CBC, ferritin and appropriate iron studies
Investigate anaemia or possible iron deficiency in context; anaemia has multiple causes and inflammation can affect ferritin.
Inside the Food Clinic
Understand the equipment. Understand your care.
See the equipment planned for the Food Clinic, the questions different tests can answer, and how we bring the findings into your everyday food plan.
A service plan, with clear availability checks.
This page describes the planned equipment and assessment scope in the Immune Mitra brand documents. It does not confirm that every item is installed at every clinic or van. The team must confirm the equipment, qualified professional, service availability and any separate fee before your visit.
The core Food Clinic setup.
Selected measurements and professional interpretation support the ₹2,500 monthly nutrition-care plan. Not every patient needs every measurement, and not every measurement needs repeating each month.
| Equipment / facility | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Medical weighing scale | Measures weight and change over time. The team considers fluid changes and other factors when interpreting the result. |
| Stadiometer / height measure | Measures baseline height for BMI and other assessment calculations. Height is not usually remeasured every month. |
| Non-stretch circumference and MUAC tapes | Measure selected waist and mid-upper-arm circumferences to add context to body-size and nutrition assessment. |
| Body-composition analyser (BIA) | Estimates fat and fat-free mass for contextual trend review. Fluid shifts can affect accuracy; follow device-specific eligibility instructions. |
| Handgrip dynamometer | Measures grip strength using a standardised method. Pain, arthritis and neurological problems can affect results. |
| Validated upper-arm BP monitor and cuff sizes | Records blood pressure for professional review alongside current care instructions. |
| Stable chair, stopwatch and safe walking space | Supports selected chair-rise or walking checks, only when appropriate and safe. |
| Food scale, cups, spoons, katoris and food photographs | Makes portions understandable and turns the diet plan into practical serving instructions. |
| Secure computer / tablet and nutrition records | Supports consent, history, assessment records, plan preparation and review of authorised information. |
| Private assessment space | Provides suitable seating, lighting, privacy and accessible space for the assessment being offered. |
Additional and specialist equipment.
These capabilities need their own indication, trained team and service arrangements. They are not automatically included in the monthly fee.
| Equipment / facility | What it is for | Planned role |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible chair / wheelchair scale | For patients who cannot safely stand on an ordinary scale. Availability and an accessible alternative must be checked. | Accessibility provision |
| Glucometer, strips, control supplies and single-use lancets | Selected capillary glucose checks with trained staff, quality control and safe sharps disposal. | Selected test; separate scope |
| Clinical photography kit | High-resolution camera, true macro lens, diffused lighting, stable support, colour/scale reference, batteries, protective case and secure image transfer. Images document findings; they do not independently diagnose deficiencies. | Optional; separate consent |
| Ayurvedic pulse-assessment system | Used by a qualified Ayurveda clinician within an identified service. Its interpretation remains Ayurvedic and does not independently establish a biomedical diagnosis. | Optional specialist service |
| Indirect calorimeter | Measures respiratory gas exchange to assess energy expenditure when clinically useful, with trained interpretation. Proposed as shared central capability rather than routine mobile equipment. | Advanced / central capability |
| Blood and urine collection kit | Laboratory-approved tubes or containers, identity labels, instructions, infection-control supplies, sharps and waste facilities, packaging and an agreed pickup route. | Partner-laboratory pathway |
| Genetic sample-collection kit | The laboratory’s specified saliva, cheek-swab or blood kit, with consent, identity checks and approved packaging. Analysis is performed by the laboratory. | Optional; separately priced |
| Mobile-unit support equipment | Secure mounts/cases, stable testing area, power backup, ventilation, lighting, accessible entry, privacy and protected records. Specimens are transported separately from food. | For an equipped van service |
One clinic does not need every laboratory machine.
The proposed model uses professional consultation and measurements, with appropriate sample collection and partner-laboratory analysis. On-site haematology, biochemistry and DNA analysers are not part of the routine mobile setup. Clinic and van equipment must have the right calibration, maintenance and safe operating conditions.
Review existing reports first.
Order only what helps answer a question.
Blood and urine tests are optional, clinically selected and separately priced. This list describes possible scope, not a compulsory monthly package. Your clinician decides what is appropriate and when a repeat test is needed.
Blood tests
Vitamin B12; folate when indicated
Review a specific dietary, medicine-related or clinical concern about these nutrients.
HbA1c / laboratory glucose
Support relevant diabetes assessment or monitoring; interpretation depends on the clinical context.
Lipid profile
Support cardiovascular and metabolic review; it is not a general test for nutrition deficiencies.
Creatinine / eGFR, urea, sodium and potassium
Review kidney function and fluid/electrolyte questions relevant to care and nutrition planning.
Liver tests
Support review of known or suspected liver disease alongside the overall diagnosis.
