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PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
The M.P. Shah hospital runs a 24 hour Pharmacy which has over 4,000 different drugs and surgical
items. It is reputed for keeping quality branded/generic pharmaceutical and surgical products.
The pharmacy employs dedicated qualified pharmacists and pharmaceutical technologists, and
serves both inpatient and outpatient clients.
PATHOLOGY / LABORATORY
SERVICES
The laboratory forms an integral part of M.P. Shah Hospital’s healthcare offering a 24-hour service.
It is run by a highly qualified and dedicated team of phlebotomists, technologists and support staff.
The M.P. Shah Hospital’s laboratory services are provided in an ultra-modern facility outfitted with
modern automated equipment that are well maintained. The lab provides diagnostic services
in phlebotomy, clinical chemistry, special chemistry, haematology, blood bank and transfusion,
histopathology and cytopathology.
The Hospital’s main Laboratory is working towards achieving ISO 15189:2012 Accreditation
Accuracy and precision of tests are maintained by strict internal quality assurance programme which
is reviewed daily. The lab is participating in external quality control programmes RIQAS (Randox
International Quality Assessment Scheme) - (U.K) and HUQAS (Human Quality Assessment Service) -
(Canada) with an aim of providing test results that meet international standards.
The M.P. Shah Hospital laboratory has the following sections:
• Clinical chemistry
This section is well equipped with a modern state-of-the-art fully automatic chemistry analyser.
The analyser has a broad test menu including renal function tests, liver function tests, cardiac
enzymes, lipid profile, blood sugar and glycated haemoglobin among others.
• Special Chemistry
This section is highly specialized performing mainly immunological and rare tests. The main
equipment is an immuno-analyser which is fully automated. Tests performed here include troponin,
insulin, ferritin, Vitamin 812, folate, thyroid function tests, HIV, hepatitis 8 and C, hormonal profiles
and tumour markers.
• Haematology and Blood Bank

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This section is responsible for blood counts and also ensuring that blood for transfusion is safe
for patients use. It is equipped with a fully automated analyser and a backup service for
coagulation studies. The blood bank is able to make blood products namely platelet
concentrates, fresh frozen plasma for patients when required, using a refrigerated centrifuge.
Currently the gel system is used for grouping and cross match. Bone marrows are preferred if
requested by a Consultant Haematologist.