🧫 Microbiology & Cytology (14 tests)

Transparent pricing, sample type, preparation and report time.

🫁 Sputum Gram Stain

Microscopic look at bacteria in sputum to guide treatment of chest infection.

⏱ Report time: Same day (4–6 hours)
🧪 Sample: Early-morning sputum
📋 Preparation: Rinse mouth first; bring up deep sputum, not saliva.

₹200

🫁 Sputum for AFB

Smear for acid-fast bacilli to detect tuberculosis. Usually 2–3 samples are needed.

⏱ Report time: Same day (4–6 hours)
🧪 Sample: Early-morning sputum
📋 Preparation: Rinse mouth first; bring up deep sputum, not saliva.

₹200

🫁 Sputum for Fungus

Looks for fungal elements in sputum in chronic or unresponsive chest infections.

⏱ Report time: Same day / next day
🧪 Sample: Sputum
📋 Preparation: Rinse mouth first; bring up deep sputum.

₹200

🫁 Sputum for KLB

Smear examination for Klebs–Loeffler bacilli (diphtheria-like organisms).

⏱ Report time: Same day (4–6 hours)
🧪 Sample: Sputum / throat swab
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹100

🧫 CSF for India Ink

Detects Cryptococcus in cerebrospinal fluid, important in meningitis.

⏱ Report time: Same day (1–2 hours)
🧪 Sample: CSF
📋 Preparation: Collected by the doctor by lumbar puncture.

₹100

🫁 PCR for MTB (as listed: PSR for MTV)

Molecular test that detects tuberculosis DNA quickly, even when few bacteria are present.

⏱ Report time: 2–3 days
🧪 Sample: Sputum / body fluid
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹2250

🎗️ HCV Quantitative (Viral Load)

Measures the amount of hepatitis C virus in blood. Used to guide and monitor treatment.

⏱ Report time: 3–5 days
🧪 Sample: Serum / plasma
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹8000

🎗️ Malignant Cells (Cytology)

Searches body fluids for cancer cells.

⏱ Report time: 2–3 days
🧪 Sample: Body fluid
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹1000

🦴 Bone Marrow Examination

Examines marrow cells to diagnose anaemias, leukaemia and other blood disorders.

⏱ Report time: 2–3 days
🧪 Sample: Bone marrow aspirate (by doctor)
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹1500

🎗️ FNAC

Fine-needle aspiration cytology: cells from a lump are drawn with a thin needle and examined for diagnosis.

⏱ Report time: 2–3 days
🧪 Sample: Aspirate from lump
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹1000

🎀 Pap Smear (Slide)

Conventional smear from the cervix to screen for cervical cancer and pre-cancer.

⏱ Report time: 3 days
🧪 Sample: Cervical smear on slide
📋 Preparation: Avoid intercourse, vaginal creams or douching for 48 hours; not during periods.

₹1000

🎀 LBC (Pap Smear)

Liquid-based cytology: more accurate cervical screening with fewer unsatisfactory samples.

⏱ Report time: 3–4 days
🧪 Sample: Cervical sample in liquid medium
📋 Preparation: Avoid intercourse, vaginal creams or douching for 48 hours; not during periods.

₹1000

🫁 Sputum for KOH

Potassium hydroxide preparation that shows fungal elements in sputum.

⏱ Report time: Same day (4–6 hours)
🧪 Sample: Sputum
📋 Preparation: Specimen collected in a sterile container or on slides as instructed.

₹200

🎀 Pap Smear (Liquid)

Liquid-based cervical screening (same method as LBC).

⏱ Report time: 3–4 days
🧪 Sample: Cervical sample in liquid medium
📋 Preparation: Avoid intercourse, vaginal creams or douching for 48 hours; not during periods.

₹1000