24X7 blood test facility at TB hospital
Lucknow: Patients visiting
will now be able to get their blood tests done round the clock, as the hospital administration has started 24-hour laboratory services.The hospital has a capacity of about 150 beds, including a 10-bed emergency unit.
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Around 2,000 patients visit the OPD every day for treatment. Until now, the absence of 24-hour lab services forced many patients to run from pillar to post for tests. In many cases, their samples were sent to Balrampur or Civil hospitals.Dr SP Singh, chief medical superintendent of the hospital, said that keeping patient needs in mind, all necessary resources were arranged to ensure uninterrupted lab operations. The upgraded facility now offers tests for dengue, chikungunya, malaria, HIV, hepatitis B, thyroid disorders, vitamin B levels, and several other diagnostics.
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