Online Diagnostics News : Frontine : The hindu : The diagnostic rip-off

While the health care industry has welcomed the corporatisation of diagnostic laboratories, serious questions persist on the quality of service many of these small as well as big players offer and the rates they charge.

PATHOLOGICAL tests were in recent decades virtually the preserve of corner-store pathologists. Today they are big business, with more than 25,000 clinical laboratories carrying out around 11 lakh tests daily. These range from routine examinations of blood sugar and cholesterol levels to complicated hormonal assays and immunological investigations. A number of pharmaceutical majors, home-grown laboratory chains and foreign players have set up shop around the country in the last five years for a slice of the Indian pathological pie.

Corporate entities such as Raptakos Brett, Speciality Ranbaxy Laboratories (SRL), Nicholas Piramal, Pathnet (a collaboration between Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and the Australian Gribbles Group) are in competition with laboratories like Elbit, Medinova, Ehrlich, Anands, Dr. Lal's, Thyrocare and Metropolis.

The growth in the number of the middle classes, coupled with the demand for affordable health insurance for an ageing population, is expected to translate into an exponential growth for diagnostic laboratories. According to doctors and others from the health care industry, the corporatisation of diagnostic laboratories with the entry of players operating nationally will not only help standardise the hitherto unorganised sector but also give a fillip to the health insurance sector.

But, for obvious business reasons, most players have so far restricted themselves to urban areas, and that too certain regions. For example, Elbit and Medinova are well-known in the South (mainly Bangalore and Hyderabad), Dr. Lal's and Pathnet in the North (in the Delhi region), and SRL in the Western region. While semi-urban areas are served through a network of collection centres, which draw the test samples and send them to the city-based laboratories for diagnosis, rural regions are still uncovered.

Read complete article : http://www.thehindu.com/fline/fl1923/stories/20021122001508200.htm

Profile : Medical Diagnostic services provider : Kakinada : Andhra Pradesh : India : Medilabs India

Medilabs India is not just one more medical lab. It is a milestone in the medi care advancement in costal A.P.

Medilabs India is established as a tertiary referral laboratory in the thickly populated costal A.P. to cater to the needs of this region.

It's started under the leadership and experience of Dr.Ravi Vadrevu and his group of experienced doctors and is located in the growing town of Kakinada, where it is established in a large space occupying one dedicated floor in the building of Sai Sudha Hospital, Kakinada.

Haematology, Biochemistry, Hormone Assays, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, HIV/AIDS, Markers, organ Profiles, Drug Assays, Tropical Diseases, Digital X-Ray were some of the investigations available at MediLabs India

 

Is this just one more medical lab?

Medilabs India is not just one more medical lab. It is a milestone in the medi care advancement in coastal A.P.

What does Medilabs India offer ?

Medilabs India is established as a tertiary referral laboratory in the thickly populated coastal A.P. to cater to the needs of this region.

Medilabs India offers speed, economy, standard, verifiability and dependability. The consistency is matched by commitment by the promoters to nothing less than the best quality in the world in Medical diagnostics ( Abbot, Biomeriux, Dadebehring, Roche, Hettische…. just to name a few. )

The lab uses standard kits of appropriate make with all the required controls for all batches of tests. Cross verification with other renowned labs and clinical correlation with referring doctors will be part of regular procedure.

The samples reach the lab in a matter of few hours since the lab is situated in your neighbor hood. This saves time while the integrity of the specimen is well preserved.

With this now you can explore the diagnostic possibilities in any case with precision accuracy, speed and confidence.

Visit http://www.medilabsindia.com/ for more information about Medilabs India

Sneha Diagnostics : Press release : Value Added Corporate Services Pvt Ltd is our NABL consultants

Sneha Diagnostics today announced that Chennai based Value Added Corporate Services Pvt Ltd will provide all necessary consulting services for NABL accreditation process.

 

Sneha Diagnostics hopes to complete the NABL accreditation process by Sep 2010.

 

Sneha Diagnostics is very pleased to associate with Value Added Corporate Services Pvt Ltd , who has 19 years of expertise in Quality consulting services.

