Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ), in Lucknow

Before you come:

No fasting is required. Eat and drink as usual, stay well hydrated, and simply avoid alcohol and heavy exercise in the 12 hours before your appointment.

Documents and clothing:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Your medicines:

Continue heart medicines as prescribed. The test is meant to reflect your treated values, so there's no need to skip a dose.

Booking your slot:

Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Lucknow, Aliganj and Gomti Nagar Extension included.

Single standalone test:

Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index )?

Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) is often included in vascular assessment panels and is ordered when patients have leg pain, slow-healing foot wounds, or decreased pulses. It helps diagnose PAD and monitor disease progression.

Who should get Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) done in Lucknow?

Lucknow's traditional Awadhi diet, rich in ghee, kebabs, and refined flour, combined with sedentary government- and service-sector work around Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, and Aliganj, drives high cholesterol and early cardiovascular risk. Regular cardiac testing is recommended for patients on statin therapy (to confirm LDL has reached the treatment target), post-cardiac event patients (to monitor secondary prevention), people with type 2 diabetes (which doubles cardiovascular risk), and anyone with persistently elevated blood pressure.

What conditions can Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) help diagnose?

Abnormal results can be caused by atherosclerosis from smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. A family history of vascular disease increases the need for testing.

What do Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) results mean?

Optimal LDL targets depend on your risk category: below 130 mg/dL (low risk), below 100 mg/dL (intermediate), below 70 mg/dL (high risk , diabetes, previous cardiac event, or hypertension on treatment). An elevated LDL combined with low HDL and high triglycerides , the atherogenic triad , carries greater risk than any single marker alone.

How often should Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) be repeated?

Low-risk adults with a normal lipid profile: annually. Patients on statin therapy: every 6 months to confirm LDL is meeting the treatment target. Post-cardiac event patients: every 3 to 6 months as directed by their cardiologist. Patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: every 3 months until stable on treatment.

What happens after Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.