Laboratory Services
Accurate test results guide good treatment. That is why our medical laboratory in Kampala runs a wide range of tests on site at Kampala Ntinda Hospital. Laboratory tests help your doctor find the cause of an illness, check how well treatment is working and monitor long-term conditions.
Because the laboratory sits inside the hospital, your samples reach the bench quickly. As a result, many results are ready the same day, and your doctor can start treatment sooner.
Tests available at our medical laboratory in Kampala
Haematology
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Haemoglobin and blood grouping
- ESR and clotting tests
Infection and parasitology
- Malaria tests
- Typhoid tests
- HIV testing with counselling
- Hepatitis B and C tests
- Syphilis tests
- Stool and urine examination
Clinical chemistry
- Blood sugar and HbA1c for diabetes
- Kidney function tests
- Liver function tests
- Cholesterol and lipid profile
- Thyroid function tests
Women’s health and pregnancy
- Pregnancy tests
- Antenatal profile tests
- Pap smear processing
If you need a test that we do not run on site, we send the sample to a trusted reference laboratory and share the results with you.
How testing works
First, your doctor requests the tests you need. Next, our trained laboratory staff collect your sample safely and label it carefully. Then we process the sample using quality-controlled methods. Finally, your doctor reviews the results with you and explains what they mean.
Preparing for your test
Some tests, such as fasting blood sugar and cholesterol, need you to stop eating for 8 to 12 hours. However, you may still drink water. Your doctor or our lab team will tell you if you need to prepare.
Who uses our laboratory?
Our laboratory supports every department in the hospital. For example, it helps our obstetricians and gynecologists with antenatal tests and our pediatricians with tests for sick children. It also supports our internal medicine specialists, who manage diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid conditions. Meet them on our specialists page.
Why choose our medical laboratory in Kampala?
- Fast results: many tests are ready the same day.
- Doctor support: specialists on site to explain results and start treatment.
- Safe sampling: clean, single-use equipment for every patient.
- One stop: consultation, tests and pharmacy in one visit.
- Insurance accepted: see our insurance partners.
We follow national laboratory guidelines from the Ministry of Health Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in for a test?
Yes. You can come in for tests, although some tests need a doctor’s request form. Our team will guide you.
How will I get my results?
Your doctor explains your results at your visit. In addition, you can collect a printed copy for your records.
Visit our laboratory
Our medical laboratory in Kampala is at Plot 1934 Kigowa Road, Ntinda. Book an appointment, call +256 750 740222 or +256 773 317000, or contact us with questions.