Liver function tests (LFTs), also known as liver chemistries, are blood tests that offer doctors a window to assess a wide range of liver issues in patients. LFTs provide information about different enzymes, proteins, and other compounds like bilirubin in your blood and determine your liver health. When Is a Liver Function Test Suggested? Your…
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Our heart is a complex and hardworking organ. Under normal conditions, its natural electrical pulses contract the muscles in perfect timing, leading to a regular heartbeat. However, sometimes problems may arise with the electrical activity of your heart. In such cases, your doctor may recommend an Electrocardiogram (ECG) to diagnose the underlying issues. What is…
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Track Your Heart Activity With a Holter Monitor A Holter Monitor provides a comprehensive record of your heart’s activity over a prolonged period. Often referred to as a portable ECG, the Holter Monitor is a small, battery-operated, wearable device equipped with wires and electrodes. It captures electrical impulses caused by the heart’s activity over a…
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Chest imaging with an X-ray A chest X-ray is a quick, painless, non-invasive imaging test to diagnose what ails the vital organs in your upper torso. Radiologists use a small amount of ionising radiation to capture images of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways, and bones of the chest and spine. A radiologist studies the…
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A set of test used for early detection of any infection in pregnant women, a TORCH screen test helps in preventing unwanted complications for newborns susceptible to contracting infections from the pregnant mother. The TORCH profile test, also often referred to as TORCHS, denotes the following infections that it helps screen for: Toxoplasmosis Others –…
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Low testosterone – also known as male hypogonadism – is a condition where the male reproductive glands (testes) produce less than the required amount of testosterone. Testosterone is the male sex hormone that is responsible for maintaining and developing: Male sexual features Physical muscle mass Adequate red blood cell levels Appropriate bone density An overall…
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What is an NCV Test? A Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) test or Nerve Conduction Study assesses dysfunctional nerves and associated muscle problems in the human body. The test involves measuring the speed of electrical impulses passing through the nerves. The results determine nerve damage, indicating the damage location and extent. Curious to know the NCV test price…
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Uric Acid Test: What is it? Uric acid is a waste product produced during the breaking down of purines in our bodies. When the uric acid level in the blood exceeds the normal range leading to symptoms of medical conditions, a uric acid test is in order. A uric acid serum test can reveal the…
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The Why’s and How’s of Ultrasonography Ultrasonography or USG is an important radiological imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create flat sectional images or sonograms of internal structures of the human body. Advanced USG technology can yield 3D images, while a Doppler USG can image body parts in motion, such as the beating…
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The Workings of an Ultrasonography Ultrasound imaging or ultrasonography is a non-invasive radiological imaging test used to examine different internal organs for preventive care, and investigate existing symptoms. The test uses high-frequency sound waves that echo when bouncing against the soft tissues of the examined organs. Captured in real-time by the handheld probe called a…
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