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Scientific Capabilities & Diagnostics

Advanced testing, diagnostics & biotechnology services.

The Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology delivers accredited diagnostic assays, forensic DNA profiling, designated GMO analysis, and biopharmaceutical development to healthcare providers, judicial authorities, agriculture and industry.

Explore 8 Facilities Sample Submission Guide

8 Specialist labs Dedicated testing & R&D facilities

50+ Certified tests Molecular, forensic & agricultural assays

3,500+ Families enrolled Genetic disorder registry & counselling

Testing & R&D Directory

Explore our specialist service facilities.

Choose from our specialized laboratories below to view complete rate cards, sample requirements, turnaround schedules, and coordinator contact information.

CEMB researchers working at a biosafety cabinet in the diagnostics laboratory

20+ Years Serving Pakistan Clinical Diagnostics

Molecular Virology & Infectious Diseases

Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

Gold-standard Real-Time qPCR testing for viral detection and quantitative viral load monitoring of Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and Dengue with rapid confidential reporting.

Key Assays & Charges:

HCV/HBV Qualitative: Rs 2,500
HCV/HBV Quantitative (qPCR): Rs 3,800
HCV Genotyping: Rs 4,000
Dengue Virus qPCR: Rs 2,500

Forensic DNA Typing Laboratory team and capillary fragment analysis platform

First Forensic DNA Lab in Pakistan Forensic & Parentage

Forensic & Veterinary DNA

Forensic DNA Typing Laboratory

Pakistan’s pioneer forensic DNA profiling laboratory providing court-referred parentage testing, maternal cell contamination (MCC) STR verification, and cat PKD1 & avian sexing DNA tests.

Key Assays & Charges:

MCC STR Analysis: Rs 5,000
Cats PKD1 Testing: Rs 2,000
Avian Bird Sexing DNA: Rs 400
Qubit DNA/RNA Quantification: Rs 500

Genetic Diseases Research and Diagnostic team at CEMB

3,500+ Families Enrolled Clinical Genetics

Clinical Genetics & Electrophysiology

Genetic Diseases Research & Diagnostic Lab

Decades of inherited disorder mapping across Pakistan, offering clinical bilateral electroretinography (ERG), comprehensive genetic counseling, audiometry, and targeted Sanger gene sequencing.

Key Assays & Charges:

Full-Field ERG: Rs 6,000 (both eyes)
Genetic Counseling: Rs 3,000
Hearing Loss Gene Sequencing: Rs 3,000
Clinical Audiometry: Rs 1,500

Biopharmaceuticals and Proteomics fermentation and purification facility at CEMB

Indigenous Biologics Platform Biologics & Enzymes

Biologics & Recombinant Enzymes

Biopharmaceuticals & Proteomics Facility

Development and pilot fermentation of indigenous biosimilars (Anakinra, Filgrastim, Insulin), recombinant human cytokines, high-fidelity PCR enzymes, and nanocarrier drug delivery systems.

Key Assays & Charges:

Indigenous Biosimilars Development
Recombinant Human Serum Albumin (HSA)
High-Fidelity Taq & PCR Master Mixes
FPLC Protein Purification & Characterization

Seed Biotechnology and GMO Testing team at CEMB

Designated Federal Facility Agri-Biotech & GMOs

Agri-Biotech & Regulatory GMO Analysis

Seed Biotechnology & Commercial GMO Testing

Government-designated reference laboratory by PEPA, Ministry of Climate Change, PCCC, and FSC&RD for commercial GMO detection, transgene quantification, and 50-SSR crop DNA fingerprinting.

Key Assays & Charges:

Transgene Dipstick Assay: PKR 2,500
ELISA Transgene Quantification: PKR 5,000
PCR, qPCR & ELISA Tri-Tier: PKR 15,000
50-SSR Crop DNA Fingerprinting: PKR 300,000

Applied and Functional Genomics laboratory team and thermal cyclers

20 Years Functional Genomics Genomics & Cell Assays

Oncogenomics & In Vitro Assays

Applied & Functional Genomics Laboratory

Precision Real-Time PCR relative gene expression quantitation with GAPDH control, cDNA synthesis, triplicate MTT cytotoxicity testing, and in vitro wound-healing cell migration assays.

