Overview AAAS Diagnostic Labs (MoU Facility)
Under an MoU arrangement, Riphah students benefit from access to AAAS Diagnostic Labs, a well-equipped facility offering advanced laboratory services. The labs provide training in clinical testing, diagnostics, and quality assurance, enabling students to gain essential practical skills. This collaboration ensures academic learning is complemented by professional exposure in modern diagnostic practices.
Diagnostic Labs
About AAAS Diagnostic Labs
AAAS Diagnostic Labs is designed to deliver excellence in laboratory medicine. The facility combines modern equipment, advanced testing methods, and skilled professionals to provide comprehensive diagnostic services.
As a teaching and service partner of Riphah International University, the labs offer a dual benefit:
- Academic Role – Providing structured training to students in laboratory techniques, diagnostic procedures, and quality assurance.
- Healthcare Role – Serving the community through reliable diagnostics that aid in disease prevention, early detection, and treatment monitoring.
Laboratory Services
AAAS Diagnostic Labs provides a wide spectrum of laboratory testing, ranging from basic pathology to highly specialized molecular diagnostics. Services include:
- Clinical Pathology – Complete blood count (CBC), urine/stool analysis, and body fluid examination.
- Biochemistry – Blood glucose, kidney and liver function tests, lipid profile, electrolytes, and metabolic panels.
- Microbiology – Culture and sensitivity testing (blood, urine, sputum, wound swabs), bacterial and fungal diagnostics.
- Hematology – Coagulation profiles, blood grouping, and cross-matching for transfusions.
- Immunology & Serology – HIV, Hepatitis A/B/C, Dengue, COVID-19, and allergy testing.
- Molecular Diagnostics – PCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA testing, and genetic screening.
- Histopathology & Cytology – Biopsies, Pap smear, and fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
Advanced Diagnostic Facilities
Radiology & Imaging
X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, Mammography
Endocrinology Tests
Thyroid function panels, hormone assays.
Tumor Markers
PSA, CA-125, AFP, CEA for cancer detection and monitoring.
Toxicology & Drug Screening
Comprehensive testing for toxins, narcotics, and drug levels.
Student Training & Academic Integration
The MoU with AAAS Diagnostic Labs provides Riphah students with structured training opportunities, allowing them to:
- Operate modern diagnostic equipment under professional supervision.
- Learn laboratory quality control and assurance practices.
- Interpret diagnostic results and understand their role in patient care.
- Experience case-based learning that links academic theory with diagnostic outcomes.
- Develop ethical and professional practices in laboratory medicine.
Community Services
Beyond supporting education, AAAS Diagnostic Labs plays a vital role in community health. By offering accurate and affordable diagnostic services, the facility supports:
- Early detection of diseases for timely treatment.
- Preventive healthcare programs through reliable screening.
- Evidence-based clinical decisions by doctors and healthcare professionals.
- Public health initiatives such as dengue, COVID-19, and vaccination drives.
AAAS Diagnostic Labs
Diagnostic labs under MoU providing training and professional exposure in modern laboratory services.