Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved Kochi-based VPS Lakeshore Hospital's laboratory facilities to conduct COVID tests. The hospital was also given ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for 'Medical Laboratories - Requirements for quality and competence for Molecular testing', on July 6, 2020. It is also noteworthy that VPS Lakeshore is conducting PCR tests that are necessary to travel to countries including the UAE.

Speaking on the occasion, S K Abdulla, CEO, VPS Lakeshore Hospital, said the hospital's laboratory was already equipped with the most modern facilities and the management is glad to take part in the state's world-famous endeavors for higher health standards in these challenging times.