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This is a working list, not every assay we can send out. If you have a printed request from another hospital, bring it — we will match method and sample tube before we collect.

Hematology

Complete blood count (CBC)

Popular

Hemoglobin, platelets, and white-cell differential for infection, anemia, and pre-operative screens.

Sample
EDTA blood
Turnaround
Same day

Peripheral smear

Pathologist-reviewed smear when automated counts need morphological confirmation.

Sample
EDTA blood
Turnaround
Same day

Clinical chemistry

Liver function tests

Popular

Bilirubin, enzymes, and proteins to assess hepatic injury and cholestasis.

Sample
Serum
Turnaround
Same day

Kidney function tests

Popular

Urea, creatinine, and electrolytes for renal monitoring and drug dosing.

Sample
Serum
Turnaround
Same day

Lipid profile

Cholesterol fractions and triglycerides, preferably after an overnight fast.

Sample
Serum (fasting)
Turnaround
Same day

HbA1c

Popular

Three-month glycaemic control for diabetes diagnosis and follow-up.

Sample
EDTA blood
Turnaround
Same day

Immunology

Viral markers (HBsAg, HCV, HIV)

Screening serology with confirmatory pathway for reactive results.

Sample
Serum
Turnaround
Same day

ANA / autoimmune screen

Autoantibody screening for suspected connective-tissue disease.

Sample
Serum
Turnaround
24–48 hours

Hormones & endocrine

Thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH)

Popular

First-line thyroid panel; reflex free hormones on pathologist advice.

Sample
Serum
Turnaround
Same day

Beta hCG

Quantitative pregnancy hormone for confirmation and monitoring.

Sample
Serum
Turnaround
Same day

Histopathology

Histopathology (biopsy)

Popular

Tissue processing, H&E, and pathologist diagnosis. Special stains on request.

Sample
Formalin-fixed tissue
Turnaround
3–5 working days

Cytology

FNAC

Fine-needle aspiration with on-site adequacy when the pathologist is in clinic.

Sample
Aspirate smears
Turnaround
24–48 hours

Pap smear

Cervical cytology for screening; HPV testing can be added on the same sample.

Sample
Cervical smear
Turnaround
2–3 working days

Microbiology

Culture & sensitivity

Aerobic culture of urine, swab, or sputum with targeted antibiotic reporting.

Sample
Varies by site
Turnaround
48–72 hours

Urine routine & microscopy

Dipstick plus microscopy for infection, proteinuria, and crystals.

Sample
Midstream urine
Turnaround
Same day

Need a test that is not listed?

Send the test name and the requesting doctor. We will tell you if we run it in-house, send it out, or need a different sample.

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