IWD: Routine tests undertaken by women dropped by 35% in 2020

SRL Diagnostics report on International Women’s Day7^th March 2022: Mumbai: Ahead of International Women’s Day, SRL Diagnostics, and India’s leading diagnostic chain published a data analytics report on results of samples received for various tests from January 2015 to December 2021 at SRL Laboratories across the country. This report has been prepared basis retrospective data mining done on the results of top 7 tests undertaken by women. The report covers five major metro cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Chennai.The top 7 tests undertaken by women in terms of volume are Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Creatinine, Hemoglobin, Random Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Vitamin D and Calcium.Speaking about the report, Mr. Anand. K, Chief Executive Officer, SRL Diagnostics said “Women are the primary care takers of families across the world. It is observed that women suffer from poor health outcomes and this has consequences not just for women but also for their families. Our study on 1.3 crore samples tested over 5 years across 5 metro cities show that women suffer from most common ailments including high blood sugar and cholesterol levels, poor kidney function, anemia, vitamin D deficiency and calcium deficiency. We have published this report to showcase data evidence that points to these conditions and deficiencies.”Dr. Abha Sabhikhi, Technical Director, SRL Diagnostics said “Women often tend to neglect their own nutrition and health needs and this is observed even in metro cities. Women bear the dual responsibility of being the primary caregivers at home in addition to their role in the professional sphere. This Women’s Day, we have analysed and published data so that more women can understand their risks and prioritise their own health and well-being. Regular monitoring of vital parameters, balanced nutrition, time for self-care and physical exercise is important.”Table 1: Total number of samples tested across cities for top seven tests undertaken by women

Location	Hemoglobin	TSH	Calcium	Vitamin D	Fasting Blood Sugar	Cholesterol	Creatinine
Mumbai	906860	1078291	218790	250209	524326	395139	1362444
Delhi	869388	708501	166596	182201	268728	231573	1503916
Bangalore	497479	512679	75062	60349	157685	172182	881740
Kolkata	254051	295439	47143	49237	152662	91384	506714
Chennai	122974	144613	17926	18187	53745	53923	190815
Grand Total	2650752	2739523	525517	560183	1157146	944201	4445629

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HEMOGLOBIN TEST The Hemoglobin test is one of the many parameters that is tested in CBC – that is a complete blood count or hematocrit. The hemoglobin test is of the utmost importance as IDA (Iron Deficiency Anemia) has been a huge public health problem in India. Estimates suggest that 20% of maternal deaths are directly related to anemia. The National Nutritional Anemia Prophylaxis Program was launched in 1970 in India to improve the status of IDA but it continues to be an underdiagnosed and underutilized problem. It is important to diagnose and correct anemia for overall health and well-being. 

• In an analysis of Hemoglobin results in five cities, we found that over 55% of women who underwent the Hemoglobin test reported abnormal levels.
• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, Hemoglobin tests dropped by over 29% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care centre for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

 Table 2: Analysis of Hemoglobin results in five cities

Hemoglobin	Normal	Abnormal	Total	Normal	Abnormal
Mumbai	437047	469813	906860	48.19	51.81
Delhi	371654	497734	869388	42.75	57.25
Kolkata	86385	167666	254051	34.00	66.00
Bangalore	252548	244931	497479	50.77	49.23
Chennai	59504	63470	122974	48.39	51.61
Average	1207138	1443614	2650752	44.82	55.18

Table 2A: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women - Hemoglobin

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	115119		108191		29376		82912		20012
2016	120854	5%	131101	21%	32473	11%	74648	-10%	18715	-6%
2017	121793	1%	133547	2%	36111	11%	77863	4%	19081	2%
2018	135742	11%	142128	6%	39093	8%	70588	-9%	19416	2%
2019	145714	7%	133658	-6%	42712	9%	77499	10%	19359	0%
2020	110790	-24%	99725	-25%	31765	-26%	52170	-33%	12191	-37%
2021	156848	42%	121038	21%	42521	34%	61799	18%	14200	16%
Total	906860		869388		254051		497479		122974

