Viscosity Serum Test
Short Name: Serum Viscosity
Also known as: Serum Viscosity Test, Blood Viscosity Test
Viscosity Serum Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹10,000. Uses Kinetic Viscometer on Serum samples. Results in 2-3 weeks after sample submission.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To measure serum viscosity to help diagnose hyperviscosity syndrome and monitor patients with paraproteinemias.
- Test Code
- 3728
- Price
- ₹10,000
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- 2-3 weeks after sample submission.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Kinetic Viscometer
Sample Collection
Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory. No special preparation required.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Blood sample will be collected from a vein in your arm.
Report Delivery
You can resume normal activities immediately.
Timeline: 2-3 weeks after sample submission.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To measure serum viscosity to help diagnose hyperviscosity syndrome and monitor patients with paraproteinemias.
How to Prepare
- Consent form duly filled is mandatory
- Sample must be shipped refrigerated or frozen
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"Serum viscosity is an important screening test for hyperviscosity syndrome, especially in patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Improper labeling
- Insufficient sample
- Gross hemolysis
- Missing consent form
Understanding Your Results
Normal range
Elevated – suggests hyperviscosity syndrome, may require further evaluation
If you experience symptoms such as persistent headache, blurred vision, confusion, bleeding from nose or gums, or unexplained bruising, consult a doctor.
Limitations
- ⚠Test alone cannot diagnose a specific condition
- ⚠Further testing required for etiological diagnosis
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising at puncture site
- ●Dizziness
- ●Infection (rare)
Interfering Factors
- ●Hemolysis
- ●Lipemia
- ●High levels of cold agglutinins
- ●Improper sample storage
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