Laboratory staff viewing samples through a microscope at St. John XXIII Hospital Aber.

St. John XXIII Hospital Aber Laboratory

Welcome to the Aber Hospital Laboratory, where we are committed to providing comprehensive, accurate, and timely diagnostic services to support patient care and treatment. In 2021 Our laboratory was accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) and in 2020 by the international ISO 15189 accreditation recognizing our expertise and capacity in various specialized areas.

At Aber Hospital Accredited Laboratory, we are dedicated to excellence in laboratory services, supporting patient care with precision and reliability. Our ongoing commitment to innovation and quality ensures that we remain at the forefront of medical diagnostics

Accreditation and Capabilities

Our laboratory’s accreditation by SANAS and ISO 15189 covers the following capabilities:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) GeneXpert (Microbiology)
  • Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing (Serology)
  • Cluster of differentiation (CD)4 Count (Immunology)
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) (Hematology)
  • Electrolytes (Chemistry)

Referral and Support Services

Our laboratory serves as a referral laboratory for Health Centre levels 4, 3, and 2 in the district of Oyam and surrounding areas fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing the diagnostic capabilities and overall healthcare quality in the district.

  • We are the central hub for distributing laboratory equipment and resources to these health centers, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet their diagnostic needs.
  • We provide mentorship and diagnostic support.
  • We provide quality management services to maintain high standards of healthcare quality across all associated health facilities in the district of Oyam and beyond.

Our Services

Hematology

We offer comprehensive hematology services, essential for diagnosing and monitoring blood-related disorders:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Film Comments: Microscopic examination of blood smears.
  • Blood Transfusion Services: Including blood grouping, cross-matching, and transfusion reaction investigations.

Microbiology

Our microbiology services are vital for identifying infectious diseases and guiding treatment:

  • Diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Using GeneXpert for detection of tuberculosis.
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Hepatitis B Testing.
  • HIV Viral Load and Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (EMTCT) Testing: For monitoring and preventing mother-to-child transmission.
  • Bacteriological Culture and Sensitivity Testing: To identify pathogens and determine antibiotic susceptibility.
  • Helicobacter Pylori Testing: Using stool samples to detect Helicobacter pylori microbes.
  • Urea breath test as gold standard for detection of Helicobacter pylori microbes.

Parasitology

We provide detailed parasitology services to diagnose and manage parasitic infections:

  • Stool Analysis: Detecting parasites, bacteria, and other pathogens.
  • Microscopy of blood smear for detection of malaria, Sickle cell diseases and other blood borne infections.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF) Analysis: for detecting infections and other conditions.

Serology

Serum analysis: detecting sexual transmitted diseases like syphilis, Hepatitis B etc

Blood Transfusion Services

Ensuring safe and effective blood transfusions is a critical part of our services:

  • Blood Grouping
  • Blood Cross Match
  • Transfusion Reaction Investigation
  • Arrangement for Blood Donation

Clinical Chemistry

Our clinical chemistry services help in diagnosing and monitoring various metabolic and organ functions;

  • Liver Function Tests such as AST, ALT, Albumin.
  • Kidney Function Tests such as creatinine, Urea.
  • Pancreatic Function Tests such as Amylase, Lipase.
  • Lipid Profile such as cholesterol, LDL, HDL.
  • Electrolyte Testing such as K+, Na+, K+, Ca2+
  • Hepatitis B Profiling such as surface antigen, e antigen, core etc.
  • Hb Electrophoresis for Sickle Cell Disease.

At Aber Hospital Accredited Laboratory, we are dedicated to excellence in laboratory services, supporting patient care with precision and reliability.

Our ongoing commitment to innovation and quality ensures that we remain at the forefront of medical diagnostics.

For more information or to contact us, please visit our Contact Us page or call us at +256 (0) 772 637 707

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