It helps assess kidney function and diagnose conditions like kidney disease and dehydration.

Typically, fasting is not necessary, but inform your healthcare provider about any medications or supplements.

It provides crucial information about kidney health, aiding in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of kidney-related conditions.

Results are usually available within a day, allowing for timely medical decisions based on kidney function assessment.

A Holter monitor is a portable device used to continuously record the electrical activity of the heart over 24 to 48 hours, capturing data during daily activities.

A Holter monitor helps detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that may not be captured during a standard ECG.

The monitor is attached to the patient with electrodes placed on the chest. It records heartbeats continuously while the patient carries out normal activities.

Patients experiencing symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or irregular heartbeats may require Holter monitoring to assess their heart’s electrical activity over an extended period.

Holter monitoring typically lasts 24 to 48 hours, depending on the doctor’s recommendation and the specific monitoring objectives.

HBsAg is a surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus, detected in the blood during HBV infection.

Individuals at risk of HBV infection or needing routine screening should undergo this test.

No, the test involves a simple blood draw, which may cause slight discomfort but is generally well-tolerated.

A positive result indicates the presence of HBV infection.

No, additional tests may be required to distinguish between acute and chronic infection.