The laboratory is an integral part of service provision. Our laboratory is managed by experienced laboratory technologists and it operates as a referral laboratory for all health facilities within Mutomo region.
Laboratory Units
Clinical Chemistry
The unit is equipped with semi-automated chemistry analyzer and humalyte plus electrolyte analyzer. It carries out the following tests: Liver Function Test, Renal Function Test and Electrolytes, Calcium test, Fasting/random blood sugar test and HbAIC.
Serology
The unit deals qualitative analysis of serum and whole blood for the following tests: Rheumatoid Factor, Brucella Test, ASOT test, Hepatitis B surface antigen and Hepatitis C and H. Pylori test.
Haematology
Haematology unit is equipped with diagnostic machine such as Medonic M 32 series Haematology Analyzer and Microsed auto ESR analyser. Tests done under this unit include: Full haemogram/CBC/FBC , ESR, Peripheral Blood film and Haemoglobin estimation.
Bacteriology
The unit is equipped with BSC 1300 series A2 where slides for sputum AFB are prepared and air dried. The unit also takes care of HVS for gram staining.
Blood Transfusion
The tests done in this unit are Du test, Blood grouping and cross-match. We also carry out blood donation.
Parasitology
This unit involves examination of urine both dipstick and microscopy, pregnancy test and pregnancy in dilution, stool for ova and cyst, H. Pylori antigen test, Salmonella antigen test, Fecal occult blood, malaria test and ANC profile.
Immunology
This unit is equipped with I chroma II machine which is able to do hormonal test such as Thyroid function test and tumor marker test PSA.