When it comes to health check-ups, many patients ask a common question:
“Doctor, should I go for a blood test or a scan? Which one is better?”

The truth is—both are equally important. They tell different stories about your health, and together, they give the most complete picture.

Blood Tests: The Chemistry of Your Body

Bloodwork shows what’s happening chemically and metabolically inside you.
Think of it as reading the ingredients label of your body.

• Blood tests can reveal:
  Hormones (thyroid, insulin, testosterone, cortisol)
• Blood sugar & HbA1c (diabetes risk)
• Cholesterol & triglycerides (heart health)
• Liver & kidney function (detox and filtration capacity)
• Vitamin & nutrient levels (deficiencies affecting energy and immunity)

These markers help us understand how your organs are working at the cellular and biochemical level.

Scans: The Structure of Your Body

Scans show the shape, size, and structure of your organs and tissues.

They’re like looking at the packaging rather than the label.

Some commonly used scans include:

• Ultrasound → for ovaries, liver, thyroid, kidneys
• Inbody Scan → for bone density, body fat, and muscle mass
• MRI/CT Scan → for brain, spine, and internal organs
• Echocardiogram → for heart structure and function

Scans can detect tumors, cysts, fatty liver, bone weakness, or organ enlargement—things that bloodwork alone cannot show.

An Example: PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

To truly understand why both tests matter, let’s take PCOS:

• Bloodwork tells us about hormone imbalances (insulin resistance, testosterone, thyroid issues).
• Ultrasound scans show the ovaries physically—whether multiple cysts are present, and how the ovarian tissue looks.

Without both, the diagnosis would be incomplete.

So Which One is Better?

The answer is: neither is “better”—they complement each other.

• Bloodwork = How your body is functioning.
• Scans = How your body looks structurally.

Together, they complete the puzzle and help us design the most effective treatment plan.

Kayakalpa’s Approach

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, we believe in treating the whole you—not just one part. That’s why we use both blood tests and advanced scans like the InBody 970 composition scan to:

• Detect root causes early
• Personalize treatment
• Track progress over time

This way, you don’t just get a diagnosis—you get a complete roadmap to better health.

Conclusion

Your health cannot be judged by just one test. Bloodwork and scans work hand-in-hand to reveal the bigger picture.

📍 Visit Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road, Vadodara for a comprehensive evaluation.