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Male and female advanced packages include CBC, LFT, KFT, Lipid, TFT, HBA1C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, hormone markers (PSA or FSH/LH), and urine routine. View full details: Advance full body checkup – Male | Advance-full-body-checkup-female

The Mini diabetic panel covers lipid profile, creatinine, HbA1c and urine microalbumin; the Maxi includes insulin, C-peptide, electrolytes and a more comprehensive metabolic review. Compare packages here: Diabetic Panel Mini | Diabetic Panel Maxi

The best package for these tests is the PHP-1 Health Checkup Package. It includes CBC, ESR, LFT, KFT, Lipid Profile, TFT and Fasting Blood Glucose — covering complete blood count, liver, kidney, thyroid, cholesterol and diabetes screening in one affordable package.

One of the best health checkup package is Prime Health Package 2 by Hprime Labs  It includes Liver Function Test (LFT), Kidney Function Test (KFT), Thyroid Function Test (TFT), Lipid Profile, and Iron panel, making it ideal for screening organ health, metabolism, and nutritional status in one package.

You should get an LFT if you have symptoms like yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), abdominal pain, dark urine, persistent nausea, unexplained fatigue, or swelling in legs/abdomen. It’s also recommended if you’re on long-term medication that could stress the liver, or you have risk factors like alcohol use, obesity, viral hepatitis, or family history. For detailed test parameters, see the Liver Function Test package

Fasting is asked for specific tests so that recent food or drink doesn’t affect your results. For example, eating before a glucose test will raise blood sugar and could lead to misleading results. Similarly, fats from meals can affect cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Usually, fasting means avoiding all food and drink except water for about 8-12 hours before the test. Many labs will ask you to skip exercise, alcohol, and some supplements or medications that could interfere.

A lipid profile is a blood test that measures types of fats in your blood, including LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), total cholesterol, and triglycerides. It helps assess your risk of heart disease, strokes, and related cardiovascular issues. If your lipid profile is off, lifestyle changes or treatment may be recommended. These tests are often part of health check-ups or when someone has risk factors (family history, obesity, etc.). 

Common tests that require fasting include:

• Insulin Fasting Test (to diagnose metabolic disorders )

• Diabetic Panel – Maxi ( blood sugar control, kidney function, heart health, and hormone regulation )

• Diabetic Panel Mini ( blood sugar levels, kidney function, lipid profile, and urine parameters )

The typical fasting duration is 8-12 hours (sometimes specified as 10-12) before the sample collection. For some tests, your doctor/lab will give specific instructions. Drinking water is usually allowed and even encouraged so you don’t get dehydrated. Avoid food, certain drinks, alcohol, smoking, vigorous exercise, etc.

For healthy adults, once a year is often sufficient to monitor general health. But frequency may increase if there are risk factors: for example, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or chronic conditions could require more frequent monitoring (every 3-6 months). The decision should be based on your age, medical history, and physician advice.

HbA1c is a blood test that measures average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the past 2-3 months. It helps detect risk of diabetes or monitor it, including when daily blood sugar tests are normal but longer term glucose control could be off. It doesn’t require fasting. It’s particularly useful in identifying “pre-diabetes” or tracking how well your blood sugar is being managed over time.

Home sample collection, if done by trained professionals with proper protocols (sterile equipment, correct storage and transport), is generally very reliable and comparable to lab-collection. The key is that samples must be handled properly: stored, transported, and processed without delays. If the lab offers home service, check their credentials, how they maintain sample integrity, and their turnaround time for reports.

A thyroid profile measures T3, T4, and TSH hormones in your blood. It’s recommended if you have symptoms like fatigue, sudden weight change, hair loss, or irregular heartbeat, or if thyroid issues run in your family. Many preventive health checkups also include thyroid tests.

The Allergy Panel Test is designed to detect your body’s reactions (allergens) to a standard set of common triggers. These typically include airborne allergens (like pollen, dust mites), food allergens (nuts, dairy, etc.), pet dander, molds, or other environmental substances.

What it covers:

• Identifies specific allergens causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, rashes, or breathing issues.

• Helps determine whether your allergies are seasonal, food-based, or caused by environmental factors.

• Assists doctors in recommending personalized management – e.g. avoidance strategies, treatment, or immunotherapy.

How to prepare:

• You generally don’t need fasting.

• Avoid antihistamines or allergy medications for a certain period beforehand (usually 5-7 days), because they can suppress allergic responses and affect the test outcome. Always check with your doctor or the lab.

• Inform the lab about recent illnesses or medications, especially ones that could interfere with allergic reactions.

• If possible, try to note down the symptoms you experience — when, what triggers you suspect — so your doctor can match test results with real‐world exposure.

An RT-PCR test is used to detect viruses like COVID-19 or influenza by identifying their genetic material in your sample. It’s needed if you have symptoms like fever, cough, breathlessness, or if you need a test report for travel or hospital admission.

A pregnancy blood test measures the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). It can detect pregnancy earlier and more accurately than a urine test, usually within 6–8 days after conception.