Introduction of Medical Laboratories in Nepal
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There are two types of medical/clinical laboratories in Nepal. One is a private laboratory while another is a government laboratory but both are monitored by National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). NPHL is the government national reference laboratory under the Department of health services (DoHS) and the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). It was established in 1968 as Central Health Laboratory (CHL) and the later name was changed to National Public Health Laboratory in 1991.
The major functions of MPHL are networking, licensing private laboratories, monitoring, supervision, capacity, strengthening and conducting research activities, and the national external quality assurance scheme (NEQAS) of the laboratories. Depending on test load and manpower NPHL has categorized private laboratories into 5 types i.e. A to E and the list of such laboratories is mentioned below the table. NPHL also provides quality laboratory services to the people of Nepal through central, Regional, Sub-regional, Zonal, District, and primary health care (PHC) based government laboratories.
Name, Address, and Category of Laboratories of Nepal
| S.No | Name of Laboratories | Address | Category | Website Link |
| 1. | National Reference Lab Pvt. Ltd. | New Baneshwor-10, Ktm | A | http://www.nrlnepal.com/ |
| 2. | Nepal Mediciti (Unit of Ashwins Medical College & Hospital Pvt. Ltd.) | Sainbu-18, Bhaisepati, Lalitpur | A | http://www.nepalmediciti.com |
| 3. | Medi Quest Laboratory Clinic | Jawalakhel, Lalitpur | A | http://www.mediquestlab.com |
| 4. | Siddhi Poly Path Lab | Charkhal, Kathmandu | A | https://siddhilab.com.np/ |
| 5. | Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital Pvt. Ltd. | Swayambhu, Kathmandu | A | https://mmth.edu.np/ |
| 6. | HAMS Hospital | Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu | A | https://hamshospital.com |
| 7. | Star Hospital Pvt. Ltd. | Sanepa, Lalitpur | A | https://starhospitallimited.com |
| 8. | Bidh Lab Pvt. Ltd. | Kupandole-10, Lalitpur | A | |
| 9. | Crystal Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. | Sinamangal, Kathmandu | A | https://crystaldiagnosticlab.com |
| 10. | Alpha Health Care & Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. | Bijuli Bazar, Kathmandu | A | https://alfacarenepal.com |
| 11. | Modern Diagnostic Center Pvt. Ltd. | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu | A | https://www.facebook.com/ modern.diagnostic.center.npl/ |
| 12. | Central Diagnostic Laboratory & Research Centre P. Ltd. | Kamalpokhari, KTM | A | https://centraldiagnosticlabs.com |
| 13. | Life Care Diagnostics & Research Centre | Newroad, Pokhara | A | https://www.diagnosticslifecare.com |
| 14. | Mangalam Diagnostic Centre P. Ltd. | Birgunj-5, Parsa | A | https://mangalamdiagnostic.com |
| 15. | B-Sure Path Lab and Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. | Biratnagar-4, Morang | A | https://www.bsurepathlab.com |
| 16. | Naya Lab Naya Pathology Pvt. Ltd. | Biratnagar, Morang | A | https://naya-lab-naya-pathology-pvt-ltd.business.site |
| 17. | Universal Institute of Advanced Studies & Research Private Limited (UCMSTH) | Bhairahawa, Rupandehi | A | https://www.collegesnepal.com/universal-college-of-medical-sciences/ |
| 18. | National Path Lab & Research Centre P. Ltd. | Butwal, Rupandehi | A | https://www.nationalpathlabs.com |
| B | ||||
| 1. | SRL Diagnostics Nepal Pvt. Ltd. | Life Care Center, 3rd Floor, Ward No. 3, Maharajgunj | B | https://diagnosticslab.business.site/ |
| 2. | Dr. Lal PathLabs | 1st Floor, Kundalini Diagnostic Centre, KMC, Chandol | B | https://www.lalpathlabs.com/international/ Nepal/maharajgunj |
