Blood Test & Diagnostic Services in Kovilambakkam, Chennai

Healthcare & Diagnostic Facilities in Kovilambakkam, Chennai

Kovilambakkam is a rapidly growing residential area in South Chennai, located near Medavakkam, Nanmangalam and Keelkattalai. The area's expansion with apartments and gated communities has increased the demand for accessible and reliable diagnostic services. Residents prefer convenient and timely health checkups without long travel.

While Kovilambakkam has multiple neighborhood clinics and small healthcare centers, most advanced laboratory investigations are processed at centralized NABL-accredited laboratories to ensure accurate and standardized reporting.

Diagnostic Infrastructure in Kovilambakkam

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

Due to increasing traffic on Medavakkam Main Road and Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road, many residents prefer home blood sample collection services for convenience and time savings.

Most Commonly Booked Blood Tests in Kovilambakkam

Routine Blood Tests

• Fasting Blood Glucose
• Postprandial Blood Glucose
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - TSH
• Urea
• CRP - Quantitative

Preventive Health Packages

• Healthoxy 5.0 Male
• Healthoxy 5.0 Female
• Health Screening Package
• Healthoxy Fullbody Checkup - Gold

Seasonal Tests

• Fever Profile Comprehensive
• Urine Routine

Home Collection Coverage in Kovilambakkam

Home blood sample collection is available across:

• Kovilambakkam
• Medavakkam
• Nanmangalam
• Keelkattalai

Early morning fasting slots between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM are preferred by residents for diabetes, thyroid and lipid testing.

Nearest Processing Laboratory

Samples collected from Kovilambakkam are transported under controlled conditions to our NABL-accredited central laboratory in Perungudi for accurate processing and quality assurance.

Turnaround Time & Service Details

• Estimated Home Collection Response Time - 60-90 minutes
• Routine Report Delivery - 4-8 hours
• Specialized Tests - 24-48 hours
• Digital Report Delivery via WhatsApp, Email & Mobile App
• Weekend Availability - Yes

Frequently Asked Questions - Kovilambakkam

When is a urine culture test required?

A urine culture test is recommended when symptoms of a urinary tract infection such as burning urination, frequent urination, lower abdominal pain or fever are present. It helps identify the exact bacteria and guides treatment.

How many hours of fasting are required before a blood test?

For most fasting blood tests, 8-12 hours of fasting is recommended. Only water is allowed during this period unless advised otherwise.

What tests are recommended for people above 40 years?

People above 40 are generally advised to undergo blood sugar testing, lipid profile, thyroid profile, kidney and liver function tests, Vitamin D and B12 testing and cardiac risk assessment as advised by their doctor.

Can I download previous reports anytime?

Yes, previous reports can be accessed anytime through our mobile app, website or digital report link shared via WhatsApp or email.

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