V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation), in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No special fasting needed. Avoid heavy fatty meals and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.

Medication guidance:

Continue all regularly prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically instructed otherwise. Inform lab staff about all prescription drugs, supplements, herbal preparations, and protein powders you are taking.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Book the earliest available morning slot. For fasting tests, an overnight fast followed by a morning draw represents the optimal balance between adequate fasting duration and test accuracy.

Single standalone test:

V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation)?

Your doctor may order V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) based on symptoms you reported, abnormal findings on examination, or as part of a structured annual health check. The specific indication depends on your age, gender, medical history, and current symptoms.

Who should get V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) done in Kolkata?

Kolkata's 20 million metro population, monsoon infection burden, reported high hepatitis B prevalence, rice-heavy diet, and rising lifestyle disease rates make regular diagnostic testing an important preventive step for adults across every neighbourhood. V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) is an imaging study used in the workup for suspected pulmonary embolism and other causes of unexplained breathlessness. Doctors order it when symptoms include sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, or low oxygen levels, or when CT scanning is not suitable. Those who benefit most from regular V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) testing include adults above 40, people with sedentary lifestyles or BMI above 25, those managing chronic conditions, smokers, and anyone whose previous result was borderline. Early detection through regular testing in Kolkata is consistently more cost-effective than treating advanced disease.

What conditions can V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) results mean?

Results are compared against the laboratory's reference range for your age and gender. A value outside the reference range does not automatically confirm disease , clinical context, symptoms, and sometimes a repeat test determine significance. Your GetVisit report shows the reference range alongside your measured value.

How often should V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after V/Q Scan (Both Lung Perfusion and Lung Ventilation) results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend , not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.