Google Business Profile for diagnostic labs: setup and ranking guide
A Google Business Profile decides whether your lab appears in the map results for searches like "blood test near me". Google ranks these on relevance
Who can open a pathology lab in India? Qualifications and report-signing rules
Anyone can own a pathology lab in India, including a non-doctor, a technician or a company. But reports must be signed by a qualified doctor.
GST on pathology labs: what’s exempt and what isn’t
Diagnostic tests for patients are exempt from GST as health care services by a clinical establishment (entry 74, Notification 12/2017). A lab with only
Doctor referral commission in diagnostic labs: what’s legal, and what to do instead
Paying doctors commission for referring patients or samples is prohibited for doctors under clause 6.4 of the IMC Ethics Regulations 2002. NMC's new
Pathology collection Centre franchise: cost, profit margin and how to start
A pathology collection Centre franchise in India usually costs ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh, needs 150–300 sq ft on the ground floor, and pays you a negotiated
Diagnostic Lab Setup Cost in India (2026) — Complete Investment Breakdown
Discover the estimated diagnostic lab setup cost in India for 2026, including equipment, infrastructure, licensing, staff, and working capital expenses.
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