India, 13th June 2023: Expanding its footprint in Andhra Pradesh, the American Institute of Pathology & Laboratory Sciences Pvt Ltd (Ampath) has recently launched a lab at Punnaiah and Vajramma Complex, Ramachandra Nagar, Vijayawada. The 2700 sq. ft. laboratory is equipped with the latest technology platforms capable of delivering quality reports with a quick Turn-Around-Time (TAT).
The newly launched spacious pathology center serves a comprehensive menu of more than 2500 tests, performed under the supervision of highly experienced pathologists. The lab offers diagnostic tests in Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Flow cytometry, Clinical Pathology, Serology, Immunology, Microbiology, Cytology, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular diagnosis, NGS, and Cytogenetics amongst others. These services help in the diagnosis and detection of various diseases affecting different organs and parts of the body which can be extremely vital for the clinician to decide on the treatment protocol.
Dr Maneesh Bagai, Chief Operating Officer, Ampath commented, “We are extremely delighted and pleased to announce the launch of our newest lab in Vijayawada. Working in tandem with achieving our vision, we are proud to have expanded our presence in one of the leading markets and will now be able to serve the population of Vijayawada with our automated & best-in-class, advanced test profiles with high-quality standards. Ampath is at the forefront of providing evidence-based, focused healthcare services in South Asia. We strive to provide top-notch services, innovation, and quality-driven results in all our endeavors.”
Residents of these cities and nearby towns like Guntur, Narsarapeta, Tenali, Gudiwada, Machilipatnam, Eluru, Narsipatnam, Anakapalle, Rajamundry, Vizianagram, and Srikakulam will get benefit from the world-class diagnostic services provided by the well-equipped lab facility. Making quality diagnostics services available to people even in the most remote areas, Ampath is offering a collection center model in the southern geography.
Dr Pankaj Karwa, Head of Lab Operations, Ampath said, “We are elated about opening a new lab and expanding our presence in the South where we will be offering a wide spectrum of diagnostic tests. With high-tech equipment and a team of skilled professionals, we hope to serve our customers continually and efficiently with quality and enhanced healthcare services.”
Ampath has a Central Reference Laboratory in Hyderabad, with 14 satellite labs in different locations. It is NABL accredited (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and has collaborated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the top-ranked hospitals in the United States, which allows the technical team at Ampath to work with the world’s leading clinicians to help them deliver on comprehensive lab services. It’s the only Indian lab with the privilege of collaborating with an acclaimed global medical organization. It has seamlessly managed to keep par with international standards in testing procedures and quality protocols that have been developed under the expert guidance of UPMC. Ampath striving closer to its mission of providing world-class services and accurate diagnosis has multiple projects underway to aid its expansion across various geographical territories of India.