* revenue according to RBC
Methodology: The RBC rating is compiled on the basis of data on the revenue of medical institutions provided by the companies themselves or published in the financial statements. In the absence of consolidated data, we estimated turnover by summing up the revenue of legal entities operating clinics, using estimates from analysts and market participants.
The RBC rating does not take into account the quality of medical services, but we asked insurance companies to evaluate their partners in terms of price-quality ratio, reputation in the market, the level of specialists, technical equipment, as well as the loyalty of medical institutions to insurers. Also, insurance companies provided data on the amount of the average check in a particular institution and the average number of policies served per month. When calculating the total score, we did not take into account the assessments of insurance companies, set by their own clinics. The result is the average of the ratings of at least three insurance companies, reduced to a five-point scale.
Due to the obvious conflict of interest, the assessments of insurers cannot be used as an indicator of the quality of medical services in a particular institution, but rather indicate the relationship between insurance and treating companies.
We thank VTB-Insurance, Ingosstrakh, RESO-Garantiya, AlfaStrakhovanie, Alliance Insurance Company, Metlife, MAKS Insurance Company and Soglasie for the provided estimates.
Total share
The whole pie that medical companies can claim is quite small. Most of the money is circulating in the compulsory medical insurance system - 700 billion rubles. (2013), but the business has not learned how to work with these tools. Compulsory insurance in the income structure of private companies does not reach 1.5%. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that entrepreneurs are deprived of access to another major source of healthcare spending - budgetary support for medical institutions.
If the state polyclinic pays for repairs and supplies of equipment from earmarked funds, and the CHI allows doctors to pay, then private offices have to include capital costs in the check. As a result, it becomes almost impossible for them to compete for compulsory medical insurance, even if their operating activities are built more efficiently. State institutions, on the other hand, can also compete for voluntary insurance. Thus, the system of clinics of the Administration of the President (not included in the rating) is a well-known brand in the VHI market.
Among medical institutions that are not part of the Ministry of Health, the largest revenue (by a threefold margin) is shown by Russian Railways clinics - hundreds of clinics and hospitals, with a turnover of 28 billion rubles. But it is impossible to call them private either in terms of the form of ownership or the principles of operation: most clinics serve only employees of a state-owned company and do not work on the VHI market. Gazprom and Rosneft also have their own medical divisions, which are far inferior to Russian Railways.
Among private companies, the first place in the country is occupied by the medical subsidiary of AFK Sistema, MEDSI, with a rather modest turnover of 9 billion rubles. In second place is Invitro; in addition to the leader, the top 25 includes two more laboratory diagnostic companies — Gemotest Laboratory (No. 12) and Helix Laboratory Service (No. 17). In third place, Mother and Child Clinic is the only public company in the rating (its managing structure, MDMG, is traded on the London Stock Exchange). Over the past year, MDMG's capitalization has fallen by more than 30%. Another successful participant in the rating (No. 5) is the Medical and Diagnostic Center of the International Institute of Biological Systems. S.I. Berezina (LDC MIBS). Behind this unpronounceable name is a company that created the market for private magnetic resonance imaging in Russia.
The market is fragmented - the 25 largest companies together do not choose even 17% of total revenue. For comparison, in such a fragmented industry as grocery retail, the 10 largest players cover 20% of the market. The total turnover of the rating participants is 77 billion rubles.
The undisputed leader in terms of revenue per establishment - 3 billion rubles. - became the clinic "Medicine", naturally located in Moscow (a quarter of the market falls on the two capitals). The results of the study show, however, that for further growth, large players need to go to the regions: there are nine companies in the rating with an extensive network (at least in four cities), but six of them are in the top ten. In million-plus cities, it is already possible to build a large medical business right now - two participants in the rating do not go beyond Yekaterinburg (New Hospital) and Nizhny Novgorod (Sadko).
One company in the ranking, United Medical Center, operates primarily in the specific market of medical examinations and medical certificates. Those who want to go to the pool, buy a gun or get a license, as well as people who need a medical book, brought the company 1.2 billion in revenue and ensured business growth of 56% in one year; according to this indicator, the Unified Medical Center is the champion of the rating. The European Medical Center and Gemotest laboratories grew by 47% (200 points across the country). But almost all of them are growing - 20 companies of the rating showed double-digit growth rates in 2014, another five simply grew, no one reduced revenue.
