Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centre

Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centre is part of the laboratory network of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres, providing convenient access to diagnostic laboratory services for patients across Pakistan. The collection centres are designed to make laboratory testing more accessible by allowing patients to provide blood and other clinical samples at locations closer to their homes and healthcare providers.

Shaukat Khanum Pathology Laboratory is one of the major diagnostic laboratory services of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres. The laboratory provides a comprehensive range of clinical and anatomical pathology investigations and supports the diagnosis, screening, monitoring, and management of a wide variety of medical conditions. The official laboratory service includes more than 4 million tests and procedures each year.

The Shaukat Khanum laboratory network has more than 180 collection centres across Pakistan, including multiple locations in Peshawar. These centres operate under standardized guidelines and standard operating procedures designed to maintain quality and consistency in sample collection and laboratory services. Patient information and test results are managed through the hospital's information system, allowing reports to be accessed online.

In Peshawar, Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centres are available at several locations, including Hayatabad, Dabgari Gardens, Hashtnagri, Lady Reading Hospital area, and other parts of the city. The exact services and timings can vary between individual collection centres.

Patients can visit a collection centre for laboratory investigations recommended by their doctor. Depending on the test, the centre may collect blood, urine, stool, or other clinical specimens and send them through the Shaukat Khanum laboratory network for processing. Because these are collection centres, not every test is necessarily performed at the collection location itself.

Shaukat Khanum's laboratory services cover a broad range of diagnostic disciplines, including clinical pathology, anatomic pathology, hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, histopathology, cytology, and blood bank-related services. The complete test menu is extensive and includes routine as well as specialized investigations.

Quality and accuracy are important components of the Shaukat Khanum laboratory service. The Pathology Laboratory in Lahore received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in October 2024, while the Pathology Laboratory at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar, has also achieved CAP accreditation.

Patients can also use Shaukat Khanum's home sample collection service. The official service allows patients to request sample collection from their homes, with booking available through the Shaukat Khanum application or by calling 03 111 756 000. The hospital states that home sample collection is available without a service charge.

Online laboratory reports are another useful feature of the service. Patients can access their current and previous test results through the Shaukat Khanum digital services and application. The application also provides sample tracking and home collection booking facilities.

For patients undergoing diagnostic testing, preparation requirements can vary depending on the investigation. Some tests may require fasting, specific sample collection procedures, or other preparation. Patients should therefore confirm the requirements for their particular test before visiting the collection centre.

Overall, Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centre provides convenient access to the diagnostic laboratory services of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres. With a nationwide collection network, standardized sample collection procedures, online reporting, home sample collection, and a comprehensive pathology test menu, the service provides diagnostic support for routine health investigations as well as specialized medical testing.

Hematology

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Hemoglobin (Hb)
• ESR
• Platelet Count
• Peripheral Blood Smear
• Reticulocyte Count
• Coagulation Profile
• PT / INR
• aPTT
• Specialized hematology investigations

Clinical Chemistry

• Blood Glucose / Blood Sugar
• HbA1c
• Liver Function Tests (LFT)
• Renal / Kidney Function Tests (RFT)
• Lipid Profile
• Uric Acid
• Calcium
• Electrolytes
• General Chemistry
• Specialized Clinical Chemistry

Endocrinology

• Thyroid Function Tests
• TSH
• Free T3
• Free T4
• Hormonal Investigations
• Insulin
• Cortisol
• Other endocrine investigations

Microbiology

• Culture & Sensitivity
• Bacterial Culture
• Microscopic Examination
• Infectious Disease Testing
• Microbiological Examination of Clinical Specimens
• Specialized Microbiology Investigations

Serology & Immunology

• Antigen Testing
• Antibody Testing
• Infection Screening
• Hepatitis Testing
• Immunological Investigations
• Autoimmune Testing
• Other Serological Investigations

Molecular Diagnostics

• PCR Testing
• Molecular Diagnostic Testing
• Infectious Disease Molecular Testing
• Genetic / Molecular Investigations
• Specialized Molecular Testing

Histopathology & Cytology

• Histopathology
• Tissue Examination
• Biopsy Processing
• Cytology
• Cancer-related Pathology
• Specialized Pathology Investigations

Urine & Stool Testing

• Urine Routine Examination
• Urine Microscopy
• Urine Culture
• Stool Routine Examination
• Stool Microscopy
• Occult Blood Testing
• Other routine specimen investigations

Blood Bank & Transfusion Services

• Blood Grouping
• Cross Matching
• Blood Bank Investigations
• Transfusion-related Laboratory Services

General Laboratory Services

• Blood Sample Collection
• Urine Sample Collection
• Stool Sample Collection
• Clinical Specimen Collection
• Home Sample Collection
• Routine Laboratory Testing
• Specialized Laboratory Testing
• Online Laboratory Reports
• Previous Test Result Access
• Sample Tracking

Home Sample Collection

• Home Blood Sample Collection
• Home Clinical Sample Collection
• Appointment Booking
• Sample Tracking
• Online Report Access

Shaukat Khanum's official pathology service includes both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and a comprehensive test menu. Exact test availability can vary by collection centre, and some specialized investigations may require samples to be processed at the main pathology laboratory. Patients should confirm the specific test, preparation requirements, price, and turnaround time before visiting.