 Table 2B: Age Group wise analysis of Hemoglobin results in five metro cities

Hemoglobin	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	25027	12811	58763	29756	5342	3416	17812	7343	4920	2402
16-30	102505	85699	84630	89552	21147	25405	75456	50994	21437	19712
31-45	124919	124846	89866	110490	23084	38580	69446	62084	15007	16553
46-60	108132	110489	76740	104951	20612	45297	48815	52465	10373	11301
61-85	74776	131729	59510	154013	15820	53367	39952	69370	7481	12712
85+	1688	4239	2145	8972	380	1601	1067	2675	286	790
Total	437047	469813	371654	497734	86385	167666	252548	244931	59504	63470

 

Hemoglobin	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	66%	34%	66%	34%	61%	39%	71%	29%	67%	33%
16-30	54%	46%	49%	51%	45%	55%	60%	40%	52%	48%
31-45	50%	50%	45%	55%	37%	63%	53%	47%	48%	52%
46-60	49%	51%	42%	58%	31%	69%	48%	52%	48%	52%
61-85	36%	64%	28%	72%	23%	77%	37%	63%	37%	63%
85+	28%	72%	19%	81%	19%	81%	29%	71%	27%	73%

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is the most commonly ordered test to diagnose thyroid related disorders or to diagnose thyroid hormone imbalances. The TSH test may also be ordered along with Free T3 and Total T3 or Free T4 and Total T4.

• In an analysis of TSH results in five cities, we found that over 25% of women who underwent the TSH test reported abnormal levels.
• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, TSH tests dropped by over 35% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care center for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

Table 3: Analysis of TSH results in five cities

TSH	Normal	Abnormal	Total	Normal	Abnormal
Mumbai	820044	258247	1078291	76.05	23.95
Delhi	531622	176879	708501	75.03	24.97
Kolkata	218477	76962	295439	73.95	26.05
Bangalore	386412	126267	512679	75.37	24.63
Chennai	120046	24567	144613	83.01	16.99
Average	2076601	662922	2739523	76.68	23.32

 Table 3A: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	149020		105281		41275		99898		21795
2016	135978	-9%	106978	2%	42343	3%	83497	-16%	22621	4%
2017	147570	9%	107849	1%	40546	-4%	77930	-7%	25308	12%
2018	161734	10%	109556	2%	43077	6%	76397	-2%	24770	-2%
2019	193376	20%	115380	5%	48244	12%	77548	2%	22688	-8%
2020	128823	-33%	77294	-33%	34338	-29%	44632	-42%	13703	-40%
2021	161790	26%	86163	11%	45616	33%	52777	18%	13728	0%
Total	1078291		708501		295439		512679		144613

 Table 3B: Age Group wise analysis of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone results in five metro cities

TSH	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	26102	3968	30441	6501	8560	1621	22147	1784	14175	580
16-30	175672	45583	114022	31394	45197	13177	95733	26627	38280	7014
31-45	291161	91400	171469	58249	68497	23705	136774	44855	36021	8814
46-60	201361	69884	120541	43525	53348	20359	70782	27337	20050	5316
61-85	123468	46340	92386	35953	42012	17630	59890	25125	11219	2729
85+	2280	1072	2763	1257	863	470	1086	539	301	114
Total	820044	258247	531622	176879	218477	76962	386412	126267	120046	24567

 

TSH	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	87%	13%	82%	18%	84%	16%	93%	7%	96%	4%
16-30	79%	21%	78%	22%	77%	23%	78%	22%	85%	15%
31-45	76%	24%	75%	25%	74%	26%	75%	25%	80%	20%
46-60	74%	26%	73%	27%	72%	28%	72%	28%	79%	21%
61-85	73%	27%	72%	28%	70%	30%	70%	30%	80%	20%
85+	68%	32%	69%	31%	65%	35%	67%	33%	73%	27%

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CALCIUM TEST A calcium test is included as part of routine wellness testing. Thyroid disorders, kidney disorders, malnutrition, malabsorption, vitamin D deficiencies or excess vitamin D intake are all related to calcium levels and hence is ordered both during diagnosis and treatment monitoring of these conditions.

