About Apollo Hospitals
In 1971, Dr Prathap Reddy returned to India, leaving behind a flourishing practice in Boston. Upon his return, he found the medical landscape in the country lacking in infrastructure, delivery and affordability, which led to the loss of one of his young patients. This tragic event steeled Dr Reddy’s resolve to bring world-class healthcare to India, beginning with India’s first multi-speciality private sector hospital.
“Our mission is to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of excellence in education, research and healthcare for the benefit of humanity”.
Apollo Hospitals opened its doors in 1983, and nearly 42 years later it has touched and enriched more than 42 million lives across 120 countries. Not only it is one of the largest integrated healthcare groups in the region, it has also successfully catalysed the private healthcare revolution in India.
That is akin to touching a million lives each year.
Apollo Hospitals proudly unveils its revolutionary Digi-Smart Lab, a state-of-the-art, fully automated facility designed to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes with minimal human intervention. This cutting-edge laboratory is powered by a cloud-based digital infrastructure, setting new benchmarks in medical diagnostics.Spanning an impressive 45,000 square feet, the Central Reference Laboratory (CRL), a pioneering endeavor by Apollo Hospitals Group, offers an extensive test menu of over 3,000 tests, catering to clients across India and Southeast Asia.
Equipped with world-class molecular technology, this next-generation lab is at par with the best in the world. With the capacity to process more than 1,00,000 samples per day without human intervention, it is poised to be a game-changer in the healthcare industry.
A compassionate humanitarian, Dr. Reddy has dedicated his life to making world-class healthcare afford able and within the reach of the masses.
Dr. Reddy received his medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Chennai and later trained as a cardiologist in the UK and USA. Following his Fellowship from the Massachusetts General Hospital, he went on to head several research programs at the Missouri State Chest Hospital, where he worked for several years before returning to India in 1971.
At a time when private healthcare institutions were unknown in our country, his new hospital attracted the best medical talent, including eminent NRI doctors from the US and UK, to provide worldclass healthcare that could be accessible to every citizen.
The plight of the Indian medical landscape spurred him into setting up Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Dr. Reddy’s mantra has been to identify the healthcare needs of India, and fill the lacuna using a blend of innovation technology and commitment.
At least a 60% Reduction in Laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT)
Streamlining of over 25 procedural steps in end-to-end processes
Proactive issuance of critical alerts to clinical partners
Centralized, real-time operational monitoring via robust dashboards
Achieving a paper-free operational environment
Algorithm-driven autoverification of results
Elevated staff safety and job satisfaction
When it comes to patient care, speedy recovery depends on high quality diagnostics. At par with the highest standards of medical care set by Apollo Hospitals and Clinics, Apollo Diagnostics was established to provide high-quality diagnostics tests, empowering doctors and patients alike. Following its rich legacy of medical excellence, Apollo Diagnostics ensures 100% accuracy and timeliness of test results across every center.
As with all Apollo laboratories, CRL will undergo rigorous clinical laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) programs to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Regular quality control (QC) reviews will further reinforce the commitment to excellence in patient diagnostics.
Guided by Apollo’s vision "To touch a billion lives," the launch of CRL marks yet another milestone in our journey to revolutionize healthcare and deliver world-class diagnostic services.
Highly qualified, patient centric, specialty expert, full time doctors
World class automation & best in globe technology
Expansive & expanding in-house test menu
Advance middleware Solutions
Accurate, precise, quick & reliable results
Qualified & experienced technical staff
Internationally and nationally accredited laboratories
ISO certified home collection services
The sophisticated workflow and automation design seamlessly integrates five major laboratory disciplines—Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Serology, Haematology, and Haemostasis—into a unified, digitally monitored, fully automated track.
With the capability to process over More than 1,00,000 patient samples daily, the Digi-Smart Lab harmonizes data from Apollo Hospitals and Apollo Diagnostics labs, interfacing effortlessly with two distinct Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Employing advanced robotics, high-definition cameras, bespoke algorithms, and machine learning technologies, the Integrated-Smart Lab optimizes processes, mitigates errors, and accelerates diagnostic timelines, significantly improving clinical outcomes.
Apart from tests on track, CRL also performs advanced microbiology, serology, flowcytometry, histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology and medical genetics tests.
Haematology /Clinical Pathology
Biochemistry / Immunochemistry
Histopathology / Cytopathology
Medical genetics / Genomics
Immunohistochemistry
Molecular Diagnostics
Immunology
Serology
Flowcytometry
HLA
Precision diagnostics at the right time can make all the difference to a person’s recovery. For results that are precise, accurate and delivered on time, Apollo Diagnostics employs state-of-the-art technology, such as:
Digi-Smart lab
Best in the globe, automated track system
State of art automated analyzers
Flow cytometry, Maldi-Tof, Mass Spectrometry, Real-time PCR, Fluorescent in situ hydridisation, Line probe assays, Nephelometry, etc
Advanced middleware solutions, robotics, bespoke algorithm & machine learning
Apollo Diagnostics is also the first Diagnsotics Laboratory in India with ISO certifications for Home Collection & Logistics Process to ensure Sample Safety.
Apollo Diagnostics is also the first lab in India with ISO certifications for Home Collection & Logistics Process to ensure Sample Safety
Spread across 45,000 square feet, Central Reference Laboratory, which is backed by the Apollo Hospitals group, will be offering a test menu of more than 3,000 tests, while serving clients pan India and South East Asia.
This state-of-the-art molecular lab is at par with labs around the world, has the capacity to process more than 1,00,000 samples a day without human intervention, and will be a game changer for the entire healthcare industry
Like all our laboratories, CRL will be frequently enrolled in stringent clinical laboratory proficiency testing (PT) programs that are used to validate our testing protocols. Periodic review of QC results is a frequent tool for maintaining quality control of patient samples.
"To touch a billion lives" has been the vision of the Apollo Group, and CRL is yet another step towards fulfilling it.
Present Network Proposed - FY 2025
2000+ patient care centres
140+ diagnostics labs
15,000+ patients a day
More than 20 million diagnostic tests every year
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