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In the current era of evidence-based medicine, we provide the best solutions to you with the help of our state-of-the-art laboratory, manned by experienced and skilled laboratory scientists. Every test, from routine bloodwork to specialized panels, is processed with precision and reported quickly so your doctor can act on it without delay.
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78
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across 5 laboratory disciplines
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Full Blood Count (FBC)
Measures red cells, white cells and platelets to screen for infection, anaemia and clotting disorders.
HaematologyHaemoglobin (Hb)
A direct measure of the oxygen-carrying protein in blood, used to detect anaemia.
HaematologyErythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A general marker of inflammation anywhere in the body.
HaematologySickling Test
Screens for sickle cell trait and disease.
HaematologyBlood Group & Rhesus
Determines ABO group and Rhesus factor, required before transfusion and in pregnancy.
HaematologyClotting Profile
Assesses how well the blood clots, often before surgery.
HaematologyPT/INR
Measures how long blood takes to clot, used to assess clotting and monitor anticoagulant treatment.
HaematologyAPTT
Assesses part of the clotting pathway, used to investigate bleeding and monitor heparin therapy.
HaematologyD-Dimers
A marker of clot formation and breakdown, used when a blood clot is suspected.
HaematologyG6PD (Qualitative)
Screens for G6PD enzyme deficiency.
HaematologyG6PD (Quantitative)
Measures the level of G6PD enzyme activity.
HaematologyReticulocyte Count
Counts young red cells to show how actively the bone marrow is producing blood.
HaematologyHb Electrophoresis
Identifies the types of haemoglobin present, used to diagnose sickle cell disease and other haemoglobin disorders.
HaematologyFasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
Blood glucose measured after fasting, central to diagnosing diabetes.
Clinical ChemistryRandom Blood Sugar (RBS)
A glucose reading taken at any time of day.
Clinical ChemistryHbA1c
Reflects average blood sugar control over the preceding two to three months.
Clinical ChemistryLipid Profile
Cholesterol and triglyceride levels used to assess cardiovascular risk.
Clinical ChemistryLiver Function Test (LFT)
Enzymes and proteins that show how well the liver is working.
Clinical ChemistryKidney Function Test (BUE & Creatinine)
Urea, electrolytes and creatinine, used to assess kidney function.
Clinical ChemistryUric Acid
Raised levels are associated with gout and some kidney conditions.
Clinical ChemistryPregnancy Test
Urine or serum testing to confirm pregnancy.
Clinical ChemistryLipase
An enzyme test used to help diagnose pancreatitis.
Clinical ChemistryAmylase
An enzyme test used to investigate conditions of the pancreas and salivary glands.
Clinical ChemistryCardiac Function Test
Laboratory markers used to assess heart function and injury.
Clinical ChemistryThyroid Function Test
Measures thyroid hormones to show how well the thyroid gland is working.
Clinical ChemistryProstate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
A blood marker used in the assessment of prostate conditions.
Clinical ChemistryUrine Albumin Creatinine Ratio (UACR)
Detects small amounts of albumin in urine, an early sign of kidney damage.
Clinical ChemistryElectrolytes (Na, K, Cl, HCO3, Ca, pH)
Measures the salts and minerals that keep fluid balance, acid-base balance and nerve and muscle function steady.
Clinical ChemistrySerum Lactate
Measures lactate in the blood, which rises when tissues are short of oxygen or in severe illness.
Clinical Chemistryhs-CRP
A sensitive marker of inflammation, also used in assessing cardiovascular risk.
Clinical ChemistryOral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Shows how the body handles a measured glucose load, used to diagnose diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Clinical ChemistryTranscutaneous Bilirubin Test (TsB)
A skin-based, needle-free measurement of bilirubin, commonly used to screen newborns for jaundice.
Clinical ChemistrySerum Bilirubin (SBR)
Measures bilirubin in the blood, used to assess jaundice and liver function.
Clinical ChemistryCK-MB
A cardiac enzyme measured when heart muscle injury is suspected.
Clinical ChemistryCK
An enzyme that rises with muscle injury.
Clinical ChemistryMagnesium
Measures magnesium, a mineral important for nerve, muscle and heart function.
Clinical ChemistryTroponins
Highly specific markers of heart muscle injury.