The situation, however, may change: in 2015, against the background of cost reductions (and staff cuts) by companies, market participants predict a drop in VHI costs: in Moscow, they will remain at the level of 60 billion rubles in 2015-2016. (estimated by "BusinessStat"), and in the regions will be reduced from the current 38 to 16 billion. At the same time, the gray market will grow (up to 30% in 2015). Direct payments, which account for the majority of private healthcare revenues, could also fall.
Catch up with fear
Private clinics operate virtually without state control: the Ministry of Health is not yet able to assess the quality of their work - the first such attempt will be completed only by the end of 2016. Therefore, external supervision of private clinics is carried out only by insurance companies interested in not overpaying in premiums and not losing clients. RBC asked several insurance companies to evaluate their satisfaction with work with rating participants. Insurance companies made their assessments according to their own criteria (price/quality ratio, customer loyalty, equipment and staff quality).
The resulting scores do not determine the position of companies in the rating and cannot be considered direct correlates of the quality of medical work (low scores of insurers were predictably received by the two most expensive clinics in the rating), but they give an idea of who will qualify for the VHI market and who will work with consumers directly.
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Each person faced in his life with the need to pass tests or undergo various types of research. 10-15 years ago, this procedure took a lot of time and effort, you had to first stand in line for a referral to the municipal clinic, then go to the laboratory. Today, anyone can quickly and without loss of quality conduct a study in any of the private clinics. Only in Moscow there are more than a hundred such institutions, today we will consider the most popular of them, find out where it is inexpensive to take tests in the capital.
Relevance of the problem
Over the past 20-30 years, life expectancy in Russia has increased several times. This fact is associated not only with the improvement of the material well-being of citizens, but also with the establishment of a new trend towards prevention. People have learned to take care of themselves and the state of their body, visit a doctor on time, and not wait until the last minute and hope for a miracle. That is why the question of where to get tested inexpensively is so relevant. People of different living standards come to the laboratory, therefore, in order to attract clients, clinics try to set affordable prices.
The delivery of tests allows you to more accurately know the diagnosis, which means to prevent or stop the development of the disease in time. Today, independent medical laboratories offer different types of tests:
- blood;
- urine;
- feces;
- biopsy.
Bacteriological and microscopic examinations, tomography, X-ray, MRI, etc. are carried out. The availability of one or another category depends on the capabilities of the clinic and the availability of the necessary equipment.
Overview of laboratories for testing in Moscow
Free medicine is not always able to give every citizen the opportunity to undergo one or another study. Therefore, many people turn to private laboratories. Their advantages are in an individual approach, the absence of queues, and therefore saving time. The disadvantage is the price. In the capital, the cost of a complete examination can be tens of thousands of rubles.
Our article will consider clinics and laboratories where you can do inexpensive tests in Moscow. Such statistics will make it possible to deliberately approach the issue of conducting research at various levels and find the optimal solution even in such an expensive city as Moscow.
Among the popular medical institutions with reasonable prices are Invitro, Citylab, Hemotest, Miracle Doctor, Khromolab, Vera, Niacrmedic, Ditrix Medical. According to some online publications, you can get tested inexpensively at the Tsarskaya Clinic. However, be careful - recently this information is out of date. The multidisciplinary medical center "Tsar's Clinic" is currently closed and does not accept patients. Let us dwell in more detail on those institutions that right now are able to provide you with all the necessary services quickly and relatively cheaply.
"Invitro": services, prices, work schedule
A network of independent medical institutions under this brand has been successfully operating in Russia since 1998. During this time, their branches appeared in all major cities of the country. The centers are also located in Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
The laboratories of "Invitro" are located in almost all districts of the city. The Invitro branch near Nagatisnskoe metro station operates around the clock and seven days a week, the schedule for receiving visitors in other places can be found in more detail on the company's website, as well as by calling the phone, which is also available there.
General schedule for taking tests:
- taking urine and blood samples: on weekdays from 7.30 to 19.30, on Saturday from 7.30 to 12.30, Sunday is a day off with the exception of some branches;
- issuance of results: from 7.30 to 20.00, on Saturday from 09.00 to 15.00.
