Medlab
Our Mission Statement:
Since its inception, Medlab has consistently served the medical community with quality workmanship and careful attention to client needs and requests. The laboratory is well known for its focus on testing accuracy and rapid turn-around times. Medlab stays in touch with new developments in the pathology field and is committed to introducing a wider range of laboratory tests in Ghana.
Quality control with regard to laboratory performance in terms of adherence to specific procedures and limits assures the accuracy and reliability of all clinical data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The quality control programme involves regular and systematic surveillance of all key components, including patient results, quality control results, procedural compliance, preventative equipment maintenance and proficiency testing results. CDC (USA) has accorded Medlab the status of a reference laboratory for West Africa on Good Laboratory Practice and Management.
The very sensitive nature of patient care necessitates that the services offered comply with specifications and are properly tested and certified as complying with the relevant standard. Strict protocols govern patient identification and confidentiality.
Medlab’s most valuable asset is its staff. It sets new standards for others to follow, in that the safety, health, training and development of employees are given the highest priority.
Medlab has access to an excellent referral laboratory and pathology specialists in South Africa. Specimens are being sent weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What services do we offer?
Microbiology
The Microbiology Department offers a comprehensive range of tests. The activity of the laboratory can be broadly divided into four categories:
- Microscopy for the detection of bacteria, fungal elements, parasites and a variety of cells associated with disease. Different staining techniques are available depending on the application.
- Culture of bacteria or fungi on a variety of media and subsequent identification of these organisms.
- Performance of susceptibility testing according to NCCLS (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards) criteria.
- Mycobacterium microscopy and culture.
Sensitivities are done at the reference laboratory.
Chemistry
The Chemistry Department processes the routine specimens on a Beckman CX5 analyser. These include profiles like Urea, Electrolytes and Creatinine (UEC), Liver Function Test (LFT), Protein Electrophoresis, Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides and HDL), etc.
The Immunochemistry Department do hormone testing, tumour markers, Thyroid Functions, Hepatitis Profiles to name but a few.
Serology
The word serology means the detection of antibodies to a particular antigen. This is an important fact to keep in mind when evaluating the role of Serology as a diagnostic tool.
Antibodies appear in the circulation as part of an immune response to the presence of an antigen or infective agent. Antibodies therefore are merely indicators of exposure to an infective agent and often only appear during the convalescent phase of an infection. The timing of a specimen is therefore crucial for the interpretation of serology results.
The following serology tests are performed:
- Anti-Streptolysin O Titre (ASOT)
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- Helicobacter IgG (Quantitative)
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Rheumatoid Factor
- RPR (VDRL) – Cardiolipin
- TPHA
- Rubella IgG
- Toxoplasma IgG, IgM
- IgE
- Widal (Typhoid)
- HIV1 & 2 (ELISA)
- HIV Western Blot
- Chlamydia Screen
Haematology
The Haematology laboratory at Medlab performs and interprets test relating to the following:
- The number of cells circulating in the blood (FBC);
- Microscopic examination of these cells (Diff, White & Red Cell morphology);
- A decreased or increased clotting ability of blood (INR, APTT, Clotting Time, Bleeding Time);
- Blood group determination (ABO, Rh, Direct/ Indirect Coombs);
- Investigation of haemolytic disorders;
- Blood parasites;
- Lymphocyte markers (CD4/CD8) for HIV monitoring.
DNA PATERNITY TESTING
Medlab is able to supply DNA paternity testing services that are convenient and easy to access. We can assure quality results along with integrity and confidentiality. We supply testing for the legal system in Ghana as well as some embassies for immigration purposes.
We also act as a collection facility for DNA paternity laboratories located throughout the world
