Tests Available at Altus Lab
Troponin I Quantitative (High-Sensitivity) — Chandigarh
Gold-standard cardiac biomarker for heart attack diagnosis — NABL-certified results in 15–20 minutes at Altus Lab, Chandigarh
NT-proBNP / BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide)
Heart failure diagnosis and severity grading — both BNP and NT-proBNP available at Altus Lab Chandigarh for serial monitoring
hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
Vascular inflammation marker for cardiovascular risk assessment — accepted at PGI Chandigarh and Fortis Mohali
Young MI Panel (Heart Attack Panel for Young Adults)
Comprehensive cardiac risk panel for patients under 45 — Troponin, Homocysteine, Lp(a), ApoB and Lipoprotein panel combined
Advance Cardiac Markers Panel — Chandigarh
Full cardiac workup including CK-MB, Myoglobin, D-Dimer and Troponin I — simultaneous results in 15–20 minutes using US-FDA approved TRIAGE analyser
Lipid Profile (Complete) with ASCVD Risk
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, VLDL, triglycerides with cardiovascular risk calculation — free home collection across Chandigarh tricity
Lipoprotein (a) — Lp(a) Test Chandigarh
Independent hereditary risk factor for premature coronary artery disease — often missed in standard lipid profiles
ApoB / ApoA1 Ratio
More accurate than LDL:HDL for predicting heart disease risk in patients with metabolic syndrome or diabetes
Homocysteine (Serum) — Cardiac Risk Test
Elevated homocysteine doubles cardiovascular risk — especially relevant for young heart attack patients in Chandigarh
D-Dimer (Quantitative) — Chandigarh
Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis rule-out — part of the shortness of breath (SOB) emergency panel
HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin) — Diabetic Cardiac Risk
3-month blood sugar control assessment — essential for diabetic patients monitoring cardiac risk at Altus Lab Chandigarh
Thyroid Function Test (TSH, FT3, FT4)
Thyroid disorders are a reversible cause of heart failure and arrhythmias — commonly ordered by cardiologists at PGI and GMCH-32
Serum Magnesium & Potassium (Electrolytes)
Electrolyte imbalances are common triggers of cardiac arrhythmias — same-day reports at Altus Lab Sector 16-D Chandigarh
Complete Blood Count (CBC) — Cardiac Workup
Anaemia-related cardiac stress and polycythaemia detection — part of routine cardiac panel ordered across Chandigarh hospitals
INR / Prothrombin Time (PT-INR) — Anticoagulation Monitoring
Warfarin monitoring for atrial fibrillation patients — NABL-certified results accepted at all Chandigarh tricity hospitals
Why Choose Altus Lab
NABL Accredited Quality
Every cardiology test is processed under a quality management system certified by India’s National Accreditation Board — the same standard as international reference laboratories.
Expert Pathologist Review
Dr. Alok Gupta (MD Pathology, CMC Ludhiana; PGI Senior Residency, Apollo & Vimta Labs experience) personally reviews complex and critical results before dispatch.
Free Home Collection
Trained phlebotomists visit your home across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Book a slot and we take care of everything — sample to digital report.
Fast Digital Reports
Most cardiology results are available within 4–6 hours. Emergency and critical samples are processed immediately with direct physician notification.