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.