India Pharma Outlook Team | Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Agilus Diagnostics, a Fortis Healthcare Limited subsidiary, announced the opening of a new laboratory in Panjagutta. The sophisticated laboratory can process 60,000+ samples per month, ranging from simple routine tests to semi-specialized and specialised tests. Recognising the growing demand for high-quality diagnostic services, Agilus has expanded its offerings by opening this laboratory in Hyderabad. Hyderabad residents will now have access to Agilus' extensive test menu, which includes over 3,000 tests and a variety of well-curated preventive healthcare packages.
The lab will serve Hyderabad and the surrounding districts of Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizambad, and Rangareddy, among others. T Srinivas Yadav, minister for animal husbandry, fisheries, and cinematography and MLA of Sanath Nagar Constituency; Danam Nagender, MLA of Khairtabad Constituency; and Dr. Errolla Srinivas, chairman of Telengana State Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation all attended the ceremony. 'Agilus Diagnostics has been catering to the populace in Hyderabad for many years, and this dedicated facility will help us deliver timely diagnostic reports to Hyderabad and nearby districts,' said Anand K, managing director and CEO of Agilus Diagnostics.
This launch is in line with our network expansion strategy, which aims to improve patient reach and access. We have also enabled home collection services for our customers, as well as other valuable added services such as ordering tests through our website and intuitive mobile app, receiving diagnostic reports via WhatsApp, and so on." Agilus Diagnostics is the new name for the company that has recently undergone a brand transformation journey.
Agilus is a combination of the words 'Agile' and 'Us,' and is derived from the Latin term 'agilis,' which means 'agility.' Instituted in 1995, Agilus Diagnostics Ltd., is one of India’s largest diagnostics service provider in terms of number of laboratories in India as of and for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 (Source: CRISIL Report). Agilus Diagnostics has a network of 410+ labs, 3,700+ customer touch points, and 12,000+ direct clients/pick up points spread across 1.000+ cities, 25 states and five union territories in India as of March 31, 2023.