Diagnostic Services

The Ultra sound unit is run by qualified sonographers who help patients get the best positions for ultrasound imaging. We perform the following types of ultrasound services:

• Abdominal scans
• Pelvic scans
• Pregnancy scans
• Musculoskeletal scans

Using modern technology, our radiographers make use of X-Ray imaging for the following medical diagnosis:

• Bone fractures
• Infections such as pneumonia
• Calcifications like kidney stones or vascular calcifications
• Some tumors
• Arthritis in joints
• Bone loss such as osteoporosis
• Dental issues
• Heart problems such as congestive heart failure
• Blood vessel blockages
• Digestive problems
• Foreign objects such as items swallowed by children

Our CT Scan technology team combines the use of X-Ray and computer technology to diagnose various conditions in our patients such as:

• Detection of bone and joint problems, like complex bone fractures and tumors.
• Tracking the condition of cancer, heart disease, emphysema, or liver masses
• Detection of internal injuries and bleeding such as those caused by a car accident.
• Location of tumors, blood clots, excess fluid, or infection.

This section is well equipped with state of the art automatic chemistry analyzers. The analyser has a broad test menu including renal function tests, liver function tests, cardiac enzymes, lipid profile, blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin among others.

This section is highly specialized performing mainly immunological and rare tests. The main equipment is an immuno analyser which is fully automated. Tests performed here include troponin, insulin, ferritin, Vitamin 812, folate, thyroid function tests, HIV, hepatitis 8 and C, hormonal profiles and tumour markers.

The section is responsible for blood counts and also ensuring that blood for transfusion is safe for patients use. It is equipped with a fully automated analyser and a backup service for coagulation studies. The blood bank is able to make blood products namely platelets concentrates, fresh frozen plasma for patients when required, using a refrigerated centrifuge. Currently the gel system is used for grouping and cross match. Bone marrows are preferred if requested by a Consultant Hematologist.

The section performs standard analysis of specimen for bacterial, parasitic and T8 infection.

This section serves the hospital and many other small laboratories in the vicinity. Surgical specimen are processed and read by highly qualified histo/cytopathologist. Pap smear, F.NA. And non-gynecological cytology specimens like effusion, urine and Cerebral Spinal Fluid (C.S.F) are processed to assist in clinical diagnosis and thus proper management. The consultants are available for discussion with clinician if required.