FRAT Test India is the dedicated FRAT testing service of Altus Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd., Chandigarh. Led by Dr. Alok Gupta, MD Pathology, with home sample collection available across serviceable locations in India.
FRATTestIndia.com is our specialised information and booking platform. Your testing journey is coordinated by Altus Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. from its Chandigarh laboratory.
SCO 35, Sector 16-D
Chandigarh – 160015, India
Before you book a specialised test, you should know who is handling it, where the laboratory is located and whom you can contact. We make these details visible before asking you to book.
Dr. Alok Gupta leads the pathology and laboratory operations behind Altus Diagnostic and FRAT Test India. His professional background presented on the current site includes medical training at CMC Ludhiana, Senior Residency at PGIMER Chandigarh and experience with Apollo Hospitals and Vimta Labs.
These reviews connect FRAT Test India to the established Altus Diagnostic business rather than asking visitors to trust a new website on its own.
KP Kavita Panwar Delhi NCR "Excellent seamless service. I booked FRAT test for my child from Delhi NCR. Just had to send location and child details. Their team came and took the sample properly. Got the reports on time. Highly recommended." 2 months ago
PR Priya Ramesh Chennai "Best decision for our child. FRAT test report accepted at PGIMER without any question. Very professional team. The entire process was smooth. Highly recommend." 2 weeks ago
AK Amit Kumar Delhi "Sample collected at home in Delhi. Report came on time. The AIIMS doctor confirmed it is a valid quality-controlled specialist report. Very reliable lab." 1 month ago
Understand what the Folic Receptor Antibody Test measures before you decide to book.
The FRAT Test (Folic Receptor Antibody Test) is a specialised blood test that detects autoantibodies directed against folate receptors. These antibodies may interfere with folate transport and are investigated by clinicians in selected patients as part of a broader medical assessment.
The test evaluates blocking and binding folate receptor autoantibodies. A result should always be interpreted by the treating doctor together with the patient's clinical history, symptoms and other investigations.
FRAT Test India was created as a dedicated service by Altus Diagnostic so families across India can receive clearer booking guidance, coordinated sample collection and direct laboratory support.
The FRAT Test is a specialised blood test used to detect folate receptor autoantibodies. Results should be interpreted by the treating clinician alongside medical history and other investigations.
Folate receptor autoantibodies may interfere with normal folate transport. The laboratory report helps the treating clinician evaluate this specific biological finding as part of the broader clinical picture.
Home collection charges, where applicable, are confirmed separately based on your city and PIN code. Ask for the complete quote before confirming collection.
Get Complete QuoteA practical guide to the Folic Receptor Antibody Test, sample collection, laboratory processing, reports and questions to discuss with your doctor.
The FRAT Test, also called the Folic Receptor Antibody Test, is a specialised blood investigation that looks for antibodies directed against folate receptors. Folate has important roles in normal cell function and neurological development. The purpose of FRAT testing is different from a routine serum folate test: a standard folate test measures folate in the blood, whereas FRAT testing evaluates folate receptor autoantibodies.
Two antibody patterns are commonly discussed in relation to FRAT testing: blocking antibodies and binding antibodies. Because the clinical meaning of laboratory findings depends on the individual patient, the report should be reviewed by the treating neurologist, paediatrician, developmental specialist or other qualified clinician. The laboratory result is one part of the clinical picture and should not be treated as a stand-alone diagnosis.
Families often reach FRAT Test India after a specialist has recommended the investigation or after they have been researching folate receptor autoantibodies. The test may be discussed in selected neurological or developmental evaluations, including situations where a clinician wants additional information about folate receptor antibodies. The decision to order the test should remain with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional who understands the patient's symptoms, history and previous investigations.
FRAT Test India does not present the test as a replacement for a clinical assessment. In particular, FRAT testing does not by itself diagnose autism spectrum disorder, cerebral folate deficiency or another neurological condition. If you are unsure whether the test is relevant, speak to your treating doctor before booking. Our team can explain the collection process, price, logistics and reporting timeline, but medical diagnosis and treatment decisions remain with your clinician.
For families living outside Chandigarh, travelling only for a blood draw can be inconvenient. Altus Diagnostic therefore coordinates FRAT Test home sample collection across serviceable locations in India. Once you share the patient's city and PIN code, the team checks collection availability and confirms the applicable collection charge before the booking is finalised.
After confirmation, a collection professional visits the provided address and collects the required blood sample. The sample is then handled and transported according to the laboratory's required conditions for onward processing at the reference laboratory in Chandigarh. This process allows patients in metropolitan areas as well as many Tier-2 and Tier-3 locations to access the service without travelling to Chandigarh solely for sample collection.
