The signs and symptoms of Thyroid hormone deficiencies are, swelling in the neck, difficulty in swallowing, intolerance to cold, fatigue, hoarse voice, dry skin, mood swings, depression, forgetfulness and heavy menstrual period. It is to be kept in mind that four out of the five thyroid patients are women. In fact, thyroid testing is required for all those who have lost their strength and stamina without obvious illness or reasons.

Though lipids are important for survival, their high values are alarming to the individual indicating the impending doom.High lipid levels damage the blood vessels, leading to blockage of the various blood vessels, which ultimately results in various body dysfunctions including heart failure.People suffering from diabetes and hypertension tend to have higher risk of such failures. So it becomes important not only for the obese persons to undergo these tests but also for everyone, as it is a well known fact that even a lean and thin individual can have abnormal values indicating body dysfunction including cardiac damage.The tests done not only give the values but also indicates the level of risk at which a person is. (Low risk/ average risk / high risk). If they are abnormal, a doctor can then advise appropriate tests or treatments.

Liver is the largest, most active and complex organ in the body and plays a major role in the metabolism of our body. It is known as body's chemical factory, sometimes converting complex molecules to simpler units and vice versa. It also makes energy by converting the food we eat into proteins, fats and sugars. Our immune system depends on the presence of some proteins called immunoglobulins and various other biomolecules, which are synthesized by liver. Liver Profile measures various molecules in the blood reflecting whether the liver has been functioning normally or not and thereby helping us to measure the liver injury which may be either an inflammation or infection. These can help doctors to understand and assess the disorders of liver, gall bladder or biliary tract.

Deficiency of iron is important to detect, as it can lead to anaemia. Anaemia is nothing, but inadequate supply of oxygen to the cells, which is indicated by haemoglobin level. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in India. Approximately 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women and 3% of men are having iron deficiency. It is important to detect anaemia, as it is easily preventable by adequate diet and treated by medication. High risk groups include: Women of child bearing age who have blood loss through menstruation, pregnant or lactating women who have an increased requirement for iron, infants, children, and adolescents in rapid growth phases and people with poor dietary intake.Risk factors related to blood loss are peptic ulcer disease, long-term aspirin use, colon cancer and uterine cancer.

The kidney is one of the most important organs in the body. It plays an important role in maintaining the fluid and electrolyte balance by retaining the required substances and excreting undesired substances in the form of urine and thus maintaining the pH, for the optimum functioning of the body.It also plays a vital role in regulating blood pressure by reabsorption and excretion of electrolytes and regulates the workload on heart. The kidney also stimulates the production of red blood cells by secretion of the hormone, Erythropoietin. Kidney’s health is very vital for a long and healthy life.

In a highly populous and crowded nation like India, infectious diseases can play havoc. The problem becomes more serious as many of the persons having these diseases are not aware of them, due to lack of symptoms and signs at an early stages. Till that time patients continue to spread the infection to other family members or people they come in contact with. This profile includes tests Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, which are now rampant in India. With this profile, the individuals suffering from these infections can be detected early and thus, the spread of infection to the others can be prevented and helping in controlling the infection.