Metropolis Health Services partners with RV Diagnostic Lab

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Metropolis Health Services (I) Ltd, India's premier corporatised diagnostic centre chain today, announced its partnership with the Bangalore based RV Diagnostics laboratory. The new Joint venture will provide over 3,600 routine, highly specialized tests using latest technologies.  The laboratory operating 365 days a year will offer a wide array of services to choose from which include Referral pathology & Imaging Services, Preventive Health check ups, Home health services, Wellness solutions, Clinical Trial Services and Site Management Organization under one roof.

 

The laboratory will also offer the four latest packages introduced by Metropolis recently - PACE (for corporate), Soul to Soul (pre-marital health check up), Preconception and Bodywatch (Comprehensive health package).

 

Metropolis is jointly promoted by Dr. Sushil Shah & Dr. G. S. K. Velu. On the occasion, Dr. Velu, Managing Director, Metropolis Health Services said, "It is our privilege to partner with RV Diagnostic; they have been around for 19 years and together we are looking forward to provide the best of services and technologies to the residents of Bangalore. Through this venture we will make available over 3,600 hi-end tests, latest technologies and new array of services like Home Health, wellness solutions to residents in Bangalore. Through our set up in Bangalore, we wish to establish our network across the state and offer a comprehensive range of quality tests and latest technology to everyone."

 

Dr. Ravi Kumar H. N., MD, DCP, Managing Director, RV Diagnostic Laboratory, also shared his enthusiasm about the partnerships, "We are delighted to partner with Metropolis Health Services. Through this tie up, we plan to leverage the latest technology Metropolis offers, simultaneously offering value-added services to our clients. In addition, this partnership greatly enhances credibility by being associated with a brand with such international presence and acceptance."

 

The partnership is one of the many steps Metropolis has taken to ingress into Karnataka. Presently Metropolis has a presence in Mangalore & Bangalore.  In the coming years Metropolis plans to expand its foot hold in other parts of Karnataka viz Hubli, Belgaum, Hosur(outskirts of Bangalore) & Mysore.

 

Ms. Ameera Patel, Executive Director, Metropolis Health Services commented, "We consider Karnataka as one of the most important locations, strategically. We have made approximately Rs. 10 crores worth of investments in Karnataka and plan to invest another Rs. 10-20 crores in the coming 5 years. At present there are about 5-10 collection centres which should increase to another 30-40 in the coming years. Through our latest technology, quality control and accreditations, we plan to offer the finest services to the people of Karnataka."

 

Metropolis continues to play an important role in the corporatization and streamlining of the diagnostic industry. It has entered into various partnerships both nationally and internationally, and has emerged as the only laboratory in India with international presence.

 

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