| 3. | Samyak Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. | 2nd Floor, Norkhang Complex, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur | B | https://samyakdiagnostic.com/ |
| 4. | Interpid Nepal Pvt. Ltd. | Prashuti Griha Marg, Thapathali | B | https://www.intrepidnepal.com/ |
| 5. | Medi Quest Laboratory Clinic P. Ltd. | Pulchowk, Lalitpur | B | http://www.mediquestlab.com/ |
| 6. | Krown Laboratory & Referral Centre P. Ltd. | Bhatbhateni, KTM | B | https://k-lab.com.np/ |
| 7. | Health Link Reliable Lab & Clinic Pvt. Ltd | Lagankhel, Lalitpur | B | https://www.996co.com/npl/company/107132 |
| 8. | Niramaya Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. | Devkota Marg-31, KTM | B | https://www.niramayadiagnostics.com/ |
| 9. | Reliable Diagnostic Laboratory Nepal P. Ltd. | Gongabu, KTM | B | http://www.reliablediag.com.np/ |
| 10. | Norvic International & Medical College P. Ltd. | Thapathali, KTM | B | https://norvichospital.com/ |
| 11. | Bayodha Hospital | Balkhu, Kathmandu | B | https://www.vayodhahospitals.com/ |
| 12. | Diabetes, Thyroid & Endocrine Care Centre | Kupandol, Lalitpur | B | http://www.dtecc.com.np/services.aspx?c=DAP |
| 13. | Kathmandu Pathology & Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. | Maharajgunj Plaza, Maharajgunj, near sales berry, Kathmandu, Nepal | B | https://kathmandupathlab.com/about-us/ |
| 14. | Bio Diagnostics Path Labs Nepal Pvt. Ltd. | 3rd Floor, Oil Mill Building, Opposite Universal Cafe, Sukedhara, Kathmandu | B | https://biodiagnostic.com.np/ |
| 15. | Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital | Swoyambhu-15, Kathmandu, Nepal | B | https://mmth.edu.np/ |
| 16. | Nova International Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. | Kusunti Height, Lalitpur | B | https://www.novadiagnostic.com/ |
| 17. | B. & B. Hospital Pvt. Ltd. | Gwarko, Lalitpur | B | https://www.bbhospital.com.np/ |
| 18. | Grande International Hospital | Dhapasi-4, KTM | https://www.grandehospital.com/ | |
| 19. | Vision Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. | Birta-4, Birgunj, Parsa | B | http://visionpolyclinic.com.np/ |
| 20. | Seed Medical Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. | Bharatpur, Chitwan | B | https://www.facebook.com/ seedmedicallaboratories/ |
| 21. | Nirnayak Diagnostics & Referral Centre P. Ltd. | Bharatpur, Chitwan | B | https://maps.me/catalog/health/amenity-clinic/nirnayak-diagnostics-lab-4611686022548909863/ |
| 22. | Capital Reference Lab P. Ltd | Bharatpur, Chitwan | B | https://www.facebook.com/crllab |
| 23. | Right Diagnostic Centre and Referral Centre | Bharatpur, Chitwan | B | http://rdl.com.np/ |
| 24. | S.E.E.D. Medical Laboratories | Butwal-6, Rupandehi | B | |
| 25. | Life care Diagnostics & Research Centre Dhangadhi P. Ltd. | Dhangadhi, Kailali | B | https://www.facebook.com/lifecarediagnostics/ |
| 26. | Focus Reference Diagnostic Centre | Biratnagar, Morang | B | https://www.facebook.com/frdcl/ |
| 27. | Genomic Diagnostic Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. | Butwal, Rupandehi | B | http://gdlbutwal.com.np/ |
| 28. | Terai Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. | Birgunj, Parsa | B | https://www.facebook.com/ TERAIHOSPITALBIRGUNJ/ |
| 29. | Narayani Central Diagnostic Laboratory P. Ltd. | Birta-3, Birgunj | B | https://www.biskoon.com/business/ entry/view/15889-narayani-central-diagnostic-lab |
| 30. | Complete Diagnostics Center Pvt. Ltd. | Janakpurdham, Janakpur | B | http://www.cdcjnp.com.np/ |
| 31. | Quality Reference Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. | Janakpur, Dhanusha | B | https://www.facebook.com/QRLlab |
| 32. | Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh | Biratnagar, Morang | B | https://www.erec-p.org/ |
