Cellular pathology & haematology
- Histopathology and cytology
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Haematology and coagulation testing
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Overview
Established in 1986, the Pathology Department supports patient care, teaching and research. Its laboratories serve Islamabad Hospital, the Children’s Hospital, the Mother & Child Health Centre and the Burn Care Center.
The department brings together histopathology and cytopathology, haematology, chemical pathology, microbiology and immunology, and blood transfusion services.
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Diagnostic services
Laboratory medicine
- Clinical chemistry
- Blood gas and electrolyte analysis
- Stone analysis
- Microbiology, serology and parasitology
- Routine laboratory investigations
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Blood transfusion services
Blood transfusion support includes whole blood, packed cells, platelets and fresh frozen plasma, alongside donor screening, compatibility testing and apheresis services.
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Teaching & research
Postgraduate education includes MPhil programmes in histopathology, chemical pathology, microbiology and haematology, with FCPS and MD training in histopathology. Clinical and laboratory teams collaborate in diagnostic review, teaching and research.
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Section leadership
- Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa — Chemical Pathology, main laboratory
- Dr. Saman Waqar — Chemical Pathology, Children’s Hospital laboratory
- Dr. Armaghana Qamar Khan — Histopathology, main laboratory
- Dr. Shahid Ali — Microbiology
- Dr. Farwa Sijjil — Blood Bank