The Central Laboratory at Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (AIMSR), Bathinda, is committed to delivering accurate, reliable and timely diagnostic results that support every stage of patient care. The laboratory functions round the clock, backed by a dedicated team of pathologists, microbiologists, biochemists and trained technical staff working across modern, automated diagnostic platforms.

Central Laboratory — NABL Accredited

Our Central Laboratory is NABL Accredited, reflecting international standards of quality, precision and patient safety in every report we issue. It houses our Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pathology sections, offering a comprehensive range of routine and specialised diagnostic investigations.

Molecular Laboratory — NABL Accredited

Our Molecular Laboratory is also NABL Accredited, dedicated to advanced PCR-based and molecular diagnostics — including infectious disease detection, viral load monitoring and gene-based testing — carried out to the same rigorous standards of accuracy and quality control.

Introduction

Our laboratory services are organised into three core specialities — Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pathology — each equipped to handle both routine and specialised diagnostic requirements. In addition to the wide range of tests performed in-house, the Central Laboratory maintains tie-ups with leading NABL-accredited referral laboratories, allowing us to arrange complex, low-volume and highly specialised investigations without inconveniencing the patient. Samples for outsourced tests are collected at the hospital itself, and reports are delivered back through the same single point of contact.

Services Rendered

The diagnostic services offered by the Central Laboratory are broadly divided into two categories — In-House Investigations, performed within our own laboratory premises, and Outsourced Lab Investigations, processed through our network of accredited partner laboratories.

In-House Investigations

Biochemistry

The Biochemistry section carries out a wide spectrum of routine and advanced blood chemistry, hormonal, cardiac and metabolic tests that assist clinicians in diagnosing and monitoring conditions ranging from diabetes and kidney disease to hormonal and cardiac disorders.

• Diabetic Profile — Fasting Blood Sugar, Random Blood Sugar, GCT, GTT, PP Sugar, HbA1c
• Renal Function Tests (RFT) — BUN, Urea, Creatinine, Uric Acid
• Liver Function Tests (LFT) — AST, ALT, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, ALP, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin
• Lipid Profile — Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, VLDL, LDL
• Calcium
• Ionized Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Magnesium
• Electrolytes — Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
• Amylase
• Lipase
• LDH
• CRP
• RA Quantitative
• GGT
• Serum Lactate
• Fluid Analysis — Pleural, Ascitic, Pericardial, CSF, Synovial, Drain
• Biochemical Urine Analysis — 24-Hour Urine Protein, Albumin, Phosphorus, Calcium, Urea, Uric Acid, Creatinine; Urine A/C Ratio, Myoglobin, Hemoglobin, Micro-albumin, Porphobilinogen, Spot Sodium, Osmolality
• ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)
• Cancer Markers — AFP, CEA, PSA, CA-19.9, CA-125, CA-15.3, Beta-hCG, ACP
• LH, FSH, Prolactin
• Estradiol
• Progesterone
• Testosterone
• Thyroid Profile — T3, T4, TSH, FT3, FT4
• Cardiac Markers — Troponin-I, CK-MB, BNP, LDH
• PCT (Procalcitonin)
• tTG IgA
• Anti-CCP Antibodies
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• IgE
• Cortisol
• PTH
• DHEAS
• AMH
• Serum Osmolality
• Stone Analysis
• Iron Studies — Iron, TIBC, Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation
• G6PD

Microbiology

The Microbiology section offers a full range of culture, serology, rapid antigen and molecular tests to identify bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections, supporting early and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases.

• Bacteriology — Gram Staining, Aerobic Bacterial Cultures of all Specimens, Blood Culture, Swabs, Body Fluids
• Parasitology — Stool R/E, Stool for pH, Routine Microscopy for Acanthamoeba, Routine Microscopy for Hydatid Cyst
• Immunology — RF Test, CRP Test, ASO Test, Widal Test, Malarial Antigen, S. Typhi Dot, Urine for Pregnancy, RPR for Syphilis, ANA by IFA, ANA Profile, VDRL Titre, Leptospira IgG/IgM, Aspergillus IgG/IgM
• Virology — HIV Rapid Test, HCV Rapid Test, HBsAg Rapid Test, Hepatitis A/Hepatitis E (IgG/IgM), Dengue ELISA, HCV ELISA, HBsAg ELISA, Rapid COVID Test, Chikungunya Test
• Mycology — KOH Preparation for all Specimens, Fungal C/S, LPCB Mount, India Ink, Cryptococcal Rapid Antigen
• Mycobacteriology — Mantoux Test, AFB Stain, AFB Culture, Truenat, TB Gold, GeneXpert
• Molecular Microbiology — H1N1 RT-PCR, COVID-19 RT-PCR, TB-PCR, HBV-PCR (Quantitative), Hepatitis C RT-PCR (Quantitative)

Pathology

The Pathology section, spanning Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology, Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry, provides comprehensive cellular and tissue-level diagnostic support — from routine blood counts to biopsy reporting and specialised immunohistochemistry panels.

