The Evaluation of Diagnostic Centre for Infectious Diseases

Any Diagnostic test, especially for those diseases, which are infectious can be used to demonstrate the presence or even the absence of infection. This is also used to detect the presence of any previous infection (here we are basically taking about the presence of antibodies for the infection), at times even the surrogate maker of infection, for the effective clinical management and the appropriate disease control activity. 

The Diagnostic Centre is therefore that institution which provides a result in time, emphasizes on effective control measures, along with some particular treatments. There are some infections, in which an early diagnosis and treatment can actually play an important role, in preventing the development of long term complications, along with interrupting transmission of the infectious agent. If we see it in a broader context then these tests can have multiple uses, such as the following:

1.       Patient management, particularly when clinical symptoms are not at all specified

2.       Screening for asymptomatic infections

3.       Surveillance of the disease

4.       Epidemiological studies for instance, in which there is a prompt evaluation of disease burden or even the outbreak investigations

5.       Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions

6.       Including verification of elimination

7.       Detecting infections with markers of drug resistance

Every Diagnostic Centre has all the above mentioned facilities, yet there are many variables that can influence the performance of the test in different aspects. These basically involve the differences in the characteristics of the population or to be precise the infectious agent, including the prevalence of the infection, along with its genetic variation. The test methodology for instance and the consumption of recombinant or native antigen or antibody are some of the other factors associated. Therefore, it is always suggested that the test evaluations should be accomplished under wide array of conditions in which they are likely to be utilized in practice. In certain situations, such kind of evaluations can be facilitated through the multi-centre trials.

There have been certain recent technological developments, which have ultimately led to the proliferation of novel and faster diagnostic tests that hold the promise for the improved and accurate control of the diseases. However whether these tests are useful in a given setting, and if this is the case, then which test is appropriate, are some of the questions that can be well answered with the help of evaluations performed by the clinical centre.

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The Improvements Required in Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic services are always said to be most important when it comes recognizing any sort of disease. This is indeed important as an early diagnosis will always help in the progress of the treatment. Even the Indian Medical Association, has exclaimed that with multiple number of good diagnostic center, there will be an overall health improvement in the entire region. It has even been seen that the improvement will endow economic, social and medical benefits will be incurred. 

However the scenario is bit different, and most of the diagnostic services in our country are actually being neglected and limited. It is always ignored that the economic, medical and societal benefits of in vitro diagnostic tests are overlooked, whereas these tests can actually provide the following

An improvement in patient care,

A huge contribution to protecting consumer health,

It is also supposed to help to limit healthcare spending, which is one of the major economic issue in our country 

Finally improving the patient caretop

In fact it is said that almost 60% to 70% of maximum medical decisions are drawn upon in the diagnostic test results. They indeed have a significant role to play on the quality of care that is provided. Let us have a look at some of them

The process of detecting and diagnosing disease more rapidly 

Providing assistance in detecting and diagnosing disease at an earlier stage

Accurately determining the disease risk earlier

Selecting the targeted, effective, and often less invasive treatments

It severely helps in monitoring the treatment to effectively manage even chronic diseases

Properly estimating the patient’s prognosis

Protecting the consumer healthtop all time

The above description is enough for us to get acknowledged with the importance of diagnostic services, along with the quality control impacts which it implies over the society. Their specific tests, products and environment are always of top-notch quality to endow the best possible services to us.  

Hence it is proved that diagnostics, indeed play a major role in controlling the entire healthcare spending. They also help in the recognition of the test actively. In fact the tests are carried out by them appropriately in good time, and hence diminish the menace of trial-and-error treatment. It has been estimated that only 1% of the allocated health care funds are designated to diagnostic tests, yet they are supposed to underpin majority of the medical decisions. Hence more amount of concentration should be dedicated here to achieve a healthy living society.

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Health Care Development with the Establishment of Aids Diagnostic Centres

HIV, a disease that has been recently developed in India. This is a disease which has taken a high rise in the entire country and indeed getting more and more popular. The deadly character of this disease is so much that mostly people get scared just at the pronunciation of its name. Similarly it is considered that the process of diagnosis of this particular ailment is very complicated, which is actually not true. HIV indeed is something which is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for antibodies to the virus. Though it takes some time for these antibodies to get developed, yet they are detected accurately. 

