PPHI Balochistan runs 166 pathological laboratories where basic diagnostics are done such as routine blood and urine examinations, malaria, blood sugar, typhoid, pregnancy test, AFB (TB care health facilities) and viral hepatitis. Besides, X-rays facilities are also available at four BHUs; Police Line Quetta, Wahdat Colony Quetta, Rara Sham Musa Khail and BHU Tasp Panjgoor where a total of 542 X-rays were performed in 2018. Likewise, ultrasound services are available at 29 MCH Plus/Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn care centers.
PPHI operates 117 pathological laboratories providing essential diagnostic services such as routine blood and urine examinations, malaria testing, blood sugar analysis, typhoid detection, pregnancy tests, AFB (TB care health facilities), and screening for viral hepatitis. Additionally, X-ray facilities are available at two Basic Health Units (BHUs): Wahdat Colony Quetta and Rara Sham Musa Khail, where a total of 281 X-rays were conducted in 2023.
Ultrasound services are offered at 39 Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Plus/Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care centers as well as other BHUs, with a total of 38,996 ultrasound scans performed during the year.
These diagnostic services play a crucial role in early detection, diagnosis, and management of various health conditions, contributing to improved healthcare delivery and outcomes for the population served by PPHI.