Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad is now the first in the nation to utilise an AI-based diagnostic tool that performs rapid, needle-free blood tests.. This groundbreaking development for public health in India can eliminate the need for vials and laboratory wait times.

An app called Amruth Swasth Bharath, developed by health-tech startup Quick Vitals, utilises advanced face-scanning to give blood test results in 20 to 60 seconds, without a single drop of blood. It was recently revealed at the Red Hills campus of the Lakdikapul hospital.

Amruth Swasth Bharath utilises Photoplethysmography (PPG), a technology that works differently from regular blood tests. Instead of drawing blood, it uses light to check health through the skin. This allows it to assess key health indicators such as 

• Blood pressure
• Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
• Heart rate
• Respiration rate
• Heart rate variability (HRV)
• Haemoglobin A1c
• Stress levels
• Pulse respiratory quotient (PRQ)
• Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity.

This non-invasive method lets healthcare professionals do immediate health assessments with a smartphone or tablet camera. For long-term care, wearable sensors allow continuous monitoring.

Harish Bisam, founder of Quick Vitals, explained that their app makes health monitoring incredibly easy and compares it to simply taking a selfie. He said, “Our mobile face scanning system provides access to essential health data in under a minute. We believe this will bridge existing gaps in healthcare access, especially in underserved communities”.

Experts suggest this easy access could be vital for widespread health screenings, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where labs are scarce.

Amruth Swasth Bharath is set to significantly enhance maternal and child health programs by helping doctors quickly find conditions like anaemia that are often missed. Niloufer Hospital is already using it, and Maharashtra is next. Built by Quick Vitals, this AI-powered system keeps patient data private and secure. This technology will make good health information available to more people, cut down on testing delays, and reduce the need for uncomfortable tests.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/ai-blood-test-tool-niloufer-hospital-non-invasive-diagnostics-telangana-quick-vitals-2727989-2025-05-21