Category: Clinical Diagnostic

We refer core biopsies, surgical specimens for histological examination to highly specialized Consultant Pathologists. We also refer all types of biological fluids, fine needle aspirates and Pap tests for cytology.

These Pathologists use a broad range of specialized techniques in addition to the routine descriptive morphological examination. The techniques consist of special stains, enzymatic histochemistry and immunohistochemical stains that detect the expression of several antigens on the tissue for example ER, PR and HER-2 and others.

These aid in the diagnosis of the disease but also provide prognostic and therapeutic indicators.

Category: Clinical Diagnostic

Andrology, this encompasses:

• Routine Semen Analysis - made up of macroscopic, microscopic, sperm count, sperm motility, sperm vitality and Morphology tests. The latter is reviewed by a Consultant Haematologist.
• Leucocyte Estrase test - for the presence of white blood cells in semen.
• MAR (mixed agglutination reaction) test- for antisperm antibodies, can be requested.

Category: Clinical Diagnostic

Immunoassays use state of the art advanced automated technologies to detect and quantify a specific macromolecule of interest in solution-(analyte) by using an antibody reagent that binds to it specifically and selectively in an immunological reaction. This technique is used in a wide variety of applications. These include: hormones, tumor markers, cardiac markers, infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B, specific proteins such as ASOT or CRP, therapeutic drugs such as digoxin or phenytoin.

Serology means the detection of antibody to a particular antigen. Examples are Widal, RPR, TPHA, Chlamydia.

Immunology looks at auto immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and its follow up. Our well trained and highly skilled biomedical scientist perform and interpret these test results for our satisfied clients.

Category: Clinical Diagnostic

The chemistry department processes specimens on a Beckman AU 480 automated analyser which allows the monitoring of the level of chemical components in blood, urine and other body fluids such as CSF. Clinical chemistry allows the assessment of the functions of different organs such as the kidney, liver, heart and pancreas.

It provides a comprehensive metabolic profile of the patient at a point in time of Electrolytes, Urea, Creatinine, Blood Glucose, Liver Function Tests etc.