How to Prepare for a Fasting Blood Test
Fasting sounds simple until you are standing at the counter wondering whether that morning tea counts. Here is exactly what to do.
Simple, practical health information from our doctors and technologists — what a test means, when to get it done, and how to prepare.
Before Your Test
Fasting sounds simple until you are standing at the counter wondering whether that morning tea counts. Here is exactly what to do.
Understanding Reports
HDL, LDL, triglycerides — what the numbers on your cholesterol report actually describe, in plain language.
Health Tips
Tiredness, hair fall and weight change get blamed on everything but the thyroid. A simple blood test settles the question.
Our Services
What happens from the moment you call to the moment the report reaches you — and how we keep the sample safe on the way.
Health Tips
Most fevers settle on their own. These are the situations where testing changes what happens next.
Health Tips
A sunny country with widespread deficiency sounds like a contradiction. It is not — and the reasons are worth knowing.