Cardiovascular diseases are related to heart and blood vessels (arteries, capillaries and veins). Factors like age, gender, tobacco smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, family history, obesity, lack of physical activity, and air pollution increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Other diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes also increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Some of the most common types of cardiovascular diseases are:
The signs and symptoms vary depending on the type of heart disease, however the most common signs and symptoms are:
The general diagnostic tests also depend on the type of heart disease, but the most likely are as follows:
Following is the test carried out at Oncquest for cardiac disease diagnosis.
After a heart attack resulting in death of heart muscle (myocardial necrosis) cardiac proteins called troponins are released in to circulation. Cardiac troponin-I (cTn-I) is a preferred biomarkers used to detect cardiac injury. As such, diagnostic strategies for the effective management of patients with chest pain involve checking troponin levels.
1. Test: TROPONIN – I, Serum
The technique used: Card Test (Chromatography)
Sample required: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: 3rd Working Day by 7:00 p.m
2. Test: TROPONIN – T, Whole Blood
Test Code: 1892BL
Cost Involved: Rs. 1200
The technique used: Immunochromatography
Sample required: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Whole Blood.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: 3rd Working Day by 7:00 p.m
3. Test: CHOLESTEROL, Fluid
The technique used: Spectrophotometry
Sample required: 2 ml (1 ml. Minimum) Miscellaneous Body Fluids (Ascitic, Pleural, Peritoneal, Pericardial, Synovial etc.).
Special instruction: Specify type of fluid on test requisition form and sample container.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: Same Day by 7:00 p.m
4. Test: CHOLESTEROL, HDL, DIRECT, Serum
The technique used: Spectrophotometry
Sample required: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: Same Day by 7:00 p.m
5. Test: CHOLESTEROL, LDL, DIRECT, Serum
The technique used: Spectrophotometry
Sample required: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: Same Day by 7:00 p.m
6. Test: CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL, Serum
The technique used: Spectrophotometry
Sample required: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: SameDay by 7:00 p.m
7. Test: LIPID PROFILE, BASIC, Serum Includes: *Cholesterol *Triglycerides *HDL, Cholesterol *LDL , Cholesterol *VLDL, cholesterol Calculated * Cholesterol : HDL Cholesterol Ratio
The technique used: Spectrophotometry
Sample required: 3 ml. (1.5ml.Minimum) Serum.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: Same day by 7:00 p.m
8. Test: LIPID PROFILE, EXTENDED 1, Serum Includes *Lipoprotein (a) *Apolipoproteins A1, B & A1 : B Ratio * Cholesterol *Triglycerides *HDL, Cholesterol *LDL , Direct * VLDL, cholesterol *Cholesterol:HDL Cholesterol Ratio *Chylomicrons
The technique used: Spectrophotometry
Sample required: 3 ml. (1.5ml.Minimum) Serum.
Special instruction: fasting is preferred.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on: 4th Working Day by 7:00 p.m
9. Test: HYPERTENSION ASSESSMENT PROFILE LIPID Profile (Basic) – Cholesterol (Total), Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, VLDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol : HDL Cholesterol Ratio
Sample required: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Plasma from 1 Sodium Fluoride (Grey top Tube)
Special instruction: 12 -14 Hrs. (Overnight) fasting is preferred. Specify age & sex on test requisition form.
Run days at section: Daily if received before 2:00 p.m
Reported on : Same Day by 7:00 p.m