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RBL FESTIVAL OFFER- ADVANCED FULL BODY CHECK UP

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  RBL FESTIVAL OFFER- ADVANCED FULL BODY CHECK UP RBL diagnostics private limited announced great Indian festival offer: Advanced full body check up of MRP 3360 Rs is being done in only 1600 Rs till 4th November 2021. RBL is offering more than 50% discount. T est parameters included in RBL Advanced full body check up are: CBC- Complete blood count B. sugar ESR RA Factor CRP- C reactive protein Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Serum electrolytes -Sodium -Potassium -Ionised calcium -Chloride Serum iron TIBC UIBC Transferrin saturation Lipid profile -Total Cholesterol -HDL Cholesterol – High density lipoprotein -LDL Cholesterol – Low density lipoprotein -VLDL Cholesterol – Very low density lipoprotein -Triglyceride -Non- HDL Cholesterol -Total Cholesterol/ HDL Cholesterol Ratio -HDL Cholesterol/ LDL Cholesterol Ratio LFT- Liver function test:

FEVER PANEL

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FEVER PANEL What is fever? Fever is increase in the body temperature more than normal range. Fever may be frank increase in temperature or just malaise, body aches headache etc. Fever may be acute or chronic in nature. Undiagnosed fever is also called PUO pyrexia of unknown origin. What are the causes of fever? Most common causes of fever are: Infections: Viral infections: such as dengue virus, influenza virus, HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Corona virus, rota virus etc. Bacterial infections: Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, E. coli, Salmonella, mycobacterium etc. Fungal Infection: Candida, Aspergillus etc. Protozoal infection: Malaria, Entamoeba histolytica etc. Inflammatory diseases: Autoimmune diseases e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis Allergic reations Malignancy Immunisation What are the symptoms of fever? Hyperthermia Sweating Chills and shivering Headache Muscle aches Loss of appetite Irritability Dehydration General weakness What are the investigations to diagnose fever? Laboratory investigations are

ANEMIA PROFILE

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ANEMIA PROFILE What is Anemia (Anaemia)? Blood contains RBC (red blood cells), which carries oxygen from lungs to tissues. Hemoglobin (Hb) found in RBCs binds oxygen and delivers it to the peripheral tissue. Fall in hemoglobin level in blood is called anemia. Fall in the hemoglobin content carries less oxygen to the tissue and causes hypoxia. What are the symptoms of Anemia? Sign and symptoms of anemia may vary according to the underlying cause and severity. Mild cases may be asymptomatic. The most common symptoms are: Generalised weakness Breathlessness Palpitations Dizziness Headache Pale skin Irritability Loss of apatite Generalised/ pedal/ facial swelling What are the causes of anemia? Anemia may be classified according to the cause of anemia: A) Congenital anemia- Anemia present since birth are inherited disorder present in families. · Hemoglobinopathies are