The state-of-the-art laboratories, to set up over a five-year period, will be computer-linked to one another and supported by collection centres strategically located to cater to a wide number of patients, a company release said here.

``The significance of the venture is that it provides an opportunity to enhance patient care with innovative, affordable and reliable diagnostic solutions by leveraging on the synergy between Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics,'' managing director Satish Reddy said. The facilities would meet internationally-accepted accre-ditation standards, the release added.