Lab Quality at Index Path Labs, Gaur City 1: NABL, ISO 9001:2015 and AIIMS EQAP
Index Path Labs in Gaur City 1, Greater Noida West is recognised by NABL under its M(EL)T programme (recognition no. M(EL)T-03420), holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system, and takes part in the ISHTM-AIIMS External Quality Assessment Programme. Routine samples are processed in our own lab at Aarza Square 2, and reports are reviewed by our pathologist, Dr. Ayesha K, MBBS, DCP, DNB Pathology. Call or WhatsApp 92665 69955 to book.
NABL recognised (M(EL)T-03420) · ISO 9001:2015 · ISHTM-AIIMS EQAP participant · Reports reviewed by Dr. Ayesha K, MBBS, DCP, DNB Pathology · 5.0 on Google
Reviewed by Dr. Puneet Paliwal, MBBS, MD · Last updated 25 October 2026
Our credentials, in plain language
| Credential | What it is | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| NABL recognition, M(EL)T-03420 | Recognition from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories under its programme for entry-level medical testing laboratories (M(EL)T) | An external body has assessed the lab against NABL requirements for this category. It is a recognition, which is different from full ISO 15189 accreditation, so we describe ourselves as NABL recognised. |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Certification of the quality management system | Our processes, from booking and sample handling to reporting and complaints, are documented and audited. |
| ISHTM-AIIMS EQAP | An external quality assessment programme of the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine with AIIMS, New Delhi | We test unknown samples sent by the programme and our results are compared with other participating labs. |
You can check our NABL recognition yourself: search for M(EL)T-03420 or ‘Index Path Labs’ in the laboratory directory on the NABL website (nabl-india.org).
What happens to your sample
- Collection: at the lab or at home, with sterile, single-use equipment. Each tube is labelled with your details at the time of collection.
- Transport: home-collection samples come straight to our lab in Gaur City 1. Our collection area is close to the lab, so samples do not wait in a courier hub.
- Testing: routine tests are processed in-house at Aarza Square 2. A few specialised tests, such as the H1N1 RT-PCR swab, are arranged through a referral partner laboratory.
- Review: the report is reviewed by our pathologist before release.
- Delivery: the report reaches you on WhatsApp. Routine reports are usually ready within 4–6 hours of pickup.
Who is responsible for your report
Dr. Ayesha K, MBBS, DCP, DNB (Pathology), is Director and Chief Pathologist at Index Path Labs, with more than 10 years of experience. Read her profile.
Dr. Puneet Paliwal, MBBS, MD, leads operations and quality.
Why sample handling matters
Many lab errors happen before the sample reaches the analyser: a delay, the wrong tube, or a sample left in the heat. Keeping collection and testing close together reduces those risks. Read more in why blood sample handling affects accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Index Path Labs NABL accredited?
Index Path Labs is NABL recognised under the M(EL)T programme, recognition number M(EL)T-03420. This is a NABL recognition for entry-level medical testing laboratories and is different from full ISO 15189 accreditation.
What does ISO 9001:2015 mean for a pathology lab?
ISO 9001:2015 certifies the quality management system: documented processes for booking, sample handling, testing, reporting and complaints, checked by audits.
What is the ISHTM-AIIMS EQAP?
It is an external quality assessment programme run by the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine with AIIMS, New Delhi. Participating labs test samples sent by the programme, and their results are compared.
Are my samples sent to another lab?
Routine tests are processed in our own lab at Aarza Square 2, Gaur City 1. A few specialised tests, such as the H1N1 RT-PCR swab, are arranged through a referral partner laboratory.
Who reviews my report?
Reports are reviewed by our pathologist, Dr. Ayesha K, MBBS, DCP, DNB Pathology, before release.
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Questions about our quality systems or a report: call or WhatsApp 92665 69955.