Routine Chemistry

• Hitachi 911 and 902 auto analyzers
• Have a capacity of 250 tests/hour

Special Chemistry

• Hepatitis serology
• Hormone levels
• Sermon turom markers
• General serology

Instruments

• Abbott AXYSM (MEIA, FPIA)
• Immulite (chemiluminescence)
• Helena Electrophoresis

Offers many tests for benign and malignant disorders of the peripheral blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissue.

The Lab Features:

• State-of-the art haematology analyzers. (Coulter STK-s)
• Full automated coagulation analyzer. (Sysmex CA500)
• 3 Colour flow cytometry on Becton Dickinson FAC Scan.
• Evaluation of body fluids by cytospin. Hb& protein Electrophoreses.

Available Blood Bank Products:

• Packed cells
• Whole blood
• Fresh frozen plasma
• Platelets (Random and single donor)
• Apharesis facilities available.
• Screening of each individual unit of blood by ELISA technique for Hepatitis (B&C), HIV Syphilis and malaria (No pooling is performed).

Offers broad selection of tests designed for rapid identification of the causative agents of infectious disease and prompt reporting of results. Lab handles approx.50,000 samples annually which includes:

Complete range of organismidentification.

• Susceptibility testing, and serologic assays.

Blood culture by Bactec 9240.

• Positive culture, as early as 1 hour.
• Fully automated.

Mycology has,

• Long experienced mycologist.
• Identifies & speciate 99% of Pathogenic fungi.

Tuberculoses culture and sensitivity.

Facilities available for isolation of

• Long experienced mycologist.
• Microaerophilic % fastidious organisms.

Provides accurate and precise diagnosis of benign and malignant disorders. Consulting staff has expertise in knowledge of general pathology. as well as

Frozen section facilities.

Cytology services include:

• Pap smear reporting.
• Non-gync-cytology e.g. fluids etc.

FNAC procedures breast, thyroid & lymph nodes etc.)

Advance in molecular genetics are having a major impact on the diagnostic capabilities of clinical laboratories. This newly established department has real time Q-PCR (Quantitative). Offers Following tests:

MTB-PCR, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, HbsAg, H. Pylori (other tests to be added soon)

A genetic registry has been established to provide a database for genetic disorders.

Genetic counselling seminars will be held to discuss related issues.

By producing accurate and timely results, Ziauddin Hospital, Clinical Laboratories directly improves patients outcome. To achieve high standards in our functioning, internal and external Quality Control Programs are set up in each department.

Internal Quality Control Includes :

• Instrument calibration.
• Use of commercially prepared normal and abnormal control 3 time daily.
• ATCC (American Type Culture collection) strains of organisms used in microbiology

External Quality Control:

Enrolled with CAP (College of American Pathologists) Proficiency Testing Program.

Laboratory is only as good as its people.

• Close supervision and personal assessment of cases by Consultants.
• Critical results telephoned to you by consulting pathologist.
• Microbiology consultant provides advice on use of antibiotic and infection control

We would like to introduce you to our full time consulting and technical staff.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

Dr. Arif Hussain
Director, Clinical Laboratories
MBBS, DCP (Path), M.Sc. (U.K.)

HAEMATOLOGY & BLOOD BANK

Dr. Saba Jamal, MBBS
Diplomate american Board of Pathology
Diplomate american Board of Heamatology

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY & GENETICS

Dr. Shakeel R. Farooqi
Ph. D. (USA)

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Dr. Badar Jahan Farooqi
MBBS. D. Path (London).
M.Sc (London), Ph.D., FCPS

HISTOPATHOLOGY

Prof. Serajuddaula Syed
MBBS. FRCS. Path (London)

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Dr. Asghar Minhas
In-charge, Evening Shift
MBBS, MCPS (Clinical Path)

Dr. Shaukat Ali
Clinical Pathologist, Evening Shift
MBBS, MCPS (Clinical Path)

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

Mr. Muhammad Rashid
MBA

For further information please contact:

Lab Manager Tel : (9221) 6680805, 6611805 (Ext : 334)