Five disciplines and a molecular lab
The laboratory works in all five disciplines of medical technology: clinical and special chemistry, haematology, microbiology, blood banking and immunology. Its molecular diagnostics department uses PCR to test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and human papillomavirus (HPV).
You’ll find it on the floor above the Imaging department. A phlebotomist is on duty to take your sample.
Tests we run
This isn’t the full list. If your doctor has asked for a test you don’t see here, call us.
- Chemistry: kidney and liver function, glucose, lipids, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and cardiac markers
- Haematology: full blood count, sickle cell screening, reticulocytes, lupus tests and semen analysis
- Blood banking
- Special chemistry: hormones, HIV, hepatitis, rubella, vitamin B12 and folate, free and total PSA, and toxicology
- Microbiology: cultures, urinalysis, stool tests, chlamydia, dengue, malaria and occult blood
Before you come
Bring your doctor’s request form. Some tests need you to fast first, so check with your doctor or call us if you’re not sure.
HIV testing
HIV tests are done confidentially, with counselling before and after the test.
For employers
The laboratory screens for drugs on behalf of companies that require it for their employees’ medicals, and phlebotomists also collect samples away from the hospital when that is required.
