Chirag Barjatya
@chiragbarjatyaa
So, we experimented with testing my blood at four major online labs in India that offer home collection to verify if they gave wrong results or readings. Results are out, but instead of directly jumping to a conclusion, let's start from the start. 1. What packages did I choose for this? 1mg - Gold comprehensive - 1886 INR (discounted) Healthians - Full body checkup advance - 1702 INR (app discount) Dr Lal - Swasthfit Super 4 - 2350 INR (no discount) Apollo - Prime health plan - 1675 INR (some prime membership discount and no vitamin profile) All these included major things like CBC, vitamin profile, Lipid, LFT, KFT and Glucose Fasting. Attaching screenshots of the amount I paid.
2. App/Booking experience. 1mg - greatest Healthian - great Dr Lal - sarkari Apollo - manageable. Dr Lala even called me twice while I was on the booking page. idk why, and they called me again today on the same number, asking if I booked the test while it was already done—fundamental CRM issues. All of them offered to add on a partner's test at a more discounted price.
3. All phlebologists arrived on time. Only 1mg and Apollo were wearing masks and carrying an immaculate hygienic kit. (you can see in pics I uploaded earlier) Dr Lal and the Healthians didn't care to wear masks; they sanitised and used new needles for obvious reasons. All of them wore gloves, 1mg guy showed me using new gloves, but healthians one didn't even wear gloves.
4. Reports time. Let's start with fasting. 1mg - 96 Dr Lal - 87 Healthians - 88.73 Apollo - 83
5. Now, let's see the LFT—liver function test reports. I've attached the pictures for your reference. Same sequence. 1mg Dr Lal Healthians Apollo I don't see anything major.
6. KFT time - Protein protein protein harm kidneys? I have genetically less uric acid than the normal range. And all of the reports state the same. Another sign of no kalabazaari.
7. Now, we can move to vitamin profiles. All reports showed my vitamin d is low and b12 is good. Apollo test didn't cover it. I realised it right now.
8. Now, let's see the cholesterol profile. Genetically, my LDL remains on the higher side. Trying my best to lower it but looks like I cannot. All of the reports showed the same. I might have to start medication after more testing rounds and my lipidologist's advice. ,
9. Attaching thyroid as well for your reference.
Report Delivery : 1mg - 1pm Dr Lal - 5pm Healthian - 7pm Apollo - 7:30pm
Conclusion, my pov and what's next: I did this test to verify the doubt I had in my mind for longest period. Whenever I visited the hospital, doctors used to disregard these reports and always asked to conduct tests at the hospital itself. However, this experiment cleared many doubts. And all the proofs are in front of you. My POV: Testing is easy in India. Why are you not testing yourself and your parents? It is cheap. They come home. They give results within some hours. What is stopping you? Next, I will be testing my lungs completely to see how much damage pollution has caused so far. I will also be testing my heart to check the cardiac risks and what we can do about them. I am doing this purely for awareness purposes. Not selling anything here. Few people said things like ohooooo you are trying to become bryan or huberman No, I am not. I won't ever sell you random pills to run my house. Testing yourself is not equal to copying someone. Testing is essential, and everyone must do it.