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About Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory
Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory is a diagnostic laboratory service associated with Aga Khan University Hospital and provides laboratory investigations to support patient care, medical diagnosis, health screening, and treatment monitoring. Laboratory testing is an important part of healthcare because it provides clinical information that healthcare professionals can use alongside a patient's medical history and examination.
The laboratory supports a wide range of diagnostic requirements, from routine investigations to specialized laboratory testing. Patients may require laboratory tests for general health checkups, preventive screening, investigation of symptoms, diagnosis of medical conditions, and monitoring of ongoing treatment.
Laboratory investigations are performed on appropriate clinical specimens, which may include blood, urine, and other samples depending on the requested test. Proper specimen collection, identification, transportation, processing, and analysis are important elements of reliable laboratory services.
Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory may also support healthcare professionals and patients through diagnostic services connected with different medical specialties. The range of available investigations can include hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, serology, molecular diagnostics, pathology-related investigations, and other specialized areas.
Patients may be asked to follow specific preparation instructions before certain tests. Some investigations require fasting or particular sample-collection procedures, while others may have special requirements. Patients should follow the instructions provided for their specific test.
Laboratory reports provide diagnostic information but should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional in the context of the patient's symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and other investigations. Patients should confirm test availability, preparation requirements, charges, sample requirements, and reporting time before visiting.
Tests & Services Offered
Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory provides a broad range of diagnostic laboratory investigations covering routine testing, specialized investigations, screening, and medical monitoring.
Hematology Tests
Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hemoglobin, ESR, platelet count, blood grouping and Rh typing, coagulation-related investigations, and other hematology tests.
Clinical Biochemistry
Blood glucose, HbA1c, liver function tests, kidney function tests, lipid profile, cholesterol, triglycerides, serum electrolytes, and other biochemical investigations.
Liver & Kidney Function Tests
Bilirubin, ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, serum creatinine, blood urea, uric acid, and other investigations used to assess liver and renal function.
Hormone & Thyroid Testing
Thyroid function investigations such as TSH, T3, and T4, along with other hormone-related laboratory tests according to clinical requirements.
Microbiology
Laboratory investigations for the identification and assessment of microorganisms, including selected cultures and sensitivity testing where clinically appropriate.
Serology & Immunology
Investigations for antibodies, antigens, immune markers, and selected infectious disease-related serological testing.
Molecular Diagnostics
Specialized molecular laboratory investigations may include tests based on nucleic acid detection and other advanced diagnostic techniques.
Urine & Body Fluid Testing
Routine urine examination, microscopic analysis, and selected investigations of body fluids according to clinical requirements.
Specialized Diagnostic Testing
The laboratory may provide specialized investigations covering different areas of clinical medicine, depending on the available laboratory departments and current testing facilities.
Sample Collection & Reporting
Patient sample collection, specimen handling, laboratory processing, diagnostic analysis, and reporting are key components of the laboratory service.
Patients should confirm the exact test name, availability, preparation requirements, sample type, fee, and expected report time with the relevant Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory service before visiting.
