Only 1% of the diagnostics labs in India are accredited

• Did you know that there are over 1 lakh diagnostics labs in India, and only 1% of them are accredited? These labs include standalone facilities, hospital-based diagnostics chains, and imaging labs.
• Accreditations serve as governing bodies that ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain set standards, ultimately providing accurate results to customers. In India, NABL is the primary accreditation body among others.
• We're all aware that labs sometimes compromise quality to cut costs. They might use low-quality equipment, hire unqualified phlebotomists and technicians, or operate in areas prone to contamination risks. These practices shift the responsibility for any inaccuracies onto the customer, compromising their health.
• To address this, the government has established standards for labs. These encompass temperature and access control, minimum qualifications for phlebotomists and lab technicians, the entrepreneur's industry experience, and guidelines for machine calibration, data tracing, storage, and confidentiality. Adhering to these guidelines significantly enhances accuracy and ensures better patient outcomes.
• The fact that 99% of diagnostic labs in India lack accreditation underscores the pressing need for improvement to safeguard patient health. Patients are often confronted with complex and technical reports, making them challenging to understand. At NirogGyan, we're dedicated to addressing this issue by providing simplified and user-friendly Smart Reports.
• As a consumer, it's advisable to always choose accredited labs that uphold high standards of accuracy, endorsed by accrediting bodies like NABL, FDA, USFDA, and AABB.

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