For preventive and risk-based discussions about anaemia, metabolic/cardiovascular health, kidney/liver function and urinary concerns—not a guarantee of diagnosis or a requirement to undergo every test.
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Complete blood count (CBC)
Purpose
Measures red cells, white cells and platelets; can help assess anaemia and selected blood-related concerns.
When to discuss it
Fatigue, suspected anaemia, bleeding or clinician-identified risk; results need clinical interpretation.
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Liver function tests (LFT)
Purpose
Measures liver-related markers to assess possible injury or altered function; no single panel excludes all liver disease.
When to discuss it
Liver symptoms, metabolic risk, relevant medicines or known liver disease, as clinically appropriate.
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Renal function tests (RFT): creatinine / eGFR
Purpose
Creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) help assess kidney filtration. Electrolytes are not assumed included; ask the lab to confirm the panel.
When to discuss it
Diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney risk, relevant medicines or suspected kidney disease.
4 / 9
Lipid profile
Purpose
Measures cholesterol-related markers and triglycerides to support cardiovascular risk assessment.
When to discuss it
Age, personal/family history and cardiovascular risk guide testing and follow-up; fasting for lipids is not always required.
5 / 9
Urine routine & microscopy
Purpose
Checks urine for findings such as blood, protein and cells that may suggest urinary or kidney concerns.
When to discuss it
Urinary symptoms, suspected urinary/kidney disease or clinician-identified risk. It is not the same as urine culture.
6 / 9
Ultrasound — whole abdomen
Purpose
Uses sound waves to examine abdominal organs for a specific clinical question; some views can be limited by gas or body build.
When to discuss it
Selected abdominal, liver, gallbladder or urinary concerns. Not universal screening for asymptomatic low-risk adults; appropriate indication and consent matter.
7 / 9
Chest X-ray — PA view
Purpose
A radiograph of the chest that can help assess selected lung or chest concerns; uses ionizing radiation.
When to discuss it
Selected respiratory or other clinical indications—not universal screening for asymptomatic low-risk adults. Discuss need, consent and possible pregnancy first.
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12-lead ECG
Purpose
Records the heart's electrical activity to evaluate selected rhythm or cardiac concerns; it is not an echocardiogram or a scan of coronary arteries.
When to discuss it
Selected symptoms, examination findings or cardiac risk indications—not universal screening for asymptomatic low-risk adults. A normal ECG does not exclude all heart disease.
9 / 9
Fasting blood glucose
Purpose
Measures blood glucose after fasting to help assess diabetes or metabolic risk; abnormal results may need confirmation.
When to discuss it
Risk-based assessment using age, weight, personal/family history and other factors; follow-up and repeat intervals are individualized.