Amazon launches home diagnostic services in 6 cities through app
Amazon India
on Sunday announced the launch of
Amazon
Diagnostics, an at-home service for customers to book lab tests, schedule and track appointments, and access digital reports through the Amazon app.
The service, being offered in collaboration with
Orange Health Labs
, will be available in Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, across over 450 PIN codes, the company said in a statement.
With this addition, Amazon has now integrated its existing pharmacy and clinic services under
Amazon Medical
.
"This expansion strengthens the foundation of Amazon Medical by building on the existing service of Pharmacy and Clinic. With
Amazon Pharmacy
, customers get access to a wide range of prescription medications and healthcare essentials, along with a free telemedicine consultation service and delivery benefits for Prime and non-Prime members.
Amazon Clinic enables customers to consult licensed doctors for a range of primary healthcare needs through a seamless digital experience," Amazon said.
Amazon Diagnostics will offer over 800 diagnostic tests and doorstep sample collection within 60 minutes.
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