Calcium, magnesium and phosphate
Address selected mineral, malabsorption or refeeding concerns under medical supervision.
25-OH vitamin D
Investigate selected clinical indications; not a routine screen for every customer.
CRP; TSH when indicated
Address specific inflammation or thyroid questions. These are not general nutrition-adequacy scores.
Selected trace nutrients: zinc, copper, selenium
Investigate a defined concern with qualified interpretation; not a routine panel for everyone.
Urine tests
Urinalysis / microscopy
Selected urinary, kidney or metabolic concerns.
Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR)
Relevant kidney-risk review, including selected diabetes or hypertension contexts.
Urine protein / protein-to-creatinine ratio (PCR)
Selected kidney-disease or specialist questions.
Urine culture
Suspected infection; not a routine nutrition add-on.
Urine electrolytes / 24-hour collection
Specific kidney, fluid-loss or specialist questions, with correct collection instructions.
Every report needs a responsible reviewer.
The team should explain who orders the test, who reviews the result and how important findings are communicated. Abnormal results do not automatically mean a supplement is needed. Albumin or prealbumin alone should not be treated as a nutrition or muscle-mass score.
Genes can add context.
They do not write your whole food plan.
Nutrigenomics explores relationships between food, genes and health. Many commercial “nutrition DNA” panels examine inherited genetic variants; this is commonly described as nutrigenetic testing. These panels do not directly measure current vitamin or mineral levels.
What the review may explore
Whether a specific, evidence-supported gene–diet question could usefully add to your history, existing reports and standard nutrition assessment. The actual genes, methods and interpretation depend on the selected laboratory panel and must be explained in advance.
What it cannot promise
A guaranteed best diet, disease prevention, weight loss or improved immunity. A genetic association does not, by itself, justify a restrictive diet, a supplement or a change in medicine.
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Discuss the question
First ask what decision a test could change and whether ordinary assessment already answers it.
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Review evidence and give separate consent
Discuss validity, usefulness, cost, possible lack of benefit, data storage/sharing and implications for relatives. You can decline testing.
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Collect the laboratory-approved sample
Use the specified saliva, cheek-swab or blood kit. The sample goes to the selected laboratory; no clinic DNA analyser is required.
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Interpret the report with a qualified professional
Explain uncertainty and distinguish relevant findings from weak associations. Diagnostic concerns may need a genetics referral.
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Agree only justified changes
Integrate any useful finding with your current health, food intake, preferences and care plan; document what it actually changes.
Optional, not a monthly DNA test.
Genetic testing is separate from the ₹2,500 subscription and is not repeated as a routine monthly assessment. Declining it does not prevent ordinary nutrition care. The Academy’s 2021 consensus report found insufficient evidence to establish the effects of adding genetic testing to nutrition care; a 2026 scoping review also described wide variation across commercial panels and support services.
Evidence: Academy consensus report · 2026 nutrigenetic testing review · NCI: nutrigenomics
From your first conversation
to your next monthly review.
Request & confirm
Choose a clinic or eligible van visit. Confirm the ₹2,500 monthly service, availability and any optional costs. A request is not a confirmed appointment.
Caregiver’s role: The caregiver can help book and explain access needs.
Online history
Discuss current care instructions, medicines, available reports, food intake, appetite, allergies, budget and routine.
Caregiver’s role: With permission, describe the shopping, cooking and eating challenges at home.
In-person assessment
Use appropriate screening, body measurements and selected strength or functional checks. Explain any unsafe, unavailable or unreliable method.
Caregiver’s role: Bring existing reports and help the person communicate comfortably.
Decide on extra testing
Only if there is a defined question, discuss blood/urine tests, optional genetic assessment or a specialist referral. Obtain consent and agree costs.
Caregiver’s role: Help the patient understand the purpose, choices and follow-up arrangements.
Review and agree the plan
The responsible professional explains findings and prepares a full-month diet plan, household alternatives and optional finished-food suggestions.
Caregiver’s role: Check portions and preparation instructions together. Confirm who may receive the written plan.
Use the plan and close pending results
Put the plan into practice. Agree who reviews any pending reports and communicates changes; a report delivery alone does not complete clinical review.
Caregiver’s role: Note practical difficulties or changes in the treating team’s instructions. Use the agreed contact route for concerns.
Reassess next month
Review progress, repeat useful measurements and update the diet plan under the monthly subscription. Tests are repeated only when indicated.
Caregiver’s role: Share what worked, what did not and what would make the next month easier.
What you should leave with
A clear explanation of findings and limits, a full-month food plan, useful portions and alternatives, an agreed next review, and a named team or contact route for pending results. Urgent health concerns should not wait for a routine nutrition booking or monthly review.
Equipment and test scope: Immune Mitra Brand Book, Appendix K — Food Clinic Equipment and Assessment. Brand documents describe planning scope, not proof of installed equipment or active laboratory services.
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