Rims awaits central lab takeover from building construction dept
Ranchi: The central laboratory at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) is ready for handover. According to the officials of the hospital, the building construction department is expected to hand over the facility to the Rims administration within 15 days.
Constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 75 lakh, the new lab is designed to offer comprehensive diagnostic services under one roof. The facility will reduce the inconvenience faced by patients for medical tests. The centralised structure is expected to streamline operations and improve patient experience.
Though the infrastructure is complete, the lab is not yet operational as the installation of essential diagnostic equipment is still pending.
The arrival and setup of advanced testing machines such as auto analysers, urine auto analysers, coagulation auto analysers, and haematology auto analysers are awaited.
Full-scale testing operations are likely to commence only after these machines are installed.
Once fully operational, the lab will offer 24-hour blood testing services. Patients will not only be able to undergo tests at any time of the day but will also receive their test reports directly from designated counters on the ground floor.
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Plans are also in place to enable digital delivery of reports, including access via mobile devices, to make the process even more convenient.
Rims public relations officer (PRO) Dr Rajiv Ranjan said, "The new central lab will bring much-needed relief to patients by consolidating testing services in one location. The modern infrastructure and well-trained technicians will ensure accurate and timely results, reducing the burden on patients and improving the overall quality of care."
Dr Ranjan also emphasised that with the introduction of separate counters for report collection, patients will no longer have to move from one department to another, thus minimising delays and confusion.
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