Full Body Fat Analysis, in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No special fasting needed. Avoid heavy fatty meals and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.

Medication guidance:

Continue all regularly prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically instructed otherwise. Inform lab staff about all prescription drugs, supplements, herbal preparations, and protein powders you are taking.

What to bring:

Carry your doctor's test order, a government-issued photo ID, and your OPD insurance card. If you have had this test before, bring previous reports , your doctor can compare results over time.

Timing:

Morning slots are recommended for most blood tests. Most markers are most stable before meals and activity. GetVisit home collection in Kolkata is available from 6:00 AM, including in Shyambazar and Dum Dum.

DXA/DEXA scan (total and regional fat), visceral fat estimate, body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, optional bone density

When does a doctor order Full Body Fat Analysis?

Your doctor orders Full Body Fat Analysis in three clinical scenarios: symptom-driven investigation (jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain), medication safety monitoring (baseline and periodic checks for drugs metabolised by the liver), and preventive screening in high-risk individuals including those with diabetes, obesity, or viral hepatitis.

Who should get Full Body Fat Analysis done in Kolkata?

West Bengal is reported to have one of India's highest hepatitis B carrier rates, estimated at around 4 to 5% of the population. Combined with a diet heavy in mustard oil, sweets, and fried foods, liver disease risk is significant for working adults across Ballygunge, Alipore, and Lake Gardens. Full Body Fat Analysis is often part of a body composition profile used when doctors want to assess obesity, metabolic risk, or muscle loss. Symptoms like unexplained weight gain, difficulty losing weight, or weakness may prompt testing. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Kolkata's residential areas including Ballygunge and EM Bypass enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.

What conditions can Full Body Fat Analysis help diagnose?

Very high ALT and AST (10–50× normal) with normal ALP suggests acute hepatocellular injury , viral hepatitis, drug toxicity, or ischaemia. Predominantly elevated ALP and GGT with modest transaminases suggests bile duct obstruction or primary biliary cholangitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 suggests alcoholic hepatitis. Persistently low albumin with elevated bilirubin indicates advanced cirrhosis.

What do Full Body Fat Analysis results mean?

ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.

How often should Full Body Fat Analysis be repeated?

Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.

What happens after Full Body Fat Analysis results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms , and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.