Metabolic syndrome often develops silently without noticeable symptoms, yet it poses serious health risks. That’s why early screening is essential. Fasting blood glucose, lipid profile tests, blood pressure, and waist circumference evaluations are critical to detect early warning signs. PRAMITA Lab offers complete and accurate screening services to support your healthy lifestyle. If you have a history of diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, don't delay your check-up. Prevention is alw...

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol—that significantly raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Unhealthy lifestyle choices such as excessive intake of sugar and fat, physical inactivity, and smoking are major contributing factors. With early screening and consistent healthy habits, metabolic syndrome can be effectively prevented and managed. Start your...

Dear Sahabat PRAMITA, Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, including in Indonesia. In addition to lifestyle, genetics also plays a significant role. Is it true that heart disease can be inherited? Yes, it can. A person with a family history of heart disease has a higher risk of developing similar conditions. This is due to genetic mutations passed down from one or both parents. These inherited risks are often exacerbated by poor lifestyle and environment, such as hi...

Dear Sahabat PRAMITA, Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern requiring serious attention. Not only those with symptoms, but latent TB infection (LTBI) also poses a challenge because it shows no physical signs yet can progress into active TB. One of the modern methods to detect it is the Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) test. IGRA works by measuring the immune system's response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the blood. When someone is infected, specific T cells in the body...

The trend of healthy packaged drinks is increasingly popular, especially those with “sugar-free” and “low-sugar” labels displayed prominently. While these claims may sound similar, they have very distinct regulatory meanings. Understanding the difference is important, particularly for PRAMITA Friends who are working to reduce daily sugar intake to maintain a healthy body and ideal weight. According to Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), a “low sugar” label may be used for products con...

Hello PRAMITA Friends, In 2020, the diarrhea incidence rate in Indonesia reached 270 per 1,000 people. Poor water quality, inadequate sanitation, and improper food handling are key contributing factors. To identify the cause, PRAMITA offers stool tests and a comprehensive Gastrointestinal Panel capable of detecting up to 24 pathogens. This test provides accurate, rapid results, helping doctors prescribe the right treatment and avoid unnecessary antibiotic use. If you're experiencing digest...