CHEM 20 TEST, in Surat

Fasting and diet:

Come on an empty stomach, ideally in the morning. Fast for 8 to 12 hours with only water, then eat normally once the sample has been taken.

What to bring:

Carry your test requisition, a government-issued ID, and any previous reports so results can be compared over time.

Medication:

Tell your doctor if you take painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, or ACE inhibitors, as these can nudge kidney readings; a short, safe pause may be advised.

Timing and slots:

Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Surat, Althan and Pandesara included.

Glucose, Blood urea nitrogen, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphate, Total protein, Albumin, Globulin, AST, ALT, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Uric acid, Total cholesterol, Triglycerides

When does a doctor order CHEM 20 TEST?

CHEM 20 TEST is a multi‑item chemistry panel often used as part of routine health screenings or metabolic profiles. Doctors order it for symptoms like fatigue, swelling, unusual thirst, or to follow known conditions such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease.

Who should get CHEM 20 TEST done in Surat?

Surat's hot, humid summers with temperatures near 40°C create significant dehydration and kidney-stone risk, especially for diamond-polishing and textile workers in Varachha, Katargam, and Udhna who work long hours indoors with limited water intake. Kidney testing matters most for people with diabetes or high blood pressure, a family history of kidney disease, recurrent kidney stones, or long-term use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac. In Surat, residents of Udhna, Adajan, and areas with variable water quality or high summer heat face added dehydration-related renal stress, making annual checks worthwhile from age 30.

What conditions can CHEM 20 TEST help diagnose?

Abnormal values may result from dehydration, infections, chronic illness, certain drugs, or poor diet. A family history of diabetes, kidney problems, or liver disease may make this panel especially important.

What do CHEM 20 TEST results mean?

Your result is read against the reference range printed on your GetVisit report for your age and sex, and always alongside your symptoms and history. A single value slightly outside the range does not by itself confirm a problem, your doctor decides whether it is significant. The specific high and low patterns for this test are explained in the FAQs below.

How often should CHEM 20 TEST be repeated?

Adults with no risk factors and a normal result: annually from age 30. Diabetics and hypertensives: at least once a year, often every 6 months. Patients with known kidney disease: at the interval set by their nephrologist. Anyone starting a drug cleared by the kidneys: at baseline and periodically thereafter.

What happens after CHEM 20 TEST results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.