NorthStar Pathology Lab - All about NorthStar path lab

Among all other industries, healthcare is one of the most debated sectors. While some people treat their healthcare companies merely as business, some put their heart and emotions into it for the betterment of others. The NorthStar Pathology Lab is a well-groomed example of the latter. Despite being a new company, it has proved its capabilities showing optimum growth in minimum time. It is acknowledged by the NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) that acts as an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

All about NorthStar Pathology Lab

Making of the Company

Famous for its high-quality COVID-related services, Northstar Diagnostics Private Limited is a non-government company of Indian origin. It is owned by a young doctor duo, Dr Tulsi Mahadevia and Dr Bansri Mahadevia, with the main motto that “an ounce of prevention is much better than a pound of cure”. Founded on 1 February 2021, they aim to change the mindset of the masses from reactive diagnostics and treatment to proactive diagnostics and possible prevention because prevention, for sure, is better than cure.

Location

Headquartered at Mondeal Business Park, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the company has over _ different centres spread all over the country in Vadodara,  

Diagnosis/ services provided

About 4000 different varieties of diagnostic tests can be performed on an average human body. The Northstar Path Labs have both the expertise and required equipment to perform about 90% of all these tests with high accuracy. The main categories of tests done in the lab are as follows –

COVID 19 panel

It includes a high accuracy RAT (Rapid Action Test) and RT-PCR test used to detect COVID-19.

The Northstar Pathology Lab provides the following services where patients can book for their COVID 19 test just by using WhatsApp –

Book an Express RTPCR

Here you can book an instant RTPCR test in case you need air travel in the next three days. Upload your plane ticket, get tested for RTPCR, and obtain your results within three days. It’s more straightforward than it sounds.

Book a Home Visit

Experienced healthcare workers will come to your home at the earliest to collect your sample, abiding by all the safety standards.

Book a Drive-Thru

You can give your sample safely in the comfort of your car in front of the lab, following all the safety standards.

Book a Walk Thru

You can walk to the lab to get tested.

Complete Body Checkup

It includes a Full Body Test and an Advanced Full Body Test.

Hormone Profile

Hormones are the leading chemical messengers of our body. The Hormone Profile Test helps us know if there’s excess or deficiency of any hormone in the body.

Diabetic Profile

Diabetic Screening is a specially designed test panel that considers 55 parameters to check the human body.

Molecular Testing

It offers high-quality PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and RT (reverse transcription) enzymes test, nucleic acid purification kits, and gene synthesis services that served great, especially during COVID 19.

Blood Testing

It includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test to measure the number of different blood components like red blood cells, white blood cells, etc.

Thyroid Profile

It consists of a group of 3 blood test parameters to check the response and monitor the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Urine Testing

It includes urinalysis, a simple test where doctors examine a small sample of your urine to detect severe diseases in the initial stages.

Timings

The lab is open between 8 am to 8 pm every day.

Company Valuation

The size of the company is about 200 employees. As per the latest statistics, its authorised capital amounts to INR 1,00,000 and a paid-up capital amounts to INR 1,00,000.

Careers

Some career options under the NorthStar Pathology Labs are –

• Pathologist

• Microbiologist

• Marketing/ Sales team

• Data analyst

• Lab Technician

• Phlebotomist

• Human resources etc.

Future Aims

The company aims to

·          Bring revolutionary changes in the sector of diagnostic services available in India such that health is the priority.

·          Build an ethical, tech-savvy, and process-oriented diagnosis to save a life by timely, efficient, and effective treatment of patients.

·          Utilise next-generation technologies like AI, M2M, genomics, etc., to improve healthcare.

·          Keep an equal male and female employment ratio in healthcare.