Laboratory "Invitro" offers the service "tests at home", to call a doctor, you need to call the general phone from 09.00 to 17.00. Cost of basic services:
- general clinical blood test - 315 rubles. (with manual microscopy -1020 rub.)
- analysis for erythrocyte sedimentation rate - 315 rubles;
- stool analysis - from 340 rubles;
- urinalysis - from 220 rubles;
- sperm analysis - from 570 rubles;
- cytological studies - from 845 rubles;
- for platelets - 240 rubles;
- detection of hereditary diseases - from 6800 rubles;
- test for the display of alloimmune antibodies - 700 rubles.
A full list of services and their cost is indicated in the price list of the company. There is a surcharge for urgency. The management of the medical center regularly holds promotions and practices discounts on certain days or for the whole family. There is currently a 15% discount promotion. In addition, when passing any type of examination, the patient is entitled to a 50% discount on visiting a doctor of any qualification.
"Citylab"
Citylab is one of the largest medical chains in Russia, today under this brand there are 241 centers in different regions of the country and diagnostic laboratory buildings in 7 largest cities. In Moscow, Citylab laboratories are located at the following addresses:
- st. Marshal Chuikov, 12;
- Khoroshevskoe highway, 90;
- st. Mitinskaya, 48.
More information about the work schedule, the route map and the cost of services can be found on a single phone number, the number of which is available on the official website.
List of analyzes in "Citylab":
- Biochemical blood test:
- for enzymes - from 240 to 490 rubles;
- substrates - from 240 to 750 rubles;
- protein metabolism - from 260 to 300 rubles;
- carbohydrate metabolism - from 250 to 670 rubles;
- lipid metabolism - from 250 to 2950 rubles.
2. Urinalysis:
- total protein - 210 rubles;
- general analysis - 350 rubles.
3. Hormonal studies: thyroid gland, sex hormones proteins, growth hormones, markers of the stomach, adipose tissue and others - from 500 rubles. up to 1500 r.
The Citylab laboratory conducts genetic studies for predisposition to oncological and other diseases. In addition, here it is possible to undergo a biopsy, immunological and bacteriological studies of any level. Also carried out in the "Citylab" analyzes to identify DNA, determine the relationship or the system of genetic risks. The clinic is often visited by families planning children or IVF.
"Hemotest"
The network of Gemotest branches covers all regions of Moscow and many cities of the Moscow region. On the company's website, you can see a virtual map that lists all the centers and laboratories of the network. According to reviews and prices in Gemotest are suitable for citizens with any income, the management practices a system of discounts for corporate and regular customers.
You can get advice on services, as well as make an appointment at the nearest branch, by calling the helpline. The call within Russia is free. The clinic is open from 07.30 to 19.30.
List of popular analyzes and prices in "Hemotest":
- histology - from 2500 to 5200 rubles;
- research on allergens - from 650 to 5500 rubles;
- biochemical analyzes - from 260 rubles;
- general blood test - from 90 rubles;
- analysis for genes - 900 rubles;
- diagnosis of anemia - from 360 rubles;
- hormone test - from 550 rubles;
- tests for hepatitis - from 550 rubles.
The clinic has discount bonuses accumulated by all family members, the maximum discount is 15% of the cost of the service, 1 bonus is equal to 10 rubles. You can pay with bonuses up to 50% of the cost of analyzes and research. Also, the clinic has discounts for patients under 25 and over 55 years old with the provision of a document confirming age.
"Miracle Doctor"
The multidisciplinary clinic "Miracle Doctor" provides medical services in various areas. For 16 years, the institution's specialists have been successfully working on the Russian market. Here, complex treatment of organs and systems is carried out, doctors of various qualifications are admitted, instrumental and laboratory studies are carried out. The clinic also uses non-standard approaches to the treatment and prevention of certain diseases: hirutherapy, ozone therapy, manual therapy and osteopathy.
