MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT)

(04-Year Degree Program)

Medical Laboratory Technologists earn a bachelor’s degree, do about 75% of all patient care testing in a clinical setting and help doctors diagnose. The technologists provide patient care by performing various laboratory investigations and procedures in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology (blood bank), urine analysis, and body fluids. Tasks can vary depending on the severity of the patient’s condition but typically involve: performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations following strict methodologies; preparing specimens and samples; constructing, maintaining, and operating standard laboratory equipment. These technologists are well-versed in using standard and technical equipment, e.g., centrifuges, pipette machines, and other equipment using computers and performing mathematical calculations keeping up to date with technological developments, especially those which can save time improve reliability. They are also involved in carrying out relevant research on identified topics. They follow and ensure strict safety procedures in the laboratories.

Aims and Objectives of the Course

  • The students should apply their knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles in medical laboratory experiments and then relate them to their clients and patients who require their services.
  • To maintain a globally accepted standard of medical laboratory technology by which other health professionals and the public are assured of practical and economical laboratory services.
  • To empower graduates of Medical Laboratory Science with skills that will enable them to engage in income-yielding ventures.

Professional Prospects for the Graduates

After the completion of the degree, the students of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) can work in:

  • Clinical Laboratories at Hospitals, Medical Colleges, and Universities
  • Reference Laboratories
  • Biotechnology Laboratories
  • Industry (Food, Vaccine, Pharmaceutical)
  • Research Centers
  • Forensic Science Labs
  • Education Field
  • Administration

One year internship is mandatory after completion of the degree program. The Government of Pakistan offers BS-17 to fresh Graduate Lab Technologists, which further progresses to higher scales with education and experience.

Post Graduate Study

M.Phil. and Ph.D. Studies for Medical laboratory students in different specialties are available across Pakistan and abroad.

Department of Pathology

A fully functional Pathology Department is operational in Shalamar Hospital with a high turnover of patients. The Laboratory can handle over 1 million tests and far more patients every year. The Laboratory comprises the following sections:

  • Hematology
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Immunology
  • Histo/Cytopathology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology

To produce quality research work/papers, we have collaborated with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the University of Health Sciences (UHS) for our final year students. o produce quality research work/papers, we have collaborated with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the University of Health Sciences (UHS) for our final year students.