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About Shaukat Khanum Laboratory
Diagnostic Laboratory Facility
Shaukat Khanum Laboratory is part of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres and provides a broad range of pathology and diagnostic laboratory services. The pathology laboratory includes both Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology sections, along with blood bank services. The laboratory network serves patients through dedicated pathology laboratories and collection centres across Pakistan.
Laboratory Network and Accessibility
The laboratory has an extensive collection-centre network across Pakistan, with more than 180 laboratory collection centres listed by the organisation. Collection locations are available in major cities and smaller districts, allowing patients to submit samples closer to their homes.
Clinical Pathology Services
Clinical pathology covers the examination of blood, urine, body fluids and other clinical specimens. The laboratory offers a comprehensive pathology test menu covering routine investigations as well as specialized diagnostic testing.
Hematology Services
Hematology services cover investigations related to blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets and other blood parameters. Routine hematology investigations may include Complete Blood Count and other specialized blood tests according to the requested investigation.
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical chemistry involves biochemical analysis of patient specimens. Testing may include glucose, liver-related parameters, kidney-related parameters, lipids, electrolytes and other biochemical investigations.
Microbiology Services
Microbiology services involve laboratory examination of clinical specimens for microorganisms. Depending on the specimen and requested investigation, testing may include culture, identification and antimicrobial sensitivity studies.
Histopathology and Anatomic Pathology
Anatomic pathology includes examination of tissue and biopsy specimens through laboratory processing and microscopic evaluation. Histopathology and related pathology investigations form an important part of the specialized diagnostic services.
Molecular and Specialized Testing
The laboratory network provides specialized diagnostic investigations in addition to routine pathology testing. Molecular and other advanced laboratory tests may be available according to the current test menu and processing facility.
Blood Bank Services
Blood bank services are included within the pathology laboratory structure. Blood and blood-product related services are supported by dedicated laboratory facilities and trained personnel.
Quality and Accreditation
The Shaukat Khanum Pathology Laboratory in Lahore received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in October 2024. The pathology laboratory in Peshawar has also subsequently achieved CAP accreditation, according to the organisation's current information.
Home Sample Collection
Home sample collection is available through the laboratory network. Patients can book the service through the Shaukat Khanum App or by calling 03 111 756 000. The organisation states that its home sample collection service has no service charge.
Laboratory Reports
Patients can access laboratory reports through the online reporting system and Shaukat Khanum App. The app also provides access to previous test results and allows users to track home sample collection and sample status.
Laboratory Operations
The main pathology laboratory and blood bank are listed as operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with consultant pathologists available on call. Collection-centre timings can differ by location.
Contact Information
The organisation's published contact number is +92 42 3590 5000, while the toll-free number is 080
Tests & Services Offered
Blood Tests
A comprehensive range of blood investigations is available through the laboratory network, covering routine hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology and specialized diagnostic testing.
Complete Blood Count
CBC is a commonly requested hematology investigation that evaluates important blood parameters including hemoglobin, red blood cells, white blood cells, hematocrit and platelets.
Blood Sugar Testing
Glucose-related investigations may include fasting blood glucose, random blood glucose and other diabetes-related laboratory tests according to the requested investigation.
Liver Function Tests
Liver-related biochemical testing may include bilirubin, ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, albumin and other relevant biochemical parameters.
Kidney Function Tests
Renal investigations may include creatinine, urea, uric acid and other biochemical tests associated with kidney function.
Lipid Profile
Lipid investigations may include total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides depending on the selected laboratory profile.
Thyroid and Hormone Testing
Selected thyroid and hormone investigations may be available, including endocrine and reproductive hormone testing according to the laboratory's current test menu.
Vitamin Testing
Vitamin-related investigations may include Vitamin D and other nutritional markers depending on the requested test.
Immunology and Serology
Immunology and serology services may include antibody, antigen and other immune-related investigations for selected infectious and non-infectious conditions.
Microbiology and Culture
Microbiology testing may include examination of clinical specimens, culture studies, microorganism identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing where applicable.
Histopathology
Tissue and biopsy specimens can be processed for histopathological examination. These services form part of the Anatomic Pathology section of the laboratory.
Molecular and Specialized Testing
Specialized laboratory testing may include selected molecular and advanced diagnostic investigations. The exact tests available depend on the current pathology test menu and processing location.
Blood Bank Services
Blood bank services are integrated with the pathology laboratory and support blood and blood-product related laboratory requirements.
Infectious Disease Testing
Selected infectious-disease investigations may be performed through serological, microbiological or molecular laboratory methods depending on the requested test.
Urine and Other Specimen Testing
Urine, body fluids and other appropriate clinical specimens may be accepted for selected laboratory investigations. Collection requirements depend on the specific test.
Home Sample Collection
Home sample collection is available through the network for eligible locations. Patients can book collection through the dedicated helpline or Shaukat Khanum App.
Online Reports
Laboratory reports can be accessed online, while the mobile application also provides access to previous results and sample-status information.
Report Processing
Routine investigations may have different turnaround times from specialized pathology, microbiology, histopathology and molecular tests. Reporting time depends on the specific investigation and processing facility.
Important Note
The exact tests, charges, sample requirements, preparation instructions and turnaround time may change. Patients should confirm current information with the relevant collection centre before testing.
