The vision of CDL is to set a benchmark for quality standard of diagnostic laboratory in Nepal. CDL is committed to offer cost effective wide spectrum of laboratory tests by utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, advanced logistics systems and highly experienced laboratory scientists CDL has invested in technologies that allow flexibility in test menu expansion to develop with infectious disease markers and to carry out the most sophisticated molecular and genetic testing, therefore directly contributing to the realization of the vision of CDL to increase spectrum and coverage of laboratory testing. The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory unit based in our main branch at Kathmandu, Kamalpokhari is the only of its kind among the standalone referral laboratories in this region. CDL is strategically planned to reduce the requirement of sample to send out to other countries while reducing both reporting time and logistical costs.