Overview:
Women after their menopause become vulnerable to multiple deterioration processes in their bodies. Additionally, the increasingly busy lifestyle and neglect to healthy food, has made one stay well informed about their body's internal picture. This test fits best with this condition, where almost all significant elements of the body are looked upon.
1) Lipid profile: This tells the healthy functioning of the liver-the center for all metabolic activities of the body.
2) Renal profile: Normal kidney function balance electrolyte concentrations in the body, hence regulating a very significant element of the body- the blood pressure.
3) Iron deficiency profile: Normal level reflects normal regulation of oxygen throughout the body
4) Thyroid screen: This is a very important test to check for adequate metabolic activities in the body and most importantly weight changes. Abnormalities found in thyroid level are initially indicated with weight gain or loss.
5) Diabetic screen test: HBA1c test. This test indicates glucose metabolic activity and hence vulnerability to being diabetic from the past 3 months.
6) Cardiac risk assessment: Weakening blood vessels and decreased lipid metabolism with age make one more prone to catch heart diseases.
7) Folic acid: It is a very important element in the development of all blood cells. If found deficient, anemia and other blood dyscrasias occur.
Test results:
1) Lipid profile:
Less than 100mg/dl: Ideal 100 to 129 mg/dl:
Satisfactory 130-159mg/dl
Borderline high 160 to 189 mg/dl: high
2) Renal profile:
Normal (creatinine) in women: 0.6-1.1mg/dl
Normal in male: 0.7-1.3mg/dl
3) Iron deficiency profile:
Normal range: 60-170mcg/dl
4) Thyroid profile test:
TSH normal range: 0.4-4.0mlU/L
Above this range: Hyperthyroidism
Below this range: Hypothyroidism
5) Diabetic screen test:
HBA1c normal range: Less than 6% Above this are prone to or are diabetic
6) Cardiac risk assessment (below mentioned are desirable ranges):
Cholesterol <200mg/dl
HDL >40mg/dl
LDL <100mg/dl
7) Folic acid Normal : 2.7-17.0 nano/mmHigher-level: Vitamin B12 deficiency
Why get tested?
If you are a female who has crossed their 40 and if you are undergoing your menopause, get these tests done. Any deficiencies found should be treated immediately. If delayed. Would lead to a severe health catastrophe.
