About Our Lab

Lanka Hospitals Diagnostics (LHD), is the first ever medical reference laboratory in Sri Lanka, dedicated to quality service and patient-centered care. Using the latest and most advanced methods of testing, paired with expert consultation, we are proud to be able to provide the most comprehensive laboratory services in Sri Lanka.

The laboratory services are spearheaded through the expertise of 4 full-time resident consultant pathologists and a consultant molecular biologist, who supervise a team of well-trained, highly skilled Medical Technologists (MTs). We understand that laboratory testing and integrated medical records are a key part of our comprehensive healthcare. Keeping this at heart, LHD, offers a wide range of testing capabilities, across the following departments:

Our Vision

"To achieve unparalleled excellence in providing laboratory services in order to facilitate high quality patient-care."

Our Mission

"To make excellence a way of life in routine laboratory practice, by providing reliable and timely reports to facilitate quality patient care and to achieve this by using state of the art equipment, skilled, knowledgeable, committed and compassionate personnel adhering to ongoing quality processes; whilst being continuously monitored by international laboratory accreditation organizations."

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Histopathology

Haematology

Molecular Biology

Cytogenetics

Our laboratory professionals offer a range of services, from performing routine diagnostic tests and screening in order to provide clinicians with valuable information for the management of diseases. Therefore, when you have your medical tests performed by our laboratory, you are assured of receiving the highest level of quality and care. Additionally, certification and accreditation programs in which our laboratory participates, represent our on-going commitment to exacting these quality standards

Our Philosophy

Rather than competing in the healthcare industry, we chose instead to support consultants and healthcare professionals by offering highly complex and unique lab tests, with accompanying consultative support, to enhance their ability to provide an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management of their patients.

Technical Services

LHD’s comprehensive clinical and anatomic pathology test menu includes unique technologies such as flow cytometry and FISH technology. Moreover, during the last few years we have added state-of-the art technology such as Liquid Based Cytology; immunofluorescence markers, immunohistochemistry (IHC) markers, Real Time PCR, ImmunoCAP Phadiatop for allergen testing, VITEK 2, automated coagulation, and nephelometry to our facility. LHD boasts of the widest menu of IHC markers and allergen tests in the country.