Author: Sameed Chaudhary

A hepatitis C test costs PKR 1,855 at Marham Health+, down from PKR 2,650, with free home sample collection in Lahore. The test is called Anti HCV, no fasting is needed, and it screens for hepatitis C exposure from a single blood sample. Quick Facts Details Lab name Anti HCV Also called HCV test, Hepatitis C antibody test, HCV screening Marham Health+ price PKR 1,855 (from PKR 2,650) What it detects Antibodies to the hepatitis C virus, not the virus itself Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Fasting Not required Time taken Under 5 minutes Home sample Free,…

A vitamin D test costs PKR 2,590 at Marham Health+, down from PKR 3,700, with free home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is needed, the test takes under 5 minutes, and your report is ready the same day. Quick Facts Details Lab name 25 OH Vitamin D3 Also called Vit D test, 25 hydroxy vitamin D, Serum vitamin D, Vitamin D3 level Marham Health+ price PKR 2,590 (from PKR 3,700) Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Fasting Not required Time taken Under 5 minutes Report time Same day Home sample Free, available in Lahore Most people book…

A thyroid test costs PKR 2,730 at Marham Health+, down from PKR 3,900, with free home sample collection in Lahore. It covers T3, T4, and TSH, no fasting is needed, and your report is ready the same day. Quick Facts Details Full form Thyroid Function Test Also called TFT, Thyroid Profile, T3 T4 TSH, Thyroid Panel Marham Health+ price PKR 2,730 (from PKR 3,900) What it includes T3, T4, TSH Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Fasting Not required Time taken Under 5 minutes Report time Same day Home sample Free, available in Lahore Most people book this…

An RFT test costs PKR 1,260 at Marham Health+, down from PKR 1,800, with free home sample collection in Lahore. It is the same test as a KFT or Kidney Function Test, no fasting is needed, and your report is ready the same day. Quick Facts Details Full form Renal Function Test Also called KFT, Kidney Function Test, Kidney Profile, RFTs Marham Health+ price PKR 1,260 (from PKR 1,800) Main markers Creatinine, blood urea, eGFR Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Fasting Not usually required Time taken Under 5 minutes Report time Same day Home sample Free, available…

A lipid profile test costs PKR 1,680 at Marham Health+, down from PKR 2,400, with free home sample collection in Lahore. You need to fast for 9 to 12 hours before the test, water is allowed, and your report is ready the same day. Quick Facts Details Also called Cholesterol test, Lipid panel, Fasting lipid profile Marham Health+ price PKR 1,680 (from PKR 2,400) What it measures Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Fasting Yes, 9 to 12 hours. Water is allowed Time taken Under 5 minutes Report time Same day Home sample…

An HbA1c test price  in Pakistan is usually between PKR 1,000 and PKR 3,000, depending on the lab and city. Through Marham Health+ you can book it from PKR 1,470 with home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is required, and your report is ready the same day, usually within about four hours. Quick Fact Detail Also called A1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Glycated Hemoglobin, 3 month sugar test Price at Marham Health+ PKR 1,470 (from PKR 2,100) National price range PKR 1,000 to PKR 3,000 Report time Same day, about 4 hours Fasting required No Sample type Blood, drawn from a…

An LFT test in Pakistan usually costs between PKR 1,000 and PKR 3,000, depending on the lab and city. Through Marham Health+ you can book the full Liver Function Test panel from PKR 1,365 with home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is required for most people, and your report is ready the same day. Quick Fact Detail Also called Liver Function Test, LFTs, LFT profile Price at Marham Health+ PKR 1,365 (from PKR 1,950) National price range PKR 1,000 to PKR 3,000 Report time Same day Fasting required Usually not Sample type Blood, drawn from a vein Home collection…

Overthinking is something most Pakistanis know intimately, even if they describe it as “zyada sochna” rather than a mental health concern. You lie down after a long day in Karachi or Lahore, and instead of resting, your mind replays an awkward conversation from three days ago or starts building worst-case scenarios about tomorrow. The problem is real and common. According to the National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey of Pakistan (2022), roughly 1 in 4 Pakistanis meets criteria for a neurotic or stress-related disorder, a category that includes the excessive worry and rumination that drives chronic overthinking. Yet most people never seek…

Many people in Pakistan feel tired despite eating well, struggle to lose weight even after cutting back on food, or notice their energy dropping through the day. A sluggish metabolism is often part of the reason. Understanding how to increase metabolism can make a real difference to your energy, weight, and overall health. Metabolism is the process your body uses to convert food and drink into energy. Even at rest, your body burns calories to keep vital functions running, such as breathing, circulating blood, and repairing cells. This resting calorie burn is called your basal metabolic rate (BMR), and it…

Waking up to a sudden, tight knot in your calf is one of the more unpleasant things that can happen during sleep. Leg cramps at night, also called nocturnal leg cramps or charley horses, are involuntary muscle contractions that strike without warning and can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. Most people in Pakistan have experienced this at least once. They’re more common than most people realise. According to a review published in American Family Physician, up to 60% of adults report having had nocturnal leg cramps at some point. The problem gets more frequent with age,…