You booked a full body checkup. The lab sends you a PDF. You open it and there are 60 rows of numbers, arrows pointing up and down, and acronyms you’ve never seen before.
Most people close the PDF and forget about it. Or call their doctor in a panic about a number that turns out to be completely fine.
This guide walks through what you’ll actually find in a standard Indian full body package — Thyrocare, Redcliffe Full Body, Dr. Lal’s wellness panels — and explains what matters.
The report is sorted into groups, not a random list
Full body reports are organized by body system. Scroll to the top and you’ll usually see sections like CBC, Lipid Profile, Liver Function, Kidney Function, Thyroid, Blood Sugar, Vitamins, and Iron Studies. You don’t need to read every row — you need to understand what each section is actually checking.
Section 1: CBC (Complete Blood Count)
This is the most common test in any checkup. It counts red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
The three numbers to start with:
Hemoglobin (Hb)
Measures the oxygen-carrying protein in your blood. Low Hb means anemia — you may feel tired or breathless. Very common in Indian women and vegetarians.
WBC / TLC (White Blood Cell Count)
Your infection-fighting cells. A high count usually means your body is dealing with something — a bacterial infection, inflammation, or a recent viral illness.
Platelet Count
Helps blood clot. A sharp drop during monsoon season is often dengue. Normal is 1.5 to 4 lakh per cubic mm.
Hemoglobin (women)12 – 15 g/dL
Hemoglobin (men)13 – 17 g/dL
WBC / TLC4,000 – 11,000 cells/mm³
Platelet Count1.5 – 4 lakh/mm³
Section 2: Blood Sugar (Glucose)
Most full body packages include fasting blood sugar. Some include HbA1c as well.
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
Taken after an overnight fast. Tells you how your body handles glucose at baseline. Above 126 mg/dL on two separate tests is diabetes.
HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
A 3-month average of your blood sugar. Not affected by whether you fasted this morning. More reliable for diagnosing and managing diabetes than a single fasting reading.
Fasting Blood Sugar (normal)70 – 99 mg/dL
Fasting Blood Sugar (prediabetes)100 – 125 mg/dL
HbA1c (normal)Below 5.7%
HbA1c (prediabetes)5.7 – 6.4%
HbA1c (diabetes)6.5% and above
India has over 100 million diabetics and an even larger prediabetic population. If your fasting sugar is between 100 and 125, don’t ignore it. That range is reversible with diet and exercise — but only if you act on it.
Section 3: Lipid Profile (Cholesterol)
This section confuses people more than any other. You’ll see five or six numbers and it’s not obvious which direction is good.
Total Cholesterol
The overall number. Below 200 mg/dL is ideal. But total cholesterol alone doesn't tell the full story — what matters more is the ratio of good to bad cholesterol.
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
This is the one that causes artery blockages. Lower is better. Most doctors want LDL below 100 mg/dL, or below 70 if you have diabetes or heart disease.
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
This actually clears cholesterol from your arteries. Higher is better. Below 40 in men or 50 in women is a risk factor. Low HDL is very common in Indians.
Triglycerides
Fat in your bloodstream. High triglycerides are closely linked to a diet heavy in refined carbs, sugar, and alcohol. Must be fasted for this to be accurate.
VLDL
Calculated from triglycerides. Usually not a number you need to act on separately.
Total Cholesterol (ideal)Below 200 mg/dL
LDL (ideal)Below 100 mg/dL
HDL (men, ideal)Above 40 mg/dL
HDL (women, ideal)Above 50 mg/dL
Triglycerides (normal)Below 150 mg/dL
Section 4: Liver Function Test (LFT)
Your liver report will have around 8–10 values. Most people only need to pay close attention to a few.
SGPT / ALT
The most important liver enzyme. Elevated SGPT is the first sign of liver stress — from fatty liver, alcohol, medications, or infections. Normal is below 40 U/L for most labs. Values between 40–80 are mildly elevated. Anything above 3x normal needs follow-up.
SGOT / AST
Similar to SGPT, but less specific to the liver — it also rises with muscle damage. If both SGPT and SGOT are high, the liver is more likely the source.
Bilirubin (Total)
Waste product from old red blood cells. High bilirubin causes jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes). Normal is below 1.2 mg/dL.
Albumin
Protein made by the liver. Low albumin in a non-pregnant adult can indicate poor liver function or malnutrition.
Fatty liver is now the most common liver condition in India, driven by rising obesity and diabetes. A mildly elevated SGPT with no other symptoms often means fatty liver — your doctor will usually recommend an ultrasound to confirm.
Section 5: Kidney Function Test (KFT)
Serum Creatinine
Waste product filtered by the kidneys. A slightly elevated creatinine causes a lot of anxiety but a single mildly elevated reading needs context — dehydration, heavy exercise, and protein intake all affect it.
eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)
Calculated from creatinine, age, and sex. Tells you how well your kidneys are filtering. Above 90 is normal. Below 60 for 3+ months is chronic kidney disease.
Blood Urea / BUN
Another waste marker. High urea with high creatinine together is more meaningful than either alone.
Uric Acid
High uric acid is very common in India and can cause gout. Normal is 3.5–7 mg/dL for men, 2.5–6 mg/dL for women. Diet and hydration make a big difference.
