myocardial infarction), blocked coronary arteries, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart valvular diseases and structural heart defects. |
▸ Lung Function Test with report (Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that indicate how efficient the lungs are functioning. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your doctor diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders. |
▸ Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) This test is a screening test for Syphilis. ▸ Treponema Pallidum Hema-Agglutination (TPHA)/ Syphilis Screening This test is a diagnostic test for Syphilis. When conducted with VDRL test, it can diagnose Syphillis. |
A series of tests performed to assess vision, visual fields and ability to focus on and discern objects. |
Ultrasound abdomen is an imaging test used in the assessment of solid organs and fluid-filled structures. In the abdomen, it can be used to examine the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, part of the renal tract, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, major blood vessels and appendix. ▸ Ultrasound Pelvis Ultrasound pelvis is an imaging test used in the assessment of solid organs and fluid-filled structures. For females, it is used to visualise the uterus, cervix, ovaries, Fallopian tubes and bladder. For males, it is used to visualise the prostate, bladder and seminal vesicles. |
▸ Calcium A blood calcium test is used in the diagnosing and monitoring of a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys and teeth. The test may also be ordered if a person has symptoms of a parathyroid disorder, malabsorption, or an overactive thyroid. ▸ Phosphorus A phosphate in blood test measures the amount of phosphate in your blood. Phosphate contains the mineral phosphorus. Phosphorus works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth. The kidneys filter and remove excess phosphate from the blood. |
Chest X Ray is an imaging test used to help detect abnormalities or diseases of the airways, blood vessels, bones, heart and lungs. |
▸ Review of Evaluation Report |
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