• In an analysis of Total Calcium Test results in five cities, we found that over 21% of women who underwent the calcium test reported abnormal levels.
• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, Total Calcium tests dropped by over 32% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care centre for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

Table 4: Analysis of Calcium results in five cities

City	Normal	Abnormal	Total	Normal	Abnormal
Mumbai	185413	33377	218790	84.74	15.26
Delhi	122862	43734	166596	73.75	26.25
Kolkata	34967	12176	47143	74.17	25.83
Bangalore	57062	18000	75062	76.02	23.98
Chennai	12141	5785	17926	67.73	32.27
Average	412445	113072	525517	78.48	21.52

 Table 4A: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women – Calcium test

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	2512		21024		5684		14465		2512
2016	2450	-2%	22756	8%	6614	16%	9120	-37%	2450	-2%
2017	2892	18%	25202	11%	6481	-2%	10988	20%	2892	18%
2018	2605	-10%	26304	4%	7819	21%	10791	-2%	2605	-10%
2019	2906	12%	28477	8%	8143	4%	12301	14%	2906	12%
2020	2033	-30%	21078	-26%	5273	-35%	7493	-39%	2033	-30%
2021	2528	24%	21755	3%	7129	35%	9904	32%	2528	24%
Total	17926		166596		47143		75062		17926

 Table 4B: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women – Calcium test

Calcium	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	3595	642	6760	2551	1219	355	2057	614	600	305
16-30	25065	4253	15608	4380	3497	925	10449	2310	1547	1162
31-45	55234	10705	30602	9089	7977	2184	16336	4053	2664	1163
46-60	58157	8896	36032	10984	11793	3535	14222	4396	3532	1110
61-85	42571	8624	32642	15860	10228	5024	13694	6370	3571	1910
85+	791	257	1218	870	253	153	304	257	227	135
Total	185413	33377	122862	43734	34967	12176	57062	18000	12141	5785

 

Calcium	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	85%	15%	73%	27%	77%	23%	77%	23%	66%	34%
16-30	85%	15%	78%	22%	79%	21%	82%	18%	57%	43%
31-45	84%	16%	77%	23%	79%	21%	80%	20%	70%	30%
46-60	87%	13%	77%	23%	77%	23%	76%	24%	76%	24%
61-85	83%	17%	67%	33%	67%	33%	68%	32%	65%	35%
85+	75%	25%	58%	42%	62%	38%	54%	46%	63%	37%

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VITAMIN D TEST Vitamin D is considered the most underdiagnosed and undertreated nutritional deficiency across the world. Vitamin D deficiency is seen both in countries that are sunshine deficient and sufficient. 

• In an analysis of Vitamin D Test results in five cities, we found that over 72% of women who underwent the Vitamin D test reported abnormal levels.
• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, Total Vitamin D tests dropped by over 41% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care centre for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

 Table 5: Analysis of Vitamin D results in five cities

City	Normal	Abnormal	Total	Normal	Abnormal
Mumbai	68169	182040	250209	27.24	72.76
Delhi	52456	129745	182201	28.79	71.21
Kolkata	12504	36733	49237	25.40	74.60
Bangalore	12691	47658	60349	21.03	78.97
Chennai	9665	14980	24645	39.22	60.78
Average	155485	411156	566641	27.44	72.56

 Table 5A: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women – Vitamin D

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	30552		23650		5778		7095		2939
2016	31394	3%	29932	27%	6138	6%	7225	2%	3553	21%
2017	33718	7%	28600	-4%	6076	-1%	7537	4%	3015	-15%
2018	41798	24%	34106	19%	7606	25%	9264	23%	2537	-16%
2019	45456	9%	26773	-22%	9357	23%	11859	28%	2850	12%
2020	27916	-39%	18094	-32%	5802	-38%	7032	-41%	1340	-53%
2021	39375	41%	21046	16%	8480	46%	10337	47%	8411	528%
Total	250209		182201		49237		60349		24645

 Table 5B: Age Group wise analysis of Vitamin D results in five metro cities

Vitamin D	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	1841	4876	6653	19235	542	1267	403	1274	274	556
16-30	7052	31823	5057	24251	1305	5271	1659	10420	402	3680
31-45	18275	64926	11304	37166	2751	10797	4097	18067	810	5072
46-60	22437	49367	15146	30300	3967	11143	3243	10175	3893	3589
61-85	18156	30466	13883	18331	3831	8087	3212	7606	4044	2027
85+	408	582	413	462	108	168	77	116	242	56
Total	68169	182040	52456	129745	12504	36733	12691	47658	9665	14980

 

