We have all heard the adages like, ' Prevention is better than cure, A stitch in time saves nine, A healthy heart is a happy heart' and 'Fast food kills fast'. Many say it but hardly any practices it. If health is wealth then we need to take proactive steps to maintain it. Only when people know their present health status, can take further steps to maintain it. With today's advanced tests and technologies, pre-patient care can effectively identify the onset of various disorders that can be wholly avoided or if not, treated promptly. The biggest deterrent to this type of informed healthcare in India is the exorbitant cost charged by the service providers and it becomes a stumbling block for ordinary people who are wary of paying for the medical review and the time they have to take for this. Still general public, due to ignorance, end up paying Rs.1000 for a thyroid testing though it is available just for Rs.250 nationwide from accredited laboratories.

It was true that preventive healthcare was too costly till recently. But technological revolutions, both in, biotechnology and information technology have made laboratory tests affordable and available. Thyrocare has forayed into the preventive health care segment with its unique comprehensive health monitoring profile aptly called 'aarogyam'. The package consists of specialised blood tests that can reveal the exact health status of an individual.

A person usually goes to a doctor only when there is some discomfort and it reaches a point when treatment needs to be administered. But it is important to remember that the actual disease sets in long before it begins to manifest itself in a significant way. The objective of 'aarogyam 30' is to detect such silent illnesses at an early stage, thereby helping the individual and the doctor to take curative measures to stem the onslaught of the medical complications. Aarogyam 30 is ideally for anyone and everyone who is health conscious. However, any individual having suspected or confirmed illnesses or having family history of diseases can also undergo this profile in order to ascertain his/her health status.

Screening tests usually consists of tests focusing on the functions of the vital organs like Liver, Kidney, Heart, Thyroid, Blood Vessels, etc and also helps in diagnosing diseases and disorders like Arthritis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Anemia, Hepatitis, etc. Since most of the test parameters are highly sensitive, for accurate results, it is essential that the screening tests be done at a reputed laboratory having specialized instruments based on latest technology and accredited for their quality.