Al-Awlaqi Specialized Laboratories - Al-Asbahi Branch

Al-Awlaqi Specialized Laboratories - Al-Asbahi Branch

Al-Awlaqi Specialized Laboratories, established in 1990, is the leading medical diagnostic laboratory network in Yemen, boasting over 35 years of clinical excellence under the general directorship of Dr. Sami Al-Dubaei. This branch delivers premier, high-complexity diagnostic testing operating 24/7 in strict adherence to international quality and accreditation standards.

Specialized Diagnostic Services & Test Menu

• Extensive Test Menu: Offering approximately 1,600 clinical investigations, including more than 400 exclusive specialized assays in Yemen.
• Organ Transplant & Genetics: Advanced HLA tissue typing and cross-matching for kidney, liver, and bone marrow transplants, alongside comprehensive genetic and hereditary screening.
• Molecular Biology & Virology: Equipped with fully automated PCR platforms (Cobas 5800 Full Automation), real-time RT-PCR, and viral load quantification pioneered since 2008.
• Advanced Immunology & Endocrinology: Utilizing Roche Cobas Pure and Cobas 6000 systems for high-throughput hormone profiling, autoimmune antibodies, and tumor markers.
• Microbiology & Susceptibility: Automated Beckman Coulter and VITEK 2 Compact systems for rapid bacterial identification and precise antibiotic susceptibility testing.
• Exclusive Technologies: Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) technology, digital histopathology devices, and the Luminex organ compatibility platform (one of the most advanced in the region).

Quality Systems & International Accreditations

• Certified with ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard.
• Active enrollment in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation program (2024).
• Compliance with ISO 15189:2013 medical laboratory competence requirements.
• Continuous participation in international external quality assurance programs: RIQAS (UK), EQAS (USA), and ESFICA (Germany) with regular blind sample auditing.

Patient Amenities & Digital Healthcare

• Continuous 24/7 operations including weekends and official holidays.
• Complimentary home sample collection services.
• Instant result notifications via SMS, WhatsApp, and lifetime digital result archiving.
• Attached specialized consultant outpatient clinics including Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy.
• Permanent charitable discounts and support programs for cancer, renal failure, and underprivileged patients.