The FRAT laboratory test charge displayed by Altus Diagnostic is ₹8,500. Home collection charges, where applicable, depend on the patient's location and are confirmed at the time of booking. Keeping these two amounts separate helps families understand the laboratory charge and any location-dependent collection cost before proceeding.
For a confirmed home collection, the sample is collected first. The invoice is then raised and payment is completed online; cash payment is not required. If you are comparing providers, ask for the exact test name, laboratory charge, collection fee, reporting time and payment terms so that you are comparing equivalent services rather than only the headline price.
After collection and transport, the sample enters the laboratory workflow for the requested FRAT investigation. Families should use the patient details supplied during booking consistently so that collection, invoicing and reporting records can be matched correctly. The typical report availability stated by Altus Diagnostic is 5–7 days, depending on the test and laboratory processing.
When the report becomes available, it should be shared with the doctor who recommended the investigation. Your doctor can interpret the reported antibody findings alongside medical history, examination findings and other test results. If further clinical evaluation is required, that decision should be made by the treating medical team rather than from the laboratory result alone.
For a specialised test, trust involves more than finding a laboratory name in search results. Before booking, verify who operates the service, where the laboratory is located, who provides clinical or pathology leadership, what test is being offered, how the sample will be transported, the expected reporting time and whom you can contact if you need help.
FRAT Test India is presented as a dedicated service of Altus Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd., with its reference laboratory at SCO 35, Sector 16-D, Chandigarh. The website also identifies Dr. Alok Gupta, MD Pathology, as the founder and director. These details give families a physical laboratory identity and a named medical professional behind the service rather than an anonymous booking page.
Many patients first discover specialised diagnostic tests through Google or an advertisement. Before sharing health information or making a payment, it is reasonable to verify the business behind the website. The redesigned FRAT Test India page therefore places Altus Diagnostic's Chandigarh location, laboratory identity, medical leadership and Google review information before the detailed product information.
Patients can verify the laboratory location, contact the team directly and review the booking process before arranging collection. This is particularly useful for PAN-India patients who may never physically visit Chandigarh. Clear identity, contact details and transparent collection steps reduce uncertainty when a sample is being collected in one city and processed through a reference laboratory workflow in another.
Before confirming a booking, keep the patient's city and PIN code ready and ask whether home collection is available at the exact address. Confirm the ₹8,500 laboratory charge, any collection charge, expected collection timing, payment method and estimated report availability. If your doctor has given specific sample or clinical instructions, share those with the booking team.
It is also useful to confirm where the test will be processed and how you will receive the final report. For medical questions—such as whether FRAT testing is appropriate, what a result means for a particular patient, or whether any treatment should be considered—speak with the treating doctor. This separation between laboratory logistics and medical decision-making helps families make a more informed booking.
Compare the service, reporting, accessibility and specialist support available when booking a FRAT Test.
| Comparison Point | Altus Diagnostic / FRAT Test India | Typical Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| FRAT Test specialisation | Dedicated FRAT Test service | Availability may vary |
| Testing standard | USA standard testing protocol | Methodology may vary |
| Laboratory quality | quality-controlled specialist laboratory | Accreditation may vary |
| Home sample collection | PAN India across states and UTs | Often city-limited |
| Report turnaround | 5–7 working days | May take longer |
| Hospital acceptance | Accepted nationally and internationally | Depends on laboratory credentials |
| Payment timing | Payment after sample collection | Advance payment may be required |
| Clinical leadership | Led by MD Pathologist Dr. Alok Gupta | Specialist access may vary |
| Family trust record | 1,100+ families and 157 Google reviews | Track record varies |
Service features of other laboratories differ by provider and location. Patients should verify the testing method, accreditation, report format, turnaround time and collection terms before booking.
Share your city and PIN code with our team to confirm current home-collection availability and charges for your location.
Chandigarh · Mohali · Ludhiana · Amritsar · Jalandhar · Patiala
Delhi · Noida · Gurugram · Faridabad · Ghaziabad
Lucknow · Kanpur · Agra · Varanasi · Meerut · Prayagraj
Jaipur · Jodhpur · Udaipur · Kota · Ajmer
Mumbai · Pune · Nagpur · Nashik · Thane
Bengaluru · Mysuru · Mangaluru · Hubballi
Hyderabad · Warangal · Vijayawada · Visakhapatnam
Ask us about serviceability in your city anywhere in India.
Home sample collection coordination is available across India, including major cities, state capitals and many surrounding districts.
Altus Diagnostic coordinates trained home sample collection for FRAT Test bookings across metropolitan cities, Tier-2 and Tier-3 locations, and many surrounding districts. Collection availability and charges are confirmed according to the exact PIN code.
For remote locations, share your city and PIN code on WhatsApp. The collection team will confirm availability, preferred date, time and applicable collection charges.
Tell us your city and PIN code. We can explain the test process, confirm collection availability and give you the complete price before you proceed.