Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine is equipped with well-established, modern laboratories that provide comprehensive diagnostic support for patient care, teaching, and research. These laboratories ensure timely, accurate, and evidence-based clinical decision-making, in alignment with NAAC quality standards.

1. P.G. Medicine Central Laboratory (Established: 1964)

The P.G. Medicine Central Laboratory is a fully functional diagnostic facility equipped with state-of-the-art biochemical and hematological auto-analyzers.

Facilities and Services:

• Routine and advanced investigations including:
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Renal Function Tests (RFT)
  • Lipid Profile
  • Blood glucose, Hba1c and metabolic parameters
• Same-day reporting system to facilitate prompt clinical decisions

Academic & Clinical Role:

• Provides essential support for bedside clinical management and emergency care
• Used for postgraduate training in laboratory interpretation and diagnostics
• Supports clinical research and thesis work

Administration:

• Managed under the supervision of a Teacher In-Charge: Prof Khwaja Saifullah Zafar/Dr. Saif Quaiser
• Supported by a team of trained and experienced technical staff

2. Gastroenterology (G.E.) Laboratory with Medical Endoscopy Suite (Established: 1986)

Lab in-charge: Prof Anjum Parvez 

Dr M. Uwais AShraf

The Gastroenterology Laboratory plays a vital role in the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal disorders and is integrated with an advanced endoscopy unit.

Facilities and Services:

• Laboratory investigations:
  • Liver Function Tests (LFT)
  • Stool examination and related GI investigations
• Endoscopy Suite equipped with:
  • Video gastroscope
  • Colonoscope
• Routine performance of:
  • Diagnostic endoscopy
  • Therapeutic endoscopic procedures

Clinical & Academic Strength:

• Procedures performed by experienced faculty including
  Prof. Anjum Parvez,
  Dr. M. Uwais Ashraf, and
  Dr. Haider Husaini
• Supports training of postgraduate students in endoscopic techniques and GI diagnostics
• Facilitates research in hepatology and gastroenterology

3. Nephrology (Renal) Laboratory (Established: 1991)

The Renal Laboratory is dedicated to the evaluation and management of patients with kidney diseases.

Lab In Charge: Prof. Mohd Aslam/Dr Saif Quaiser

Facilities and Services:

• Comprehensive blood and urine investigations, including:
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  • Renal function with electrolytes assessment 
  • Acid blood gas analysis (ABG)
  • Urine microscopy and protein quantification, UACR( urine albumin creatitine ratio), and 24 hour urine protein estimation
• Equipped with advanced diagnostic instruments
• Rapid turnaround time with same-day reporting

Clinical & Academic Role:

• Supports management of:
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)/Acute Kidney Disease (AKD)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Glomerular diseases
• Integral to dialysis services and nephrology training
• Enables research in nephrology and renal pathology

4. Neurology Laboratory (Established: 2019)

Lab incharge: Prof Mujahid Beg

The Neurology Laboratory is a recently upgraded facility with modern diagnostic capabilities for neurological disorders.

Facilities and Services:

• Advanced neurophysiological investigations including:
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)

Clinical & Academic Role:

• Supports diagnosis and monitoring of:
  • Seizure disorders
  • Neuropathies and myopathies
  • Neurodegenerative conditions
• Provides hands-on training to postgraduate students in neurodiagnostic techniques
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care with neurology and critical care units