Vitamin D	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	27%	73%	26%	74%	30%	70%	24%	76%	33%	67%
16-30	18%	82%	17%	83%	20%	80%	14%	86%	10%	90%
31-45	22%	78%	23%	77%	20%	80%	18%	82%	14%	86%
46-60	31%	69%	33%	67%	26%	74%	24%	76%	52%	48%
61-85	37%	63%	43%	57%	32%	68%	30%	70%	67%	33%
85+	41%	59%	47%	53%	39%	61%	40%	60%	81%	19%

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FASTING BLOOD SUGAR TEST The fasting blood sugar test measures the amount of blood sugar after 12 hours of overnight fasting. Fasting blood sugar test provides more accurate results and is easy to interpret. India is home to over 77 million diabetics and has the second-highest number of diabetes patients aged between 20-79 years as of 2019. Socioeconomic and demographic changes, along with increased susceptibility for diabetes in India individuals owing to genetic factors have led to an explosive rise in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India over the past forty years. In addition, the country also has a burden of ‘’pre-diabetes’’. Timely diagnosis can prevent pre-diabetes manifesting in to diabetes. Good sugar control in diabetics can also help prevent diabetes related complications. 

• In an analysis of Fasting Blood sugar results in five cities, we found that over 48% of women who underwent the fasting blood sugar test reported abnormal levels.
• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, Fasting Blood Sugar tests dropped by over 33% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care centre for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

  Table 6: Analysis of Fasting Blood Sugar results in five cities

City	Normal	Abnormal	Total	Normal	Abnormal
Mumbai	249194	275132	524326	47.53	52.47
Delhi	152947	115781	268728	56.92	43.08
Kolkata	63435	89227	152662	41.55	58.45
Bangalore	86713	70972	157685	54.99	45.01
Chennai	29073	24672	53745	54.09	45.91
Average	581362	575784	1157146	51.02	48.98

 Table 6A: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women – Fasting Blood Sugar

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	65464		36991		18137		26545		9246
2016	70118	7%	41426	12%	19441	7%	23622	-11%	7588	-18%
2017	74923	7%	42279	2%	20598	6%	25085	6%	8397	11%
2018	84650	13%	45239	7%	23203	13%	24223	-3%	8044	-4%
2019	90167	7%	40272	-11%	25473	10%	24478	1%	8397	4%
2020	57085	-37%	28784	-29%	19467	-24%	15485	-37%	5267	-37%
2021	81919	44%	33737	17%	26343	35%	18247	18%	6806	29%
Total	524326		268728		152662		157685		53745

 Table 6B: Age Group wise analysis of Fasting Blood Sugar results in five metro cities

RBS	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	3291	572	14003	2081	886	277	495	185	254	77
16-30	62177	12634	40367	8322	15904	4422	28635	5139	12800	2746
31-45	88728	54045	50716	24937	20529	18368	32266	15035	9300	5987
46-60	55632	105159	29048	43056	14138	34458	13953	25823	4473	8669
61-85	38441	101206	18317	36611	11691	31137	11110	24409	2185	7049
85+	925	1516	496	774	287	565	254	381	61	144
Total	249194	275132	152947	115781	63435	89227	86713	70972	29073	24672

 

RBS	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	85%	15%	87%	13%	76%	24%	73%	27%	77%	23%
16-30	83%	17%	83%	17%	78%	22%	85%	15%	82%	18%
31-45	62%	38%	67%	33%	53%	47%	68%	32%	61%	39%
46-60	35%	65%	40%	60%	29%	71%	35%	65%	34%	66%
61-85	28%	72%	33%	67%	27%	73%	31%	69%	24%	76%
85+	38%	62%	39%	61%	34%	66%	40%	60%	30%	70%

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOTAL CHOLESTEROL TEST Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in all the cells of the body and performs important function. It is important to keep the total cholesterol levels within the optimal levels. Higher levels of cholesterol is associated with and increased risk of heart disease. High cholesterol in itself does not cause any symptoms at all. It is important to routinely check for cholesterol levels. Only a blood test can reveal the levels of cholesterol in the blood.

