Aga Khan Laboratory

Introduction

Aga Khan Laboratory Bannu is a medical laboratory and diagnostic sample collection center serving patients in Bannu and surrounding areas. The branch is located on Kisaban Road, opposite Mission Hospital, providing convenient access to laboratory diagnostic services for patients and healthcare professionals.

Reliable Diagnostic Services

Aga Khan Laboratory is part of the laboratory network associated with Aga Khan University Hospital. Its laboratory services support diagnostic testing, health screening, disease monitoring, and clinical evaluation.

Professional Laboratory Services

Laboratory investigations provide important information that can help doctors evaluate a patient's health, investigate symptoms, monitor medical conditions, and assess treatment progress. The Bannu collection center provides a convenient local point for submitting samples for laboratory investigations.

Convenient Sample Collection

Patients can visit the Bannu Laboratory Collection Unit for sample submission according to the requirements of their requested investigations. Proper patient preparation and appropriate sample collection are important for reliable laboratory results.

Quality-Focused Diagnostic Testing

Aga Khan University's clinical laboratory services emphasize standardized laboratory processes and quality-focused diagnostic testing. The Aga Khan University Hospital laboratory network is also associated with CAP-accredited clinical laboratories.

Support for Patients and Doctors

Laboratory testing can assist healthcare professionals with diagnosis, screening, monitoring, and follow-up. Patients may be referred by hospitals, clinics, or individual doctors for specific laboratory investigations.

Convenient Location in Bannu

The Aga Khan Laboratory Bannu collection unit is located at Kisaban Road, opposite Mission Hospital, Bannu. The official Aga Khan University Hospital directory lists the Bannu laboratory collection unit at this location.

Why Choose Aga Khan Laboratory Bannu?

• Established diagnostic laboratory network
• Convenient sample collection facility in Bannu
• Professional laboratory testing support
• Services for routine and specialized investigations
• Support for patients and healthcare professionals
• Accessible location near Mission Hospital

Our Commitment

Aga Khan Laboratory Bannu aims to provide convenient access to laboratory diagnostic services while supporting patients and healthcare professionals with reliable laboratory testing and sample collection.

Laboratory Diagnostic Services

Aga Khan Laboratory provides a broad range of laboratory investigations through its diagnostic laboratory network. The availability of individual tests may vary by collection center, sample type, and laboratory requirements.

Hematology Tests

Common hematology investigations include:

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

Clinical Chemistry Tests

Clinical chemistry services may include:

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

Liver Function Tests

Common liver-related investigations include:

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

Kidney Function Tests

Kidney-related laboratory investigations may include:

• Creatinine
• Blood Urea
• Uric Acid
• Electrolytes
• Renal Function Tests
• Other kidney-related parameters

Diabetes Tests

Diabetes investigations may include:

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

Lipid Profile

Lipid testing may include:

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol
• LDL Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Complete Lipid Profile

Thyroid Tests

Common thyroid investigations include:

• TSH
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Other thyroid-related hormone tests

Hormone Tests

Hormonal investigations may include reproductive, endocrine, fertility-related, and other hormone tests according to clinical requirements.

Vitamin and Nutritional Tests

Selected nutritional investigations may include:

• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12
• Iron Studies
• Ferritin
• Other vitamin and nutritional markers

Infection and Serology Tests

Laboratory testing may include investigations used for infectious diseases and immune responses. Specific tests depend on the patient's clinical requirements and current laboratory availability.

Urine Tests

Common urine investigations may include:

• Urine Complete Examination
• Urine Routine Examination
• Urine Culture
• Urinary Protein Testing
• Other urine-based investigations

Stool Tests

Stool investigations may include routine examination and other laboratory tests used for evaluating gastrointestinal and parasitic conditions.

PCR and Molecular Testing

Aga Khan's laboratory network provides specialized molecular and PCR-based investigations. Specific test availability, sample requirements, and processing arrangements may vary between collection centers.

Microbiology

Microbiology services may include investigations involving bacterial, fungal, and other microorganisms. Culture and sensitivity testing may be performed where applicable.

Histopathology and Cytology

Specialized diagnostic services may include tissue and cellular examination such as histopathology and cytology, depending on the sample and laboratory requirements.

Pregnancy and Fertility Tests

Laboratory investigations may include pregnancy-related testing and selected reproductive hormone and fertility investigations.

Cardiac and Inflammation Tests

Selected laboratory investigations may be used to evaluate cardiac health and inflammatory processes, according to medical requirements.

Cancer-Related Investigations

Selected tumor markers and other laboratory investigations may be available through the diagnostic laboratory network when clinically indicated.

General Health Screening

A combination of laboratory investigations may be used for routine health assessment and screening. These may include blood counts, glucose, liver and kidney function, lipid profile, thyroid testing, vitamins, and other parameters.

Sample Collection Services

The Bannu branch functions as a laboratory collection point where patients can submit specimens for diagnostic investigations. The official Aga Khan University Hospital directory lists the Bannu collection unit on Kisaban Road opposite Mission Hospital.

Laboratory Reports

Samples are processed according to the requirements of the relevant investigation. Reporting times can vary depending on the type of test and whether specialized laboratory processing is required.

Important Information

Test availability, prices, sample requirements, preparation instructions, and reporting times may vary. Patients should confirm the specific investigation and current collection requirements with the Bannu laboratory before visiting.