Pakistan Medical Research Council
Development of Laboratory Diagnostic Kits:
· Developed Kit for early detection of microalbuminuria in diabetic patients.
PMRC in collaboration with the UK counterparts has produced a diagnostic kit for early
detection of albumin in micro quantities in diabetic patients. It will reduce the cost to 5 folds.
· Developed kit for detection of “HbA1c:
To check the diabetic patients whether their diabetes is controlled or not. By developing this test
indigenously, the price will come down to approximately Rs 100 which is 400-500 per test at
present.