Serum Creatinine (men)0.7 – 1.2 mg/dL
Serum Creatinine (women)0.5 – 1.0 mg/dL
eGFR (normal)Above 90 mL/min/1.73m²
Uric Acid (men)3.5 – 7.0 mg/dL
Uric Acid (women)2.5 – 6.0 mg/dL
Section 6: Thyroid (TSH)
Most packages include only TSH. Some include T3 and T4 as well.
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is the control signal your pituitary sends to your thyroid. Think of it like a thermostat — when thyroid hormone is low, the brain sends more TSH to push the thyroid to produce more.
TSH (normal adults)0.4 – 4.0 mIU/L
TSH (high – hypothyroidism)Above 4.0 mIU/L
TSH (low – hyperthyroidism)Below 0.4 mIU/L
High TSH (hypothyroidism) is far more common in India than low TSH. Symptoms — fatigue, weight gain, feeling cold, hair loss — are easy to miss or blame on other things. India has an iodine deficiency problem in many regions, which contributes to this.
Section 7: Vitamins (D and B12)
These two are the most commonly deficient vitamins in India and are now included in most premium health packages.
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Despite India being a sunny country, Vitamin D deficiency is near-universal in urban adults — sunscreen use, indoor jobs, and darker skin reduce synthesis. Below 20 ng/mL is deficient. 20–30 is insufficient. Most urban Indians fall in this range.
Vitamin B12
Critical for nerve function and red blood cell production. Deficiency is common in vegetarians since B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products. Below 200 pg/mL is deficient. Symptoms — tingling, numbness, fatigue — can take months to appear.
Vitamin D (deficient)Below 20 ng/mL
Vitamin D (insufficient)20 – 30 ng/mL
Vitamin D (optimal)30 – 80 ng/mL
Vitamin B12 (deficient)Below 200 pg/mL
Vitamin B12 (optimal)Above 300 pg/mL
The most common findings in Indian full body reports
Low Vitamin D + Low B12
Extremely common — especially in urban, vegetarian, or indoor-working adults. Supplements usually fix this within 3 months.
Mildly elevated SGPT (40–80 U/L)
Often fatty liver. Linked to diet, alcohol, or weight. Ultrasound usually confirms. Reversible with lifestyle changes in many cases.
Fasting sugar 100–125 mg/dL (prediabetes range)
The most actionable finding in a full body checkup. Diet and exercise can reverse this. Most people who get here just needed to catch it early.
High TSH (above 4.5) without symptoms
Subclinical hypothyroidism. Very common in Indian women. Whether to treat depends on symptoms and age — your doctor will advise. Worth rechecking in 3 months.
High triglycerides (above 200) + Low HDL
Common in Indians with high-carb diets. Raises cardiovascular risk even if LDL looks fine. Reducing rice, sugar, and refined carbs helps more than cutting fat.
Multiple markers abnormal across sections
When kidney, liver, and blood sugar markers are all off together, see a doctor for a proper review — a full body report isn't the right tool for diagnosing this yourself.
What to eat based on your report findings
For high cholesterol / triglycerides
- Replace white rice with millets or whole wheat roti
- Cut down on sugar, maida, and packaged snacks
- More dal, sabzi, and salad — less fry
- Walnuts and flaxseed are good sources of omega-3
For fatty liver (high SGPT)
- No alcohol — even "occasional" amounts slow liver recovery
- Cut fried food, sugar, and processed foods
- More vegetables, especially bitter ones like karela
- Weight loss of even 5–10% significantly improves SGPT
For prediabetes (fasting sugar 100–125)
- Avoid fruit juices, sugary chai, and cold drinks
- Eat meals at consistent times — skip-meal patterns raise sugar
- 30 minutes of walking daily has a measurable effect
- Eat dal and vegetables before rice, not after
For low Vitamin D / B12
- 10–15 minutes of morning sunlight on arms and legs (Vitamin D)
- Dairy daily — milk, curd, paneer (B12)
- Supplements usually needed if levels are below 20 / 200
- B12 injections work faster than tablets for severe deficiency
FAQ about full body checkup reports
I have a lot of arrows on my report. Does that mean I'm seriously ill?
Not necessarily. Full body packages test so many markers that some out-of-range values are almost expected — especially borderline ones. A single mildly elevated value in an otherwise normal report usually needs context, not panic. The number of arrows matters less than which markers are affected and by how much.
Do I need to fast for a full body checkup?
Yes, 10–12 hours of fasting before the blood draw is usually required. This ensures accurate readings for fasting blood sugar, lipid profile, and triglycerides, all of which change significantly after eating. Water and plain medications are usually fine.
My Thyrocare / Redcliffe report has different reference ranges than what I find online. Which is correct?
Always use the reference range printed on your own report. Labs calibrate their equipment differently and use different reagents, so the ranges can vary slightly. What matters is whether your value falls outside your specific lab's reference range.
How often should I do a full body checkup?
Once a year is a reasonable baseline for adults over 30 with no known conditions. If you have diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorder, or a family history of heart disease, your doctor may recommend testing specific panels every 3–6 months.
Can LabLens explain my specific report?
Yes. Upload your PDF from any Indian lab and LabLens will go through every flagged marker and explain it in plain language — including what to follow up with your doctor. First report is free.
Questions to ask your doctor
- I have [X] abnormal markers — which ones need treatment now and which ones I can address through diet?
- My fasting sugar / SGPT / TSH is [value] — what is your threshold for starting medication?
- Should I do any follow-up tests, like an ultrasound, HbA1c, or a thyroid panel?
- How soon should I retest to check if supplements or lifestyle changes are working?
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This article is for general health education only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any supplement or treatment.