Welcome to the Department of Haematology, a progressive and dynamic center for basic and translational sciences, clinical research, patient care, and undergraduate & postgraduate teaching. Here, clinicians, scholars, investigators, and postgraduate trainees work together to harness the power and resources of Sheikh Zayed Hospital in pursuit of excellence.

The history of the department dates back to 1986 when Sheikh Zayed Hospital was established. At that time, Prof. Moeen-Ul-Deen set up the department to serve the community. More recently, a remarkable woman, Prof. Mona Aziz Gillani (FPS Haematology), made some of the most influential and much-needed changes to the Department of Haematology. She is currently the Head of Department and in charge of the Blood Bank.

Today, the Department of Haematology comprises four full-time faculty members, 10 postgraduate trainees, 1 medical officer, and 3 senior house officers, along with supporting technologists and technicians.

The department conducts all routine and some special haematology tests for Sheikh Zayed Hospital and operates in 3 shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, including on gazetted holidays. The Blood Bank ensures the provision of blood and its components to patients following standard screening and issuance guidelines.

The department also provides training for M.Phil. Haematology, FPS Haematology (Primary & Part II), elective rotations for BC. Medical Laboratory Technology students of the Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, and lab assistant courses enrolled through Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore.

The Department of Haematology has also hosted the National PSH Conference twice (2007 and 2012).

FACILITIES AT DEPARTMENT

- Complete Blood Count

- PT/APTT (Mixing Studies)

- D-Dimer

- ESR

- Bone Marrow

- Special Staining (Sudan Black)

- Plasmapheresis

- Platelet Apheresis

- Phlebotomy

- Direct Antiglobulin Test

- Grouping and Cross Matching of Blood

- Preparation of Blood Components (FFP, PRBC, Cryoprecipitate, Single Donor Platelets)

- Screening of Blood for Malaria, HBV, HCV, HIV, and Syphilis