eShifa labs - Shifa international Hospital lab

Introduction

eShifa Labs is the laboratory service associated with Shifa International Hospitals, providing diagnostic testing through Shifa’s laboratory network and collection centres across Pakistan. The service is designed to make laboratory testing accessible through collection points as well as convenient home sample collection services.

Shifa International Hospital Laboratory

The laboratory at Shifa International Hospital is a full-service and reference laboratory supporting patients, physicians, and healthcare providers. Shifa’s laboratory has multiple specialized departments, automated laboratory equipment, and trained technical staff working under experienced consultants. Laboratory services are available for both hospital patients and patients using outpatient and outreach services.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing

eShifa Labs provides access to a broad range of diagnostic laboratory investigations covering routine testing as well as specialized pathology and molecular diagnostics. The laboratory network supports testing required for disease diagnosis, health monitoring, treatment follow-up, and preventive health screening.

Hematology Services

Hematology testing forms an important part of the laboratory service. These investigations can help evaluate blood cells, anemia, infections, bleeding and clotting conditions, and other blood-related health concerns.

Clinical and Chemical Pathology

Shifa’s Chemical Pathology department handles a large proportion of the clinical laboratory menu and includes a wide range of biochemical investigations. These tests support physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic, endocrine, liver, kidney, and other medical conditions.

Microbiology and Infection Testing

The laboratory also provides microbiology-related diagnostic services. These can include culture and sensitivity testing and investigations for infectious diseases. Shifa has historically maintained dedicated microbiology and infectious-disease diagnostic capabilities.

Molecular and PCR Diagnostics

Molecular diagnostics are another important part of Shifa’s laboratory services. Shifa has operated molecular and PCR diagnostic facilities for infectious diseases, including hepatitis-related testing and other molecular investigations.

Immunology and Specialized Diagnostics

Specialized laboratory departments support immunological, infectious, hormonal, and other complex diagnostic investigations. These services help physicians obtain additional laboratory information when routine testing is not sufficient.

Home Sample Collection

One of the key eShifa services is home laboratory sample collection. Qualified phlebotomy staff can visit patients at home to collect required samples and have them processed through the laboratory system. This provides an option for patients who prefer not to visit a collection centre.

Collection Centres Across Pakistan

eShifa/Shifa Lab operates collection points in multiple cities, allowing patients to access Shifa laboratory services outside the main hospital facility. The official collection-centre directory includes locations in cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Bannu, Abbottabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Quetta and other areas.

Quality and Professional Standards

Laboratory testing at Shifa International is supported by quality-control procedures, specialized departments, automated equipment, and experienced laboratory professionals. Shifa has also reported participation in national and international external proficiency-testing programs.

Online and Convenient Healthcare

eShifa is designed to provide healthcare services at the patient's convenience, including laboratory services, home sample collection, nursing, rehabilitation and pharmacy delivery. Its digital healthcare platform complements the laboratory network by making healthcare services more accessible outside the hospital.

Why Choose eShifa Labs

• Laboratory services associated with Shifa International Hospitals
• Wide range of routine and specialized diagnostic investigations
• Specialized pathology and molecular diagnostic departments
• Home sample collection facility
• Collection centres in multiple cities
• Experienced laboratory professionals
• Quality-control and laboratory management systems
• Convenient access to diagnostic healthcare services

Our Commitment

eShifa Labs aims to provide convenient and professionally managed diagnostic laboratory services while extending the healthcare capabilities of Shifa International Hospitals to patients at collection centres and at home.

Laboratory Diagnostic Services

eShifa Labs provides access to a broad range of diagnostic laboratory investigations through the Shifa International laboratory network. The laboratory service covers routine pathology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and other specialized investigations.