Today, the clinic "Miracle Doctor" conducts the following studies and analyzes:
- general blood test - 430 rubles;
- for reticulocytes - 210 rubles;
- blood type and Rh factor - 450 rubles;
- total blood protein - 140 rubles;
- determination of glucose in the blood - 140 rubles;
- cholesterol - 140 rubles;
- migolobin - 1370 rubles;
- analyzes for the presence of inorganic substances - from 140 to 4000 rubles;
- general clinical analysis of urine - 340 rubles;
- hormonal studies - from 1440 rubles;
- biopsy - from 2200 r.
The clinic is located at the following addresses: Moscow, st. Shkolnaya, 11 and 49. Working hours: on weekdays from 07.30 to 21.30, on Saturday from 8.30 to 20.00, on Sunday from 9.00 to 19.00.
"Chromolab": services, cost, schedule
The Khromolab laboratory in Moscow has been providing medical services since 2004; Pirogov. Management has placed emphasis on conducting ultra-precise and complex analyzes and studies. For 13 years of operation, the clinic managed to acquire regular customers and good reviews among professionals.
Today "Chromolab" is already an international center where developments in the field of medicine are carried out jointly with other countries. Particular emphasis today is placed on clients who want to practice a healthy lifestyle, as well as those who want to give up bad habits. The clinic is located at 1, Oktyabrskaya metro station. All detailed information can be found by phone, the numbers of which are on the website of the institution.
Today, the Chromoloab laboratory offers the following prices for medical tests:
- general clinical tests - from 190 rubles;
- biochemical blood tests - from 90 to 1000 rubles;
- biochemical study of urine - from 60 rubles;
- hormonal studies - from 280 rubles;
- studies on mineral metabolism - from 1244 rubles;
- determination of mineral-vitamin complexes of blood - 2400 rubles;
- bacteriological research - from 650 rubles.
It is possible to order complex analyzes at a significant discount. The final price depends on the type of biological material, the necessary equipment and the complexity of the study, the process can take from 1 day to several weeks. When ordering the service on the official website, there is a 5% discount, and promotions are held for pensioners on Victory Day, May 9.
Vera Laboratory
The Vera laboratory in Moscow conducts research on 850 different indicators. The clinic is equipped with modern foreign-made equipment. The clinic offers home visit services for material sampling, and courier delivery is also possible.
If you are looking for an inexpensive place to take tests, then contact the Vera Medical Center. It is located at the address Moscow, Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 22, building 4, working hours: on weekdays from 08.00 to 18.00, on weekends from 09.00 to 15.00.
"Niacremedic"
There is a network of medical clinics "Nearmedic" in many districts of Moscow. The clinic offers services for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. The company cooperates with large insurance companies, if desired, the client can conclude a contract for the provision of services for the whole year with a good discount.
The Nearmedic laboratory conducts tests for pregnant women, children, to detect genetic or oncological diseases. Service cost:
- biochemical blood test - for protein metabolism - from 290 rubles; for the exchange of iron - from 350 rubles; for substrates - from 290 rubles;
- hematological studies - complete blood count - 470 rubles;
- allergological examination - 620 rubles;
- hormone tests - male and female - from 570 rubles; for markers of the pancreas - 660 rubles.
- tests for infection - from 470 rubles.
The clinic also offers prenatal diagnostics for pregnant women. The study of the condition of the fetus allows you to identify developmental anomalies in the early stages and take timely measures to eliminate them.
Ditrix Medical
The modern medical laboratory "Ditrix Medical" was opened in 2005. Today, the clinic conducts more than 1000 examinations in accordance with international standards and regulations. Accounting and registration of materials occurs automatically thanks to the chipping system. On the official website, anyone can get an online consultation and find out the prices for services.
If it is impossible to come to the center for the delivery of biomaterial, the clinic offers a home visit service. Cost of the service: within the Moscow Ring Road - 990 rubles, within 30 km from the Moscow Ring Road - 1490 rubles. Detailed information can be found by phone, the numbers of which are available on the official website. An application for ordering a doctor's house call can be filled out there, indicating the type of analysis and the address of residence.
In order for the readings of the studies to be as accurate as possible, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of doctors for preparing for the analyzes. Below we list the basic rules of conduct before visiting the laboratory, depending on the type of biomaterial:
- Usually, blood sampling takes place in the morning, it is important that the body is as rested as possible and free from foreign products and substances. Therefore, you must follow the following rules:
- do not smoke for two hours;
- blood sampling should be preceded by ultrasound, physiotherapy or x-rays;
- for 2-3 days it is recommended to refrain from drinking alcohol, fatty foods, it is worth giving up physical activity;
- the last meal should be 4-6 hours before the sampling, food can affect the state of blood cells; in some cases, a doctor may prescribe fasting for 12 hours or more.
