Heart test
Heart and Metabolic Blood Tests in Karkardooma, East Delhi
Blood tests show risks that cannot be seen on a heart scan, such as high cholesterol, raised blood sugar or changes in kidney function. Samples are collected at the centre and processed by our partner laboratories, and the doctor reviews the results with your other tests.
- Time needed
- About 10 minutes for collection
- Where
- Karkardooma, East Delhi
- Results
- Most routine results are ready within a day or two; some specialised tests take longer.
Why the tests are done
What it checks:
- Lipid profile: cholesterol and triglycerides
- Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c for diabetes and prediabetes
- Kidney and liver function, and salts such as sodium and potassium
- Thyroid function
- NT-proBNP and other markers used in heart failure care
- Blood count and other tests your doctor advises
Why your doctor may have advised it
Common reasons include:
- A preventive heart and metabolic check-up
- Diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Before starting, and while taking, medicines such as statins or heart failure medicines
- Heart failure follow-up
- Before and during the GLP-1 weight-loss programme
How to prepare
- Some tests, such as fasting blood sugar, need 8 to 10 hours without food; water is fine
- We will tell you whether to fast when you book
- Take your usual medicines unless the doctor tells you otherwise
What happens
- A small blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm
- Samples go to the partner laboratory the same day
Results
Most routine results are ready within a day or two; some specialised tests take longer. The doctor reviews them with your other tests and explains what they mean.
Questions about the Blood tests
Which labs process the samples?
Samples are processed by our partner laboratories: Max Lab, Dr. Lal PathLabs, Healthians.
Do I need to fast?
Only for some tests, such as fasting blood sugar. We will tell you when you book. Water is fine.
Do I need a prescription?
For heart-related panels, the doctor usually advises which tests you need at your consultation.
How soon will I get the report?
Most routine reports are ready within a day or two; some take longer.
Where are blood samples collected?
At our Karkardooma centre in East Delhi.
Book your Blood tests
Pick a time online, or book a walk-in place if the slots are full. Done at our Karkardooma centre, serving East Delhi including Preet Vihar, Anand Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Shahdara and Mayur Vihar.