Step 01
Sit down and roll up a sleeve
A band is tied around the upper arm so the vein is easy to find.
All diagnostic tests
Blood tests (pathology)
A small sample of blood, usually taken from a vein in the arm, that is checked in the laboratory.
How it works
- 1A band on the upper arm makes the vein easy to find.
- 2A thin needle fills one or more small tubes — about a minute.
- 3The laboratory measures what is in the sample.
What happens, step by step
Step 02
Clean the skin
The inside of the elbow is wiped with an antiseptic swab.
Step 03
Take the sample
A thin needle draws blood into one or more small tubes. It takes about a minute.
Step 04
Press and go
Cotton is pressed on the spot for a few minutes. The tubes go to the laboratory.
Before you come
- How to prepareUsually
- Bring the doctor's prescription and a list of your medicines. Drink water unless told otherwise.
- FastingUsually
- Some tests, such as fasting sugar and lipid profile, need 8–12 hours without food; water is allowed. Many others need none. Ask when you book.
- How long it takesUsually
- The sample takes about 5 minutes.
- When the report comesUsually
- Routine tests usually the same or next day; special tests can take longer.
Answers marked “Usually” are what most hospitals ask, not yet confirmed for Lopmudra. Call the branch you plan to visit; the desk will tell you exactly how to prepare.
Lopmudra's own answers not confirmed yetMissing: Lopmudra's own preparation, fasting, duration and report time — Blood tests (pathology)Supplied by: Operations, via the per-branch operations sheetWaiting step: 20-test-pageWhich branches have it
Lopmudra Diagnostic and Wellness Centre - Bavdhan
Phone: +91 8087 122 022
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