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Laboratory medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the quantitative measurement, or qualitative assessment, of any substance which can be assayed in any type of biological fluid for either medical or research purposes. It finds a wide variety of applications in improving the health and healthcare of patients. From measuring cholesterol levels to determining a patient’s risk for cardiovascular disease and sequencing the DNA of tumours to help decide the best choice of chemotherapy, lab medicine is used everywhere. At Manipal Hospitals, we have a specialized team of medical technologists and technicians, pathologists, lab assistants, and chemists who have years of experience in providing the utmost quality of healthcare.
Manipal Hospitals is one of India’s most respected and advanced multi-speciality healthcare providers, with a proud legacy of over 65 years of medical excellence. As a pioneer in delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, our hospital network combines cutting-edge technology with world-class clinical expertise. Each Manipal facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices, intelligent hospital information systems, integrated facility control systems, advanced sensors, and seamless digital communication platforms, ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency at every stage of the patient journey.
Our strength lies in our people. The Manipal team comprises highly skilled and empathetic healthcare professionals—from leading doctors and specialists to trained nurses and support staff—who are deeply committed to delivering the highest level of patient care and satisfaction. Our hospital network spans 28 locations across India, offering over 7,600 beds and a wide spectrum of specialities, all under one roof.
At the heart of our success is our Lab Medicine Department, which features fully automated diagnostic laboratories, next-generation diagnostic technologies, and stringent quality control protocols. Patients benefit from accurate testing, flexible scheduling, and same-day reporting for most investigations, thanks to our efficient digital workflows and patient-first approach. Whether for routine tests or complex diagnostics, Manipal Hospitals ensures fast, reliable, and world-class laboratory services to support timely and effective treatment decisions.
Laboratory medicine is used by doctors all around the world to determine and validate their diagnoses. At Manipal Hospitals, our Laboratory Medicine department is equipped with cutting-edge, imported clinical laboratory test equipment from Siemens and other well-known manufacturers. We offer a full range of laboratory tests encompassing all key disciplines, including clinical pathology, biochemistry, microbiology, haematology, histopathology, cytology, immunology, molecular biology, and genetics. Managed by a team of highly qualified specialists, we are experts in delivering accurate and timely reports for all patients. Visit our best multi-speciality hospital in Pune to know more about Laboratory medicine.
The procedures at our laboratory medicine department help physicians carry out the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. The laboratories are handled by medical technologists also known as clinical laboratory scientists. They are trained to perform various tests on samples of biological specimens collected from their patients. The testing is done in a logical and strict manner. All the steps and phases of the testing process - pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical, are clearly written for guidance.
We at Manipal Hospitals offer high-quality diagnostic testing. In addition to providing value to individual patients, our lab medicine department is used for screening and surveillance of diseases important to public health. On a bigger scale, relevant test results can be used as surrogate indicators to assess the progress of public, international and global health programs.
Lab medicine, also known as clinical pathology, is a medical speciality that involves the testing of blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids to diagnose, monitor, and prevent disease.
Lab tests provide objective data that help:
Diagnose diseases (e.g., diabetes, infections)
Monitor treatment (e.g., blood sugar levels)
Detect risk factors (e.g., cholesterol)
Guide decisions in critical care or surgery
Modern lab tests are highly accurate, but results can be affected by:
Sample handling
Patient preparation (e.g., fasting)
Test timing (e.g., hormone cycles)
Medications or supplements
The normal range represents expected values in a healthy population. A result outside the normal range does not always mean disease—it must be interpreted in context by a healthcare provider.
Not always. There are some tests where fasting is necessary; regarding those, you will be guided by your doctor or the lab technician. You may need to fast (usually 8–12 hours) for tests like:
Blood glucose
Lipid profile
Iron studies
