Lipid Profile Test Quick summaryA lipid profile test measures total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides in your blood.It helps assess your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions.Preparation usually requires fasting for 9–12 hours (only water allowed).Results are interpreted by a doctor; normal ranges vary by age,... read more
Serum Electrolyte Test Quick summary (বা সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)A serum electrolyte test measures sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate — key minerals that control fluid balance, nerve signals, and heart rhythm.Doctors order it to assess dehydration, monitor kidney disease, check medication side effects (especially diuretics and blood pressure drugs), and evaluate symptoms like weakness, cramps,... read more
Liver Function Test (LFT) Quick summary LFT is a blood panel that measures liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT), bilirubin, and proteins (albumin, total protein). Doctors order LFT to screen for liver damage, monitor chronic conditions (e.g., hepatitis, fatty liver), or check for medication side effects. Preparation usually requires fasting for 8–12 hours; some... read more
OGTT Test Quick summary The OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) checks how well your body clears glucose from the blood over 2–3 hours after drinking a sugary solution. It is most often ordered to screen for gestational diabetes during pregnancy and to confirm diabetes or prediabetes when fasting blood sugar is borderline.... read more
MRI of Breast Test Quick summary Breast MRI uses a powerful magnet and contrast dye — not radiation — to create highly detailed images of breast tissue. It is not a routine screening test. Doctors recommend it for high-risk women, cancer staging, implant checks, or unclear mammogram/ultrasound results. The scan takes 30–45 minutes lying... read more
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) / Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test Quick summaryFBS/FPG measures blood glucose after 8–12 hours of fasting — the standard first test for diabetes screening in Bangladesh.Normal range: 70–99 mg/dL; prediabetes (impaired fasting glucose): 100–125 mg/dL; diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests.Preparation: fast at least 8 hours, drink only plain water, avoid alcohol and... read more
Beta hCG Test Quick summary Beta hCG is a blood test that detects the pregnancy hormone (hCG) earlier and more accurately than a standard urine test. It can confirm pregnancy as early as 6–8 days after ovulation and is also used to monitor miscarriage risk, ectopic pregnancy, and certain other conditions. Results are... read more
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test Quick summary (Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) A BUN test measures urea nitrogen in your blood to assess kidney and liver function. It is often ordered alongside creatinine to evaluate kidney health, but BUN alone cannot diagnose kidney disease. Normal BUN levels in adults typically range from 7–20 mg/dL, though values vary... read more
ASO Titre Test Quick summary The ASO titre test measures antibodies to a toxin produced by group A Streptococcus bacteria, helping detect past infections. It is commonly ordered to evaluate risk for acute rheumatic fever and other post-streptococcal complications, which are prevalent in Bangladesh. No special preparation is needed; it is a simple... read more
eGFR (MDRD) Test Quick summaryeGFR (MDRD) is not a separate lab test — it is a calculation based on your blood creatinine level, age, sex, and sometimes race.The MDRD equation estimates how well your kidneys filter waste, but it can be less accurate in people with normal kidney function or unusual muscle mass.Normal... read more
