HIKMAT CLINICAL LABORATORY

Hikmat Clinical Laboratory is a medical diagnostic laboratory located at 13, Amir Building, opposite the Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) Doctor Hostel in University Town, Peshawar. The laboratory provides a convenient local facility for patients who require diagnostic laboratory investigations as part of routine healthcare, medical screening, diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

Laboratory investigations are an important component of modern medical care. Doctors use laboratory results alongside a patient's symptoms, medical history and physical examination to assess health conditions and make informed clinical decisions. Blood, urine and other biological samples can provide valuable information about different body systems and help identify abnormalities that may not be apparent through physical examination alone.

Hikmat Clinical Laboratory is situated in the University Town area, close to Khyber Teaching Hospital, making it accessible for patients, hospital visitors, healthcare professionals and residents of surrounding areas. Its location opposite the KTH Doctor Hostel provides a convenient option for patients who have been advised to undergo laboratory investigations by doctors or healthcare facilities in the area.

Routine laboratory testing may involve different areas of clinical pathology. These can include hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunology, urine examination and other diagnostic investigations. The exact tests offered by a laboratory depend on its current laboratory setup, equipment, qualified technical staff and referral arrangements.

Hematology investigations are commonly used to assess blood cells and related parameters. Tests in this area may help doctors investigate conditions such as anemia, infections and other blood-related abnormalities. Clinical chemistry investigations can provide information about glucose levels, kidney function, liver-related parameters, cholesterol, electrolytes and other biochemical indicators.

Urine and stool examinations can also provide useful diagnostic information. Depending on the clinical requirement, urine testing may be used when investigating urinary tract problems, infections or metabolic conditions, while stool examinations may be requested for gastrointestinal and parasitic investigations.

Microbiological testing can be important when an infection is suspected. Depending on the specimen and investigation, microbiology may involve examination or culture of samples to help identify microorganisms and, where appropriate, determine antimicrobial sensitivity.

Laboratory testing begins with proper patient registration and specimen collection. Correct identification, collection, handling and transportation of specimens are essential for maintaining sample quality and producing reliable results. Some tests may also require specific preparation, such as fasting or collection at a particular time.

Patients should follow the instructions provided by their doctor or laboratory before undergoing testing. If a patient requires a specialized or uncommon investigation, it is advisable to contact the laboratory in advance to confirm availability, preparation requirements, charges and expected reporting time.

Laboratory reports should not be interpreted in isolation. A result outside the reference range does not always mean that a person has a particular disease, while a normal result does not necessarily exclude every medical condition. Qualified healthcare professionals should interpret laboratory findings in the context of the patient's overall clinical condition.

Hikmat Clinical Laboratory operates daily according to its current local listing, providing patients with extended access to laboratory-related services. The listed operating hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM throughout the week, although patients are advised to confirm timings before visiting because operating schedules can change.

Overall, Hikmat Clinical Laboratory provides a local diagnostic laboratory option in University Town, Peshawar. Its location near Khyber Teaching Hospital makes it particularly accessible to patients and healthcare professionals in the KTH and University Town area who require routine or doctor-requested laboratory investigations.

Hematology

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemoglobin (Hb)
• ESR
• Platelet Count
• Peripheral Blood Film
• Blood Grouping and Rh Typing
• Routine hematology investigations

Clinical Chemistry / Biochemistry

• Blood Glucose
• Liver Function Tests (LFT)
• Renal Function Tests (RFT)
• Lipid Profile
• Serum Uric Acid
• Serum Calcium
• Electrolytes
• Other routine biochemical investigations

Urine Examination

• Complete Urine Examination
• Urine Routine Examination
• Urine Microscopy
• Other routine urine investigations

Stool Examination

• Stool Routine Examination
• Stool Microscopy
• Occult Blood Testing
• Other routine stool investigations

Microbiology

• Bacterial culture
• Culture and sensitivity
• Urine culture
• Other specimen culture investigations, where available

Serology & Immunology

• Antigen and antibody-based investigations
• Infectious disease screening
• Serological investigations
• Selected immunological tests

Hormonal / Endocrine Testing

• Thyroid Function Tests
• Selected reproductive hormone tests
• Other endocrine investigations, where available

General Laboratory Services

• Blood sample collection
• Urine and other specimen collection
• Routine diagnostic investigations
• Doctor-requested laboratory testing
• Laboratory report services
• Referral of specialized investigations where required

Note: Exact test availability, prices, sample requirements and reporting times should be confirmed directly with Hikmat Clinical Laboratory before listing a specific investigation as a confirmed service.