Lab tests and scans at Tamara Hospital, Rajajinagar
Quick answer: Tamara Hospital & IVF Centre in Rajajinagar lists 953 laboratory tests and scans, from blood counts, thyroid and hormone tests to semen analysis, cultures, ultrasound, digital X-ray and ECG. Each one is explained here in plain words: what it checks, why doctors order it and how to prepare.
- 953tests and scans
- 13departments
- 58used in fertility care
- 24 hhospital open
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Every test the hospital lists, grouped the way the laboratory groups them.
- 358 testsBiochemistry testsBlood and urine tests that measure sugar, fats, proteins, minerals, enzymes and hormones.
- 197 testsSerology and antibody testsBlood tests that look for antibodies or antigens.
- 30 testsImmunoassay testsSpecialised blood and urine tests that measure hormones, stress chemicals, autoimmune antibodies and medicine levels using antibody-based methods.
- 58 testsBlood count and clotting testsTests on blood cells and clotting: the complete blood count, blood group, ESR, clotting times and tests for anaemia, malaria and inherited blood disorders.
- 50 testsUrine, stool and semen testsRoutine examination of urine, stool, semen and other samples, including semen analysis to WHO laboratory standards and the urine pregnancy test.
- 42 testsCulture and infection testsTests that grow or stain bacteria, fungi and tuberculosis from a sample, and check which medicines will work against them.
- 9 testsGenetic and PCR testsTests that read DNA or RNA: chromosome analysis (karyotype) and PCR tests that detect viruses, parasites and gene changes.
- 12 testsCytology testsTests that study cells under a microscope, including the Pap smear and HPV screening, needle samples (FNAC) and body fluids.
- 4 testsBiopsy and tissue testsExamination of tissue removed during a biopsy or surgery, including testing the womb lining for tuberculosis.
- 49 testsUltrasound and Doppler scansScans that use sound waves, with no radiation: pelvic and transvaginal scans, follicle tracking during treatment, pregnancy scans and Doppler blood-flow studies.
- 125 testsDigital X-rayDigital X-rays of the chest, spine, joints, limbs, skull and abdomen, and the HSG test of the womb and tubes.
- 5 testsECG and lung function testsQuick, painless tests of the heart's electrical activity (ECG) and how well your lungs work (PFT).
- 14 testsHealth check-up packagesGroups of tests booked together for a purpose, such as a general health check, diabetes, heart, pregnancy or male fertility.
Which tests, and when, in fertility and IVF care
The usual order. Not everyone needs every test: your doctor chooses yours. Tap a test for its full explanation.
- 1
Fertility work-up
Usually the first tests for both partners.
- 2
Screening before IVF or IUI
Infection and blood tests most clinics ask for before treatment.
- 3
- 4
After embryo transfer
Checking whether implantation has happened.
- 5
Pregnancy check-ups
Routine screening tests and scans.
- 6
If treatment has not worked
Tests sometimes advised after repeated failure or miscarriage.
Your test, step by step
- Get a prescriptionYour doctor writes which tests you need. Bring earlier reports too.
- Check how to prepareSome tests need fasting or a set day of your cycle. Each test below says so.
- Give a sample or have the scanBlood, urine or another sample is collected, or the scan is done.
- The lab runs the testSamples are tested in the laboratory; scans are read by the specialist.
- Take the report to your doctorYour doctor explains what the result means for you.
What the 953 tests need from you
Most are a simple blood test. Scans and X-rays need no sample at all.
- Blood 582
- Urine 89
- Scan or X-ray, no sample 180
- Body fluid or spinal fluid 34
- Swab, smear or sputum 40
- Stool 10
- Semen 4
- Tissue or biopsy 7
- A package of tests 7
Common questions
How many tests are available at Tamara Hospital, Rajajinagar?
The hospital lists 953 laboratory tests and scans across 13 departments: biochemistry, serology, immunoassay, blood counts and clotting, urine, stool and semen tests, cultures, genetic and PCR tests, cytology, biopsy, ultrasound, digital X-ray, ECG and health check-up packages. Every one is explained on these pages.
Do I need a doctor's prescription for a test?
Bring your doctor's prescription if you have one, so the right test is done on the right sample. If you are not sure which test you need, talk to a doctor first. Our fertility doctors at Tamara Hospital can advise you.
Do I need to fast before a blood test?
Only some tests need fasting, usually 8 to 12 hours for fasting glucose and the lipid profile. Most hormone, thyroid and infection tests do not. Each test on these pages says how to prepare, and the hospital will confirm when you call.
Which fertility tests can I get at Tamara Hospital?
Hormone tests such as AMH, FSH, LH, prolactin, thyroid and progesterone, semen analysis, beta hCG pregnancy tests, infection screening before IVF, transvaginal and follicular scans, the HSG test, and pregnancy scans such as the NT and anomaly scan.
Are X-rays safe if I might be pregnant?
Tell the staff before any X-ray if you are or might be pregnant. Ultrasound scans use sound waves, not radiation, and are routinely used in pregnancy.
Tamara Hospital & IVF Centre, Rajajinagar
34/3, 10th Cross Road, opp. Vardhaka Sardar Patel School, 1st N Block, 2nd Stage, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010
The hospital is open 24 hours. Call before you come to check the timing for your scan or sample collection.
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This page explains each test in general terms so you know what to expect. It is not medical advice: your doctor decides which tests you need and what your results mean. Reference ranges differ between laboratories. Updated 4 November 2026.