Global pharma major Lupin Limited announced today that Lupin Diagnostics has launched its first Reference Laboratory in Ranchi. The new lab is equipped to conduct a broad spectrum of routine and specialised tests in the fields of molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, flow cytometry, histopathology, cytology, microbiology, serology, haematology, immunology, and routine biochemistry, the company informed in a press statement.

“Lupin Diagnostics will equip doctors with accurate diagnosis in the patient journey by leveraging innovative technologies for improved patient care. People in Jharkhand can now avail preventive health check-ups, home collection and testing centres at 10 locations,” the company said in a statement.

 “We are thrilled to expand our diagnostics services that include an extensive range of tests and curated health check packages to the Jharkhand market. The launch of our Reference Laboratory in Ranchi is a step forward to provide high-standard diagnostics to enable doctors to diagnose patient health accurately, make safer interventions and overall, improve patient outcomes,” Ravindra Kumar, Vice President and Head, Lupin Diagnostics.

In order to penetrate East India comprehensively, Lupin Diagnostics has established a reference laboratory in Ranchi, Jharkhand following the establishment of processing laboratories in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar. Currently, Lupin Diagnostics has over 100 LupiMitra (Lupin’s franchise collection centres) already enrolled for its East India operations.