IDC - Islamabad Diagnostic Centre

Introduction

Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) is a diagnostic healthcare organization established in 2003, providing laboratory and medical imaging services in Pakistan. IDC offers a broad range of diagnostic facilities designed to support patients, physicians, hospitals, and healthcare organizations.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Services

IDC provides laboratory, radiology, imaging, neurodiagnostic, and cardiac diagnostic services. Its laboratory departments include molecular biology, hematology and cytogenetics, chemistry and special chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, immunology and serology, and clinical pathology and parasitology.

Laboratory Services

The laboratory division covers routine and specialized diagnostic investigations across several areas of pathology and laboratory medicine. These services can assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing medical conditions, monitoring treatment, evaluating health status, and conducting preventive health screening.

Advanced Imaging Services

IDC provides a wide range of imaging services, including MRI, CT scans, digital X-rays, fluoroscopy, mammography, Doppler studies, and ultrasound. These imaging services support the assessment of different medical conditions and are performed according to the clinical requirements of patients.

Cardiac Diagnostic Services

IDC also provides cardiac diagnostic services, including ECG, cardiac MRI, and CT coronary angiography. These investigations can help physicians evaluate cardiovascular conditions and assess heart-related health concerns.

Neurodiagnostic Services

The neurodiagnostic department includes services such as Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). These investigations can support the evaluation of neurological and neuromuscular conditions.

Home Sample Collection

IDC provides home sample collection, allowing eligible patients to have laboratory samples collected at their doorstep. This service provides additional convenience for patients who may prefer not to visit a diagnostic center.

Online Laboratory Reports

IDC provides an online reporting system through which patients can access their diagnostic test results digitally. This allows patients to review available reports without necessarily returning to the center to collect a physical copy.

Health Screening Services

IDC provides health screening services, including pre-employment health screening, customized health screening packages, and annual health screening options. These services can be used for routine assessment and preventive healthcare planning.

Nationwide Diagnostic Network

IDC operates a large network of diagnostic centers across Pakistan. Its official website currently reports more than 170 branches in more than 65 cities, along with a large team of qualified doctors and healthcare professionals.

Quality and Diagnostic Support

IDC states that it focuses on quality diagnostic services, timely reporting, modern diagnostic technology, and professional support for referring physicians. The organization brings laboratory and imaging services together to support comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

Convenient Islamabad Location

The IDC head office is located at 13-A, Kohistan Road, F-8 Markaz, Islamabad. The official website lists the IDC helpline as 051-111-000-432 and 03-111-000-432.

Why Choose IDC?

• Comprehensive laboratory diagnostic services
• Advanced medical imaging services
• MRI and CT scan facilities
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound services
• Doppler and mammography
• Molecular biology and PCR-related services
• Histopathology and microbiology
• Immunology and serology
• Neurodiagnostic services
• Cardiac diagnostic services
• Home sample collection
• Online laboratory reports
• Health screening services
• Nationwide diagnostic center network

Our Commitment

Islamabad Diagnostic Centre aims to provide accessible diagnostic services through laboratory testing, medical imaging, specialized investigations, and patient-focused diagnostic support. Patients should confirm the availability, preparation requirements, charges, and reporting time of a specific investigation before visiting an IDC center.

Laboratory Diagnostic Services

IDC provides a broad range of laboratory investigations through its diagnostic network. Laboratory services cover hematology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, histopathology, immunology, serology, and clinical pathology.

Hematology and Cytogenetics

Hematology services focus on blood cells, blood components, and related disorders. Common 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
• Selected cytogenetic investigations

Clinical Chemistry

Clinical chemistry and special chemistry services may include investigations related to metabolic functions and organ health.

Common categories include:

• Blood Glucose
• Urea
• Creatinine
• Uric Acid
• Calcium
• Electrolytes
• Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Liver-related biochemical tests
• Kidney-related biochemical tests
• Other specialized chemistry investigations

Liver Function Tests

Liver-related investigations may include:

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

Kidney Function Tests

Kidney-related investigations may include:

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

Diabetes Testing

Diabetes-related investigations may include:

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

Lipid Profile

Lipid investigations may include:

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

Thyroid and Hormone Testing

IDC's laboratory network provides specialized chemistry and diagnostic investigations that may include thyroid and hormone-related testing according to the clinical requirement.

Microbiology

Microbiology services involve laboratory examination of clinical samples for microorganisms.

Common categories may include:

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

Histopathology

Histopathology services involve examination of tissue specimens and may support the diagnosis of various diseases.

Possible services include:

• Biopsy Examination
• Histopathology
• Tissue Examination
• Specialized pathology investigations

Immunology and Serology

Immunology and serology investigations can help evaluate immune responses, antibodies, antigens, and selected infectious or autoimmune conditions.

Molecular Biology and PCR

IDC provides molecular biology services as part of its laboratory diagnostics. Molecular testing can include PCR-based investigations and other specialized molecular tests depending on the clinical requirement.

Clinical Pathology and Parasitology

Clinical pathology and parasitology services support the investigation of blood, urine, stool, and other clinical specimens. These investigations may assist in identifying infections, parasites, and other health conditions.

MRI Services

IDC provides Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services as part of its imaging department. MRI can be used for detailed assessment of different organs, tissues, joints, and other body structures.

CT Scan

Computed Tomography (CT) services provide cross-sectional imaging that can assist physicians in evaluating different medical conditions and body structures.

Digital X-Ray

Digital X-ray services are available for diagnostic imaging of different parts of the body. X-rays may be requested for chest, bones, joints, and other clinical indications.

Ultrasound and Doppler

IDC provides ultrasound and Doppler imaging services. These examinations can be used for abdominal, pelvic, vascular, obstetric, and other diagnostic assessments according to clinical requirements.

Mammography

Mammography is available as an imaging service for breast evaluation and screening according to clinical recommendations.

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy provides real-time X-ray imaging and may be used for selected diagnostic procedures and examinations. IDC lists fluoroscopy among its imaging services.

Cardiac Services

IDC's cardiac diagnostic services include:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Cardiac MRI
• CT Coronary Angiography
• Other cardiac diagnostic investigations where available

Neurodiagnostic Services

Neurodiagnostic investigations include:

• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)

Health Screening

IDC offers health screening services such as:

• Pre-Employment Health Screening
• Annual Health Screening
• Customized Health Screening Packages
• General Preventive Health Assessment

Home Sample Collection

Eligible patients can request home sample collection for laboratory investigations. IDC promotes doorstep sample collection as part of its patient convenience services.

Online Reports

Patients can access available laboratory and diagnostic reports through IDC's online reporting system.

Important Information

The services listed above represent major diagnostic categories offered by IDC and are not a complete test-by-test menu. Individual tests, imaging procedures, preparation requirements, charges, and reporting times can vary by location and investigation. Patients should confirm the specific service with IDC before visiting.