 

 

 

About Sneha Diagnostics :

 

Sneha Diagnostics brings world class medical diagnostic services across every corner of India at affordable prices. To know more information about Sneha Diagnostics visit http://www.snehadiagnostics.com

 

About Value Added Corporate Services Pvt Ltd;

 

The genesis of Value Added traces back to 1991, when a team of finance professionals R Venkatakrishnan and G Anil Nair, Directors teamed up, with the objective of offering a slew of corporate services. 

The burning desire to offer a range of services to the industry and more importantly the manner in which it was offered were the cornerstone of all efforts.

For more information about Value Added Corporate Services Pvt Ltd from their web site : http://www.valueadded.in/

Profile : Medical Diagnostic services provider : Vadodara : Gujarat : India : Toprani Advanced Lab systems : NABL Accredited lab

NABL accredited lab in Gujarat located at :

 

 

Suflam Apartment, 10, Haribhakti Colony,
Opposite Racecourse Post office,
Behind Alkapuri Telephone Exchange, 

Race Course,
VADODARA - GUJARAT - INDIA
Pin Code : 390007

 

 

 

For more information visit : http://www.topranilabs.com/

Profile : Medical Diagnostic services provider : Chembur : Mumbai : India : NABL accredited Lab: Vidya Diagnostic center

VIDYA DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE was established on Feb 11, 1995 in the small premises of Parekh Bldg., Chembur. The Centre has a regular Shop and Establishment license of Mumbai Municipal Corporation and is registered as an Ultrasound Centre under Health Department of BMC, M (West) Ward.
                     

With a view to allocate more area for patients seat-out and larger space for the Laboratory, on Dec. 16, 2001, the Diagnostic Centre was shifted to new and big premises (area 650 sq. ft.). At the same time the close proximity to Railway Station was maintained as earlier.To make it dust-free and more comfortable for the patients, it has been made fully air-conditioned. The clinic works from morning 7.15 to night 9.00 without break. On Sunday it is open upto 12.30 pm. We are working on all 365 days of the year.

 

Proprietor / Quality Manager:

 

Dr (Mrs.) Vidyagauri V. Lele is the proprietor of this Diagnostic Clinic. She has done M. Sc. in Physical Chemistry, M. Phil. in Chemistry and Ph. D. in Polymer Chemistry. In 1982, she joined Joshi Hospital Medical Centre as a Marketing Executive. Within a short period she mastered the essential skills for pathological examination and medical X-ray techniques. In Feb. 1995, she started her own Diagnostic Centre. Since 1997, the centre undertook the work for its first CRO, Accutest Analytical and Research Laboratories India (Pvt.) Ltd., of screening of volunteers.She is responsible for maintaining quality management system.

 

For more information visit http://vidyadiagnosticcentre.com/ 

Profile : Medical Diagnostic Services provider : Ghaziabad: NCR : Vrinda Diagnostic center

Vrinda Diagnostics is centrally located at Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad. It was established by Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Radiologist & Dr. (Mrs.) Renu Sharma, Pathologist, in year 2000 with only one ultrasound machine & a basic setup in pathology. Despite this very humble beginning, Vrinda Diagnostics pioneered the diagnostic services in & around NCR. In the year 2001, the centre installed first spiral CT machine in the NCR and in year 2002 took a step forward by installing first MRI machine and new concept of 4-D ultrasound in NCR. The aim of providing highly specialized diagnostic services, using state-of-the-art medical technology, became the symbol of Vrinda Diagnostics. During its journey towards modernization & providing better services to society, it introduced the digital radiography in NCR for the first time. Alongwith radiology advancement, it never lagged behind in modernization of pathology services and acquired state-of-the-art newer equipments which can provide accurate results in lesser time. As the response of patients & clinicians was overwhelming towards the services of Vrinda Diagnostics; to cater a large area, in year 2006, Vrinda Diagnostics opened one more Diagnostic Centre, Vrinda Labs & Research Centre Pvt Ltd at 5/5, Gaur Galaxy, Vaishali, Ghaziabad with modern diagnostic equipments and highly qualified doctors. On demand of clinicians, Vrinda Labs & Research Centre Pvt Ltd, Vaishali, Ghaziabad has started several sample collection centres in Indiarapuram, Kavi Nagar, Vasundhara etc. Patients are sent to Vrinda Diagnostics by practitioners or specialists who want an early & accurate examination result. After the examination, they return to their doctors for further treatment.