| 33. | N.R.L. Pokhara | New road, Pokhara | B | https://www.facebook.com/nrlnepal/posts/nrl-pokharaphone-no-061-540003we-are-operationaloffice-hours-900am-to-200pmthe-c/3516649648351919/ |
| 34. | N.R.L. Chitwan | Bharatpur, Chitwan | B | https://www.facebook.com/chitwanbranch2070/ |
| 35. | N.R.L. Butwal | Butwal, Rupandehi | B | https://cumaps.net/en/NP/national-reference-laboratory-nrl-butwal-pvt-ltd-path-lab-p4034 |
| 36. | N.R.L. Birtamod | Birtamode, Jhapa | B | |
| 37. | N.R.L. Biratnagar | Birtamode, Morang | B | |
| 38. | Genomic Diagnostic Laboratory | Tulsipur, Dang | B | |
| 39. | National Path Lab and Research Center | Chorahi, Dang | B | |
| 40. | Bageshwori Diagnostic & Polyclinic Center Pvt Ltd | Nepalgunj-10, Banke | B | |
| 41. | Nidan Diagnostic & Health Care Pvt. Ltd | Nepalgunj, Banke | B | |
| 42. | Sagarmatha Diagnostic Center | Nepalgunj, Banke | B | |
| 43. | Banepa Diagnostic Laboratory and Research Center Pvt. Ltd. | Banepa, Kavre | B |
Keynotes on Medical Laboratories
- C, D, and E categorized laboratories are registered in local government bodies and PPHL.
- NPHL itself is a sentinel/national reference laboratory which has the following units and departments-
- The National Influenza Centre
- National External Quality Assurance Scheme (NEQAS)
- Serology
- National Bureau for Blood Transfusion Services (NBBTS)
- Biomedical Engineering and maintenance
- Quality Control and Training Section
- Biochemistry
- Japanese Encephalitis, Measles and Rubella Laboratory (JE/Measles Polio Department)
- Endocrinology
- Hematology
- National Reference Laboratory for AIDS and STD Control (HIV Reference Laboratory)
- Oncopathology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Non-Communicable Disease Department (Four sections (Hematology, Biochemistry, Endocrinology, and Histo-Cytopathology)
- The vision of NPHL is to develop it as the center of excellence in diagnosis.
- The major goals of NPHL are to extend laboratory services in all hospitals and health care institutions up to the PHC level for the development of NPHL as a national reference laboratory for diagnostic and public health services and to address the diagnostic needs due to emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- Major Routine Activities of NPHL are as follows-
- Routine and specialized diagnostic services including services of referral laboratory.
- Public health-related activities (laboratory-based surveillance [Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES)/Japanese encephalitis, measles/rubella, polio, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), influenza)], HIV reference unit, National Influenza Center, Biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory and outbreak investigation).
- Training and workshops.
- Logistics procurement and supply and laboratory refurbishment.
- Supervised and monitored, licensing lab, and Blood Transfusion Service Centers (BTSCS).
- National External Quality Assurance Scheme (hematology, biochemistry, gram stain, microbiology, AMR on selected bacterial pathogens and transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs).
- Polio containment and its accreditation.
- Assisting the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in preparing medical laboratory-related, policies, legislation, and guidelines.
- Procurement of special types of kits and reagents and equipment for provincial and local level government laboratories.
- General administration functions.
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance activities
- Provincial Public Health Laboratories (PPHLs) are also available in Nepal at the state level to strengthen the NPHL.
- If any update is lacking in the provided list, kindly mention it in a comment box and no doubt, we will definitely add it to the list.
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