The department runs a two shift 24/7hour system by helping in the diagnosis, treatment and management of clients. The following diagnostic services are rendered:
a) Haematology: tests performed are Full blood Count (FBC), Sickling and Hb Electrophoresis, G6PD, Blood film for Malaria Parasites, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Blood Film Comment, Malaria RDT (Pf), etc.
b) Serology: Hepatitis B surface antigen test, Hepatitis C virus test, Syphilis (TPHA), Blood Grouping and Rhesus (D), Coomb’s, Cross-matching, HIV, etc.
c) Microbiology: Sputum for AFB, Urine and Stool Routine Examinations, Culture and Sensitivity Testing of Urine, Wound, CSF, HVS, Ascetic Fluid, Sputum, Pus, Skin Snip, Semen Analysis etc.
d) Clinical chemistry: Liver Functioning Tests (LFT), Renal Functioning Tests (RFT), Uric Acid, Lipid Profile, Blood Glucose etc.
e) Blood Transfusion: Processing of Blood, Screening and Bleeding donors, Prepare Blood (Whole Blood, Packed Cells and Plasma) for transfusion