Clinical ChemistryPhosphate
Measures phosphate, used alongside calcium to assess kidney and bone health.
Clinical ChemistryUrine C/S
Identifies urinary infection and the antibiotics it responds to.
MicrobiologyWound C/S
Identifies organisms in an infected wound to guide treatment.
MicrobiologyBlood C/S
Detects bacteria in the bloodstream and the antibiotics that will treat them.
MicrobiologyHigh Vaginal Swab C/S
Identifies organisms causing vaginal infection and the antibiotics they respond to.
MicrobiologyEndocervical Swab C/S
Identifies organisms causing infection of the cervix.
MicrobiologyEye Swab C/S
Identifies organisms causing eye infection and guides treatment.
MicrobiologyPus C/S
Identifies the organisms in pus and the antibiotics that will treat them.
MicrobiologyUrethral Swab C/S
Identifies organisms causing urethral infection.
MicrobiologyCSF C/S
Looks for infection in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
MicrobiologyThroat Swab C/S
Identifies organisms causing throat infection and the antibiotics they respond to.
MicrobiologyAspirate C/S
Identifies organisms in fluid drawn from a body site.
MicrobiologyHigh Vaginal Swab R/E
Microscopic examination of a vaginal swab for infection.
MicrobiologyStool C/S
Identifies bacteria causing diarrhoea and the antibiotics they respond to.
MicrobiologyStool R/E
Screens for parasites, blood and signs of infection.
MicrobiologyStool Occult Blood Test
Detects blood in stool that is not visible to the eye.
MicrobiologyUrine R/E
General screening for infection, protein, glucose and blood in urine.
MicrobiologySemen Analysis
Assesses sperm count, movement and shape, used in fertility assessment.
MicrobiologySemen C/S
Identifies infection in semen and the antibiotics that will treat it.
MicrobiologyTissue/Biopsy C/S
Identifies organisms in a tissue sample.
MicrobiologyHIV
Confidential screening with counselling available.
Infectious DiseasesHepatitis B Surface Antigen
Screens for current hepatitis B infection.
Infectious DiseasesHepatitis B Profile
A panel of markers showing hepatitis B infection stage, immunity and infectivity.
Infectious DiseasesTyphoid
Serological screening used in the investigation of typhoid fever.
Infectious DiseasesH. Pylori
Detects the bacterium associated with stomach ulcers.
Infectious DiseasesHepatitis C Screening
Antibody screening for hepatitis C exposure.
Infectious DiseasesGonorrhoea
Testing for gonorrhoea infection.
Infectious DiseasesSyphilis
Screening for syphilis infection.
Infectious DiseasesCovid
Testing for COVID-19 infection.
Infectious DiseasesInfluenza A and B Virus
Detects influenza A and B virus infection.
Infectious DiseasesRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Detects RSV, a common cause of chest infection, especially in young children.
Infectious DiseasesAdenovirus
Detects adenovirus infection.
Infectious DiseasesToxoplasma Antibodies
Detects antibodies showing exposure to Toxoplasma, which matters in pregnancy.
Infectious DiseasesMalaria
Microscopy or rapid testing to confirm malaria infection.
Infectious DiseasesPre-Employment Medical Screening
A standard panel of tests required by many employers.
Screening PanelsInsurance Medical Screening
Laboratory work-up requested for insurance assessment.
Screening PanelsRoutine Health Check Panel
A general set of tests for periodic health review.
Screening PanelsAntenatal Screening Panel
Routine laboratory tests offered during pregnancy.
Screening PanelsPre-Marital Screening
A panel of tests offered to couples before marriage.
Screening PanelsMedicals for Travelling
Laboratory work-up required for travel.
Screening PanelsMedicals for School Admission
Laboratory work-up required for school admission.
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Every Result Checked Before It Leaves the Lab
Samples are logged, processed and verified under the supervision of our laboratory scientists. Where a result is unexpected, it is repeated before it is released — because a decision made on a wrong number is worse than a decision delayed.
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At Metro Health Hospital, our General Lab underpins every diagnosis made across the hospital. Our skilled laboratory scientists combine modern equipment with rigorous quality control, so doctors and patients alike can trust every result that comes back.