TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ), in Bengaluru

Diet and fasting:

Eat and drink as you normally would; fasting is not required. Try to avoid a very fatty meal or alcohol right before the appointment.

What to carry:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Medication guidance:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

When to book:

Book whenever is convenient; for fasting or hormone tests an early-morning slot is ideal. GetVisit covers Malleshwaram, Banashankari, and all of Bengaluru.

Single standalone test:

TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA )?

TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ) is often ordered as part of allergy evaluation panels when patients have sneezing, wheeze, itchy skin, or unexplained chronic symptoms. Doctors may use it with skin prick or specific IgE tests to help diagnose or monitor asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, or parasitic infections.

Who should get TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ) done in Bengaluru?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a rapidly emerging problem in Bengaluru's IT workforce. Studies across the city's corporate hospitals find NAFLD in a significant share of professionals tested , strongly associated with the sedentary desk-bound work concentrated in Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala, and Indiranagar, combined with irregular meal patterns and calorie-dense food delivery consumption. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults , the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Bengaluru's residential areas including Koramangala and JP Nagar 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 TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ) help diagnose?

Elevated or very low levels can reflect immune disorders, medications, or infections. A family history of allergies may prompt earlier or repeat testing to guide care.

What do TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ) 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 TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ) 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 TOTAL IGE ( PHADIA ) results are ready?

Reports arrive digitally and remain in your GetVisit history, so repeat tests can be tracked over months and years. Review anything unexpected with your doctor before changing medication or lifestyle, and use the app to book a follow-up if needed.