The development of technology has indeed helped in the augmentation of techniques and ways to detect this ailment quickly. There is a novel kind of test held by the best Aids Diagnostic Centres that checks for HIV antigen, which is the protein produced by the virus, immediately after the infection, and quickly confirms for the diagnosis, as soon as the infection is detected. As said an earlier diagnosis may help people be more protective and prompt enough to take extra precautions. This as well prevents the transmission of this to others. 

There are basically two different types of test that can be conducted, with the help of which you can definitely get hold of best results. The categorization is done accordingly:

1.       The Home Test:

Yes it is true that the food and the drug administration has indeed approved the Home Test, and has accordingly declared that you may simply conduct the test and get is confirmed from your doctor. 

2.       The Lab Test:

This is again the one which involves proper and accurate diagnosis. Yes this is the one, which as prescribed by the doctor, gets done by professionals, and accordingly the results are declared. 

When you have conducted your test from recognized Aids Diagnostic Centres, then there are several types of test that they conduct in order to what stage of the disease you have. Let us have a look at some of those stages. 

• ·         The CD4 Count:
  A counting of the CD4 Cells, which is nothing but a type of white blood cell that is targeted and destroyed by HIV Virus. The infection progresses to the ailment AIDS when your CD4 count drops below 200.
• ·         The Viral Load:
  This is the test which is designated to notify the amount of virus present in the blood.
• ·         The Drug Resistance:
  This is indeed the one that determines whether the strain of HIV, the patient have will be resistant to certain anti-HIV medications.

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The Organizational Models – The Survival of the Diagnostic Center

“Health is not valued till sickness comes!!” A useful quote by Thomas Fuller, tells us the very fact of life!!

Yes it is true that we do not understand the importance of health, until we fall under the trap of sickness. It is at the same time, that we acknowledge the importance of a diagnostic center. Nowadays, a good quality health care can only be achieved when your diagnostic center have a complete setup and authenticated equipment. Hence they should have an effective model, which possess the capacity of identifying your sickness at the correct time. They should also be able to recognize the discrepancies and have a reliable footprint in the market.

Today let us have a discussion about the particular model which a diagnostic center must possess. Diagnostic Center must articulate a targeted intervention and the measured strategy accurately, so that every symptom of a disease is recognized authentically. The experts must be conversant of both quantitative and qualitative approach, as well as, the various diagnosis models to choose the most appropriate medication objectives, the resources, and even the organizational culture and context for the cure.

Hence in order to acknowledge this completely, let us today have a look at some of the basic models that can be judged from this perspective. The models are the following:

The Elemental Model:

This is the first and the basic model, which contains certain elements to focus the organizational diagnosis. For instance the test strategy, the usage of the tools, the structure, the accurate analysis, the helpful mechanisms, and the authentic identification. Surrounding these boxes, the main environment of the elemental model is to have a genuine dimension and specific experts!!

The Identification Model:

This is one such model, which axes round the recognition of gaps. Every consultants of this model are encouraged to diagnose the following types of gaps, namely:

1.    Gaps between what now exists and what should be
2.    The gap between what has been done and what is exactly required for the cure; for instance, a simple blood test for certain situations, while some high-end techniques for others.
3.    Gaps among the organizational units and layers – in order to emphasize on the convenience of the patients.

The Sharp Image Model:

This is so called an open-system, which sharply focusses on the model to conduct an organizational diagnostic or to keep it simple, thorough diagnosis. The experts in this section indeed emphasizes on the sharp-image diagnosis that begins with a broad scan of the disease and then identify the core problems along with the challenges for close-up examination.

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An Analysis of Current Trends and General Trends in Diagnostic Industry

When viewed from the perspective of time, it can be seen that there has occurred several changes within the diagnostic industry. A change that has indeed resulted in the consolidation of the entire diagnostic industry, along with some beneficial advantages.

The market size of this industry is pegged at Rs10000 crore and in fact exhibits a healthy growth in the entire market. This is an industry, which is comprised of more than 100,000 labs across the entire country, with 10 per cent of the market being consolidated by three major players.

