Coming to Raipur for Tests from Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai or Korba?

Quick answer: If you are travelling to Raipur for tests, book ahead, ask about fasting and preparation, and try to finish everything in one visit. Carry your doctor's prescription, old reports and a photo ID. At Ruprela, Shastri Chowk, X-ray, ultrasound and Doppler reports are usually ready the same day, so you can often return home with results.

Why do patients from other towns come to Raipur for tests?

Many families from Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai, Korba, Rajnandgaon, Dhamtari and Mahasamund come to Raipur because their doctor or dentist has referred them, or because they want several tests done in one place. Ruprela X-Ray & Advanced Diagnostic Centre has served Raipur since 1982 and has experience in corporate and industrial health screening with more than 150 industries across Chhattisgarh, so it regularly sees patients from all over the state.

A trip to another city costs time and money. With a little planning, you can avoid a second journey.

How can I plan everything in one visit?

Book ahead and share your prescription

Call or WhatsApp 074708 89922 a day or two before you travel. Share a photo of your prescription so the team can tell you which tests you need, the current prices and any preparation. Please call to confirm timings, so you do not arrive when the centre is busy or closed.

Combine tests where it makes sense

If you need a health check as well as imaging, a package can save effort. For example:

The Premium package is useful for outstation patients because it combines blood tests, a chest X-ray and an abdominal ultrasound in one visit.

Start early if fasting is needed

Some blood tests and the abdominal ultrasound in the Premium package need you to come fasting. Ask about the exact fasting time when you book. If you are diabetic, ask your doctor how to manage your medicines while fasting, and carry a snack to eat after the sample is taken.

What should I carry when travelling to Raipur for tests?

• Doctor's prescription or referral slip with the tests clearly written.
• Old reports, X-ray films and CDs, so the radiologist can compare with earlier findings.
• A photo ID, which may be needed for records and for certain scans such as pregnancy ultrasound.
• A list of your current medicines.
• Water and a light snack for after fasting tests.
• Loose, comfortable clothing, preferably two-piece, so scans are easier.
• For dental scans, leave jewellery at home where possible, as metal must be removed for OPG or CBCT.

When will my reports be ready?

X-ray, ultrasound and Doppler reports are usually ready the same day. Blood reports in the packages are usually ready the same day or the next day. If you need to leave Raipur early, ask at booking how you can collect a blood report that is ready the next day.

How do I reach Ruprela in Raipur?

The centre is at Amrit Sandesh Complex, Great Eastern Road, beside Bajrang Mandir, Shastri Chowk, Raipur 492001. Shastri Chowk is a central point in the city, and Bajrang Mandir is the easiest landmark to ask for. If you arrive by bus or train, a cab or auto-rickshaw can bring you to Shastri Chowk. Call 074708 89922 if you need directions.

How do I book at Ruprela?

Call or WhatsApp 074708 89922 to book your tests and call to confirm timings before you travel. You can book an appointment online, compare health packages, or check the test price list.

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor.