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DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

The Department of Pathology at PNS Shifa Hospital offers diagnostic services to patients from both PNS Shifa and BUHSC in Karachi. It is organized into four primary sections: Histopathology, Hematology, Microbiology, and Chemical Pathology. In addition to its diagnostic functions, the department plays a significant role in education, providing training for undergraduate, postgraduate, and technologist programs. It offers professional training in the four main areas of Pathology: Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology.

Haematology Department:

CBC, Coagulation, Hb studies, bone marrow, thrombophilia screening, G-6PD test, cytochemistry, molecular pathology

Chemical Pathology Department:

LFTs, Renal functions, cardiac enzymes, lipid profile, diabetes profile, uric acid, hormonal assays, LFTs, RFTs, cardiac markers, lipid profile, hormones, vitamins, enzymes, drugs of abuse, electrolytes, ABGs.

Microbiology & Immunology:

Bacterial cultures, fungal culture, serology (dengue, typhoid, syphilis, RA factor, ANF, others), water testing, PCR for HBV & HCV and TB

Histopathology:

H & E staining, FNA, Frozen Section, IHC, Blood Bank, Red cell concentrates, Fresh fozen plasma, Platelet concentrates.