Author: Sameed Chaudhary

Losing a tooth changes more than your smile. Chewing roti becomes one sided, hard fruits feel risky, and many people start covering their mouth when they laugh. If you or an elder in your family is facing this, you have probably heard two solutions again and again: implants and dentures, known in Urdu as مصنوعی دانت (masnooi daant). Dental implants are fixed titanium roots placed in the jawbone that work like natural teeth and can last 20 years or more, while dentures are removable artificial teeth that cost much less upfront but need adjustment and replacement over time. Implants suit…

Have you ever noticed blood while doing wuzu, or seen a pink tinge in the sink after brushing? Many people in Pakistan brush it off as normal, or blame a hard toothbrush. It is not normal. Bleeding gums, known in Urdu as مسوڑھوں سے خون آنا (masoron se khoon aana), are your mouth’s earliest warning sign that something needs attention. Bleeding gums are most commonly caused by plaque buildup along the gum line, which leads to gingivitis, the earliest and fully reversible stage of gum disease. Less common causes include hard brushing, vitamin C or K deficiency, hormonal changes, diabetes,…

Thinking about finally fixing that one crooked tooth that shows in every wedding photo? Or maybe your teenager needs braces and everyone in the family has a different opinion. Dadi says metal braces worked fine for your cousin, while your colleague swears by invisible braces. In Urdu, braces are commonly called دانتوں کے بریسز (danton ke braces) and aligners are known as شفاف الائنرز. Metal braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligners all straighten teeth effectively. Metal braces are the most affordable and handle complex cases best, ceramic braces offer the same power with a less visible look, and clear aligners…

An AMH test costs PKR 4,550 at Marham Health+, a 30 percent saving on PKR 6,500, with free home sample collection in Lahore. It measures your ovarian reserve, no fasting is needed, and it can be taken on any day of your cycle. Quick Facts Details Full form Anti Mullerian Hormone Also called Ovarian reserve test, Egg reserve test, Fertility hormone test Marham Health+ price PKR 4,550 (30 percent off PKR 6,500) What it measures Your ovarian reserve, the size of your remaining egg supply Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Timing Any day of your cycle. No…

A uric acid test costs PKR 560 at Marham Health+, a 30 percent saving on PKR 800, with free home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is needed, it is a simple blood test, and your report is ready the same day. Quick Facts Details Lab name Uric Acid (Serum) Also called Serum urate, Blood uric acid, UA test Marham Health+ price PKR 560 (30 percent off PKR 800) Mainly used for Gout, kidney stones, high uric acid Sample Blood from a vein in your arm Fasting Not required Time taken Under 5 minutes Report time Same day Home sample…

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…