Bleeding time / clotting time (BT/CT)
Checks how well blood clots, sometimes requested before extractions or surgery.
- Preparation
- Tell us about any blood-thinning medicines.
- Results
- Sample: e.g. same day
Investigations
X-rays and tests at the clinic
Some treatments need an X-ray or a blood test first, for example before a root canal, an extraction or an implant. Your doctor will tell you which you need. You can also book a test your doctor has already asked for.
Blood test
Complete blood count (CBC)
A routine blood test that may be requested before oral surgery.
- Preparation
- No fasting needed unless told otherwise.
- Results
- Sample: e.g. same day
Fasting blood sugar
Checks blood sugar, important before surgery and implants for people with or at risk of diabetes.
- Preparation
- Fast for 8–10 hours before the test (water is fine).
- Results
- Sample: e.g. same day
HbA1c
Shows average blood sugar over about three months.
- Preparation
- No fasting needed.
- Results
- Sample: e.g. same day
Dental X-ray
Intraoral dental X-ray (IOPA)
A small X-ray of one or two teeth and their roots, used to check decay, infection and root canals.
- Preparation
- No preparation needed. Tell us if you are or may be pregnant.
- Results
- Sample: e.g. same day
Panoramic X-ray (OPG)
A single X-ray of all the teeth and both jaws, used for wisdom teeth, implants and orthodontic planning.
- Preparation
- Remove earrings, necklaces and hairpins. Tell us if you are or may be pregnant.
- Results
- Sample: e.g. same day
Pregnant or might be? Tell us before any X-ray. Bring a list of your medicines to any blood test.
Has your doctor asked for a test?
Book a time online or send us the request on WhatsApp.