Free Home Sample Collection for Blood Test in Pune

Available in All Suburbs of Pune

Pathofast Lab Pune offers the home blood test sample collection facility in all major suburbs of Pune. These include Viman Nagar,Kalyani Nagar,Lohegaon,Kharadi,Mundhwa,Koregaon Park,Wanowrie,NIBM Road,Bavdhan,Camp,Tilak Road,Sadashiv Peth,Navi Peth,Narayan Peth,Kondhwa,Hadapsar,FC Road,JM Road,Bhandarkar Road,Karvenagar,Paud Road,Kothrud. Check the map above for areas where we offer the free home visit for blood sample collection.

Trained Home Visit Technicians

All our home visit phlebotomists are thoroughly trained in blood sample collection. They are also trained in basic life support and management of medical emergencies that may arise during a blood sample collection

Online Booking for Home Test

We offer online booking for blood tests. You can choose from a variety of lab tests, pick the sample collection time and pay online, with instant confirmation.

Can I take my medicines as usual?

Yes, you can take your usual medications on the morning of the test. If your medicines are to be taken after your meal, then please wait till the blood sample is collected before taking your medicines.

What is the earliest time at which the home test can be arranged?

Our home visit phlebotomists are available from 6 am in the morning from Monday-Saturday. Please ensure that you book the test a day in advance for timely response, confirmation and service.

Are ECG and Blood Pressure Monitoring included?

No, we offer only sample collection for blood tests, and body fluid tests like urine, semen, and stool.

What to expect during home blood sample collection?

The lab technician will call you the night before the home visit.They will confirm the time and location as well as the test list.On the morning of the visit, the technician will call you again, to make sure that you are going to proceed with the test.After they arrive the technician will ask you to be comfortably seated, in a well lit area.The technician will then assemble the collection equipment.They will check both your arms for an ideal vein.

When should the urine sample be collected?

We recommend collecting the first morning sample. This is the first time you pass urine after waking up in the morning. The sample should be collected in the sterile container provided by the lab. Allow the initial part of the urine to pass and collect the mid-stream or middle 30% of the sample.

Can I collect the sample in my own container?

We strongly advise against collecting the sample in anything except the container that we provide. This container, is sterile, disposable and does not contain any contaminants.

How much urine is necessary for the test?

We need a minimum of 15ml of urine to process the sample. Anything less than 15ml will not produce a reliable report. If you are unable to collect enough urine, it is suggested that you try again at another day.

What to expect during home urine sample collection?

The lab technician will call you the night before the home visit. We will provide you with the sample container a day before the actual collection. It is advisable to collect the first morning sample. Refer to this flow chart to know the process of collecting a urine sample at home.

Step by Step Infographic for Urine Home Sample Collection

When should the stool sample be collected?

We recommend collecting the first morning sample. This sample usually has sufficient bulk to be of use to analyze in the lab. If you suffer from diarrhea you can collect the next time you pass stools. If you are constipated please inform the lab in case you have used an anal pessary or laxative solution.

Can I collect the sample in my own container?

We strongly advise against collecting the sample in anything except the container that we provide. This container, is sterile, disposable and does not contain any contaminants.

How much stool is necessary for the test?

We need a maximum of 20gm of stool for a complete analysis. Any additional sample will be discarded. In layman's terms, this is approximately 2-3 tablespoons of specimen.

What to expect during home stool sample collection?

The lab technician will call you the night before the home visit.We will provide you with the sample container a day before the actual collection

How many hours to fast before a home sample collection?

We recommend fasting for 8-12 hours prior to the blood test. In most cases, you should not eat anything after dinner the previous night. Fasting for more than 12 hours does not significantly alter the test results. Fasting less than 8 hours may also be permissible in some settings.

What if I drink tea or water before the test

You can drink tea or water, provided that it does not contain any sugar (in case of sugar tests). For cholesterol and lipid profile tests, it only matters if your meal contained fats. For the liver, and pancreatic tests, fasting is advisable and tea is not permitted.