CGHS Lab Test and Investigation Rates: Blood Tests, Ultrasound, X-Ray, ECG and Echo

Day-to-day diagnostics — blood tests, ultrasound, X-ray, ECG — all have notified CGHS rates that empanelled labs and hospitals must follow for beneficiaries.

The figures below are from the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025. Investigations are charged at the same rate for every ward entitlement.

CGHS Rates for Common Blood and Urine Tests (effective 13 October 2025)

Investigations are charged at the same rate regardless of ward entitlement. A non-NABL laboratory is paid 15% below the NABL rate, and there is no separate super-speciality rate.

• Complete haemogram / CBC (Hb, RBC indices, TLC, DLC, platelets, ESR, peripheral smear), Non-NABH — Rs 255
• Complete haemogram / CBC (Hb, RBC indices, TLC, DLC, platelets, ESR, peripheral smear), NABH — Rs 300
• Blood glucose — random, fasting or post-prandial, Non-NABH — Rs 34
• Blood glucose — random, fasting or post-prandial, NABH — Rs 40
• Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), Non-NABH — Rs 255
• Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), NABH — Rs 300
• Lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL, VLDL), Non-NABH — Rs 417
• Lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL, VLDL), NABH — Rs 490
• Liver function test (LFT), Non-NABH — Rs 425
• Liver function test (LFT), NABH — Rs 500
• Kidney function test (KFT), Non-NABH — Rs 425
• Kidney function test (KFT), NABH — Rs 500
• Thyroid function test (T3, T4, TSH), Non-NABH — Rs 383
• Thyroid function test (T3, T4, TSH), NABH — Rs 450
• Urine routine and microscopy, Non-NABH — Rs 85
• Urine routine and microscopy, NABH — Rs 100

Heart Tests

• Electrocardiogram (ECG), Non-NABH — Rs 149
• Electrocardiogram (ECG), NABH — Rs 175
• 2D echocardiography, Non-NABH — Rs 1,254
• 2D echocardiography, NABH — Rs 1,475
• Treadmill test (TMT), Non-NABH — Rs 952
• Treadmill test (TMT), NABH — Rs 1,120
• Holter analysis, per day, Non-NABH — Rs 2,125
• Holter analysis, per day, NABH — Rs 2,500
• Ambulatory BP monitoring, per day, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Ambulatory BP monitoring, per day, NABH — Rs 1,000

Everyday Imaging

• X-ray chest PA / AP / oblique view (one film), Non-NABH — Rs 196
• X-ray chest PA / AP / oblique view (one film), NABH — Rs 230
• USG whole abdomen including pelvis and post-void urine, Non-NABH — Rs 680
• USG whole abdomen including pelvis and post-void urine, NABH — Rs 800
• Pelvic USG (gynaecology, infertility, prostate, KUB with post-void residual), Non-NABH — Rs 425
• Pelvic USG (gynaecology, infertility, prostate, KUB with post-void residual), NABH — Rs 500
• X-ray of bones and joints, AP and lateral (two films), Non-NABH — Rs 323
• X-ray of bones and joints, AP and lateral (two films), NABH — Rs 380
• X-ray mammography, unilateral or bilateral, Non-NABH — Rs 1,169
• X-ray mammography, unilateral or bilateral, NABH — Rs 1,375

Rates shown are as per the CGHS approved package rates (Office Memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI) dated 03.10.2025, effective 2025-10-13) (2025 (effective 13.10.2025)) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

MRI and CT Scans

Cross-sectional imaging (MRI and CT) has its own set of CGHS rates by body region and contrast use — see our separate CGHS MRI and CT scan rate guide.

How CGHS Package Rates Work

A CGHS "package rate" is an all-inclusive amount covering admission, surgeon and anaesthetist charges, operation theatre, nursing, routine investigations, medicines and accommodation for the standard length of stay.

Under the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025, a non-NABH hospital is paid 15% below the NABH rate, and for the specialities the memorandum names, a super-speciality hospital is paid 15% above the NABH rate.

The published rate is the semi-private ward figure: a general-ward entitlement is 5% lower and a private-ward entitlement 5% higher. Hospitals in Tier II cities are paid 10% less and in Tier III cities 20% less than in Tier I, with the North-East and the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Tier II rates.

Referral and Prior Permission

For planned (non-emergency) procedures, a CGHS beneficiary needs a referral from the CGHS wellness centre and prior permission from the competent authority. Emergency treatment at an empanelled hospital is reimbursed up to CGHS rates without prior permission.

• Carry a valid CGHS card and follow your ward entitlement (based on pay/pension)
• Use an empanelled hospital for cashless treatment up to CGHS rates
• Obtain prior permission and referral for planned surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Do CGHS beneficiaries pay for tests at empanelled labs?

Listed investigations at empanelled labs are cashless up to the CGHS rate when done on a valid prescription/referral as per scheme rules.

Are NABL lab rates different from non-NABL?

Yes — an accredited (NABL or NABH) facility is paid a higher notified rate for the same test. Under the rates effective 13 October 2025 a complete haemogram is Rs 255 at a non-accredited lab and Rs 300 at an accredited one, a gap of 15% that applies across the schedule.

Related

• CGHS MRI and CT scan rates
• CGHS rate list for common procedures

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.

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