HOME CARE MEDICAL LABORATORY, a leading diagnostic facility on the Essequibo Coast, has been officially re-certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) under the GYS 170:2021 standard, reinforcing its reputation for high-quality, reliable healthcare services in Region Two.

The re-certification marks the laboratory’s first renewal under GNBS’s Laboratory Certification Programme and confirms that the facility has consistently met stringent operational and technical standards required for accredited medical testing.

GNBS Technical Officers Peter Ho-A-Lim and Latchman Mootoosammi handed over the certificate and a commemorative plaque during a brief ceremony at the facility, located at Satro’s Medical Centre.

The recognition was presented to Laboratory Quality Manager Marina Itwaru and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mahesh Itwaru, founders of the privately-owned centre that has grown into a regional healthcare hub since its inception in 2013.

The husband-and-wife duo established their pharmacy in 2013 after identifying a need for reliable medical services in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region.

Over the years, their vision has evolved into a multi-million-dollar healthcare enterprise—Satro’s Medical Centre now offering a wide range of services including general out patient clinic, ultrasound, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics and  a diabetic clinic.

The facility has become a trusted name in the region.

“We are both graduates of the University of Guyana and are completed our Master’s degrees. It is a proud moment for us to use our skills to contribute meaningfully to the residents of Region Two,” said Marina, a certified medical technologist with years of experience.
Her husband, Mahesh called ‘Satro’ is a certified pharmacist who shares the same commitment to expanding quality healthcare access.

With this re-certification, Satro’s Medical Centre further cements its position as a reliable provider of diagnostic services to both urban and rural populations.
Patients and healthcare providers alike can be assured that all tests conducted at the lab are performed under standardised procedures and quality assurance protocols.
The GNBS reminded the public that certified laboratories can be easily identified by the GNBS Laboratory Certification Sticker, prominently displayed at recognised facilities.

This emblem stands as a mark of assurance that the lab operates within a robust quality system.
As part of its national mandate, the GNBS continues to encourage laboratories across Guyana to pursue certification under the GYS 170:2021 standard.
The Bureau offers guidance and evaluation to support labs in achieving and maintaining compliance.

“Certification is not a one-time achievement; it is an ongoing commitment to improvement and accountability.

Satro’s Medical Centre has demonstrated that commitment, and we commend them for leading by example in Region Two,” said GNBS Technical Officer Peter Ho-A-Lim.