Alleged Israeli spy Fayez Karam was admitted to Hotel Dieu Hospital on Thursday morning for routine tests that will last 24 hours.
The Internal Security Forces general directorate issued a statement saying that he is in stable condition and there is no cause for concern.
They added that the tests were scheduled a week in advance and that Karam is expected to remain in hospital for a brief time.
There were conflicting reports earlier on Thursday over his state of health.
Al-Mada radio station said he was rushed to Hotel Dieu Hospital for heart bypass surgery.
Voice of Lebanon radio station, however, reported Karam was taken to hospital for a "routine medical checkup."
Tayyar website, for its part, stated that he was rushed to hospital after falling ill.
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