These major segments which actually needs the services of an authentic Diagnostic Center in India are the following:

•    Doctors who prescribe tests to their patients

•    The corporate clients for wellness programs, along with clinical trial lab support

•    Last but not the least, is the hospitals who need a referral center for specialized tests

The General Trend:

Yes it true that with the rising awareness for healthcare, the demand for high end diagnostics has also grown, and today every customer prefers to partner with such laboratories, that can not only demonstrate the, high levels of accuracy and service, but also provides for some other beneficial services.

Another major change, or should we name it as trend, which has occurred in this industry, is simply the development in technology and automation of equipment. This process has actually reduced the turnaround time for reports, along with providing faster diagnosis.

The trend of all these health care centers are basically to focus is on convenience of the customers, be it through the following:

1.    All variety of tests processed in India,

2.    The home health services

3.    The utilization of technology for result communication

4.    Finally providing a network of collection center’s for easier access

The Novel Trends:

We have till now discussed about the general trends of diagnostic industry, however with the passage of time we are indeed witnessing those trends, which will actually create substantial changes in the entire landscape of this industry, in the near-term.  The spread of more information and awareness, have actually made preventive healthcare and self-monitoring, propagate enormously.

There is definitely a conflict between the increasing lifestyle disease in the population and the increase in the level of awareness, concerned with the mortality ratio of these diseases. Nowadays we even see, young adults between ages of 30 to 45, suffering from heart attacks and severe diabetes. The recent trends in the diagnostics have introduced tools like health checks and regular testing equipment, so that these deadly diseases can be curbed out, along with having someone enjoy a healthy living. 

Hence the pathology lab in India has expanded beyond diagnostic tests to offering wellness solutions and guidance under one roof!!

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Dr Lal PathLabs announces expansion plans in Bengaluru city

Bengaluru, August, 2015: Dr Lal PathLabs, one of India’s leading diagnostic chains is unveiling a series of initiatives designed to cater to the diagnostic testing requirements of the city. This will fulfil the anticipated business growth over a period of time, in Bengaluru city.

Dr Lal PathLabs is planning to further expand its operations in Bengaluru through a series of centres & Laboratories in the city and intend to reach a total number of 50 centres in Bengaluru by December 2015.

Out of these, recently 8 centres were inaugurated in Kumaraswamy, Jayanagar, Basavangudi, Malleswaram, Chandra Layout, Mahalaxmi Layout, Kaggadasapura and Sanjay Nagar. Two new Labs at White Field and Electronic City, will be launched in next few days. The next round will see the launch of another 16 centres by the end of third quarter of FY16.  With that total footprint will be 35 (32 Centres & 3 Labs).

Dr. Arvind Lal, Chairman and Managing Director, Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. Says “I am very pleased to share with you that the team has lived up to the commitment of bringing world-class diagnostic technology to the people of Bengaluru.  With the proposed expansion, jobs and career opportunities to the people of Bengaluru and the surrounding regions will emerge in a big way.”

Adding to this, Dr. Om Manchanda, CEO, Dr Lal PathLabs said, “Diagnosis is a very intrinsic part of any treatment. With Dr Lal PathLabs covering most of the areas of the city, we basically aim to provide the services to everyone with the fast turnaround time. We are excited on the growth but at the same time we are also responsible for creating a healthy environment by providing quality and hygiene to our patients.”

The company is upgrading its reference Lab in Marathalli which will be operational by October 2015. This will result in increased test capacity and more tests will be done locally which in turn will reduce the TAT (turnaround time) to generate faster reporting. The Company is presently having 2 Labs and 16 diagnostic centers in Bengaluru.

Apart from company-owned Labs and Service Centers, the Company is also inviting strategic alliances & partnerships and even welcoming franchisees to join hands.

Established in 1949, Dr Lal PathLabs has a network comprising over 150 Labs and over 1500 centers across the country. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, equipment and expertise of over 6 decades, it conducts over 3500 tests and has acquired the trust of over 12 million customers.

About Dr Lal PathLabs

Established in 1949, Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd., has a proven track record of over six decades for strict adherence to international standards and benchmarks. Dr Lal PathLabs offers the widest test menu with 3500 tests and has a pan India presence in all important cities and towns with over 2000 centres and 150 state-of-the-art Laboratories. For more detail please visit www.lalpathlabs.com

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