Do you remember the moment when you suddenly realised old age had crept up on your parents?
I do.
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It was two years ago when I watched them get admitted to a hospital. They were both sick, needed invasive procedures and operations. In all probability, that was one of the toughest phases of my life.
Around that time, I realised another undeniable fact, that they have to be under treatment, probably taking medicines every day with doses varying based on periodic test results. Trips to diagnostic centers and laboratories were to become more regular now, for ongoing treatments and also to prevent any surprises that may come along the way.
As children, especially as grownup children, you want to do everything possible to help your parents. I do too. But I live in a different city from them. And that’s why everytime they need to go get tests done, I feel helpless.
Driving up to the diagnostic center for tests and then for results, not something I like to see them doing alone. On top of that, there’s no surety if the laboratory is any good or doing the tests right.
But what can you do?
I was looking for the answer to this very question when I heard about Thyrocare. And I cannot even begin to tell you how relieved I was.
Thyrocare is India’s first totally automated laboratory with its presence in over 2000 cities and towns across the country and outside. In fact, it is the world’s largest Thyroid and Preventive health care laboratory and offering healthcare packages called Aarogyam profiles.
All you need to do is select the package or test prescribed for you, book it through their website by providing details and the samples would be collected from your home. And their website is the not the only way to book. You could call, email or WhatsApp to Thyrocare. You could also download their app. Once the booking is done, their collection department collects the sample after coordinating the timing with you. So convenient, isn’t it, especially for the elderly?
And not only that, they have a system in place which ensures a turnaround time of 4 to 8 hours of processing the samples, 24X7. The results are then emailed to you within 48 hours and if you need a hard copy, that is provided too with an additional payment of just Rs. 30/-.
I think for people like me who stay away from their aging parents this comes as a lifesaver. I can book the tests online and my parents don’t even have to go out of the house if they don’t want to.
Infact, this can also be helpful for pregnant women too. I remember doing several tests during my pregnancy last year to monitor my thyroid and enzyme levels. Had I known about Thyrocare then, they would have been my first choice.
Thyrocare – Diagnostics at your doorstep. How convenient, isn’t it?
But it’s not only the convenience which works in favour of Thyrocare. One of the things about diagnostic centers in the country today is that they look upon patients only as the means to earn money. The prices are ridiculous and services over priced. Thyrocare, on the other hand, provides quality service with the assurity of speed and accuracy at affordable prices.
They also have a comprehensive test menu with over 200 tests to choose from, designed with an eye towards sick and preventive care across age groups. And in all this, keeping it cost effective and within reach of customers is a prime aspect too. Another feather in its cap, if you ask me.
They offer packages called Aarogyam packages where you can choose from. To start with, there is a Mini Aarogyam package which costs only Rs. 600 and has 33 different tests in it. I haven’t found any diagnostic center which provides this kind of a package. Have you? These Aarogyam packages range from Rs.600 to Rs. 2200/- and bundle a variety of tests.
If that doesn’t get your attention then here is a set of trivia for you. Thyrocare is one of the first Indian diagnostic laboratories to obtain internationally renowned quality accreditations like ISO 9001-2000 rating as early as 2001. They now hold ISO 9001-2008, NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) in 2005 and CAP (College of American Pathologists) certification in 2007.
I’m so influenced by what I have found out about Thyrocare that I’m planning to get all tests for my family done through them, sick or preventive, whenever feasible, that is.
You can find out more about them here.
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Sounds good specially since I'm in the same situation as you are – far away from my parents. Will certainly look them up. A good way to ensure they do their tests is to pay up for them beforehand. Let me go check if Thyrocare has a facility like that. Thanks for sharing this Naba.
I will definitely try out this as I am already on Thyroxine.
I took a quick look at the tests. Some the "normal" (I could use some of the thyroid tests) others – like antimalarial – not common in this part of the world I don't think there is any service like that in the United States but I could be wrong. It would be nice to have someone come to your home, especially if you are on a med that needs frequent blood work monitoring (like most blood thinners). Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
My parents are lucky that my sister-in-law is a doctor and lives in the same residential colony as them. But there are a lot of older folk who can benefit from this. Thanks for sharing, Naba.
Living far away I am always in this dilemma… Always worrying who will look after them. It's good to see facilities like these being provided in India 🙂
My parents vouch for Thyrocare's diagnostic services. Even in remote places, they have a good coverage and service.
Thyrocare seems to offer the best of care in a humane and patient friendly manner. It's the most needed at a time where the aim is to mint money with minimum care.
This sounds wonderful!
I'll check if this is available near my parents!
Damyanti
My family stay a bit far from the city of Coimbatore . My village do not have much access to health care facilities .
My parents used to walk long distance for local diagnostic center . My times one problem would happen is lack of quality and reports are misplaced by the center.
Recently one of my friend who is Doctor in Coimbatore has suggested me to do all blood tests at Thyrocare .
I was surprised that they have very good team at the blood collection center.
I got blood test results on my email and the test were affordable too.
Since then I recommended my friends to take blood test at Thyrocare and I personally now very happy that do have home collection too.
Your review on Thyrocare was very helpful and I also downloaded the Thyrocare app which makes bkkoing tests very easy and fast.
My family stay a bit far from the city of Coimbatore . My village do not have much access to health care facilities .
My parents used to walk long distance for local diagnostic center . My times one problem would happen is lack of quality and reports are misplaced by the center.
Recently one of my friend who is Doctor in Coimbatore has suggested me to do all blood tests at Thyrocare .
I was surprised that they have very good team at the blood collection center.
I got blood test results on my email and the test were affordable too.
Since then I recommended my friends to take blood test at Thyrocare and I personally now very happy that Thyrocare has home collection option too.
Your review on Thyrocare was very helpful and I also downloaded the Thyrocare app which makes booking tests very easy and fast.
Really, seeing your loved ones suffering is the toughest phase. Your review has actually motivated me that I instantly went on http://www.thyrocare.com and booked package for my parents. Thanks Nabanita 🙂