Background

Laboratory

Our Laboratory plays a big role in providing accurate diagnostic services to support patient care and treatment. Our laboratory is accredited by the KMLTTB and adheres to the highest standards of quality and safety. We are equipped with modern infrastructure and technology, our laboratory serves in delivery of exceptional healthcare services.

For routine blood tests ranging from:

  • Hematology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology and molecular diagnostics
  • Toxicology

1. Clinical Chemistry

  • Liver function tests
  • Kidney (renal) function tests
  • Cardiac (Heart) function tests and markers
  • Lipid profiles – analysis of cholesterol levels
  • Bone metabolism tests
  • Muscle enzyme tests
  • Diabetic screens – blood glucose and HbA1c
  • Electrolytes
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Pancreatic profiles
  • Drug of abuse profile

2. Hematology

  • Anemia
  • Leukemia
  • Coagulation studies (bleeding disorders)
  • Malaria
  • CD4 counts

3. Molecular Biology

  • Covid-19
  • HIV viral load
  • PCR Hepatitis B
  • HCV genotyping
  • PCR MTB
  • PCR sexually transmitted diseases

4. Microbiology

Standard analysis of specimens for bacterial, parasitic, and TB infections:

  • Bacterial cultures (aerobic and anaerobic)
  • Drug susceptibility testing
  • TB screening (ZN & Fluorescent microscopy)
  • Rapid antigen tests (H. pylori, Salmonella, Streptococcal, Rota/Adenovirus)

5. Immunology and Endocrinology

  • Thyroid function tests
  • Tumour markers (cancer screening)
  • HIV testing
  • Reproductive hormones (BHCG, FSH, LH)
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Hepatitis A, B & C
  • Anti-CCP
  • Procalcitonin

6. Histology / Cytology

  • Biopsies, FNAs, and Pap smears
  • Postmortem specimens
  • Body fluids (pleural fluid, CSF, etc.)
  • Detection of cancer and other diseases