The lab can process up to 200 samples per day, ranging from basic day-to-day pathology tests to complex molecular diagnostic tests
Metropolis Healthcare has announced the launch of an advanced diagnostic testing centre in Kunnamkulam in Kerala’s Thrissur district. The lab can process up to 200 samples per day, ranging from basic day-to-day pathology tests to complex molecular diagnostic tests.
Inaugurating the lab, A C Moideen, MLA commented, “I am pleased to welcome Metropolis’s new and advanced diagnostic centre to serve patients in Kunnamkulam. As people are becoming more conscious of their health, preventive screening and timely diagnosis is equally important in order to avoid complications of later stages of any disease, and the presence of such a reputed national diagnostic chain in the city is reassuring. With this, I urge the citizens of the city to invest in essential testing for themselves and their families on a regular basis.”
Surendran Chemmenkottil, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolis Healthcare said, “The opening of this lab in Kunnamkulam is in line with Metropolis’ mission to expand our reach in tier 2 and tier 3 towns in core geographic locations where the company has strong brand recognition. Metropolis has grown its presence in Kerala over the years, with over 25 processing laboratories and more than 70 patient collection centres serving a network of hospitals and doctors throughout the state. With the opening of the new processing lab, we hope to provide high-quality diagnostic testing services and reliable reports to clinicians and patients in Kunnamkulam and nearby areas in a timely manner.”
Dr Xavier Thomas MD Pathology, Chief of Laboratory, Metropolis Healthcare commented, “Metropolis over the years has been known for its specialised testing capabilities in addition to routine pathology tests. We have the most diverse test menu under our roof and are constantly focused on bringing more and more test menu year after year. And we look forward to providing these different kinds of tests to doctors in order to aid them in making effective clinical decisions, as well as assisting patients in all phases of disease diagnosis with accurate reports.”