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Sen Diagnostics - Laboratory Medicine Since 1965

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Sen Diagnostics Private Limited is a family-owned pathology laboratory established in Patna in 1965. Across three generations of pathologists, we have continued to develop our laboratory services through advances in diagnostic technology, quality systems and medical oversight. Through our central laboratory, network of service points and home sample collection services, we provide access to a comprehensive range of laboratory investigations for patients and healthcare professionals across Bihar.

Our Vision

Advancing Laboratory Medicine in Bihar

Our vision is to build on a six-decade legacy by continually strengthening quality systems, adopting appropriate advances in diagnostic technology and expanding access to laboratory services. We remain focused on the role of laboratory medicine in supporting informed clinical decisions and patient care.

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Comprehensive Laboratory Services in Patna

Sen Diagnostics provides laboratory services across multiple disciplines of pathology and laboratory medicine, supporting screening, diagnosis and monitoring as advised by healthcare professionals.

Our Laboratory Services Include:

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Hematology

Hematology

Immunology

Immunology

Microbiology

Microbiology

Clinical Pathology

Clinical Pathology

Histopathology

Histopathology

Cytopathology

Cytopathology

Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics

Additional Services

Our additional services include home sample collection, mobile-friendly digital reports, access to historical laboratory trends and participation in applicable external quality assurance programs. Sen Diagnostics is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

These services support convenient access to laboratory testing and laboratory information for patients and healthcare professionals.

Preparing for Your Test

  • Follow any test-specific preparation instructions provided at the time of booking.
  • Inform our team about medicines, vitamins or supplements you are taking when relevant to the test.
  • Fast only when required for the investigations being performed and according to the instructions provided.
  • Some investigations may require specific timing, dietary restrictions, rest or other pre-collection conditions.
  • If you were unable to follow the recommended preparation instructions, please inform our team before sample collection.
Laboratory Services at Sen Diagnostics

Sen Diagnostics Timeline

  • 1965

    Dr. Dilip Sen's laboratory started from an 8x8 room.

  • 1966

    First in the region - Bacteriology, chromatography, and assays for enzymes and steroids outside any medical college hospital.

  • 1969

    First private licensed blood bank of Bihar.

  • 1974

    First in the region to introduce automation in haematology with the Coulter counter.

  • 1976

    First in the region to start thyroid assay.

  • 1978

    Certified by the College of American Pathology and American Society for Clinical Pathology (Q Probe).

  • 1979

    First in the region to set up immunometric assays.

  • 1980

    First non-government radioisotope immunoassay lab approved by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

  • 1981

    First in the region to herald automation with biochemistry auto-analyser.

  • 1984

    Pioneered computerization of lab operations - new IBM PC and in-house developed Laboratory Information Management System by Dr. Sandeep Sen.

  • 1987

    First non-government HIV testing and counselling centre.

  • 1988

    First in the region to introduce immunofluorescence assays for infectious and auto-immune diseases.

  • 1990

    Collaborations with research institutes in India and abroad to develop, improve, patent, and deploy molecular diagnostic procedures suitable for the region.

  • 1994

    First to set up a (non-government) PCR lab.

  • 1995

    First in the East to introduce Western blots and T-cell counts for HIV.

  • 1996

    First in the East to herald automation for immunometric assays.

  • 1998

    First in the East - HPLC screening for thalassemia and diabetes.

  • 2001

    Total automation for most clinical analysis - first in India to use barcodes to track specimens for analysis.

  • 2002

    First in India - computerised 24x7 report delivery kiosk.

  • 2004

    ISO 9000 certified accredited by the British Standards Institute. Accredited by the American National Accreditation Board.

  • 2006

    Largest network of labs & service points in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal – PPP and franchise model.

  • 2007

    State of the art laboratory in Kolkata.

  • 2009

    Contributed to thalassemia mutation database for East and North East India.

  • 2010

    Dr. Sandeep Sen appointed faculty for an advanced course on diagnostics in France by Foundation Merieux and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

  • 2011

    Upgraded procedures introduced esoteric parameters to stay updated with evolving trends in lab medicine. First in the East – state of the art robotics technology for proteins and chemical assays.

  • 2012

    Total automation of chemistry and immunoassay.

  • 2013

    Dr. Sandeep Sen was appointed to a core group in the haematology divisions of Beckman Coulter and CMC Vellore to enhance diagnostic capabilities using raw data from haematology analyzers.

  • 2014

    Sen Diagnostics goes paperless – all operations monitored digitally, real-time using our in-house laboratory information monitoring system.

  • 2015

    WHO approved Gene Xpert for TB in collaboration with the Clinton Health Action Initiative and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

  • 2017

    Government-authorised H1N1 testing centre.

  • 2020

    First NABL and ICMR approved COVID testing private laboratory in Bihar.

  • 2023

    Enrolled in External Quality Assurance Programs by BioRad and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi to ensure reports of the highest quality.

  • 2023

    Transitioned from a server-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to a secure cloud-based LIMS

  • 2023

    Our 15th collection centre in Patna becomes operational.

  • 2024

    Automation in microbiological culture and sensitivity testing.

Our Approach to Laboratory Medicine

Our laboratory practice is built around medical oversight, quality processes and diagnostic technology.

Medical Oversight

  • Laboratory services supported by qualified pathologists and trained laboratory professionals
  • Medical review and interpretation incorporated where applicable to the investigation

Quality Processes

  • Documented laboratory processes supported by internal quality control
  • Participation in applicable external quality assurance programs

Diagnostic Technology

  • Automated and specialised diagnostic platforms across multiple laboratory disciplines
  • Continued adoption of appropriate advances in laboratory technology and workflow

Sen Diagnostics at a Glance

Established in 1965
Six decades of laboratory medicine across three generations of pathologists.

Multiple Laboratory Disciplines
Laboratory services spanning biochemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, pathology and molecular diagnostics.

Access Across Bihar
Central laboratory, network of service points, home sample collection and digital access to laboratory reports.

Laboratory Services at Sen Diagnostics, Patna

Established in 1965, Sen Diagnostics provides laboratory services across multiple disciplines, supported by qualified pathologists and laboratory professionals, diagnostic technology and established quality processes.

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