Molecular Biology

IDC feels privileged to offer one of the best Real Time PCR services for molecular biology diagnosis of infectious diseases and Covid-19. We were the first to establish COVID PCR “Lab” in Private sector and managed to do the most PCRs in support of the Government of Pakistan to meet this challenge. IDCs rapid sharing of COVID data with the concerned authorities helped in implementing smart lock downs limiting the spread of the disease.

• Qualitative PCR (to detect HBV –DNA & HCV-RNA)
• Quantitative PCR (Viral Load of HBV-DNA & HCV-RNA)
• COVID – 19 PCR

Quality Assurance: Authenticity of Virological investigations at IDC is ensured by a strict internal quality assurance program which is supplemented by regular participation in the Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme (RIQAS) and College of American Pathologist (CAP) Proficiency Testing.

1. Other Viral Infections

IDC offers reliable diagnostic services for the infections including HIV/AIDS, Rubella, Herpes simplex (HSV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Dengue etc.

In addition to that other NAAT testing is also available includes N.gonorrhoeae (NAAT), C.trachomatis (NAAT), BCR-ABL, HSV I/II Quantitative, Gene Xpert for Tuberculosis, factors testing includes Factor V Leiden mutation, Factor II Prothrombin mutation