Agha Khan University Hospital Laboratory

Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory is a leading clinical diagnostic laboratory service of The Aga Khan University Hospital, providing routine and specialized laboratory testing for patients, doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers across Pakistan. The Main Clinical Laboratory is located at the Aga Khan University Hospital Main Campus on Stadium Road, Karachi, while the wider clinical laboratory network includes hundreds of collection outlets and phlebotomy stations across the country.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine operates a comprehensive laboratory service designed to support the diagnosis, monitoring, screening, and management of a wide range of medical conditions. Its services cover routine investigations as well as advanced diagnostic testing, allowing physicians to obtain laboratory information for different areas of patient care.

The laboratory network includes specialized areas such as Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology, and Transfusion Medicine. These departments provide testing for blood disorders, infections, metabolic conditions, organ function, hormonal disorders, cancer-related investigations, genetic conditions, and many other medical concerns.

Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories were the first clinical laboratories in Pakistan to receive accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in 2017. CAP accreditation is internationally recognized as an important standard for laboratory quality and testing practices. The laboratory also emphasizes quality assurance, accurate reporting, trained laboratory professionals, and pathologist involvement in the interpretation of results.

The laboratory offers a broad range of diagnostic investigations. Official information states that its test menu includes approximately 700 tests covering areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, molecular pathology, blood bank, and transfusion services. Advanced laboratory infrastructure includes automated systems for chemistry and hematology as well as specialized molecular, microbiology, histopathology, and biochemical genetic testing services.

Patients can access laboratory services through the Main Clinical Laboratory as well as the extensive network of laboratory collection outlets. Services available through the network include patient registration, phlebotomy and specimen collection, laboratory testing, and reporting. Home sample collection is also available through the clinical laboratory network for eligible services and locations.

Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories also provide digital and patient-support services such as electronic reports, SMS alerts, real-time critical result reporting, and access to laboratory services through the Family Hifazat platform. Most routine results may be available through same-day or real-time reporting, while reporting time varies according to the type and complexity of the test.

The laboratory also has an important role in medical education and research. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, professional training, research, and continuing medical education for healthcare professionals.

For patients visiting the laboratory, the required sample type, fasting requirements, preparation instructions, charges, and expected reporting time depend on the specific investigation. Patients are advised to confirm test-specific requirements before sample collection.

Overall, Aga Khan University Hospital Laboratory provides a comprehensive diagnostic service combining routine laboratory investigations with advanced pathology and molecular testing. Its extensive nationwide collection network makes laboratory services accessible to patients in Karachi and many other cities across Pakistan.

Hematology

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemoglobin (Hb)
• Peripheral Blood Smear
• Platelet Count
• ESR
• Reticulocyte Count
• Coagulation Profiles
• PT / INR
• aPTT
• Hematology investigations for blood disorders
• Specialized hematology testing

Clinical Chemistry / Chemical Pathology

• Blood Glucose
• HbA1c
• Liver Function Tests (LFT)
• Kidney / Renal Function Tests (RFT)
• Lipid Profile
• Electrolytes
• Calcium
• Uric Acid
• General Chemistry
• Special Chemistry
• Endocrine and metabolic investigations
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Tumor Markers

Endocrinology & Hormone Testing

• Thyroid Function Tests
• TSH
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Reproductive Hormone Testing
• Insulin
• Cortisol
• Other endocrine investigations

Microbiology

• Bacterial Culture
• Culture and Sensitivity
• Microbiological examination of clinical specimens
• Infectious disease testing
• Selected bacterial and fungal investigations
• Specialized microbiology testing

Serology & Immunology

• Hepatitis Testing
• Infectious Disease Screening
• Antibody Testing
• Antigen Testing
• Immunological investigations
• Autoimmune-related testing
• Specialized serology investigations

Molecular Diagnostics

• PCR Testing
• Molecular Pathology
• Infectious Disease Molecular Testing
• Genetic Testing
• Biochemical Genetic Testing
• Specialized molecular investigations

Histopathology & Cytology

• Histopathology
• Tissue Examination
• Biopsy Processing
• Cytology
• Cancer-related diagnostic investigations
• Specialized pathology examination

Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine

• Blood Grouping
• Compatibility Testing
• Crossmatching
• Transfusion Medicine Services
• Blood Bank Services

Specialized & Advanced Testing

• Tumor Markers
• Genetic Testing
• Inherited Metabolic Disorder Testing
• Specialized Chemistry
• Specialized Hematology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Cancer Diagnostics
• Infection Detection
• Organ Function Panels

Laboratory Services

• Blood Sample Collection
• Urine Sample Collection
• Stool Sample Collection
• Other Clinical Specimen Collection
• Phlebotomy Services
• Home Sample Collection
• Electronic / E-Reports
• SMS Report Alerts
• Same-Day Reporting for many tests
• Real-Time Critical Result Reporting
• Pathologist Support and Report Interpretation
• Health Screening Packages

The Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories officially report a broad test menu of around 700 tests across hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histopathology, molecular pathology, blood bank, and transfusion services. Exact test availability, preparation requirements, charges, and turnaround time can vary by test and collection location.