Every diagnosis begins with a question, and very often, the answer lies in the laboratory. A routine blood test that detects diabetes before symptoms appear. A culture that identifies the exact organism responsible for an infection. A biopsy that guides a surgeon's next step with certainty. Behind every report is a process that demands accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. At Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, the Lab Medicine Department supports clinical decision-making through reliable diagnostic services delivered with stringent quality standards. Recognised for providing the best lab medicine in Old Airport Road, Bangalore, our laboratory works closely with every medical speciality to ensure clinicians have the information they need to deliver timely and effective care.
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Why Manipal Hospitals?
Laboratory medicine is about far more than processing samples. Every stage, from specimen collection and transportation to analysis, verification, and reporting, plays an important role in producing dependable results. At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, our laboratory follows rigorous quality protocols while combining advanced automation with the expertise of experienced pathologists and laboratory professionals. This commitment to precision has made us a trusted centre for lab medicine in Old Airport Road, Bangalore. The strength of our laboratory services is built on:
- Experienced pathologists and laboratory specialists with expertise across clinical pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, haematology, immunology, and histopathology.
- Fully automated laboratory systems that improve analytical precision while reducing turnaround times for routine and specialised investigations.
- Comprehensive internal quality control and participation in external quality assurance programmes ensure consistently accurate reporting.
- Standardised sample collection and handling protocols are designed to minimise pre-analytical errors and preserve specimen integrity.
- Prompt verification and communication of critical laboratory findings to support timely clinical intervention whenever urgent action is required.
- Close collaboration between laboratory specialists and clinicians to help correlate test results with each patient's overall clinical condition.
Lab Medicine Department
The Lab Medicine Department at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road provides comprehensive diagnostic laboratory services for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and critical care departments. Our laboratory performs investigations across haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, serology, histopathology, cytology, molecular diagnostics, and transfusion medicine. We support disease diagnosis, health screening, treatment monitoring, infection control, and preventive healthcare through reliable laboratory testing performed under strict quality standards.
Services Offered
Every investigation performed in our laboratory follows established quality protocols to deliver dependable diagnostic support through Best Lab Medicine in Old Airport Road, Bangalore.
- Complete haematology services, including complete blood counts, coagulation studies, peripheral smear evaluation, and bone marrow analysis.
- Clinical biochemistry investigations covering liver function, kidney function, lipid profile, cardiac markers, hormonal assays, and electrolyte analysis.
- Microbiology testing with bacterial, fungal, and mycobacterial cultures, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and infection surveillance.
- Serology and immunology investigations for autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, allergy testing, and immune function assessment.
- Histopathology and immunohistochemistry for tissue diagnosis and tumour characterisation.
- Cytology services, including fine needle aspiration cytology, Pap smear evaluation, and body fluid analysis.
- Blood bank services with blood grouping, compatibility testing, component preparation, and transfusion support.
- Molecular diagnostic testing supporting infectious disease detection and selected genetic investigations.
Facilities & Services
At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, our laboratory infrastructure is designed to deliver accuracy, efficiency, and dependable reporting across every stage of testing, making us a leading lab medicine hospital in Old Airport Road, Bangalore.
- Fully automated haematology, biochemistry, and immunoassay analysers with continuous quality monitoring.
- Dedicated microbiology laboratory equipped for culture, organism identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Histopathology laboratory supporting tissue processing, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen section analysis.
- Modern blood bank with component separation, storage, and transfusion support facilities.
- Biosafety systems and controlled laboratory environments that ensure safe specimen handling.
- Laboratory Information System supporting electronic sample tracking, automated reporting, and seamless clinician access.
- Temperature-controlled specimen storage and transport systems that preserve sample integrity.
- Integrated digital reporting that allows clinicians to review current and previous laboratory results quickly and securely.

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Frequently Asked Questions
No. While fasting is commonly recommended for tests such as blood glucose and lipid profile, many investigations, including complete blood counts and several hormone tests, do not require fasting. Your doctor or laboratory team will provide instructions based on the specific test requested.
A repeat sample may be needed if the specimen is insufficient, haemolysed, clotted, or affected during collection or transport. Occasionally, unusual results are repeated to confirm accuracy before they are reported to your treating doctor.
Turnaround time depends on the investigation. Routine blood tests are often available within a few hours, while specialised cultures, histopathology, molecular testing, and certain immunological investigations may require several days.
A biopsy examines a small piece of tissue, allowing pathologists to evaluate both the cells and the tissue architecture. Cytology studies individual cells obtained through aspiration or body fluids and is generally less invasive but provides different diagnostic information.
Our laboratory combines experienced pathologists, advanced automation, rigorous quality assurance, and standardised reporting processes to deliver dependable lab medicine on Old Airport Road, Bangalore, supporting accurate diagnosis and effective patient care across every speciality.



