FAQ : Apex Path Lab

1. Do you have Ultrasound, whole abdomen facility?

Yes, we have all kind of ultrasound (USG) done. Whether it is whole abdomen, lower/upper abdomen, color doppler, TVS, 2D Echo, ETC. Along with the various ultrasond scans, we also provide all kind of blood test, digital X-Ray, TMT, ECG, Histopathology, Microbiology, Biopsy and FNAC test facilities.

2. What are the test performed at APEX PathLabs

The tests performed at APEX PathLabs includes –

Pathology (All Blood tests)
Ultrasonography
Digital X-Ray
2D Echo
Colour Doppler
ECG
PFT
EEG
FNAC
TMT
Histopathology
Cytology
Immunohistochemistry

ETC

3. How can I receive copy of my test result?

Following are the ways in which any patient can view or get copy of test results:

1. Sent of WhatsApp

2. By visiting Website

3. Collecting from Centre

4. Report link is also provided in WhatsApp msg

4. Can I get diagnostic test done sitting at my home?

Yes, we have free home collectoin facility for all kind of blood test.

5. Do I need to take appointment before visitng Lab?

You do not need to take an appointment in order to be tested at an APEX PathLabs. You can walk-in at any point of time during our business hours and get your tests done.

6. Do you have to fast before all tests?

You do not have to stay fasting before all lab tests! The few important blood test/test panels which require fasting are

Test	Fasting period
Blood Sugar Fasting test(Plasma Glucose)	8 hours
Lipid profile(Cholesterol-total, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides test)	12 hours
Metabolic test Panel- SMA 12+2, Pacer 20, Auto-14 etc.	12 hours
Renal(kidney) Function test	8 hours
Hypertension Profile, Diabetes Profile, Obesity Profile, etc	12 hours
All Health Check-ups, Complete Body Profile	12 hours
Uric Acid	8 hrs recommended by some clinicians.

The American Heart Association warns against quick cholesterol tests you find in malls and health fairs/camps because fasting is imperative to obtaining an accurate result.

7. How do I prepare for Post Prandial -PP Sugar test?

The post-lunch sugar test is done at 2 hours of starting your regular lunch. For eg. If Mr.Gupta has started his lunch at 12.00 noon, he needs to complete his blood collection at 2.00 pm. Mr.Gupta will require to reach the lab at 1.50 pm, i.e. 10 minutes early to avoid registration delays. Also, Mr.Gupta cannot have any food after finishing his lunch for 2 hours. He can have water and his medicines.

8. When should I get my health check-up done?

In general, there is no recommended age for a health check-up. Health check-up is recommended for all adults from age of 18 years onwards. Most of the health check-ups today will include.

Common blood tests like CBC, Blood sugar, Urine routine examination.
Preventive test check-up panels assessing the risk of certain diseases e.g. heart disease, cancer.
Assess the general status of important organs like the liver, kidney, and thyroid gland.
Diabetes monitoring.
Arthritis tests.
Radiology test like X-ray chest/Sonography of abdomen test and ECG check-up.
Check for nutritional deficiencies.

9. what blood test should be done for osteoporosis?

The most important lab test for osteoporosis screening is the Vitamin D3 test. This test will indicate whether you have a deficiency of this vitamin or not. If you are deficient in Vit. D3 you are predisposed to osteoporosis. You will then require to consult your doctor for further evaluation and treatment. To screen for Osteoporosis, an Osteoporosis profile which includes bone tests like Calcium, Phosphorus and Alkaline phosphatase along with Vitamin D3 and BMD tests can be performed.

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