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Apollo Hospitals has inaugurated a National Reference Laboratory and an Apollo Clinic in Sector 52, Gurugram, expanding its diagnostic and outpatient healthcare network in the National Capital Region (NCR). The new facilities aim to bring specialist consultations and advanced diagnostic services closer to residential communities.

The inauguration follows Apollo Hospitals’ recent entry into Gurugram with its more than 450-bed multi-speciality hospital, strengthening the group’s presence across the city’s healthcare ecosystem.

The newly established National Reference Laboratory is designed to serve as a diagnostic partner to Apollo Hospitals in Gurugram. Equipped to conduct more than 3,000 tests, the facility will feature advanced robotics and AI-enabled Digi-Smart Track technology to support routine investigations and specialised diagnostic testing.

The integration of automated laboratory systems is intended to support diagnostic workflows and provide clinical teams with reliable test results for patient management. The facility will also strengthen the diagnostic support available to the hospital network as demand for specialised investigations grows.

Alongside the laboratory, the Apollo Clinic will bring primary and specialist consultations under one roof. Its services are intended to support routine healthcare requirements, preventive health checks and early detection, helping patients access medical expertise closer to home.

Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, highlighted the importance of combining technological advancement with human-centred healthcare. She emphasised that artificial intelligence, advanced medical technologies and precision medicine should strengthen clinical outcomes while retaining the human connection in patient care.

The inauguration also introduced the Apollo Family Health Card, which combines consultations and preventive healthcare benefits under a single plan, encouraging families to maintain regular health checks and access routine medical services.
Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal attended the inauguration as the chief guest.

The development reflects the growing importance of integrated healthcare delivery models in urban markets such as Gurugram, where expanding residential and commercial populations are increasing demand for accessible outpatient services and advanced diagnostics.

By bringing a reference laboratory and multi-speciality clinic into its growing Gurugram network, Apollo is strengthening the connection between diagnostic services, preventive healthcare and hospital-based treatment.

The expansion also highlights the increasing role of automation and AI-enabled laboratory technologies in India’s diagnostic infrastructure, where faster and more efficient testing workflows can support timely clinical decision-making.

By MedGate Bureau