Full Lab automation of Biochemistry Diagnostic Labs of GMC Srinagar and its Associated SMHS Hospital

In an event organised by Department of Biochemistry, Govt. Medical College Srinagar, on 28th

October 2022 , the commissioning of  Lab Track System-Full Lab Automation in the Biochemistry Diagnostic Lab  GMC, Sgr and its associated SMHS hospital was e-inaugurated by Shri Bhupinder Kumar (IAS )Administrative Secretary, Health & Medical Education UT of J&K in  presence of Prof(Dr)Samia Rashid  Principal/Dean GMC Sgr. In his inaugural speech the Administrative Secretary stated  that introduction of  latest technological advances including IT to augment  patient care is a thrust area and steps taken by Deptt of Biochemistry, GMC Srinagar in this direction were appreciated .The inaugural ceremony was attended by Head, Deptt of Medicine Prof(Dr) Masood Tanveer , former Head, Deptt of Biochemistry, Prof Syed Taffazul Hussain , Medical superintendent SMHS hospital and other dignitaries. Prof (Dr) Sabhiya Majid Head, Deptt of Biochemistry informed the gathering that  that its Biochemistry Diagnostic Lab,SMHS Hospital (NABL accredited) is going to be one of its kind , fully automated lab in India.

 Full lab automation is need of the hour for these Biochemistry Diagnostic Laboratories of GMC Sgr and its associated SMHS Hospital that process around thousand samples round the clock. On the fully automated analysers installed around six thousand biochemical and immunological routine / advanced investigations are done per day. Diagnostic laboratory is the central element in entire patient care and contributes to 70 % of all the clinical decisions. This hospital will be a pioneer in introducing ‘Intelligent Car Technology’ with a Smart Software Infrastructure to route the samples right from receipt of sample at phlebotomy stage to release of result stage. This will  enable the lab to reduce turnaround time, improve accuracy  and enhance operational productivity for better patient care. For this purpose the Biochemistry department has collaborated with Abbott Laboratories to bring the latest state of the art Lab Automation technology in India. The Abbott GLP Lab Automation System has transformed many laboratories across globe as centre of excellence.  Staff was felicitated on this occasion and the department was highly grateful to the Principal / Dean for her patronage.