• In an analysis of Total Cholesterol Test results in five cities, we found that over 27% of women who underwent the total cholesterol test reported abnormal levels.
• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, Total Cholesterol tests dropped by over 40% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care centre for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

 Table 7: Analysis of Total Cholesterol results in five cities

City	Normal	Abnormal	Total	Normal	Abnormal
Mumbai	280430	114709	395139	70.97	29.03
Delhi	172662	58911	231573	74.56	25.44
Kolkata	68511	22873	91384	74.97	25.03
Bangalore	128891	43291	172182	74.86	25.14
Chennai	38846	15077	53923	72.04	27.96
Average	689340	254861	944201	73.01	26.99

Table 7A: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women – Total Cholesterol Test

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	56015		24266		12109		34552		10351
2016	55930	0%	38862	60%	13239	9%	27986	-19%	9553	-8%
2017	59452	6%	38999	0%	14363	8%	27330	-2%	9549	0%
2018	62625	5%	41903	7%	15320	7%	24586	-10%	8490	-11%
2019	67694	8%	36065	-14%	14473	-6%	25959	6%	7300	-14%
2020	39010	-42%	22359	-38%	9223	-36%	13696	-47%	4314	-41%
2021	54413	39%	29119	30%	12657	37%	18073	32%	4366	1%
Total	395139		231573		91384		172182		53923

Table 7B: Age Group wise analysis of Total Cholesterol Test results in five metro cities  

Cholesterol	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	2566	537	15132	837	577	107	804	115	900	90
16-30	48989	7411	25485	3586	8796	1533	33767	5011	8668	1298
31-45	87450	31544	43825	14849	18755	6074	40401	12050	11476	4062
46-60	78988	48436	48291	25411	22846	9908	29070	16338	9919	6353
61-85	61376	26422	39141	13995	17282	5175	24487	9692	7583	3206
85+	1061	359	788	233	255	76	362	85	300	68
Total	280430	114709	172662	58911	68511	22873	128891	43291	38846	15077

 

Cholesterol	Mumbai		Delhi		Kolkata		Bangalore		Chennai
Age Group	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal	Normal	Abnormal
0-15	83%	17%	95%	5%	84%	16%	87%	13%	91%	9%
16-30	87%	13%	88%	12%	85%	15%	87%	13%	87%	13%
31-45	73%	27%	75%	25%	76%	24%	77%	23%	74%	26%
46-60	62%	38%	66%	34%	70%	30%	64%	36%	61%	39%
61-85	70%	30%	74%	26%	77%	23%	72%	28%	70%	30%
85+	75%	25%	77%	23%	77%	23%	81%	19%	82%	18%

 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREATININE TESTThe creatinine test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Creatinine is a by-product from energy-production processes in muscles. Creatinine as a waste product exits through the urine. Kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood thus creatinine blood level measures how well the kidney is functioning. Elevated creatinine level signifies impaired kidney function or kidney disease. As the kidneys become impaired for any reason, the creatinine level in the blood will rise due to poor clearance of creatinine by the kidneys. Abnormally high levels of creatinine thus warn of possible malfunction or failure of the kidneys. 

• In 2020, the first year of pandemic, creatinine tests dropped by over 31% as access to testing was restricted due to lockdown and fear of visiting a health care centre for health needs. In 2021, despite an increase in tests, the volumes did not reach pre-pandemic levels.

 Table 8: Covid-19 Impact on routine tests for women - Creatinine

Year	Mumbai	%	Delhi	%	Kolkata	%	Bangalore	%	Chennai	%
2015	163264		181061		61937		149166		30032
2016	179432	10%	215406	19%	67225	9%	121050	-19%	31672	5%
2017	196859	10%	225445	5%	71065	6%	128626	6%	32502	3%
2018	204321	4%	242509	8%	81488	15%	128625	0%	30622	-6%
2019	236024	16%	242818	0%	89177	9%	140732	9%	29735	-3%
2020	164849	-30%	181917	-25%	61403	-31%	97718	-31%	18086	-39%
2021	217695	32%	214760	18%	74419	21%	115823	19%	18166	0%
Total	1362444		1503916		506714		881740		190815

Creatinine tests dropped by over 31% in 2020, the first year of the pandemic. Despite an increase in volumes in 2021, testing volumes did not reach pre pandemic levels.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: As an advanced Clinical Reference Laboratory, SRL receives samples for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purpose. Hence it is expected that there may be a bias in the statistical analysis of tests. Though we have endeavoured to remove repeat patient IDs for the data analysis, it is possible that some of the test results may be from repeat patients in this analysis that spans five years. The reason is that sometimes the patient is registered again under different coordinates as they fail to provide their unique patient ID.Dr. Abha Sabhikhi is the Technical Advisor & Mentor at SRL Diagnostics. Views expressed are personal.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.