What National Scans & Diagnostic Services does

National Scans & Diagnostic Services is a Trivandrum, Kerala-based multi-branch diagnostic center network founded in 1995 by Shanavas K.S. and operated as a privately held, founder-owned proprietorship. The company provides medical diagnostic services spanning clinical laboratory testing (Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Cytology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Serology) and imaging (Ultrasound Scanning, Digital X-ray, Digital ECG, and Dental OPG). It currently operates five physical branches across the Trivandrum area — Pothencode (head office, opened 1995), Kanyakulanagara (2010), Venjaramood (2012), Kallara (2014), and Chanthavila (2023) — with NABH Accreditation (MLP-0199-2022) and ISO 9001:2015 certification, plus internal and external quality control partnerships with Agappe/Genworks and EQAS CMC Vellore.

The technology stack is conventional rather than differentiated: fully computerized laboratory analyzers, digital imaging equipment, an integrated online portal for lab report access via Visit ID and password, and a Google Play mobile app (in.hodo.National_scans) for booking and result retrieval. Patient-facing digital conveniences — home sample collection, online appointment booking for ultrasound, phone/WhatsApp appointments, and online report access — sit on top of a standard J2EE-style website. The company also operates a clinical health package portfolio (Nano, Silver, Gold, Diamond tiers) with diabetic and gender/age-specific variants.

Revenue is generated through per-test and per-procedure fees for laboratory diagnostics and imaging, supplemented by tiered health check-up packages sold primarily to individual retail patients, families, and diabetic/senior segments. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through walk-in centers, home collection, online booking, and phone/WhatsApp appointments, with no disclosed enterprise or institutional contracts. The business is bootstrapped with no external funding rounds or M&A activity, and growth has been incremental through measured branch additions and quality-program investments rather than capital-driven scaling.

Name

National Scans & Diagnostic Services

Legal name

National Scans & Diagnostic Services

Website

https://nationalscans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Scans & Diagnostic Services is a Trivandrum-based, founder-owned multi-branch diagnostic center network offering laboratory testing, imaging, and tiered health packages to individual patients, families, and senior citizens across five Kerala branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Point-of-Care & Rapid Diagnostic Testing Centers (non-lab, non-imaging) (HLAFAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Biomarker Laboratory Services (Immunoassays/Flow/Cytometry) (HLAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Medical diagnostic services
• Clinical laboratory testing
• Imaging diagnostics
• Health checkup packages
• Pathology laboratory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pothencode

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Diagnostic Services: Clinical laboratory tests including Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Cytology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, and Serology. Approximately 650+ individual tests spanning all medical disciplines available at main branch.
2. Imaging Services: Medical imaging including Ultrasound Scanning, Digital X-Ray, Digital ECG, and Dental OPG (Orthopantomagram). Revenue generated per scan/procedure.
3. Clinical Health Packages: Affordable healthcare packages (Nano, Silver, Gold, Diamond tiers) for diabetic and non-diabetic patients, offering bundled diagnostic services at discounted rates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Scans & Diagnostic Services operates a multi-branch medical diagnostic center network in Trivandrum, Kerala, providing computerized clinical laboratory testing (Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Cytology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Serology) and medical imaging services (Ultrasound Scanning, Digital X-Ray, Digital ECG, Dental OPG). It complements these with home sample collection, an online report access portal, a mobile app, and tiered preventive health check-up packages (Nano, Silver, Gold, Diamond) tailored for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

