Post COVID Health Checkup
Understanding Post COVID Health Checkup
What is Post COVID Health Checkup?
The infection of Coronavirus can have certain long term effects on health. It is suggested to go for some medical tests that helps in monitoring the overall health status of the patient who has recently recovered from the infection of Coronavirus. Post-COVID Health Checkup is a group of tests that include all relevant tests that help you keep a track of your health after you have suffered a COVID-19 infection. The tests screen the condition of heart, liver, kidney through the detection of specific markers. This package also detects antibodies developed post-COVID and the presence of any bacterial or fungal infection that can develop as a complication of COVID. The package helps you stay alert after the infection to determine whether or not you require medical attention.
What does Post COVID Health Checkup measure?
Contains 44 testsFollowing tests are a part of Post COVID Health Checkup:
Creatinine kinase (CK) isoenzyme electrophoresis is a test used to measure creatinine macro-enzymes in blood. These macro-enzymes are found in skeletal muscle, myocardium, and brain and their elevated levels may indicate a heart condition or other malignancies. Elevated levels of MB occur 4 to 6 hours after the onset of pain in myocardial infarction, peak at 18 to 24 hours, and persist up to 72 hours. BB isoenzyme increases in patients with a head injury and in some malignancies.
Kidney function test is a group of blood tests, which is used to determine how well the kidneys are working. KFT is performed either as a part of routine health checkups or to help diagnose any disease affecting the kidneys. It can also screen people at risk for the development of any kidney disease and even to monitor the treatment efficacy of kidney diseases.
Liver function test is used to assess the function of the liver and is done when any liver disease like viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) is suspected. This test is also done for monitoring of any ongoing treatment or simply as a part of a routine checkup.
C-reactive protein quantitative test measures the level of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in the blood. This protein is made in your liver in response to inflammation. Normally, you have low levels of CRP present in your blood. High levels can be indicative of serious infection or other disorders that include:
-Bacterial infections, like sepsis(sometimes a life-threatening condition)
-Fungal infection
-Inflammatory bowel disease
-An autoimmune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
-A bone infection called osteomyelitis
Thyroid profile total is a group of tests that are done together to detect or diagnose thyroid diseases. It measures the levels of the following three hormones in the blood: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroxine (T4) - Total and Triiodothyronine (T3) - Total. It is done to diagnose any suspected thyroid disease (Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism). It also monitors treatment in patients with thyroid diseases.
Complete blood count (CBC) is a group of tests that provides information about your blood group and blood cells like Red Blood Cells (RBC), White Blood Cells (WBC), and platelets. It is routinely performed to provide an overview of a patient's general health status. it is also helpful in detecting a variety of disorders including infections, anemia, diseases of the immune system, and blood cancers and is done to monitor an existing blood disorder and its treatment such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. NLR (Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio) is a biomarker that shows inflammation in the body.
Covid IgG antibody test is a quantitative test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) IgG Antibodies after a person has been infected with COVID-19. A Positive test indicates past exposure to SARS-CoV-2. A negative test implies the absence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies hence immunity status cannot be established. IgG antibody usually becomes positive after 8 - 13 days of getting infected & is at the peak around 21 days after the infection.
Positive Antibody Testing: It shows exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. This has importance in sero-surveillance/ epidemiology.
Negative Antibody test: It means that exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection is not established.
Lactate Dehyderogenase, Serum
Covid Antibody IgG (Quantitative)
Creatine Kinase
Complete Blood Count With NLR
Red Blood Cell Count
A Red Blood Cell Count test measures the total number of red blood cells in your blood. RBCs are the most abundant cells in the blood with an average lifespan of 120 days. These cells are produced in the bone marrow and destroyed in the spleen or liver. Their primary function is to help carry oxygen from the lungs to different body parts. The normal range of RBC count can vary depending on age, gender, and the equipment and methods used for testing.
Platelet Count
A Platelet Count test measures the average number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are disk-shaped tiny cells originating from large cells known as megakaryocytes, which are found in the bone marrow. After the platelets are formed, they are released into the blood circulation. Their average life span is 7-10 days.
Platelets help stop the bleeding, whenever there is an injury or trauma to a tissue or blood vessel, by adhering and accumulating at the injury site and releasing chemical compounds that stimulate the gathering of more platelets. A loose platelet plug is formed at the site of injury and this process is known as primary hemostasis. These activated platelets support the coagulation pathway that involves a series of steps, including the sequential activation of clotting factors; this process is known as secondary hemostasis. After this step, there is a formation of fibrin strands that form a mesh incorporated into and around the platelet plug. This mesh strengthens and stabilizes the blood clot so that it remains in place until the injury heals. After healing, other factors come into play and break the clot down so that it gets removed. In case the platelets are not sufficient in number or not functioning properly, a stable clot might not form. These unstable clots can result in an increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Hematocrit
A Hematocrit test measures the proportion of red blood cells (RBCs) in your blood as a percentage of the total blood volume. It is a crucial part of a complete blood count (CBC) and helps in assessing your blood health. RBCs are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body. The hematocrit test provides valuable information about your blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.
Higher-than-normal amounts of RBCs produced by the bone marrow can cause the hematocrit to increase, leading to increased blood density and slow blood flow. On the other hand, lower-than-normal hematocrit can be caused by low production of RBCs, reduced lifespan of RBCs in circulation, or excessive bleeding, leading to a reduced amount of oxygen being transported by RBCs. Monitoring your hematocrit levels is essential for diagnosing and managing various blood-related disorders.
Mean Corpuscular Volume
A Mean Corpuscular Volume test measures the average size of your red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body. This test tells whether your RBCs are uniform or vary significantly in size.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
An MCH test measures the average amount of hemoglobin in a single red blood cell (RBC). Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein in RBCs, and its major function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to all body parts. This test provides information about how much oxygen is being delivered to the body by a certain number of RBCs.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
An MCHC test measures the average amount of hemoglobin in a given volume of RBCs. MCHC is calculated by dividing the amount of hemoglobin by hematocrit (volume of blood made up of RBCs) and then multiplying it by 100.
Absolute Leucocyte Count
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Absolute Neutrophil Count
- Absolute Basophil Count
- Absolute Lymphocyte Count
- Absolute Monocyte Count
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Mean Platelet Volume
An MPV test measures the average size of the platelets in your blood. Platelets are disk-shaped tiny cells originating from large cells known as megakaryocytes, which are found in the bone marrow. After the platelets are formed, they are released into the blood circulation. Their average life span is 7-10 days.
Platelets help stop bleeding whenever there is an injury or trauma to a tissue or blood vessel by adhering and accumulating at the injury site, and by releasing chemical compounds that stimulate the gathering of more platelets. After these steps, a loose platelet plug is formed at the site of injury, and this process is known as primary hemostasis. These activated platelets support the coagulation pathway that involves a series of steps including the sequential activation of clotting factors; this process is known as secondary hemostasis. After this, there is a formation of fibrin strands that form a mesh incorporated into and around the platelet plug. This mesh strengthens and stabilizes the blood clot so that it remains in place until the injury heals. After healing, other factors come into play and break the clot down so that it gets removed. In case the platelets are not sufficient in number or are not functioning properly, a stable clot might not form. These unstable clots can result in an increased risk of excessive bleeding.
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio
RDW CV
Other tests
