The Clinical Lab under the name ''Biomedical Laboratories'' begun its operations on the 18th of January 1985 by its founder Charilaos (Charis) Charilaou at 22, Iras Street, in Nicosia. A little later, and since its incorporation as ''Biomedical Labs Charis Charilaou Ltd.'', the lab is rendering services in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology, focusing primarily on the provision of broadband diagnostic testing in clinical laboratory medicine. The development of the business has been established on the three primary fundamental objectives, speedy and credible results, and innovation. More specifically, credibility and speed provide the quick and safe support to the clinical doctor, to conclude timely on a diagnosis. Within the framework of the overall objectives the lab introduced biochemical, immunological and hematological analysers in Cyprus. Pursuing further the need for quick reliable and innovative service, the lab deploys internally an investment policy on new equipment deploying the latest technological advances and on the field it establishes the ''Home Visit'' policy bringing thus the lab at the client's doorstep.
Insofar as innovation and within the framework of introducing new diagnostic methods, allergy testing was introduced with a single blood sample. As early as in August 1985, the Biomedical Labs introduce for the first time in Cyprus the equipment to facilitate testing against the then just known, Human immunodeficiency virus-HIV or better known as, the acquired immune deficiency syndrome- AIDS. At the same time the lab becomes one of the leading centers worldwide able to render this kind of services.
Innovation continues in introducing new biological markets and tests such as the homocysteine test, and the proBNP (a prognostic test against cardiovascular disease).
This gives the opportunity for the first time on 2001 to carry out field research within the Cyprus populous to correlate the levels of homocysteine in apparently healthy individuals compared to CDV patients.(Homocysteine levels in high risk and apparently healthy individuals the Cyprus experience)
The Lab, pursuing its on going upgrading, moves out to a new, modern building complex at 41, Archbishop Makarios III Avenue. The laboratory is accredited by the European and International standard of quality CYS EN ISO 15189:2003 and our certification number is L005. For more information regarding accreditation visit the webpage of CYS (Cyprus Organization for Promotion of Quality) at: http://www.cys.mcit.gov.cy/main.html.
Leading personalities in Cyprus and abroad have entrusted the ''Biomedical Laboratories'' confirming their reliable service.