At Narayana Nethralaya, a beacon of excellence in super specialty eye care, the Department of Laboratory Medicine stands as a vital force behind our clinical precision and patient-centred outcomes. As an essential pillar of the institution’s vision, the department delivers cutting-edge, high-precision diagnostics that empower clinicians with actionable insights. Fully equipped with next-generation instrumentation and seamlessly integrated into a hospital-wide digital ecosystem, it ensures that every diagnostic service is delivered with unmatched accuracy, speed, and reliability—strengthening our unwavering commitment to world-class ophthalmic care.
Recognized as the largest referral centre for ocular laboratory samples in Karnataka, our department serves an extensive network of hospitals, clinics, and ophthalmic centres across the state. Medical professionals turn to us for:
Our leadership in the field continues to shape the future of ophthalmic diagnostics in the region and beyond.
Our laboratory is proudly accredited by several prestigious National and International bodies, including:
These accreditations affirm our dedication to accuracy, reliability, and patient safety. From internal quality controls to continuous staff training and protocol refinement, we uphold the highest standards at every stage of testing and reporting.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine operates within a fully integrated Hospital Information System (HIS) for efficient test ordering and result reporting. This system is complemented by a dedicated Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform, which synchronizes seamlessly with the HIS—enabling real-time access to diagnostic data across departments and supporting collaborative, evidence-based care.
Our department is dedicated to offering expert diagnostic support, critical in the detection, management, and treatment of a wide spectrum of ocular and systemic disease conditions. The team provides specialized consultation on:
This approach allows clinicians to make informed decisions based on reliable, timely, and context-specific insights.
Our diagnostic services are built on six core branches of laboratory medicine, each offering a focused, specialized approach:
Each unit is supported by advanced diagnostic platforms, skilled personnel, and rigorous quality systems, ensuring consistently accurate and fast results that clinicians can rely on.
The Ocular Microbiology unit at Narayana Nethralaya plays a vital role in diagnosing infectious agents responsible for a wide range of vision-threatening conditions. Accurate identification of microbial pathogens is essential to effective treatment planning and prevention of complications. Our expertise in ocular infections and inflammation of microbial origin enables us to support clinicians in delivering targeted and timely interventions.
Our laboratory is equipped with advanced diagnostic capabilities and adheres to strict quality protocols.
Using conventional microbiological methods, we detect aerobic and anaerobic bacteria as well as fungi from ocular samples. The team is proficient in
We routinely process a wide spectrum of ocular specimens, including
Microscopic examinations involve
Our dedicated Bacteriology and Mycology facilities ensure precise identification of infectious agents, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in ocular diagnostics.
Our Immunology unit is focused on understanding and diagnosing disorders of the immune system. We perform a range of specialized tests to detect immune dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, and allergic responses. All procedures are conducted under stringent quality protocols to ensure precision.
Immunoglobulin Assays – Measurement of IgG, IgA, IgM to assess humoral immunity.
Autoantibody Panels – Including
Our Haematology section provides comprehensive testing for blood disorders, clotting abnormalities, and inflammatory markers. All tests are performed using automated analysers and are validated by expert hematopathologists.
Our fully automated Biochemistry lab is equipped with high-throughput analysers that deliver accurate results with rapid turnaround times. We maintain rigorous internal quality controls and participate in external proficiency testing to ensure the reliability and accuracy of every report.
We are committed to the highest ethical standards, ensuring patient confidentiality and strict adherence to privacy regulations concerning personal health information.
Our laboratory also offers a wide range of biochemical testing services to support accurate diagnosis and patient care, including
