New facility to strengthen access to advanced diagnostic services across Coimbatore and surrounding regions
Coimbatore, 14th November 2026: SRM Diagnostics, a leading diagnostic healthcare service provider in Tamil Nadu, has formally launched its Regional Reference Laboratory in Coimbatore, marking a significant milestone in its statewide expansion. The centre aims to strengthen access to reliable, accurate and advanced diagnostic services for the people of Coimbatore and surrounding districts.
Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam, MS, FICS, FCCP, FAMS, FMMC, D.Sc., Padma Shri Awardee and Chairman, KG Hospital, attended the launch as the Chief Guest, along with senior representatives of SRM Diagnostics.
Speaking at the launch, [Dr. R Gopala Krishnan], Sr Vice President, SRM Diagnostics, said, “The launch of our Regional Reference Laboratory in Coimbatore is an important step in our journey to expand our presence across Tamil Nadu. We are committed to liberal access to accurate and advanced diagnostics by combining technology, clinical expertise and quality-driven processes. This facility will further strengthen our ability to provide reliable diagnostic services closer to the people of Coimbatore and neighbouring regions.”
Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam, Padma Shri Awardee and Chairman, KG Hospital, said, “Timely and accurate diagnosis is an important part of effective healthcare delivery. Access to quality diagnostic facilities enables doctors to make informed clinical decisions and helps in the early identification of health conditions. The launch of this Regional Reference Laboratory in Coimbatore is a welcome development and will strengthen the region’s access to advanced diagnostic services.”
Established in 2022 as a healthcare initiative of the SRM Group, an institution with over 50 years of academic excellence, SRM Diagnostics has grown into a trusted diagnostic partner headquartered in Chennai. Its network of 75+ diagnostic centres across 15+ districts in Tamil Nadu brings patients, doctors and healthcare institutions a comprehensive portfolio of more than 2,000 diagnostic investigations, spanning routine, specialised and advanced services, while processing over 20,000 tests every day.
Guided by its vision of making accurate and advanced diagnostic services accessible to all, SRM Diagnostics maintains a strong focus on quality, affordability, accessibility and operational excellence.
SRM Diagnostics operates an NABL accredited National Reference Laboratory in Ramapuram, Chennai, with 10 specialised departments. Its diagnostic infrastructure is supported by advanced platforms from Abbott, Roche, Siemens and BioFire, covering a wide range of investigations across biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, haematology, Histopathology and other specialised areas. The organisation’s operations are further supported by a 150+ member logistics team and GPS-enabled, temperature-controlled cold chain systems, ensuring that samples reach the National Reference Laboratory within the standard stipulated time.