Hematology

Hematology services may include:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemoglobin testing
• Red and white blood cell investigations
• Platelet-related testing
• Anemia investigations
• Blood film and peripheral smear examinations
• Coagulation and clotting investigations
• Other specialized hematology tests

Clinical Chemistry

Clinical chemistry investigations help assess different body systems and metabolic functions. Services may include:

• Blood glucose
• Kidney function testing
• Liver function testing
• Electrolytes
• Uric acid
• Proteins
• Enzymes
• General biochemical investigations

Liver Function Tests

Liver-related investigations can include commonly requested parameters such as:

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

Kidney Function Tests

Kidney and renal investigations may include:

• Creatinine
• Blood Urea
• Uric Acid
• Electrolytes
• Renal function profiles
• Urine-related investigations

Diabetes Testing

Diabetes and metabolic testing may include:

• Fasting Blood Glucose
• Random Blood Glucose
• HbA1c
• Glucose-related investigations
• Diabetes monitoring profiles

Lipid Profile

Lipid testing can be used to evaluate blood fats and cardiovascular risk factors and may include:

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

Thyroid and Hormone Testing

Hormonal investigations may include testing related to:

• TSH
• T3
• T4
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Reproductive hormones
• Other endocrine investigations

Vitamins and Nutritional Testing

Depending on the physician's requirements, laboratory investigations may include:

• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• Folate
• Iron studies
• Ferritin
• Other nutritional markers

Microbiology

Microbiology services support the diagnosis of bacterial and other infectious conditions. These may include:

• Culture and sensitivity
• Blood culture
• Urine culture
• Other clinical specimen cultures
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Selected fungal and infectious investigations

Shifa has reported dedicated microbiology facilities including routine culture and sensitivity testing and specialized infectious-disease investigations.

Infection and Serology Testing

The laboratory provides testing for a range of infectious and immune-related conditions. Depending on the requested investigation, this may include:

• Hepatitis-related testing
• Viral markers
• Antibody testing
• Antigen testing
• Serological investigations
• Other infectious disease screening

Molecular and PCR Testing

Molecular diagnostic services may include PCR-based investigations for selected infectious diseases. Shifa has specifically reported molecular testing capabilities for diseases including Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, along with other molecular diagnostic applications.

Immunology

Immunology services may include specialized investigations for:

• Autoimmune conditions
• Antibody testing
• Immune-system disorders
• Selected infectious diseases
• Other specialized immunological conditions

Urine Testing

Routine urine laboratory services may include:

• Complete Urine Examination
• Urinalysis
• Urine microscopy
• Urine culture
• Kidney and urinary tract-related investigations

Stool Testing

Stool investigations may include:

• Routine stool examination
• Microscopy
• Occult blood testing
• Parasitological investigations
• Selected stool cultures

Pregnancy and Fertility Testing

Laboratory investigations may include pregnancy-related hormone testing and selected reproductive or fertility investigations according to physician requirements.

Histopathology and Cytology

Specialized pathology services may include examination of tissue and cellular specimens. These investigations can support the diagnosis of tumors, inflammatory conditions, infections, and other diseases.

Blood Transfusion Services

Shifa International Hospital also has blood transfusion services supporting the clinical needs of patients. Historical Shifa documentation describes blood component services, donor screening, plateletpheresis, antibody screening and other transfusion-related laboratory activities.

Health Screening Profiles

Laboratory investigations can also be used as part of general health screening and preventive healthcare programs. The appropriate tests depend on the patient's age, medical history, symptoms, and physician recommendations.

Home Sample Collection

eShifa provides home laboratory sample collection through qualified phlebotomy staff. Patients can arrange sample collection at home and have the specimens processed through the laboratory service.

Laboratory Reports

Laboratory results are processed through Shifa's laboratory system and are intended to support physicians in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring. Shifa also provides secure access to diagnostic reports through its patient services.

Important Information

The exact tests available can vary by eShifa collection centre and by the type of sample or investigation required. Patients should confirm the availability, preparation requirements, sample type, and reporting time for a specific test before visiting or booking home collection.