Chennai: Diagnostic service provider Apollo Diagnostics has officially launched its Digi-Smart Central Reference Laboratory (CRL) in Chennai – a next-generation, fully automated diagnostic facility designed to revolutionize lab operations and accelerate patient care.
Spanning 45,000 sq. ft., the state-of-the-art CRL integrates five key laboratory disciplines – Clinical Chemistry, Immunoassay, Serology, Hematology, and Hemostasis – into a single, digitally monitored, AI-powered track.
This seamless unification, supported by robotics, high-resolution cameras, and machine learning algorithms, enables a 60% reduction in laboratory turnaround time (TAT) and dramatically improves diagnostic accuracy.
Tests at Apollo Diagnostics
Capable of processing over 100,000 samples daily, the lab caters to healthcare providers across India and Southeast Asia, offering over 3,000 types of diagnostic tests. It also houses advanced capabilities in molecular biology, medical genetics, histopathology, cytopathology, flow cytometry, and more – making it one of the most comprehensive diagnostic infrastructures in the region.
“This Digi-Smart Lab represents our commitment to reimagining diagnostic efficiency,” said a spokesperson from Apollo Diagnostics. “By combining AI and automation with deep clinical expertise, we ensure high-quality, timely, and reliable diagnostic results—empowering both doctors and patients to act faster and with greater confidence.”
The CRL will adhere to the highest global standards through continuous proficiency testing (PT) and quality control (QC) programs, along with national and international accreditations to ensure diagnostic excellence.
With this milestone, Apollo Diagnostics reaffirms its leadership in technology-enabled healthcare, setting new benchmarks in speed, scalability, and precision in diagnostics.
