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Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

The science behind every diagnosis.

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Consultants
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Sub-specialties
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Procedures
12

Overview.

Our laboratory medicine and pathology service is the science behind every diagnosis. The lab is staffed 24/7 by clinical scientists, with consultant histopathologists, microbiologists, haematologists and biochemists reporting their respective sub-specialty work. Cancer histology and cytology are reviewed in dedicated MDTs, and turnaround times for urgent results, blood culture, troponin, COVID swabs, are tracked against UK accreditation standards.

Services

Procedures & services

  • Routine blood tests (CBC, LFT, U&E)
  • Tumour markers
  • Histopathology (biopsy & resection specimens)
  • Cytology (FNA, cervical, fluids)
  • Microbiology cultures & susceptibility
  • Molecular & PCR testing
  • Genetic testing referral
  • Blood transfusion & cross-match
  • Coagulation testing
  • Hormone & endocrine assays
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Allergy panels
Our consultants

The team that will care for you.

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Dr. Humaira Nasir

Dr. Humaira Nasir

Consultant Histopathologist
MBBS·FRCPath·FCPS
20 Years experience
Dr. Ibrahim Mansoor

Dr. Ibrahim Mansoor

Chairman, Department of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine & Blood Bank
MBBS·FCAP
17 Years experience
Frequently asked

Questions before you book.

  • Routine biopsies are reported within 3–5 working days. Cancer biopsies needing molecular testing may take 7–10 days. Urgent cases are escalated.

  • Most CBC, biochemistry and coagulation tests are reported within hours. Specialised assays take longer; the lab states the turnaround on request.

  • Yes. Results are available through the patient portal once your treating consultant has reviewed them.

  • Cancer cases and any complex specimens are double-read or discussed in MDT before reporting, in line with UK standards.

  • Yes. Hereditary cancer panels (BRCA, Lynch) and selected disease panels are offered through clinical referral.

  • Rare specialist tests may be sent to UK reference labs. We disclose this and turnaround time at the time of consent.

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