Neuberg Supratech launches Asia’s largest COVID-19 RTPCR “Drive through” testing at GMDC Ground with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

The residents will be able to give their samples while seated in their vehicle. The report will be generated within 24-36 hours and shared through WhatsApp, SMS or email. The drive through will operate from 8 AM to 8PM

India, April 14, 2021: One of India’s leading diagnostic laboratories, Neuberg Supratech, announced the launch of Drive-Through Testing Facility at the GMDC Ground in collaboration with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today. The software is developed by Sufalam Solutions Pvt Ltd. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative in the state to assist in ramping up COVID-19 RTPCR testing capacity. Ten collection stations have been installed at the grounds.

Under this drive-through initiative, passengers and drivers can undergo COVID-19 RTPCR testing quickly and conveniently without having to get out of their vehicles at government approved rates of Rs. 800/-. A nasal or throat swab sample will be taken through the car window, and the entire process (drive-in entry to exit) will take approximately 10 minutes.

Commenting on this development, Dr Sandip Shah, Executive Director, Neuberg Diagnostics Private Limited, said, “As the cases are increasing exponentially, the drive-through concept works as a great tool to fast-track sample collection. It also ensures social distancing while collecting the samples. This unique initiative will bring relief for the specially-abled, elderly and those who need quick service per convenience.”

Ms Aishwarya Vasudevan, Group COO, Neuberg Diagnostics Private Limited, said, “We are happy that we are able to support the government in ramping up the tests in a short period of time. We are adhering to safety protocols of the state and ICMR and are ensuring that we bring COVID-19 RT-PCR tests to the people with utmost safety with convenience.”

At GMDC Ground in Vastrapur Area, samples will be collected for 12 hours – from 8 am till 8 pm, there will be a recess time between 1PM to 2PM in between. The company expects that people will drive through till 7 PM to avoid end moment rush. The report will be generated within 24-36 hours and shared through WhatsApp, SMS or email.

About Neuberg Diagnostics: Best-in-class laboratories across India, USA, UAE & South Africa have united under the banner of Neuberg Diagnostics, to bring the latest technology and techniques within the reach of developing countries.

Utilizing their combined strengths, the Neuberg Alliance brings capabilities to perform over 6000 varieties of Pathological investigations and promotes Prevention & Early Diagnosis, Focused Wellness Programs and Structured Disease Management programs for rare diseases using the most advanced technologies assisted by Data science and AI tools.

Today, Neuberg Diagnostics is among the top diagnostics companies of Indian origin and the fastest growing healthcare start-up in India. The founding members of the Neuberg consortium - Anand Diagnostic Laboratory (Bangalore), Supratech Micropath (Ahmedabad), Ehrlich Laboratory (Chennai), Global Labs (South Africa), and Minerva Diagnostics (Dubai) bring their combined heritage of over 200 years, and process over 20 million tests annually.

With 10 approved labs for Covid testing, the group has processed more than 1.5 million RT PCR Tests in India and South Africa. Some of the best Pathologists, Biochemists, Geneticists, Microbiologists and several other Clinical Lab Professionals from around the world are working closely, sharing knowledge and using the latest generation of diagnostics techniques to take accurate and timely diagnosis to the next level.

Apart from the coming together of leading players, green field laboratories have been established in Cochin, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. Currently the group has over 80 labs and over 1000 touch points across 4 countries. Our Indian Expansion plans include setting up a network of 500 collection centers across the country within the next 12 months. Our overseas expansion plans include establishing a presence in East Africa, West Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, USA and Germany.
Neuberg also provides Hospital Laboratory Management Services, Preventive Health Checks, Corporate Wellness, Home Health Services and Drive through Phlebotomy Services