Key Assays & Charges:

Real-Time PCR Relative Quantitation: Rs 10,000
cDNA Synthesis for Expression: Rs 3,500
MTT Cytotoxicity Assay (Triplicate): Rs 10,000
Wound Healing / Migration Assay: Rs 10,000

Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine laboratory facility

Cleanroom Culture & Animal House Stem Cells & Preclinical

Regenerative Medicine & Animal Models

Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Lab

Translational stem cell isolation (lipoaspirate, umbilical cord, limbal constructs), mesenchymal FACS & ICC marker characterization, cryo-banking, and certified SPF animal house rodent supplies.

Key Assays & Charges:

Cultured Stem Cells (50M): Rs 1,000,000
Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF): From Rs 50,000
Limbal Stem Cell Construct: Rs 400,000
SPF Lab Mice & Rats: From Rs 500

Genetic Screening Group and sequencing laboratory team

BRCA Screening & Nanopore Cancer Genetics & NGS

Cancer Predisposition & High-Throughput Sequencing

Genetic Screening & Molecular Oncology Group

Comprehensive genetic screening for hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer risk (BRCA1 & BRCA2 mutations), Sanger DNA sequencing, SNP genotyping, and Oxford Nanopore third-generation sequencing.

Key Assays & Charges:

Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer (BRCA1/2)
Sanger Sequencing & SNP Genotyping: Rs 11,000
Nanopore Long-Read Sequencing
Respiratory Disease Susceptibility Panel

Procedural Standards

Sample submission & testing process.

We ensure a smooth, transparent and rigorous workflow from your initial inquiry to certified diagnostic delivery.

Protocol Inquiry & Tariff Confirmation

Contact the designated laboratory coordinator to verify test availability, specific vacutainer/preservation needs, approved charges, and documentation requirements.

Chain-of-Custody Sample Collection

Collect specimens following strict scientific guidelines (e.g. EDTA blood, buccal swabs, fresh root hair, seed composite) with proper patient identification or judicial reference paperwork.

Cleanroom Processing & Quality Control

Assays are executed on validated Real-Time PCR, capillary fragment analyzers, Sanger/Nanopore platforms, or ELISA readers alongside certified negative/positive controls.

Certified Delivery & Consultation

Receive signed laboratory certificates and quantitative reports promptly. Clinical genetic counseling and expert scientific interpretation are available on request.

Official Documents

Download service brochures & test forms.

Access official laboratory rate sheets, sample submission instructions, and informational brochures.

Molecular Diagnostics Rate List HCV, HBV and Dengue PCR testing schedule PDF Maternal Cell Contamination (MCC) Flyer STR prenatal validation instructions PDF BRCA1 & BRCA2 Cancer Screening Hereditary breast and ovarian risk panel PDF Feline PKD1 DNA Testing Flyer Polycystic kidney disease genetic screen PDF Avian Bird Sexing DNA Testing Flyer Molecular CHD gene testing for breeders JPEG Custom contract testing Speak with the CEMB Research & Commercialization Cell

Specimen Reception & Liaison

Deliver samples or schedule a consultation.

Our centralised reception receives patient samples, judicial referrals and agricultural consignments during standard hours.

Central diagnostics & sample reception

CEMB Services Coordination Cell

Specimen drop-off, test billing and results dispatch

(042) 35293141 services@cemb.edu.pk

Judicial & police forensic inquiries

Forensic Chain-of-Custody Desk

Direct court representative coordination

0333-6148635 shafique@cemb.edu.pk

Specimen receiving window Ground Floor, Old Laboratory Block, CEMB, 87-West Canal Bank Road, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore-53700

Opening hours Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 hrs

Institutional Partnerships

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