Capable of conducting 60,000 sample testing per month
Metropolis Healthcare has launched their new centre in Thalassery, Kerala. The 1,600 sq. ft. laboratory has the capacity to conduct more than 60,000 sample testing per month with a quick turnaround time.
The inauguration was done by K Muraleedharan, MP, Thalassery, Kerala in the presence of Dr Ramesh Kumar, CEO, Kerala and Ajit Vetha, COO, Metropolis Healthcare.
Metropolis Laboratory, Thalassery will offer about 4,000 different tests ranging from basic day to day pathology tests to the high-end molecular diagnostics tests. Metropolis Healthcare has its laboratories located in Kangahad, Mattannur, Dharamshala, Pazhayangadi, Calicut and Kannur.
Vijender Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolis Healthcare said about the launch, “As we all know that maladies still haunt the day to day lives of people, our aim is to be there for everyone who needs help and while the pandemic is still alive, it is our duty to be out there as much as we can to assist and guide people. We are delighted to announce the launch of our new centre in Thalassery, Kerala. The team working at the lab works day-in-day out to ensure perfection.”
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Chief of Laboratory, Metropolis Kerala said “As the pandemic seems unstoppable, this lab launch could not come at a better time. Kerala is constantly reporting a high number of cases whether it is COVID-19 or other diseases. The motive behind this new laboratory is to be present for as many people around in their fight against the illnesses of the world. The brains handling the laboratory are reputed for their work and experience in the healthcare sector. We sincerely hope that we are able to reach out to and help those who are finding it difficult to cope with the burden of the illnesses around in the state of Kerala.”
With the launch of the new lab, it gives the people living around the area some relief as they do not have to travel outside the city for specialized sample testing. They also have the home visit sample collection option available to them for their own convenience.
Metropolis Healthcare has 30 laboratories across the state of Kerala out of which Kochi & Thrissur labs are NABL accredited.