Water does not affect performance, so still water can be drunk without restriction.
2. When collecting urine for hormonal and biochemical studies:
- exclude alcohol from the diet, it is forbidden to smoke;
- it is necessary to take tests no later than 6.00 in the morning on an empty stomach;
- the collection of material should take place in a disposable container purchased at a pharmacy, otherwise inaccurate indicators are possible; store the jar at a temperature of +4 +8 ° C.
3. Preparation for semen analysis requires the following preparation:
- it is worth buying a new sealed container at the pharmacy;
- on the jar indicate information about the name and surname of the patient;
- before taking tests, it is imperative to adhere to sexual abstinence for 3-7 days;
- do not use drugs, hypothermia or heat.
4. Preparation for the study of feces includes the following rules:
- the biomaterial must be handed over to the laboratory on the day it is received;
- for 3-4 days, laxatives or enemas should be abandoned;
- in infants, it is impossible to collect feces in diapers, only in specially washed and ironed rags or sliders.
Why You Shouldn't Choose Cheap Deals
Each person is looking for where to take tests inexpensively, compare prices, services, reviews. This is a normal practice, as we do not want to be deceived and receive a low-quality service. It is necessary to compare the cost, if during the comparison you notice a significant and unjustified difference in price, this is a reason to think about the adequacy of this clinic. The low price of research may indicate the following facts:
- lack of modern equipment, manual analysis; in some cases, this practice can lead to serious omissions and misdiagnosis;
- cheap or counterfeit equipment - the accuracy of such studies is also questioned, the results may turn out to be completely unexpected and false; But there are situations when you can not hesitate for a second, and the path of his treatment depends on the correct data on the patient's condition;
- replacing complex and costly tests with alternative methods that do not give even half the accuracy of proven methods; especially since all equipment must be regularly checked and calibrated, which also costs a lot of money;
- one of the most dangerous phenomena in cheap and unknown medical clinics is savings on biomaterial sampling; there have been cases of reuse of disposable syringes and other instruments.
But all these facts are the exception rather than the rule. Almost all medical laboratories want to earn the trust of their patients, so they try to have only expensive equipment and highly qualified employees.
If the doctor has ordered a blood test for you, you will inevitably have to choose one of two options - save money and go to the district clinic, or spend a little money, but use the services of a commercial diagnostic laboratory. Is it worth spending money on what you can get for free, how to choose a laboratory for testing, and which medical institutions can be considered reliable?
Where to donate blood for analysis: paid vs free institutions
In which medical institution to donate blood for analysis? The question arises before us quite often, since a blood test is prescribed for any medical examination. The fact is that this is the simplest, but at the same time informative diagnostic method that provides extensive information about the state of human health.
So, you can take a blood test in a state clinic or in a commercial laboratory. Let's compare these options on different parameters.
Location
Many private laboratories have a very large number of branches - dozens and even hundreds. Wherever you live, there is always at least one branch of a private laboratory nearby. This means that you do not have to change your usual route and warn your boss about being late - you can go to a private laboratory on your way to work without wasting time. Government laboratories have fewer departments, and the clinic you are assigned to may not be as close to home.
Service
Everyone is familiar with endless queues in state clinics - sometimes there are so many people in the corridor in front of the right office that there is nowhere to sit. Of course, in such a situation, both patients and doctors are irritated. Arguing about whose turn it is is not the best start to the day. You can donate blood for analysis in a private laboratory without any queues, in a comfortable environment - you will be met with a smile, quickly registered and taken to the office, and the waiting time will be minimal.
Schedule
You can take a blood test in a commercial laboratory at any time - unlike public clinics, where the material is taken only a few hours a day. At the same time, many branches of private laboratories open early in the morning, and some even work around the clock.
