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Laboratory Services

A full diagnostic laboratory covering six specialties, available around the clock.

Open 24 hours +254 745 097 724
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Haematology
  • Full Hemogram (FHG) / Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets and related indices to detect anemia and infections.
  • Hemoglobin level (Hb): Measures hemoglobin to assess for anemia.
  • ESR: Measures how fast red blood cells settle, indicating inflammation or infection.
  • Blood Grouping & Rhesus: Determines ABO group and Rh status for transfusion and pregnancy care.
  • Peripheral Blood Film (PBF): Microscopic exam of blood cells, platelets and parasites.
Biochemistry
  • Renal Function Tests (RFTs): Assess kidney function and electrolyte balance.
  • Liver Function Tests (LFTs): Detect liver injury, inflammation or biliary disorders.
  • Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) & Random Blood Sugar (RBS): Screen and monitor diabetes.
  • HbA1c: Reflects average blood glucose over the prior 2–3 months.
  • Lipid Profile: Cholesterol and triglycerides for cardiovascular health.
  • Uric Acid: Assists in assessing gout and kidney conditions.
  • Electrolytes, Calcium, Ionized Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium: Key minerals for fluid balance, bone, nerve and muscle function.
  • Vitamin D: Assesses bone health and calcium absorption.
  • Urinalysis: Detects urinary tract, kidney and systemic conditions.
Immunology
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Marker of inflammation and infection.
  • Rheumatoid Factor (RF) & Anti-CCP: Support diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs): Measures TSH, FT4 and FT3.
  • Hormonal Profile & Testosterone: Assess reproductive and endocrine function.
Serology
  • Pregnancy Diagnostic Test (PDT) & β-hCG: Confirm and monitor pregnancy.
  • PSA Level: Assesses prostate conditions.
  • ASOT, SAT, H. pylori antigen: Detect streptococcal, typhoid, and H. pylori infections.
  • Hepatitis B & C, VDRL, HIV: Infection screening panel.
  • Brucella agglutinins test: Diagnosis of brucellosis.
Parasitology
  • Stool Occult Blood: Investigates gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Stool for Ova/Cyst: Detects intestinal parasitic infections.
  • Blood smear for malaria parasites / MRDT: Diagnoses malaria.
Microbiology
  • High vaginal swab: Detects infections, yeast and bacterial vaginosis.
  • Urethral swab for microscopy: Detects genital infections.
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