Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about test booking, home sample collection, reports and payments at Wellcare Labs.
21. What is a Liver Function Test (LFT)?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) measures enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin in your blood to assess liver health. It helps detect liver infections, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, medication-related liver damage, and other liver disorders.
22. What is a Kidney Function Test (KFT)?
A Kidney Function Test (KFT) evaluates how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. It commonly includes tests such as creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and electrolytes to detect kidney disease and monitor kidney health.
23. What is a Vitamin D blood test?
A Vitamin D test measures the level of Vitamin D in your blood. It helps diagnose deficiency, which may contribute to bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and reduced immunity.
24. Why is a Vitamin B12 test performed?
A Vitamin B12 test helps identify deficiencies that can cause anemia, numbness, tingling, fatigue, memory problems, and nerve damage. Early diagnosis allows timely treatment and supports healthy nerve function.
25. Can blood tests detect diseases early?
Yes. Many diseases can be detected before symptoms appear through routine blood tests. Preventive screening helps identify diabetes, thyroid disorders, high cholesterol, anemia, liver disease, kidney disease, infections, and vitamin deficiencies, allowing earlier treatment and better health outcomes.