The Department of Pharmacy Practice provides 13 health screening services as part of community health assessment and patient care.
Measures the amount of haemoglobin in the blood to screen for anaemia and polycythemia.
Counts the total number of red blood cells per unit volume of blood.
Measures the total number of white blood cells to detect infection, inflammation, or immune disorders.
Measures the force of blood against artery walls to screen for hypertension and hypotension.
Measures the number of heartbeats per minute to assess cardiovascular health.
Counts the number of breaths per minute to evaluate respiratory function.
Measures lung function by assessing the volume and flow of air inhaled and exhaled.
Measures the standing height of an individual for anthropometric assessment.
Measures body mass to assess nutritional status and screen for obesity or underweight.
Calculated from height and weight to classify weight status.
Ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference to assess central obesity risk.
Measures blood glucose at any time of day to screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Determines ABO and Rh blood group type for transfusion compatibility and medical records.
| # | Test / Parameter | Description | Normal Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haemoglobin (Hb) | Measures the amount of haemoglobin in the blood to screen for anaemia and polycythemia. | Male: 13.5 – 17.5 g/dL Female: 12.0 – 16.0 g/dL |
| 2 | Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) | Counts the total number of red blood cells per unit volume of blood. | Male: 4.5 – 5.5 million/µL Female: 3.8 – 4.8 million/µL |
| 3 | White Blood Cell Count (WBC) | Measures the total number of white blood cells to detect infection, inflammation, or immune disorders. | 4,000 – 11,000 cells/µL |
| 4 | Blood Pressure (BP) | Measures the force of blood against artery walls to screen for hypertension and hypotension. | Systolic: < 120 mmHg Diastolic: < 80 mmHg |
| 5 | Pulse Rate (PR) | Measures the number of heartbeats per minute to assess cardiovascular health. | 60 – 100 beats/min |
| 6 | Respiratory Rate (RR) | Counts the number of breaths per minute to evaluate respiratory function. | 12 – 20 breaths/min |
| 7 | Spirometry | Measures lung function by assessing the volume and flow of air inhaled and exhaled. | FEV1: ≥ 80% predicted FVC: ≥ 80% predicted |
| 8 | Height | Measures the standing height of an individual for anthropometric assessment. | Varies by age and gender |
| 9 | Weight | Measures body mass to assess nutritional status and screen for obesity or underweight. | Varies by height and age |
| 10 | Body Mass Index (BMI) | Calculated from height and weight to classify weight status. | 18.5 – 24.9 kg/m² (Normal) |
| 11 | Waist-Hip Ratio (W-H Ratio) | Ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference to assess central obesity risk. | Male: < 0.90 Female: < 0.85 |
| 12 | Random Blood Sugar (RBS) | Measures blood glucose at any time of day to screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes. | 70 – 140 mg/dL (Normal) |
| 13 | Blood Group | Determines ABO and Rh blood group type for transfusion compatibility and medical records. | A+, A−, B+, B−, AB+, AB−, O+, O− |