With the second wave of COVID being much more contagious than the first wave, the need for testing has sky-rocketed because so many people are contracting the disease. Even if you are following all the safety measures, you should familiarize yourself with the different types of COVID test, their purposes, when they are necessary and how you can book such tests. In the time of emergency, the sooner you act, the more quickly you or your loved one will receive the medical care needed.
PharmEasy, India’s beloved and trusted online healthcare platform has jumped in at this time of crisis to help people in all possible ways, from safely delivering medicines at the doorstep, organizing vaccination drives to making the COVID test easily available. Read on to find out which tests can be booked on PharmEasy. This COVID test at home is made possible through the home collection of samples.
This test detects the presence of coronavirus RNA in the mucosal lining of your nose or throat. You can opt for this test the moment you notice the symptoms of COVID, such as fever, sore throat, body ache or headache, diarrhoea, nausea, conjunctivitis or loss of taste and smell.
You can book a test by filling out this form and you can also share it with your acquaintances who might need it in the future.
After the diagnosis of COVID, it is essential to monitor the patient because COVID can have many consequences on the person’s health. For this reason, PharmEasy has made provisions for the following tests for COVID patients:
This test detects the level of C-reactive proteins (produced by the liver) to determine how effectively the liver is functioning post injury or infection.
Lactate dehydrogenase is an essential enzyme that helps the body produce energy from glucose. It is formed in the cells of the body. But if the tissues of the body are damaged, then traces of lactate dehydrogenase can be found in the blood. This test can find LDH in blood.
Ferritin stores iron and is present in all our cells. This test can tell you if your ferritin levels are below normal which would indicate that your body is unable to store adequate iron in its cells.
The goal of the COVID vaccine is to induce immunity against COVID by generating antibodies in your blood. The COVID Spike S1 Antibody test can help determine how strong your immunogenic response is by checking for the presence of COVID S1 spike protein antibodies.
The Advanced Full Body Check-Up with COVID Antibody test is a comprehensive test that will check multiple parameters including the presence of COVID antibodies, lipid profile, liver function, thyroid profile, etc (66 parameters altogether).
You can book any of these tests through the PhamEasy app or by calling us directly. Share the information with your friends and family. Stay home, maintain the COVID safety protocol and get vaccinated as soon as you can.
Disclaimer: The above information has been prepared by a qualified medical professional and may not represent the practices followed universally. The suggestions listed in this article constitute relatively common advice given to patients and since every patient is different, you are advised to consult your physician, if in doubt, before acting upon this information. Lupin Limited has only facilitated the distribution of this information to you in the interest of patient education and welfare.
The Government’s COVID-19 vaccination initiative for all people over the age of 60 and everyone in the age-group 45-59 who have comorbidities is well underway. This is the second phase of vaccination and it has already been resoundingly successful. Lakhs of people are getting vaccinated. This fills us all with hope and optimism.
Vaccination is the only way that we can defeat the COVID-19 menace. That means once everyone gets vaccinated, not only will everyone be safe, but the economy too will be rejuvenated. Lives will return to normalcy.
That is why everyone who takes the COVID 19 vaccine is helping India reach safety. Every vaccinated person is a Superhero who is helping the country win the war against COVID-19. Every vaccination means a reduction in the possibility of the transmission of COVID-19.
PharmEasy salutes the effort of every state government in bringing the much-needed COVID-19 vaccine to this vulnerable segment of the population. We too want to do our part and help the government by urging more people to get vaccinated. The sooner everyone gets vaccinated, the safer the whole nation will be.
That is why PharmEasy has come up with a unique plan – Go Corona Go Initiative. This is our way of saying thank you to the superheroes who are getting vaccinated and getting India one step closer to eradicating COVID-19.
Under this initiative, PharmEasy would be giving a Flat ₹150 OFF Coupon on your next medicine order after you get vaccinated. All you have to do is upload your vaccination certificate to avail our token of gratitude!
We hope that this initiative will create many new superheroes! ‘Go Corona Go‘ is meant to encourage more people to register themselves for vaccination. It will benefit them and the whole country.
This campaign will last a month. In the process, we hope that we will be able to thank India’s superheroes in our humble way and inspire more people to join the ranks of the superheroes!
Isn’t it wrong to let down the sacrifices done by our COVID warriors? So, better be vigilant about your health!
How are you coping with the 21-day lock-down? If you are an introvert, you must be relieved at the rare opportunity to enjoy some solitude. If you are an extrovert, you may be dismayed that you cannot meet up with your friends. But, we have all accepted that it is the only way that we can eradicate COVID-19. That is why we are dutifully staying home to avoid any exposure to the virus.
The lockdown may keep us safe from the Coronavirus, but it presents us with some unique problems. Have you realized what they are?
All of us will face some if not all of these challenges:
Let’s face it, staying at home can make us lazy and affect our health! So introvert or extrovert, each one of us has to adopt a few healthy activities so that we can emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown stronger & better than before!
Here are a few suggestions that you may find useful-
It is quite natural for you to feel worried and anxious. This is a crisis without precedent in the 21st century. We don’t know how much damage COVID-19 will do to our country and the world.
But do you know what happens when you cannot control your anxiety? It gives you high blood pressure, insomnia and aggravates existing health disorders. What will happen, will happen and we are all in it together. So you need to be calm.
To help yourself to stay composed, practice yoga and meditation first thing when you wake up in the morning. Yoga will quickly install mastery over negative emotions and meditation will help you keep calm and centred.
In the first few days of lockdown, you will feel like binge-watching videos on YouTube or Netflix. But soon even that will get boring. So, why not make the most of the opportunity to exercise your brain and keep it sharp and keen?
There are multiple puzzle apps and brain games you can download and play with your family or by yourself. Another productive way to beat boredom and relax your nerves is reading. Fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, journals, whatever captures your fancy just read on.
Are you always complaining about how your work doesn’t allow you to get enough sleep? Well, now you are saving up time by not having to commute to work. Ensure that you sleep for 7-8 hours and wake up with a revitalized body and mind.
Sufficient sleep will rejuvenate your body, repair any internal damages and instil positivity. Sleep is one of the best ways to keep yourself fit – physically and mentally.
Besides, when you eat healthily, you keep your digestion going strong. Staying indoors all day can trigger digestion issues that can be averted with easy-to-digest foods. Healthy eating will also nourish all organs of your body to keep yourself strong and fit throughout lockdown.
Now that you have plenty of time in your hands, why not organize your home? It is also advised to mop your house twice a day with a disinfected or home cleaner. We cannot stress how important it is to keep every square inch of our homes clean because many harmful viruses and bacteria spread in filth. Your health will thank you for your efforts.
For people who exercise outdoors, working out in cloistered spaces can be a nightmare. But that doesn’t mean you can forgo exercise! What should you do instead? Why not try dancing? There are multiple cardio-based dance choreographers that you can find online. Learn the steps and practice them. It is fun, invigorating and extremely good for your body.
If you are living alone in another city for work, then there is a possibility that the lockdown can trigger depression in you. But to prevent that you can deploy WhatsApp video calling and Skype. Talk to your loved ones multiple times a day and spend time together virtually.
Make the lockdown a blessing in disguise. Stay indoors and keep yourself occupied with healthy activities. This is the time to look at the positive side, reinvent ourselves and become fitter and stronger individuals!
You can now assess yourself and your loved ones for Coronavirus risk at home with PharmEasy’s AI-Powered Bot – Covid Assist. Click below.
Do you feel like you may have the symptoms of Coronavirus? You can now book the Coronavirus Detection Test right from the comforts of your home. Click below.
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