Blood Test & Diagnostic Services in Gowrivakkam, Chennai

Healthcare & Diagnostic Facilities in Gowriwakkam, Chennai

Gowriwakkam is a fast developing residential locality situated between Sembakkam, Rajakilpakkam and Medavakkam. With rapid apartment growth and expanding residential communities, the need for dependable diagnostic and preventive healthcare services has increased significantly in recent years.

While the area has multiple general physician clinics and small healthcare centers, advanced laboratory investigations are processed at NABL-accredited central laboratories to maintain accuracy and standardized reporting.

Diagnostic Infrastructure in Gowriwakkam

• Neighborhood physician clinics
• Local diagnostic sample collection centers
• Access to multi-speciality hospitals in Tambaram and Medavakkam
• Scan centers within 3 - 6 km radius

Due to traffic congestion near Gowriwakkam junction and Medavakkam Main Road, many residents prefer convenient home blood sample collection services.

Most Commonly Booked Blood Tests in Gowriwakkam

Routine Blood Tests

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - TSH
• Uric Acid
• Urea
• Creatinine
• CRP - Quantitative

Preventive Health Packages

• Cardiac Basic Package
• Cardiac Comprehensive Package
• BloodOxy Diabetes Package

Home Collection Coverage in Gowriwakkam

Home blood sample collection is available across:

• Gowriwakkam Junction
• Sembakkam Main Road
• Rajakilpakkam Border Areas
• Nearby Residential Apartments and Villas

Frequently Asked Questions - Gowriwakkam

Is fasting required for blood tests?

Not all blood tests require fasting. Tests like fasting blood sugar and lipid profile require 8 - 12 hours of fasting, while CBC and many routine tests do not. Our team will guide you before booking.

Can I drink water before a fasting blood test?

Yes, drinking plain water is allowed and recommended before a fasting blood test. Avoid tea, coffee, milk or juice.

How frequently should cholesterol be tested?

For adults above 20 years, cholesterol testing is usually recommended every 4 - 6 years. Those with risk factors may need more frequent testing as advised by their doctor.

Is my medical data kept confidential?

Yes, all patient information and reports are handled with strict confidentiality and data privacy standards.

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