SIMS Lab and Collection Centre

Introduction

SIMS Lab and Collection Centre is a medical diagnostic laboratory located on Jail Road, in front of Services Hospital, Shadman 1, Lahore. The facility is associated with the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) and provides laboratory and diagnostic support for patients and healthcare professionals.

A new laboratory and collection centre at SIMS was inaugurated in February 2024 as part of efforts to expand and improve diagnostic facilities at Services Hospital.

Comprehensive Laboratory Services

SIMS Lab and Collection Centre provides diagnostic laboratory support for patients requiring routine and physician-requested investigations. Laboratory testing plays an important role in disease diagnosis, health assessment, treatment monitoring, and follow-up care.

Routine Blood Testing

Blood investigations are an important part of laboratory diagnosis. Routine testing can help healthcare professionals evaluate blood cell counts, glucose levels, organ function, infection-related conditions, and other clinical parameters.

Hematology Services

Hematology investigations focus on blood cells and related blood components. Common laboratory investigations may include:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemoglobin
• Red Blood Cell Count
• White Blood Cell Count
• Platelet Count
• Hematocrit
• ESR
• Peripheral Blood Film
• Other hematological investigations

Clinical Chemistry

Clinical chemistry testing evaluates biochemical and metabolic parameters. Common categories may include blood glucose, kidney function, liver function, cholesterol, triglycerides, electrolytes, and other biochemical investigations.

Diagnostic Support for Patients

Laboratory investigations can support physicians in evaluating symptoms, confirming or monitoring medical conditions, assessing treatment response, and performing routine health screening.

Collection Centre Services

As a laboratory and collection centre, the facility provides a location where patients can provide samples for requested diagnostic investigations. Samples may be processed according to the requirements of the relevant laboratory department.

Quality-Focused Diagnostic Care

The establishment of the new SIMS laboratory and collection centre was part of an effort to provide improved diagnostic facilities and more organized laboratory services at Services Hospital.

Convenient Lahore Location

SIMS Lab and Collection Centre is located on Jail Road, in front of Services Hospital, Shadman 1, Lahore. Public listings provide the contact number 042-99203425.

Why Choose SIMS Lab and Collection Centre?

• Convenient location near Services Hospital
• Medical laboratory and collection services
• Routine diagnostic investigations
• Blood and biochemical testing
• Support for physician-requested laboratory tests
• Collection facility for patients
• Diagnostic support for healthcare professionals
• Association with Services Institute of Medical Sciences

Our Commitment

SIMS Lab and Collection Centre aims to provide accessible laboratory and diagnostic support for patients and healthcare professionals. Patients should confirm the availability, charges, preparation requirements, sample type, and reporting time of a specific investigation before visiting.

Laboratory Diagnostic Services

SIMS Lab and Collection Centre provides laboratory and sample collection services for routine and physician-requested investigations. The exact test menu and availability of specialized investigations should be confirmed with the laboratory before visiting.

Hematology Tests

Hematology investigations evaluate blood cells and related parameters.

Common tests may include:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemoglobin
• Red Blood Cell Count
• White Blood Cell Count
• Platelet Count
• Hematocrit
• ESR
• Peripheral Blood Film
• Other hematology investigations

Clinical Chemistry Tests

Clinical chemistry investigations may include:

• Blood Glucose
• Urea
• Creatinine
• Uric Acid
• Calcium
• Electrolytes
• Total Protein
• Albumin
• Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Other biochemical investigations

Liver Function Tests

Liver-related investigations may include:

• Bilirubin
• ALT
• AST
• Alkaline Phosphatase
• Albumin
• Total Protein
• Other liver function parameters

Kidney Function Tests

Kidney-related investigations may include:

• Serum Creatinine
• Blood Urea
• Uric Acid
• Electrolytes
• Other renal function parameters

Diabetes Tests

Diabetes-related investigations may include:

• Fasting Blood Sugar
• Random Blood Sugar
• Blood Glucose
• HbA1c
• Other glucose-related investigations

Lipid Profile

Lipid testing may include:

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol
• LDL Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Other lipid-related parameters

Thyroid Tests

Thyroid investigations may include:

• TSH
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Other thyroid-related investigations

Hormone Testing

Hormonal investigations may be requested for endocrine, reproductive, fertility, and other medical conditions according to a physician's recommendation and laboratory availability.

Infection and Serology Testing

Infection-related laboratory investigations may include serology, antigen, antibody, and other diagnostic tests depending on the suspected condition and clinical requirements.

Microbiology Services

Microbiology investigations may involve examination of clinical specimens for microorganisms.

Common categories may include:

• Culture and Sensitivity
• Urine Culture
• Blood Culture
• Other microbiological investigations

Urine Testing

Routine urine investigations may be used to assess urinary and kidney-related conditions.

Common investigations may include:

• Complete Urine Examination
• Urinalysis
• Urine Sugar
• Urine Protein
• Other urine-related tests

Stool Testing

Stool investigations may be requested for gastrointestinal symptoms and suspected intestinal infections or parasitic conditions.

Possible investigations include:

• Stool Routine Examination
• Stool for Parasites
• Other physician-requested stool tests

Vitamin and Nutritional Testing

Vitamin and nutritional investigations may be requested when clinically indicated. Availability of individual vitamin tests should be confirmed with the laboratory.

Histopathology and Cytology

Where available through the associated diagnostic services, tissue and cellular investigations may include:

• Biopsy Examination
• Histopathology
• Cytology
• FNAC
• Other pathology investigations

Molecular and Specialized Testing

Specialized laboratory investigations, including molecular or PCR-based tests, may be available through the associated laboratory network or designated departments. Patients should confirm availability before sample collection.

General Health Screening

Laboratory testing can also be used for general health screening. Depending on the selected investigations, screening may include blood count, glucose, liver function, kidney function, lipid profile, thyroid testing, and other routine investigations.

Sample Collection Services

The centre provides collection services for laboratory samples. Patients should follow the specific instructions provided for each test because some investigations may require fasting or other preparation.

Laboratory Reports

Laboratory reports provide the results of requested investigations for review by the patient and healthcare professional. Patients should discuss abnormal or unexpected results with a qualified doctor.

Diagnostic Support for Doctors

Laboratory investigations can assist healthcare professionals with diagnosis, treatment planning, disease monitoring, and follow-up care. Doctors may request specific investigations based on symptoms, medical history, and clinical findings.

Important Information

The categories above represent common diagnostic laboratory services and should not be considered a complete test menu for SIMS Lab and Collection Centre. Individual tests, prices, preparation requirements, sample types, and reporting times may vary. Patients should confirm the specific investigation with the centre before visiting.