Laboratory tests support outpatient care, emergency assessment, antenatal care, chronic disease monitoring, surgery preparation, infection assessment and preventive screening.
Common test categories
Haematology, chemistry, urinalysis, pregnancy-related tests, blood sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver function, infection markers and other approved investigations depending on facility readiness.
Sample collection
Patients should follow instructions on fasting, medication, timing and sample handling where required.
Results
Results should be delivered through approved channels and interpreted by qualified clinicians. Patients should not rely on results without clinical context.
Quality control
The laboratory should follow documented quality, biosafety, confidentiality and result-verification processes.