Sahabat PRAMITA, who would have thought that a fluid often considered trivial like urine could provide much information about body health? A complete urine examination is a simple yet very important way to recognize various disorders in the body early. A urine test is performed by taking a small sample of urine to be analyzed in the laboratory. This examination can observe the color, clarity, odor, as well as the contents in the urine in the form of white blood cells, red blood cells, epithel...

Dear PRAMITA friends, dengue fever remains one of the most common diseases in Indonesia, especially during the rainy season. One of the earliest and fastest ways to detect this illness is through the NS1 test. This test can identify a specific protein produced by the dengue virus—the cause of dengue fever. When a person is bitten by an Aedes aegypti mosquito carrying the virus, the virus enters the bloodstream and starts to multiply. In the early stage of infection, it releases a protein call...

Maintaining cholesterol levels within normal limits is an important step in preventing serious health problems such as heart attacks and blood vessel blockages. Although cholesterol is often considered harmful, the body of sahabat PRAMITA actually needs cholesterol to form healthy cells and produce important hormones. The problem arises when bad cholesterol (LDL) and other blood fats exceed normal limits. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that naturally exists in the body and plays an importan...

During pregnancy, every expectant parent certainly wants to ensure their baby grows healthily from the womb. One important step to support this is by undergoing Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), a recent innovation in early detection of genetic disorders in the fetus. NIPT is a screening method that analyzes fetal DNA fragments found in the pregnant mother's blood. Through this advanced technology, NIPT can detect the risk of various chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21 (Down synd...

Jaundice or yellowing in babies is a common condition that often occurs in the first few days of a newborn’s life. This condition is marked by a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The main cause is an increased level of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells that has not yet been efficiently processed by the baby's still-developing liver. PRAMITA friends need to know that while mild jaundice is physiological and may resolve naturally, some c...

Not all foods that look healthy are suitable for the body. Some types of food can trigger unnoticed immune reactions, leading to various symptoms such as skin complaints, digestive issues, and mood changes. The Food Detective test is a fast, practical, and accurate solution to help PRAMITA friends identify foods that may cause hidden health problems. What is the Difference Between Allergy and Food Sensitivity? Food allergy is an immune reaction that occurs quickly and is usually mediated by...