Suburban Diagnostics: Suburban Diagnostics unveils state-of-the-art reference lab in Mumbai

It is the first private lab in West India to have built its mycobacteriology, mycology, and molecular biology departments within a separate Bio Safety Level -3 (BSL3) bio-containment labSuburban Diagnostics opened its largest reference laboratory in Vidya Vihar, Mumbai. The ultra-modern laboratory offers an extensive test menu with the use of the latest technology in testing and process automation for precise and timely diagnostics. The lab is also the first private lab in West India to have built its mycobacteriology, mycology, and molecular biology departments within a separate Bio Safety Level -3 (BSL3) bio-containment lab thereby reducing any potential exposure to both the lab personnel and to those outside the lab by the accidental release of any bio-risk material into the environment.Speaking on the occasion of the launch of the Reference Laboratory, (Hony) Brig Dr Arvind Lal, Chairman, Dr Lal PathLabs said, "Nearly 70 per cent of all clinical decisions are taken based on diagnostic tests. Over the last seventy years we have gained the trust of our clinicians and millions of patients rely on us for precise diagnostics. The new reference laboratory provides a wide array of super-specialised, specialized, and routine tests for meeting all their diagnostic ...