Aga khan laboratory collection

Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Laboratory Collection Centres provide convenient access to professional diagnostic laboratory services for patients in Peshawar and across Pakistan. These collection units are part of the Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories network, which provides specimen collection and diagnostic testing services through a large network of laboratory outlets.

The collection centres are designed to make laboratory testing easier and more accessible for patients who may not need to visit the main hospital laboratory. Patients can visit a nearby collection unit for specimen collection, including blood and other clinical samples, depending on the test requirements. The collected specimens are handled and transported through the laboratory network for appropriate testing and reporting.

Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories offer a broad range of routine and specialised diagnostic investigations. The laboratory network covers areas such as haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, molecular pathology and other specialised laboratory disciplines. AKUH also provides services such as electronic reports, home sample collection and critical-result reporting through its laboratory network.

The laboratory system is supported by qualified laboratory professionals, phlebotomists and technologists, with emphasis on specimen handling, laboratory quality and timely reporting. Aga Khan University Hospital states that its Clinical Laboratories were the first in Pakistan to receive accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), an internationally recognised laboratory accreditation organisation.

In Peshawar, Aga Khan laboratory collection facilities are available at several locations. The official AKUH location finder lists a Peshawar laboratory collection unit at the Aga Khan Health Care Centre near City Grid Station, Amin Colony, G.T. Road. This unit is listed as operating Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Other Aga Khan laboratory collection locations can also be found in areas of Peshawar including University Town near Khyber Teaching Hospital, Cinema Road near Lady Reading Hospital, and Hayatabad. These locations allow patients to access laboratory specimen collection closer to their homes, workplaces or healthcare providers.

Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory Collection Centres can be useful for routine health investigations, physician-requested diagnostic testing, screening tests and specialised laboratory investigations. The availability of a particular test may vary by collection centre, as some locations primarily perform specimen collection while the actual laboratory analysis may be completed at a central or specialised laboratory facility.

Patients are generally advised to follow the preparation instructions provided for their particular test. Certain investigations may require fasting, specific timing, medication-related instructions or other preparation before specimen collection. Patients should confirm the requirements for their specific test before visiting the collection centre.

Overall, Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory Collection Centres in Peshawar provide patients with convenient access to a large clinical laboratory network. With professional specimen collection, electronic reporting options and access to a broad diagnostic test menu, the centres are intended to support physicians and patients with reliable laboratory investigations and timely diagnostic information.

Laboratory Collection Services

• Blood sample collection
• Urine sample collection
• Stool sample collection
• Other clinical specimen collection according to test requirements
• Physician-recommended laboratory investigations
• Routine and specialised diagnostic testing
• Home laboratory sample collection, where available

Haematology Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Haemoglobin
• ESR
• Platelet count
• Peripheral blood examination
• Blood film examination
• Coagulation and clotting investigations
• PT / INR
• APTT
• Other haematology investigations

Clinical Chemistry / Biochemistry

• Liver Function Tests (LFT)
• Renal Function Tests (RFT)
• Blood glucose
• HbA1c
• Lipid profile
• Uric acid
• Electrolytes
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Creatinine
• Urea / BUN
• Bilirubin
• Liver enzymes
• Other routine chemistry investigations

Hormones & Endocrinology

• Thyroid function tests
• TSH
• T3
• T4
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Vitamin-related investigations
• Reproductive hormone investigations
• Other endocrine tests

Microbiology

• Culture and sensitivity
• Urine culture
• Blood culture
• Stool culture
• Sputum culture
• Swab cultures
• Microbiological examinations
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing

Serology & Immunology

• Hepatitis screening
• Infectious disease serology
• Immunological investigations
• Antibody testing
• Antigen testing
• Other specialised serology investigations

Molecular / Specialised Testing

• Molecular diagnostic investigations
• PCR-based testing
• Genetic and specialised laboratory investigations
• Other advanced diagnostic tests according to the AKUH laboratory test menu

Histopathology & Cytology

• Histopathology investigations
• Tissue examination
• Biopsy-related laboratory processing
• Cytology investigations
• Specialised pathology investigations

Additional Services

• Electronic laboratory reports
• SMS/report notification services
• Home sample collection, where available
• Critical-result reporting
• Online/mobile access to laboratory reports
• Laboratory test guidance and specimen collection

AKUH states that its Clinical Laboratories provide a broad laboratory test menu covering haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, molecular pathology and other diagnostic disciplines. The exact tests and collection arrangements can vary by location, so patients should confirm the availability of a specific investigation with the selected Peshawar collection centre before visiting.