Product overview

National Scans & Diagnostic Services operates as a multi-branch diagnostic center network offering integrated medical diagnostic services. The core offerings consist of Laboratory Services (Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Cytology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Serology) and Imaging Services (Ultrasound Scanning, Digital X-ray, Digital ECG, OPG). These are complemented by Home Collection Service for sample pickup, an Online Result Portal for accessing reports, and tiered Clinical Health Packages (NANO, SILVER, GOLD, DIAMOND). The company provides approximately 650+ individual tests and operates 4 branches across Trivandrum area with NABH and ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Services Comprehensive diagnostic laboratory testing across Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Cytology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, and Serology, delivered through fully computerized laboratory centers with 650+ individual tests available at the main branch. Target users: individual patients and referring physicians in Trivandrum.
• Imaging Services Medical imaging offerings including Ultrasound Scanning (Sonography), Digital X-ray, 12-lead Digital ECG, and Dental OPG (Orthopantomagram) for diagnostic visualization. Target users: individual patients needing radiological and sonological assessments.
• Home Collection Service Sample collection service that picks up patient samples from their home or preferred location, scheduled via an online form. Target users: patients who cannot easily travel to a branch.
• Online Result Portal Patient-facing online portal that allows patients to securely access lab reports using a Visit ID and registered mobile number. Target users: patients of National Scans wanting digital access to diagnostic reports.
• Clinical Health Packages Affordable tiered preventive healthcare packages offered in Nano, Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers with variations for diabetic and non-diabetic patients, including Diamond Male Above 40 Years, Diamond Female Above 40 Years, and Diamond Non-Diabetic variants. Target users: individuals, families, diabetic patients, and senior citizens seeking bundled diagnostics.
• Phone Appointment Service Appointment booking and query support via phone call (808 6789 111) and WhatsApp (808 6789 666) for diagnostic services. Target users: patients preferring voice or chat-based booking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,67,438 Happy Patients served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• EQAS CMC VelloresupportingOthers · 1 January 2022External Quality Assurance Service provider for Biochemistry parameters. All branches use EQAS CMC Vellore for external quality control to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results.
• GenworkssupportingOthersInternal quality control provider for Kallara branch. Supports internal quality assessment processes.
• AgappesupportingOthersInternal quality control provider for Venjaramood, Kanyakulanagara, and Pothencode branches. Supports internal quality assessment processes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Diagnostics: Diagnostic arm of Apollo Hospitals with extensive pan-India network of patient service centers, labs, and home collection. Sets the standard for hospital-affiliated, brand-trusted diagnostic delivery.
• Metropolis Healthcare: National multi-brand diagnostic chain with strong presence in South India, offering clinical laboratory and wellness testing with extensive home-collection network. Comparable on test menu, B2B2C wellness packages, and digital channels.
• Dr. Lal PathLabs: India's largest listed diagnostic chain with thousands of patient service centers and labs across India. Sets the national competitive benchmark for test menu, home collection, and digital experience against which National Scans must compete.
• Thyrocare Technologies: Nationally scaled, low-cost wellness and preventive diagnostics chain with focus on volume testing and B2B franchise/partner network. Provides a contrasting price-leader model relevant to National Scans' tiered package strategy.
• Agilus Diagnostics (formerly SRL Diagnostics): One of India's largest diagnostic networks with national reach, hospital lab management, and B2C services. Comparable in breadth of clinical lab services and imaging partnerships.

Regional players

• Suburban Diagnostics: West India-focused diagnostic chain offering integrated pathology, radiology, and home services. Comparable on regional multi-branch model and lab + imaging + home collection bundle.
• Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: Multi-branch diagnostic chain headquartered in Hyderabad with strong presence in South India; similar regional scaling playbook and integrated radiology-pathology offering. Comparable to National Scans' multi-branch regional model.

Emerging players

• Neuberg Diagnostics: Super-regional diagnostics player formed via consolidation of multiple regional labs across India, with integrated lab + imaging + wellness offerings and growing South India footprint. Comparable on integrated service model.
• Pathkind Labs: Growing national diagnostic chain with a franchise-led expansion model and broad test menu plus home collection. Comparable on multi-branch scaling approach and digital-first customer experience.

Direct peers

• Aarthi Scans & Labs: Regional South India-based diagnostic chain offering laboratory, imaging, and preventive health check services across Tamil Nadu and beyond. Closest comparable in scale, geography, and integrated lab + imaging model to National Scans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-scans-diagnostic-services

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about National Scans & Diagnostic Services