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Early Detection, Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Thu, 19 Jun 2025Metabolic 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...
Read MoreDiarrheal Disease Examination
Thu, 12 Jun 2025Hello 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...
Read MoreDiagnosing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Thu, 5 Jun 2025If experiencing symptoms of a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), it's important to consult a doctor. Diagnosis is made through a medical interview, physical examination, and supporting tests like blood tests (VDRL, TPHA, HIV, HSV), urinalysis, and genital swab. PRAMITA also offers a highly sensitive and specific STI Panel, capable of detecting six pathogens at once—even in asymptomatic individuals. This test is especially useful for high-risk patients, including STI partners and pregnant wome...
Read MoreMeningitis Detection
Wed, 28 May 2025Meningitis can affect anyone and may be fatal if not diagnosed promptly. The first step is consulting a doctor regarding the symptoms. The doctor may recommend lab tests such as complete blood count, CRP, blood culture, and procalcitonin to assess the infection and its severity. These tests help determine whether the meningitis is caused by a virus or bacteria. The best prevention includes meningitis vaccination, maintaining hygiene, and a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreThalassemia Examination
Thu, 22 May 2025For those with a family history of thalassemia, regular blood tests are strongly recommended. These include a complete blood count (CBC), peripheral blood smear, iron level monitoring, and hemoglobin electrophoresis. Each test plays a key role in identifying red blood cell abnormalities, iron overload from transfusions, and hemoglobin disorders. Screening is also essential for teenagers, couples planning to marry, and pregnant women to prevent thalassemia transmission to the next generation. Don...
Read MoreHow to Differentiate Chest Pain Caused by Heart Disease and GERD?
Thu, 15 May 2025In distinguishing chest pain caused by heart disease from GERD, a doctor will conduct an anamnesis to inquire about the patient's medical history and perform a physical examination. To diagnose heart disease, the following examinations are necessary: Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the heart’s electrical activity. This test can assess ischemia (reduced blood flow to the heart muscle) due to coronary artery disease. Echocardiogram is a heart examination using ultrasound. Ex...
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