Convenience
Commercial laboratories provide a very wide range of additional services designed to make testing even more comfortable. You don’t have to go to the laboratory to get the results - they can be sent by e-mail, placed in the patient’s personal online account or sent by courier. Labs often provide home blood sampling services that are convenient for parents who cannot leave babies unattended, the elderly, patients with limited mobility, and those who are not well enough to travel to the lab.
Equipment and personnel
Unlike municipal polyclinics, private medical centers and laboratories do not depend on subsidies and have no shortage of finances, which allows them to buy the latest diagnostic equipment and reagents, as well as hire the most qualified specialists. State medical institutions often use equipment that is already 15–20 years old. It is not only in a sad technical condition, but also does not provide a sufficiently high diagnostic accuracy - science has stepped far forward, but free medicine in the country, alas, has remained at the level of the 1990s. Three-quarters of all medical devices in public clinics are obsolete.
Speed
Technical capacity and extensive staff allow private laboratories to work quickly. You will receive the results of the blood test on the same day, and if the examination is very complex and time-consuming - the next day, but not later. Almost all commercial laboratories conduct express tests, the results of which, together with a medical opinion, are issued within a couple of hours. Sometimes it is a matter of convenience, and sometimes it is literally life and death, because sometimes even one day of delay can have significant health consequences.
By the way The share of diagnostic medical institutions accounts for approximately 10% of the entire market of private medical services in Russia. 60% are dental clinics, and another 20% are gynecological clinics.
Price
Many people prefer to use the services of free public laboratories, as the price of procedures in commercial institutions seems too high for them. However, in fact, the cost of a blood test and other laboratory and hardware studies in commercial centers is not at all that high. There are a lot of laboratories now, and in the fight for clients they reduce prices, hold promotions, offer profitable discount programs and discounts for comprehensive examinations to regular customers. So, for example, the cost of a general blood test ranges from 300 to 1000 rubles, depending on the program and clinic, and even cheaper with a discount. Private medicine in our country has long ceased to be the privilege of wealthy people. Today, the vast majority of commercial clinics and laboratories belong to the "economy" class and are designed for people with an average income.
Recommendations for choosing a private laboratory and diagnostic center
Before you go to the laboratory, make inquiries about it. From the point of view of people far from medicine, a blood test or any other laboratory test is a very simple matter. In fact, behind the leaflet with the result is hard work, which requires experience and high qualifications, sophisticated equipment, painstaking work and careful monitoring of each stage. The diagnosis and your health depend on the accuracy and speed of obtaining the result, so do not be too lazy to spend 10 minutes and get detailed information about the selected laboratory. So, what should you pay special attention to?
Number of branches
If a laboratory has only two or three departments, this does not at all mean that it is unreliable. Many highly respected medical centers choose not to expand their branch network, and this is just a matter of the company's commercial policy. However, a large number of branches - in itself - a kind of guarantee of quality. Judge for yourself - if the service in the laboratory were unsatisfactory, would it be able to maintain 10 or more branches, especially in Moscow and St. Petersburg, where competition is huge? In addition, a large number of branches is convenient for the patient - you do not have to postpone the visit because you do not have time to go to the other end of the city.
Term of the work
In Europe and the USA, many medical centers can boast a history spanning decades, if not centuries, of flawless work. But in our country the situation is different - until the early 1990s, private clinics did not exist at all. Therefore, companies founded 20–25 years ago are already considered “veterans” of the industry. If the company was founded in the 1990s, it has successfully weathered at least three major economic crises, and that says a lot.
Availability of own laboratory
Some small diagnostic centers do not have their own laboratories, outsourcing work to larger companies. This increases the cost and reduces the quality of diagnosis.
Price
Too low a price is a reason to be wary. Fluctuations within 10–15% are acceptable. But if you have found a laboratory that offers tests at a price 2-3 times lower than the market price, look for another one, since, most likely, they save on quality here. If the price, on the contrary, is several times higher than the market average, then you can be sure that you will overpay for a higher level of service, prestige and luxurious interior of reception rooms. Whether it's worth the extra cost is up to you. Also pay attention to discounts and special promotions, laboratories very often offer reduced prices for comprehensive examinations, tests on certain days of the week, etc. If you expect that you will have to undergo examinations often, it makes sense to purchase a laboratory discount card - this will help you save money in the future. Respected institutions provide such an opportunity.
