LABORATORY
The laboratory serving the Clinic, operating 24/7, is equipped to handle a wide range of diagnostic testing, from pregnancy tests to complete blood counts. With top-of-the-range machines specifically designed for low-resource settings, along with point-of-care tests, the small but effective lab provides the nurses and midwives with definitive diagnoses, aiding effective treatment plans and the correct medication.
ANTENATAL TESTING
2011-2012 EC
The laboratory provided the following antenatal testing:
Pregnancy tests (321)
Urinalysis dipstick (579)
Blood group (89)
Syphilis (89)
HIV PICT (89)
Hb POC (87)
Total expenditure:
62,700 birr
EMERGENCY ROOM TESTS
2011-2012 EC
The laboratory provided the following testing to patients attending the Emergency Room:
HIV PICT (106)
Hb POC (42)
Malaria RDT (322)
CBC (260)
Urinalysis dipstick (365)
Total expenditure:
54,750 birr