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Who We Are

A privately owned, NPHL accredited clinical laboratory committed to precision, quality, and advancing diagnostic medicine in Nepal since 2021.

Our Identity

Built on Science, Driven by Quality

Established in 2021, Life Quest Clinical Lab is an NPHL accredited independent laboratory at Maharajgunj-03, Panipokhari, Kathmandu. We offer comprehensive laboratory diagnostic services under one roof.

Quality management follows the PDCA cycle, ensuring every result meets global benchmarks through continuous improvement and rigorous quality assurance.

Biochemistry
Immunology
Hematology
Microbiology
Histopathology
Cytopathology
Molecular Diagnostics
Immunofluorescence
Preventive Screening
Specialized Neurology Biomarkers
Life Quest Lab scientist
Lab equipment
Medical professional

Quality Management

Our Quality Management Policy

We adhere to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in our quality management processes to ensure reliable results. This iterative method allows us to plan and implement changes, monitor outcomes, and make necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.

PlanStep 1 of 4
  • Strategy Development
  • Quality indicators establishment
  • Establishment of performance benchmark
  • Align objectives with regulatory and accreditation benchmark
DoStep 2 of 4
  • Staff training and competency assessment
  • Execution of internal quality control
  • Execution of external quality assurance
  • Implementation of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality checks
CheckStep 3 of 4
  • Review of proficiency testing score and quality control data
  • Performance evaluation of quality indicators
  • Benchmarking against global standard
  • Data driven decision making
ActStep 4 of 4
  • Implementation of Corrective & Preventive Actions
  • Standardization of Successful Improvements
  • Establishment of preventive measures

Our Purpose

Driven by Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Our laboratory’s mission is to provide high quality laboratory services at reasonable prices in the shortest time possible with the importance on quality and complete client contentment.

Our Vision

To ensure that the entire laboratory examination procedures conducted give accuracy, reliable and the highest quality results.

Why Life Quest

Why Choose Life Quest for Laboratory Testing

Uncompromising Quality Standards

PDCA cycle-based quality management ensures every result meets the strictest benchmarks.

Expert Team of Professionals

Pathologists, biochemists, microbiologists and technologists with decades of combined experience.

Fast & Reliable Results

Fast, accurate results delivered promptly. STAT services for urgent cases at hospitals and clinics.

Patient-Centered Care

Compassionate service, transparent pricing, and home sample collection for your convenience.

Comprehensive Testing Services

526+ tests covering biochemistry, hematology, molecular, histopathology and more.

Commitment to Innovation

Continuously investing in cutting-edge equipment and advanced diagnostic technology to stay at the forefront of laboratory medicine.

Trusted by Healthcare Providers

Preferred reference laboratory for hospitals, clinics and specialists across Nepal.

Rakesh Pokhrel, Managing Director and Founder of Life Quest Clinical Lab

Rakesh Pokhrel

Managing Director / Founder

MSc. Clinical Biochemistry, IOM

MSc. Total Quality Management

Leadership

Message From Director

At Life Quest Clinical Lab, our mission is to empower better healthcare through precision, reliability, and affordability. We understand the vital role that accurate diagnostic results play in shaping medical decisions and improving patient outcomes.

Our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and precision in every diagnostic service we offer. From advanced technology to a team of highly skilled professionals, we leave no stone unturned in ensuring that every result meets the strictest quality benchmarks.

Quality is not just a goal; it's our promise. We continuously invest in cutting-edge equipment, rigorous training, and robust quality control processes to ensure that our services are at the forefront of diagnostic innovation. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers and patients with the confidence they need to make informed decisions.

Our commitment to continuous improvement, ethical practices, and exceptional customer service sets us apart in delivering the highest quality of care.

Thank you for placing your trust in us. Together, we strive for a dependable diagnosis.

Prem Raj Pokhrel

Prem Raj Pokhrel

Executive Director / Co-founder

At Life Quest Clinical Lab, our mission is to provide precise, timely, and reliable diagnostic services with a commitment to excellence. We prioritize patient care, stringent quality standards, and the latest technology to ensure accurate results you can rely on. Your health and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we continuously strive to exceed expectations in every service we offer.

Dr. Deliya Paudel

Dr. Deliya Paudel

Consultant Pathologist / Lab Head

At Life Quest Clinical Lab, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Our stringent quality control policies ensure the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and precision in every test we perform. With state-of-the-art technology, rigorous protocols, and a dedicated team, we are committed to delivering trusted results that healthcare professionals and patients can rely on. Your health deserves nothing less than excellence.

Mr. Dhurba Bhandari

Mr. Dhurba Bhandari

Lab Operation Head, Birtamod

At Life Quest Clinical Lab, Birtamod, our commitment is to bring reliable, accurate, and quality-focused laboratory diagnostics closer to the people of Jhapa and the surrounding regions. Building on our established quality management principles and professional standards, we strive to uphold our core values of accuracy, consistency, patient safety, and continuous improvement at our Birtamod branch. Our goal is not simply to provide reliable laboratory diagnosis, but to contribute to a trusted diagnostic service that supports clinicians, patients, and the wider healthcare community of Eastern Nepal.

Global Recognition

IFCC Professional Exchange Program

Life Quest is the first and only clinical laboratory in Nepal to host the IFCC Professional Exchange Program — welcoming international laboratory professionals and advancing global standards of diagnostic medicine.

Read the Full IFCC Story
Ms. Laura Gomez Martinez welcomed by the Life Quest team

Ms. Laura Gomez Martinez at Life Quest

Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain

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