The largest commercial laboratories in the country
"INVITRO"
Currently, it is the widest network of private clinical diagnostic laboratories in the Russian Federation. This is a network that unites more than 600 branches in different districts of Moscow, as well as in other cities of Russia. All departments are equipped with modern medical equipment from leading manufacturers. Most of the branches have a very convenient schedule and open their doors early in the morning, so that blood tests can be done even on the way to work. There is also a home visit service. The results are handed out on the day of application, they can also be viewed on the website in the "Personal Account", inquired by phone, received by fax or e-mail, order courier delivery. For an additional fee, the results will be translated into English. In addition to laboratory diagnostics, the center offers services such as MRI, CT, mammography, X-ray, ultrasound and other examinations. All branches have a single discount system, in any branch you can get cards: "Standard" - with a 5% discount and "Silver" - with a 10% discount for all paid services. In addition, promotions are constantly held here, allowing you to get an examination on favorable terms.
License of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region No. LO-50-01-006731 dated June 17, 2015
"HEMOTEST"
More than 2,500 types of laboratory tests are carried out in this laboratory, and it is also possible to undergo an examination using hardware diagnostic methods. Gemotest has a large network of branches throughout the country - there are about 300 of them in the capital alone. The results can be obtained on the website in the Personal Account, by e-mail, by fax or by courier to your home. The laboratory has a unified system of discounts for patients under 25 and over 55 years old, on Mondays a 10% discount is provided for all medical tests. In addition, there is a discount savings program.
NEARMEDIC
A network of multidisciplinary medical institutions with highly qualified personnel, modern equipment and its own clinical diagnostic laboratory. This medical center even received the Moscow Quality Award. The company was founded in 1989 on the basis of the oldest and widely known scientific research institution in Russia - the Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamaleya of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. The network consists of 11 branches - 9 in the capital, 1 in Ryazan and 1 in Obninsk. The center has annual medical care programs.
cmd
The CMD Center for Molecular Diagnostics is the largest multidisciplinary laboratory and diagnostic center in Russia, located on the basis of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor. Works since 1992. The center has dozens of branches in Moscow, the Moscow region and some other Russian cities. CMD regularly holds promotions and provides discounts to customers of different branches - you need to follow these offers on the website.
License of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare No. FS-99-01-008867 dated June 05, 2014
"CITYLAB"
A network of 221 centers in 109 cities across the country and diagnostic laboratory complexes in 6 largest Russian cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Kazan. It is distinguished by high quality and speed of analysis - the results of most tests can be obtained within 1 working day. In large cities, for an additional fee, you can use the "Urgent" service, which will allow you to pick up the results within 2-5 hours. There is also the possibility of taking tests at home. The laboratory often runs promotions with significant discounts, especially in newly opened branches.
License of the Health Committee of the Volgograd Region No. LO-34-01-002432 dated February 12, 2015
SklifLab
The laboratory operates on the basis of the Scientific Research Institute for N.V. Sklifosovsky. This is a modern diagnostic complex with a very good technical and personnel base. No wonder it is one of the most famous state medical institutions in the country. The laboratory is located in the center of Moscow, on Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square. It is possible to take tests at home. The term for performing standard analyzes in the laboratory is 1 day, express analyzes - 1–2 hours. Testing can be done any day of the week.
License of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare No. ФС-99-01-008169 dated November 21, 2012
"SM-CLINIC"
One of the largest medical networks, opened in 2002. In the "SM-Clinic" not only blood tests are carried out, but also other diagnostic procedures - ultrasound, CT and others. It is possible to pay for the services of the medical center with a bank card.
Of course, these are far from all diagnostic laboratories in the country worthy of trust. Demand for such services is growing, the market is developing, and new players are constantly appearing on it, and companies that have already achieved success are expanding their branch networks and increasing capacity.
Wednesday, 03/28/2018
Editorial opinion
Today, the clients of diagnostic laboratories are not only individuals, but also many public hospitals and clinics that do not have the resources to conduct tests. This, by the way, debunks the myth that in commercial laboratories the quality of analysis leaves much to be desired, but in municipal ones, conscientious doctors of the old school work. In most private laboratories, orders from public hospitals account for at least 50% of the total turnover, and in some - 85–90%.
