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ScanLab Diagnostics, Marketyard

24 Hour ABP Monitoring in Pune

Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) monitoring records how your blood pressure moves over a full 24 hours — not just the one reading taken during a clinic visit. If your doctor has advised this test, ScanLab Diagnostics in Marketyard, Pune, can fit the device, guide you through the day, and help you get a clear report your doctor can act on.

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What Is ABP Monitoring?

ABP monitoring (also written as ABPM, or 24-hour BP monitoring) uses a small, portable machine connected to a cuff worn on your upper arm. The cuff inflates automatically at set intervals — roughly every 20 to 30 minutes during the day and every 30 to 60 minutes at night — while you go about your normal routine, including sleep.

Unlike a single BP check at a clinic, this test builds a full picture: how your blood pressure behaves at work, at rest, during meals, and while you sleep. That pattern is often more useful to a doctor than one number taken in a waiting room.

Why Your Doctor May Recommend It

A single office reading can be misleading in both directions. Some people show high readings only because of the stress of a clinic visit — a pattern doctors call white coat hypertension. Others have normal clinic readings but higher pressure the rest of the day, known as masked hypertension. ABP monitoring is one of the few ways to tell these apart.

It's also used to check whether blood pressure medication is working across the full day, and whether BP drops normally at night — a pattern called "dipping" that doctors track as part of overall cardiovascular risk assessment.

ABP Monitoring at ScanLab Diagnostics

ScanLab Diagnostics is a multi-service diagnostic centre at Marketyard Road, Pune, offering pathology, imaging, cardiac tests and preventive health packages under one roof. ABP monitoring is one of our cardiac diagnostic services, alongside ECG, 2D Echo, Stress Test/TMT and Holter monitoring.

What This Service Includes

Fitting of the portable ABP monitor and cuff by our team
Guidance on wearing the device through your normal day and night
Removal of the device after the monitoring period
A summary report prepared for your doctor's review
Support with prescription-based booking and appointment timing

How the Test Works

Book Your Slot

Share your doctor's prescription or test name over WhatsApp, or call our centre directly.

Visit ScanLab or Arrange Home Fitting

Our team fits the cuff on your upper arm and explains how the monitor works.

Go About Your Normal Day

Keep your usual routine — work, meals, rest — so the readings reflect real conditions. The device records automatically; you don't need to do anything during each reading.

Keep the Device Dry

Avoid bathing, swimming or heavy sweating with the monitor on, since it isn't waterproof.

Return After 24 Hours

Our team removes the device and downloads the recorded readings.

Collect Your Report

A summary is prepared for your treating doctor, who will interpret the pattern and advise next steps.

Who Needs This Test?

Your doctor may suggest ABP monitoring if:

Your blood pressure readings vary a lot between visits or between home and clinic
There's a suspicion of white coat or masked hypertension
You've recently started or changed blood pressure medication and your doctor wants to see its effect over a full day
You have diabetes, existing heart disease, or other risk factors that call for closer BP pattern tracking
Your cardiologist or physician has asked for a follow-up BP profile

This list is for general awareness. Whether you need this test, and how often, should always be decided by your treating doctor.

Preparing for Your ABP Monitoring Test

Wear a loose-sleeved shirt so the cuff can be fitted comfortably on your upper arm.
Continue your normal daily routine unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
Avoid bathing, swimming or activities that could get the device wet during the monitoring period.
Keep the monitor secure while sleeping — many patients keep it beside them on the bed or under the pillow strap as instructed by our team.
Carry your prescription and any earlier BP readings when you visit, so our team and your doctor have full context.

Why Patients Choose ScanLab Diagnostics

Qualified Panel

Doctor and specialist support is available as per schedule, with qualification and specialty details shared on request.

Sample & Report Quality

Careful patient identification and structured test preparation are followed to help reduce avoidable errors in reporting.

Privacy First

Prescriptions, phone numbers and health details shared with us are handled with confidentiality, not shared publicly.

Transparent Pricing

Test inclusions and approximate pricing are shared clearly before booking — nothing is hidden until after the test is done.

Convenient Access

Located on Marketyard Road, Pune 411037, with WhatsApp-based prescription upload and home visit support for selected services.

Areas We Serve in Pune

Our Marketyard centre is easily reachable from several nearby Pune localities, and home visit is available in select areas for this test:

Marketyard

Our main diagnostic centre location.

Bibwewadi

Home visit and appointment support available on request.

Swargate

Short distance from our centre for walk-in testing.

Gultekdi

Nearby patients can book centre visits or ask about home collection.

Marketyard Bibwewadi Swargate Gultekdi

What Affects the Cost of ABP Monitoring

We don't publish a fixed price here because a few factors change it from patient to patient:

Monitoring Duration

Whether the test is for 24 hours or a longer monitoring period, if advised by your doctor.

Centre Visit vs. Home Fitting

Centre visit versus home fitting and collection.

Standalone vs. Package

Whether the test is booked alone or as part of a cardiac health package.

Report Turnaround

Report turnaround time requested.

For the current rate, message your prescription or test name on WhatsApp and our team will confirm pricing before you book — you can also check our test rate list or health packages for reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABP monitoring used for?

It's used to record blood pressure over 24 hours during normal daily activity, helping doctors diagnose or manage hypertension more accurately than a single clinic reading.

How long do I need to wear the ABP monitor?

Typically 24 hours. Your doctor may advise a different duration in specific cases.

Is ABP monitoring painful?

No. The cuff inflates and deflates automatically, similar to a normal BP check. Some patients notice mild discomfort or a brief pinch when it inflates, especially during sleep, but it isn't painful.

Can I sleep and work normally while wearing it?

Yes. You should continue your usual routine, including sleep, so the reading reflects real conditions. Avoid getting the device wet.

What is white coat hypertension, and can this test detect it?

It's when blood pressure appears high in a clinic setting due to stress of the visit, but is normal elsewhere. Because ABP monitoring records readings throughout the day, it can help your doctor identify this pattern.

Do I need a doctor's prescription to book this test?

A prescription helps our team confirm the right test and duration, but you can also message us on WhatsApp with your symptoms or concern and our team will guide you.

How soon will I get my report?

Reports are prepared after the device is returned and readings are downloaded. Message us for the current expected turnaround at the time of booking.

Is home visit available for ABP monitoring in Marketyard or Bibwewadi?

Home fitting is available for this test in select areas of Pune, subject to confirmation. Share your address and prescription on WhatsApp to check availability.

Book Your ABP Monitoring Test

Send your prescription or test name on WhatsApp, and our team at ScanLab Diagnostics will confirm timing, preparation and home visit availability.

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Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general awareness and appointment planning only. Final test selection, preparation and interpretation should be guided by your treating doctor.