Labs

Laboratory services at Charak Hospital

Accurate laboratory tests are at the heart of diagnosis and treatment. The hospital laboratory supports outpatient, inpatient, intensive care and emergency patients, covering areas such as clinical pathology, biochemistry, haematology, microbiology and serology.

Common tests

• Complete blood count (CBC) and ESR
• Blood sugar (fasting, post-meal) and HbA1c
• Kidney function tests and electrolytes
• Liver function tests
• Lipid profile
• Thyroid function tests
• Urine and stool examination
• Cultures and infection tests

Ask our team if you need a test that is not listed in the packages above.

Before your test

• Some tests, such as fasting blood sugar and lipid profile, need 10 to 12 hours of fasting; plain water is allowed
• Bring your doctor's prescription or test request
• Tell the staff about medicines you take, especially blood thinners, thyroid medicines and diabetes medicines
• For urine culture, collect a mid-stream sample in the sterile container provided

Getting your reports

Report times depend on the test. Routine tests are often ready the same day, while cultures and specialised tests take longer. Please keep your registration details when collecting reports, and share your reports with your treating doctor for interpretation.

For help, call 0522-666-4444. Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Hardoi Road, Dubagga, Lucknow.

Related pages

• Clinical pathology
• Clinical microbiology
• Health check-up packages