Vrinda Diagnostics follows strict internal and external quality control programmes in accordance with Quality Standards ISO 15189 : 2007. Currently, it is under process to be accredited by NABL.
The quality policy of Vrinda Diagnostics is :

• Training our staff as per the requirements of ISO 15189 : 2007.
• Constantly review, upgrade & improve the infrastructure.
• Implementing & following the Quality Management System in accordance with NABL standards.
• Continuously improve the quality of all services.

We are on panel of : BEL, CGHS, ECHS, Escort Yamaha (Motor Cycle Division), Hindustan Coca-Cola, Sriram Pistons & Rings, Sports Authority of India, TRAI, NIFT, IPGCL, BSES, Yamuna Power Limited, Delhi Transco. Ltd, Delhi Jal Board, ICICI Lombard

Our Addresses :

 

III-B/9, Nehru Nagar, (Basement), Ghaziabad                        5/5, Gaur Galaxy, Vaishali, Ghaziabad
Phone : 0120 - 2795514, 2793934                                         Phone : 0120 - 2689410, 2689411

 

 

For more information visit  http://vrindadiagnostic.com/

Profile : Diagnostic products manufacturer : Mumbai : India : KRISHGEN BioSystems

KRISHGEN BioSystems (KRISHGEN) is an Indian privately-owned Biotech firm established in 2003 distributing and developing products and services for the Indian and international market.

Targeting the research and diagnostics markets, our goal is to enable breakthroughs in biological research, diagnostics, drug discovery and the treatment of disease. Krishgen's tools and technology will facilitate the realization of personalized medicine using genomic and proteomic signatures.

We enjoy a dominant position in the provision of immunoassay kits, supply of primary human cells and cell lines, glycobiology and preclinical toxicology tools..

Krishgen takes a highly collaborative approach to business relationships with its customers and partners. We are committed to providing our customers with world-class solutions, service and support. Our track record of delivering innovative new products, by distribution arrangements with leading companies worldwide or the judicious interface with the academia has given us the broadest range of products available. The strength lies in our ability to understand technologies and support the scientists with technical backup and strong logistics.

Krishgen meets the needs of its pharmaceutical and clinical customers by providing a range of Research Use Only kits for researchers in drug development and pre-clinical studies, and in offering fully-optimized and validated products for ensuing preclinical and clinical studies.

Krishgen's recently released cytokine ELISA kits are an innovative cost effective tool for disease research, drug discovery & development, and molecular diagnostic test development.

Krishgen is funded privately through its owners and private investors. It is a non-listed, non-traded SME.

 

KRISHGEN is an Indian Biotech firm established in 2003. In our years of growth, we have established relationships with leading Companies worldwide. KRISHGEN is a leading provider of tools for diagnostics and research. We manufacture, market and sell a highly eclectic range of products including:

• Molecular Biology Reagents
• Cells, Medias and other Culture Reagents
• ImmunoAssays
• Glycobiology Tools
• Toxicology Screening Reagents
• Multi-disciplinary; high-end custom services.

 

 

For more information visit their corporate web-site :http://www.krishgen.com/

Online News : Express India : Kolkata: Pathology Lab business ventures : CK Birla group to enter pathology lab business

The GP-CK Birla group's BM Birla Heart Research Centre is venturing into the pathological laboratory business with a national chain of franchised centres. The chain, tentatively named Birla Diagnostic, will be launched soon. Chief operating officer of the hospital, Suyash Borar said: "We will be rolling out 20 pathological laboratories in Eastern India in the next 12 months. These will be on the lines of the best pathological labs in the country."

Most of the laboratories would be franchised. "We will own two of these while rest will be franchised," Borar said.

The centre was the first hospital in India to get accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers. It has also secured the accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for its pathological laboratory. "The lab can now get samples even from outside the country," said a CK Birla group's spokesperson. The CAP serves nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. More than 6,000 laboratories are accredited to the CAP, and approximately 23,000 laboratories are enrolled in its proficiency testing programmes.

 

Keep reading : http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/CK-Birla-group-to-enter-pathology-lab-business/298460/