Vadodara: The clinical chemistry laboratory of the state-run SSG Hospital (SSGH) has been granted an accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL). The laboratory has been working overtime to conduct tests of Covid-19 patients admitted at the hospital. The laboratory operated by the biochemistry department of the hospital conducted 5.37lakh tests in 10 months from August, 2020 to May this year. During this period itself, it took up the task of getting the NABL accreditation. The documentation and preparedness for the accreditation was taken up by the department in coordination with senior officials of the hospital. A committee was also formed by the hospital superintendent Dr R G Aiyer to see the process through.