Hello Sahabat PRAMITA! Hypertension, often called the silent killer, is a condition many people are unaware of. Without clear symptoms, hypertension increases the risk of organ damage, including the heart, kidneys, and brain, and can lead to strokes.   Routine health checks are essential to: Identify the causes of hypertension. Assess potential complications. Predict disease prognosis. Prevent further damage such as heart attacks or strokes. Recommended additional tests in...

PRAMITA friends, if you notice a rapidly growing lump in your neck or experience breathing difficulties, don’t ignore it. Consult a doctor promptly for a thorough evaluation. The examination begins with anamnesis and physical assessment of the neck, including checks for enlarged lymph nodes. Blood tests, including thyroid hormones and thyroglobulin levels, play a vital role in monitoring post-treatment conditions. Calcitonin tests are crucial for detecting medullary thyroid cancer and trackin...

HIV infection can attack the immune system and progress to AIDS if left untreated. AIDS causes various infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Many people with HIV are unaware of their infection for years. HIV is transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child. HIV diagnosis is established through serology and virology tests. Serology tests are used to screen for HIV infection. These tests detect HIV antibodies and antigens. Rapid tests and ECLIA are common...

What is BCR-ABL Testing? BCR-ABL testing is a diagnostic tool used to help doctors identify a specific type of blood cancer known as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This test is also utilized to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment provided to patients already diagnosed with this disease. How Does This Test Work? Within our bodies, blood cells are produced by the bone marrow. In individuals with CML, changes occur in the genetic material or DNA, causing these blood cells to prolifer...

The Fertility Panel is a series of examinations designed to identify the causes of infertility in both men and women, enabling accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Infertility is a reproductive system disorder characterized by the inability to achieve clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse (WHO). Approximately 15% of couples experience infertility, with 30% of cases caused by male factors.    MALE FERTILITY PANEL:   Laboratory Examinat...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is defined as a chronic metabolic disorder with multiple causes. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels and disturbances in carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism due to insulin dysfunction. This dysfunction can result from impaired or insufficient insulin production by the beta cells in the pancreas or the body's reduced responsiveness to insulin (WHO, 1999).   Diabetes often develops without symptoms, but there are some signs to watch for as potential ind...