Category: Lab Reports
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Insulin Resistance Symptoms & Lab Markers
Insulin resistance often develops years before blood sugar rises — and most people are never tested for it. Learn the key insulin resisitance symptoms to watch for, what HOMA-IR measures, and how to ask for the right tests. Explained by Dr. Garima Sahu, MBBS
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HbA1c Normal Range: What Your Numbers Mean
HbA1c, Fasting Blood Sugar, and Post-Prandial Sugar are the three tests that reveal your blood sugar health. Learn what your numbers mean, why HbA1c is the most reliable marker, and exactly when to act — explained in plain language by Dr. Garima Sahu, MBBS.
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Kidney Function Test (KFT) Explained
Your KFT report lists values like BUN, creatinine, urea, and uric acid – but what do they mean? Dr. Garima Sahu explains each kidney function test parameter simply, with causes of high and low values, India-specific risk context, and when to be concerned.
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Liver Function Test (LFT): Purpose & Results
The liver function test (LFT) checks how well your liver is working. This guide explains every parameter on your LFT report — from bilirubin and SGPT to albumin and ALP — in simple, clear language.
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Thyroid Function Test: TSH, T3 & T4
Learn what TSH, T3, and T4 values mean on your thyroid function test report, what abnormal results indicate, and how thyroid health affects cholesterol, fertility, and more.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms & Treatment
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in vegetarian India and often mistaken for stress. Learn the symptoms, what your test means, and how to treat it.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms & Treatment
Vitamin D deficiency affects millions of Indians silently. Learn what your test result means, why deficiency is so common, and how to correct it.
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Lipid Profile Explained: Cholesterol Guide
High cholesterol is increasingly common among young adults. A doctor explains every marker on your lipid profile — LDL, HDL, triglycerides and ratios — in plain language.
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Iron Studies: Serum Iron, Ferritin & TIBC
Not sure what serum iron, ferritin, or TIBC mean on your blood test? Dr. Garima Sahu explains each iron study marker, normal ranges, and what your results are telling you.
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CBC Blood Test: What Your Results Really Mean
A complete guide to understanding your CBC blood test. Learn what RBC, WBC, hemoglobin, platelets, MCV and RDW mean — explained by a doctor in plain language.