Pathology

The Department of Pathology at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital provides the laboratory diagnosis that sits behind nearly every treatment decision in the hospital. From a routine blood count to a biopsy that confirms a cancer diagnosis, our pathologists and laboratory teams examine blood, urine, body fluids and tissue samples to help doctors identify disease, plan treatment and monitor progress. Laboratory medicine at BMCTH covers biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, pathology and molecular and genetic testing.

Pathology works hand in hand with every clinical department, from the 24-hour Emergency and Intensive Care Units to surgery, medicine and the Birat Cancer Institute. Tissue reports support cancer diagnosis and treatment planning, and the department also connects with the hospital blood bank for transfusion needs. As part of a Kathmandu University affiliated teaching hospital, our consultants also teach medical students and trainees, which keeps practice grounded in current standards and careful quality checks.

Patients can have samples collected for tests requested by BMCTH doctors or brought from outside on a doctor's prescription. Our staff will tell you about any preparation, such as fasting, and when your report will be ready, so you know exactly what to expect. BMCTH accepts Government Health Insurance, the Social Security Fund (SSF) and other national coverage programs. For enquiries, call 021-422601 or 423182 during outpatient hours, Sunday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.