“We don’t guess. We test, confirm, and guide care with certainty.”
Laboratory Analysis
MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS DEPARTMENT
🔬Department Overview
The Medical Diagnostics Department at UNTH Clinics is the foundation of accurate diagnosis and quality care. We combine modern technology with expert interpretation to deliver precise, fast, and reliable results. The department operates under two key arms:
- Laboratory Services
- Imaging & Radiology Services
We serve outpatients, antenatal mothers, specialists, corporate clients, and referred cases from partner institutions. Every test or scan is done with a focus on safety, accuracy, speed, and patient comfort.
🧪 1. Laboratory Services
Our laboratory is equipped to support routine diagnostics, chronic disease monitoring, antenatal investigations, and urgent care testing. We adhere to strict internal and external quality control protocols, and every result is double-verified before release.
🩸 Haematology
- Full Blood Count (FBC
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- Platelet Count & Differential
- Clotting Time, PT, APTT
- Reticulocyte Count
🧬 Chemical Pathology
- Liver Function Test (LFT)
- Kidney Function Test (U&E, Creatinine)
- Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, HDL, LDL)
- Blood Glucose, Fasting & 2hr PP
- HbA1c (Diabetes Control Marker
- Uric Acid
🧫 Microbiology & Parasitology
- Urine M/C/S
- Stool Microscopy, Culture, & Sensitivity
- Malaria Parasite Microscopy
- Sputum AFB & Culture
- H. pylori Antigen
🔬 Serology & Immunology
- HIV 1&2 Antibody Test
- Hepatitis B & C Panels
- VDRL for Syphilis
- Rheumatoid Factor
- CRP, ASO, Widal Reaction
👶 Antenatal / Fertility Screening
- Blood Group & Rhesus Factor
- Genotype (HB Electrophoresis)
- TORCH Panel (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, etc.)
- β-hCG (Pregnancy Test)
- GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test)
- Hormonal Assays (Prolactin, FSH, LH)
🧪 Specimen Collection and Turnaround Time
- Routine samples: same-day results for most
- Hormonal & Culture tests: 24–72 hours
- All samples handled in sterile, temperature-controlled conditions