Laboratory Services

Why is it necessary to fast for specific tests?

The number of specific components in a person’s blood will depend on what they eat. After eating, the blood sugar level and glucose levels will temporarily rise.

A person should not eat for more than four hours before performing a blood sugar test.

Fasting is also required for specific tests, such as the fasting lipid panel. Before undergoing any test, always check with your doctor if you are required to fast.

What time does it take for a blood test to be completed?

If you have easily identifiable veins, the blood draw can be quick.

Common after-effects

If you have easily visible veins, the blood draw can be quick. It takes between 4 and 8 minutes.

The likelihood of severe side effects is very low because only a tiny amount of blood is collected during the test.

Some potential common after-effects include:

• A blood test can cause hematomas (bruising), a common side effect. It may be necessary to take more than one blood sample if you have complicated veins. Although they can be painful, bruises are generally harmless and disappear in a few days.
• Another possible side effect of a blood test is a superficial infection. This can be reduced by using a clean, sterile method
• After a blood draw, a person may feel lightheaded. Anyone feeling lightheaded should stay seated until that feeling passes.

Results notification

The administration fee covers blood tests and an email report with comments from the laboratory. This will indicate whether the test results were normal or abnormal.

We recommend using our GP Telephone Results Interpreting Service if your results are unusual. This will help you understand the implications of the results.

Any abnormal results will be reported to our receptionists. We will then contact your doctor.

If a doctor requests blood tests, the doctor will contact the patient directly to discuss abnormalities. Normal results will also be sent out.

Particular laboratory and blood tests do not require the administration fee (these are listed in the individual price list above).

What’s a routine blood test? Why is it important?

• It is essential to have a routine blood test once per year to monitor your physical health. For instance, knowing your cholesterol levels can help you adjust your diet and fitness plan.
• Blood tests can detect many heart, lung, thyroid, and kidney conditions early in life.
• A routine blood test will include a complete blood draw, also known as CBC. This is to determine your red and white blood cell counts, hemoglobin levels, and other blood components.

Choose your blood test.

• If you are not ill, the NHS will not allow you to have these blood tests.
• You may also want to run a variety of tests for your safety. cholesterol, fertility hormone levels and thyroid.
• We offer a complete list of private blood tests as well as other laboratory tests in Trivandrum