• BS Medical Technology in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnostic Lab. Sciences.

Our school of diagnostic laboratory sciences [SDLS], established in 1991, offers two technical training programs, BS Medical Technology in Clinical Laboratory Sciences [BS- MT-CLS] and postgraduate Diploma in Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences [PGDDLS], affiliated with University of Karachi. BS is a four years (8 Semesters), program elaborated into practical and theory course work. PGDDLS program has been operational since 1991 and around 150 technologists have been passed out. BSc program which was initiated in 2003 completed the training of 40 trainees and produced skilled technologists. BSc MT was upgraded to BS in 2006 by University of Karachi and currently enroll 36 trainees. Both BS-MT and PGDDLS programs comprise various basic, applicable and advanced course-work of practical as well as theoretical aspects of Quality assurances, Hematology and Blood bank, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Endocrinology, Tumor marker biology, Immunology, Histopathology, Cytology, Histochemistry, Immuno-chemistry, Microbiology, Serology, Parasitology, Biology of Diseases and Laboratory Management. Both training programs are facilitated by equal participation of faculty of all four units of Pathology department.

Laboratory Technologists are professionals who perform Laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, tissues and other substances. The results of these tests are used by Physicians and Clinicians to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, disease prevention, drug monitoring, tissue and organ transplant and more. Nearly 300,000 practitioners of clinical laboratory science are working in the United States alone.  Since the development of this career profession in the 1920s worldwide, clinical laboratory science professionals have played a vital role in the diagnosis and prevention of disease.  In Pakistan, medical technology program gained momentum in early 1970 followed by established degree/diploma programs in Medical Laboratory Technology /Diagnostic laboratory sciences, affiliated with University, at Liaquat National School of Diagnostic lab Sciences.  

A medical laboratory technologist performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests to even assisting with the uncovering of diseases such as cancer.

• Analyze the chemical content of blood, and other body fluids.
• Look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms .
• Match blood for transfusions .
• Test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment .
• Prepare specimens for examination .
• Count cells .
• Look for abnormal cells .
• Use automated equipment and instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously .
• Use microscopes, cell counters & other sophisticated laboratory equipment .
• Analyze results and relay them to physicians .
• Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests .
• Microscopically examine blood, tissue and other body substances .
• Make cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites or other microorganisms .
• Analyze samples for chemical content or other reaction and determine blood glucose and cholesterol levels .
• Type and cross match blood samples for transfusions .
• The examination of blood for cells, which would indicate leukemia or anemia .
• The chemical testing of blood for products of metabolism .
• Evaluate test results .
• Develop and modify procedures .
• Establish and monitor programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.
• May supervise medical and clinical laboratory technicians  .

1991-2009

• Our Postgraduate Diploma program in Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences [PGDDLS], offered since 1991 exclusively by LNH is an exceptional program, one of its kind in entire Pakistan and affiliated with University of Karachi.
   
• In 2002, our B.Sc in Medical Technology [B.Sc-MT] program, of two years duration, also got approved from University of Karachi.
  The BS program was upgraded to four year BS MT CLS in 2006 by university of Karachi.
  
• Our faculty includes highly skilled and exceptionally qualified professionals, experienced in providing structured, organized, advanced and applicable course-work, both in theory and practical aspects.
   
• The PGDDLS and BS-MT exclusive program is similar in course structure and periodic organization of subjects with several graduate and postgraduate degree and diploma programs offered by Universities and Medical Centers in USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, Japan. Similarly, the B.Sc-MT program also has several common features with those programs offered in Americas and European countries.
   
• Since 1991, upto 2008, nearly 220 trainees have successfully completed PGDDLS and B.Sc Mt program, and 36 are now currently enrolled in various stages of completion of BS MT-CLS program  .
  
• Due to high caliber of training skills provided to trainee-technologist of PGDDLS and B.Sc/BS MT programs, a large number are now employed in Middle-East, Australia , Japan and Canada.
   
• Several technologists, after passing PGDDLS and BSc MT, have also employed in reputable institution within the Pakistan such as LNH, AKU,Ziauddin Medical University, Sheikh Zayed Medical Centre,Skoukat Khanum Hospital, The Lab, Karachi Lab, PIA Lab etc.
   
• Several PGDDLS and B.Sc MT-technologist are also engaged in their further studies and enrolled or passed Master programs from University of Karachi. Many also pursuing exclusive MPhil / PhD programs.
   
• As per requirement for Advance studies, the students who went through their rotation and course work in PGDDLS and BSc/BS MT are encouraged to engage in R and D projects and presentations.
   
• During last eight {2001-2009] years around 70 research and development [R & D] projects have been completed and presented by trainees and technologist of LN-SDLS.
   
• A considerable number of PGDDLS and BSc MT technologists are trained by LN-SDLS received appreciation and recognition from Scientific Societies, Research Institutes and Universities through awards and certificates.    
  
• PGDDLS and B.Sc/BS MT program and its recipients induced healthy impact on Quality of services in Pathology with increase in productivity and efficiency.
   
• Similarly, the educational and professional sustainability of health care services of LNH have also increased due to organization and pertinent structure of graduate and postgraduate diploma and degree programs offered by SDLS.
      
• Due to advanced and distinguished caliber of teaching and training of PGDDLS, BSc/BS MT-technologist/trainees by qualified faculty of SDLS, data gathered upto 2008 [starting from 1991], shows that the demand and significance of those  technologist acquiring PGDDLS/BSc/BS MT from SDLS-LNH have increased upto 450%.