
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
The lab is equipped with
- One fully automated random access biochemistry analyzers BIOSYSTEMS BA200 approved by IVD and FDA.
- One semiautomated ERBA biochemistry analyser for all the parameters.
- LIS is in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
- ABOTT – fully automated random access hormone and tumor marker analyzer based on latest Electro Chemiluminiscence technology.
- HPLC machine from Bio-Rad for Glycated Haemoglobin.(HBA1c). This is the state of the art technology for accurate estimation of Glycated haemoglobin and for screening for Abnormal haemoglobins.
- An automated analyser for screening serum electrolytes
- Use of all closed channel equipments thereby ensuring use of standard reagents and quality of results.
The laboratory has three levels of Quality control measures in the department.

PATHOLOGY & CYTOPATHOLOGY
The laboratory has two levels of Quality control measures in the department.
- Two level Internal Quality control samples run with every batch.
- Inter Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs – ILQA.
- Regular Internal audits to monitor out of control situations.

SEROLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY
The lab is equipped with
- Automated ELISA system for almost about 50 different ELISAs.
- Automated culture, identification and sensitivity system for aerobic and anerobic bacteria.
- Automated Culture system for Blood.
- Immunofluorescence technology for autoimmune diseases.
- Special tests such as Westernblot for HIV, Quantiferon TB gold test, ANA profile.
- Complete Allergy panel for food and inhalation allergens.

The laboratory has two levels of Quality control measures in the department.
- ATCC strains are used for quality control.
- Three level Internal Quality control measures with strict adherence to CLSI guidelines.
- Inter Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs – ILQA.
- External Quality Assurance program (EQAS) – IAMM Chennai.
- Regular Internal audits to monitor out of control situations.

HAEMATOLOGY
The lab is equipped with
- Two fully automated random access five part cell counters from Sysmex, working on the principle of flow cytometry.
- Coagulometer for PT, APTT & Lupus anticoagulant assays & Thrombophilia profile.
- D-Dimer & vWF assays on ELFA technology and G6PD assays.
- Abnormal Hemoglobin screening on HPLC machine – D-10.
- Coagulation Factor assays on automated coagulometer
The laboratory has three levels of Quality control measures in the department.
- Three level Internal Quality control measures with strict adherence to Westgard rule.
- Inter Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs – ILQA.
- External Quality Assurance program (EQAS) – CMC Vellore & AIIMS, New Delhi.
- The lab is equipped with 3 part, 5 part & part haematology analyser, semiautomated Stago coagulation analyser.
- Regular Internal audits to monitor out of control situations.
- Retesting of retained samples and replicate analysis.
- Accuracy, Precision, uncertainty of measurement and Total error estimation and monitoring.

MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC
The lab is equipped with
- Real time PCR and Flow cytometry sections.
- Fully automated FDA approved Real Time PCR equipments for both extraction and analysis of various infectious diseases and malignancies – Equipments from Qiagen – Qiacube and Rotor Gene.
- Flow Cytometry for infectious diseases and malignancies on BD FACS Calibur – a 4 color & 2 laser based equipment.
- CD counts and HLA B27 assays available.
- Accredited by NABL.
The laboratory has two levels of Quality control measures in the department.
- Standards and calibrators run with every batch of assay.
- Two level Internal Quality control samples run with every batch.
- Inter Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs – ILQA.
- Regular Internal audits to monitor out of control situations.

HISTOPATHOLOGY
The lab is equipped with
- In-house processing of histopathology samples.
- In-House facility for Tru-cut biopsies.
- Special stains – PAS, Alcian Blue, Methenamine Silver stain, Perl’s stain, Congo Red stain.
- Immuno histochemistry Markers – ER, PR, Her-2 neu, Cytokeratin, LCA, EMA & S-100.
- Clones of standard strains and FDA approved companies are used.
- Well trained and qualified pathologists with expertise in Oncopathology reporting.
- Faster TAT.
The laboratory has two levels of Quality control measures in the department.
- Two level Internal Quality control samples run with every batch of stains.
- Inter Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs – ILQA.
- Regular Internal audits to monitor out of control situations.