• Hematology — CBC (Complete Hemogram), Bleeding Time/Clotting Time, Reticulocyte Count, Peripheral Blood Film Examination (PBF), Coagulation Profile (PTI/INR, APTT, FDP), PBF for MP, Microfilaria, IT-Ratio, Hemolysis, Toxic Granules, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, ESR, HPLC, IPF, MDS Panel, Immunohistochemistry Markers — JAK2 V617F, CALR, MPL Profile
• Clinical Pathology — Complete Urine Examination (Physical, Chemical & Microscopic Examination), Stool for Occult Blood, Semen Analysis, Fluids (Pleural, Pericardial, Ascitic, CSF) for TLC/DLC
• Cytopathology — FNAC, Tzanck Smear for Acantholytic Cells, Pap Smear, Body Fluids for Cytology/Malignant Cells, Cell Block, Imprint Smear, Sputum/Bronchial Washing/Lavage for Cytology/Malignant Cells
• Histopathology — Biopsy (Small/Medium/Large), Frozen Section
• Immunohistochemistry — All Markers and Panels

Outsourced Lab Investigations

For highly specialised, low-frequency and advanced molecular or genetic tests, the Central Laboratory partners with reputed NABL-accredited outsource laboratories. Samples are drawn and processed at Adesh Hospital itself, with results channelled back through our own reporting system — giving patients the benefit of advanced diagnostics without visiting an external centre.

Biochemistry

Beyond routine biochemistry, our outsource panel covers hormonal assays, tumour markers, autoimmune profiles and specialised metabolic tests requested for complex clinical workups.

Lithium, CA 15.3, E2 (Estradiol), Progesterone, Insulin Levels, DHEAS, HGH, AMH, Anti-TPO, Dual Markers, Protein Electrophoresis, Erythropoietin Levels, Serum Copper, Ceruloplasmin, Quadruple Markers, Thyroglobulin, Folic Acid, Galactomannan, Karyotyping, C-Peptide, Homocysteine Levels, Carbamazepine Levels, C3 & C4 Levels, Anti-TG Levels, ACTH Levels, Protein C and S, Free Light Chain Assay, Lead Levels, Free PSA, Bile Acid Level, 1,25-Dihydroxy Vitamin D3, Serum ACE Levels, Serum Valproic Acid, hsCRP

Microbiology

Advanced infection panels, multiplex PCR platforms, autoimmune serology and drug-susceptibility testing for tuberculosis and other resistant organisms are available through our outsource network.

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Panel, BioFire Respiratory Pathogen Panel, BioFire Pneumonia Plus Panel, BioFire Meningoencephalitis Panel (CSF), Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Detection, Clostridium Difficile — GDH, Toxin A/B, TPHA Titre, ANA by IFA, ANA Profile (17 Antigen), ANA Profile (23 Antigen), VDRL Titre, Leptospira IgG/IgM, Aspergillus IgG/IgM, ABPA Panel, Toxoplasma Antibody (IgM/IgG), Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA), ANCA (MPO & PR3) Profile, Echinococcus IgE & IgG, CD3 + CD4, CD8 Counts, Pneumocystis by IFA, Complement C3 (Serum), Total IgA (Serum), Total IgM (Serum), Total IgG (Serum), Total IgD (Serum), Myositis Profile (16 Antigens, Serum), Myositis Profile (11 Antigens, Serum), Hepatitis A IgM/IgG ELISA, Hepatitis E IgM/IgG ELISA, HCV ELISA, HBsAg ELISA, HIV ELISA, Anti-HBsAg Titre, Galactomannan (Serum or BAL Fluid), GeneXpert MTB/RIF, TB Gold, AFB BACTEC Culture by MGIT, Line Probe Assay — First and Second Line, HCV Genotyping, Cytomegalovirus DNA Detection, Pneumocystis by RT-PCR, Clostridium Difficile DNA Real-Time PCR, Rifampicin Drug Testing, Isoniazid Drug Testing, AFB Susceptibility Testing (Single Drug), AFB Susceptibility 5-Drug Panel, AFB Susceptibility 10-Drug Panel, AFB Susceptibility 13-Drug Panel

Pathology

Oncology-focused molecular and genetic diagnostics — including flow cytometry, FISH, NGS-based gene panels and hereditary cancer testing — are processed through our outsource oncopathology partners.

Fibrinogen, HPLC, IPF, MDS Panel, IHC Panel, IHC Markers, JAK2 V617F, CALR, MPL Profile, EGFR by FISH, Coagulation Profile, FDP, HRR Gene Panel (NGS), Factor VIII Activity, Factor IX Activity, Leukemia Lymphoma Flow Cytometry Panels, Flow Cytometry Panels, Immature Platelet Fraction, Oncomine Myeloid Assay (NGS), AML Molecular Panel, FISH BCR/ABL, Multiple Myeloma Screening Panel, Prothrombin Gene Mutation Analysis, BRCA 1 & 2, PNH on White Blood Cells, Multiple Myeloma Panel, Leukemia Panel, ER, PR, HER2 with Reflex to FISH and Ki-67, FISH — Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization, Kidney Biopsy Panel, DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence, Congo Red Stain, Cytogenetic Panel

Any other test requested by the treating clinician, even if not listed above, can be arranged through our outsource laboratory network.