In regards to our hospital mandate of offering Quality Healthcare Services and the increasing need of our lab services in this region, there was need to Seek for lab accreditation after fulfilling the ISO 15189 requirements for Laboratory Quality and Competence, which will guarantee efficiency, patient safety and quality service delivery in our laboratory.

St. Theresa Mission Hospital-Kiirua (STMH-K) Lab is now accredited as a Medical Testing Laboratory requirements of  Quality & Laboratory Competence ISO 15189: 2012 by KENAS( Kenya Accreditation Service).

The benefits of ISO 15189 accreditation include but not limited to:

  • It assures the accuracy and reliability of our test results, hence fosters greater trust among our patients, who are confident that their health is in capable hands.
  • The accreditation process has streamlined our operations, reducing errors and improving the efficiency of our services.
  • On a broader scale, ISO 15189 accreditation places our laboratory on the global map, opening doors for international collaborations and partnerships.
  • It is instills a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of advancements in medical laboratory science.

However, the path to accreditation was not without its challenges. Allocating the necessary resources—time, finances, and skilled personnel—required careful planning and dedication. Keeping our team motivated and engaged throughout the lengthy process was essential, and we achieved this through regular training and communication sessions. Adapting to new standards and practices necessitated a shift in mindset and workflow, which, while challenging, was essential for meeting the rigorous requirements of ISO 15189. Establishing a robust system for continuous monitoring and improvement was also critical to our success. Achieving ISO 15189 accreditation reflects our dedication to excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement

We take great pride in providing the highest quality in testing procedures and the precision of results. Our state-of-the-art technology and our cutting edge methodologies quickly generate reliable findings that lead to accurate diagnoses. To support your health diagnosis, treatment and disease management, our laboratory technicians performs daily tests that allow our doctors, clinical officers and consultants to quickly diagnose patient illness and detect early warning signs of disease.

Daily routine tests include but not limited to:

  • Hematology
  • Bio-Chemistry and Immuno-Chemistry
  • Serology, Parasitology & Microbiology
  • Blood Transfusion Service
  • Blood bank test

LAB SERVICE CHARTER

BIOCHEMISTRY/ IMMUNOCHEMISTRY
ANTI CCP, Procalcitonin (PCT) 1 HOUR
CA 125, CA 19-9, CEA, Beta HCG, Testosterone, Alpha- Fetoprotein (AFP) 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Calcium levels, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Uric acid 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Electrolytes 1 HOUR
Estradiol 2 (E2), Progesterone, FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Lipase, Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Amylase 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Lipid profile, Luteinizing hormone (LH) 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Liver Function Tests, Renal Function Test 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Random Blood Sugar 5 MINUTES
PSA Test, Troponin 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Thyroid Function Test 2 HOURS
 

SEROLOGY

Adeno / Rota Virus 1 HOUR
Blood for Brucella, ASOT, RF 1 HOUR
C- reactive protein 1 HOUR
CRAG test 1 HOUR
H. Pylori Antigen test, Salmonella antigen test, Occult blood 50 MINUTES
Hepatitis B ELISA 3 HOURS
Urine for pregnancy test 45 MINUTES
Urine LAM 1 HOUR
VDRL, HEPATITIS A, B & C Rapid Test 1 HOUR
 

HAEMATOLOGY/ BLOOD TRANSFUSION

Blood for ESR 1 HOUR
Blood grouping 35 MINUTES
CD4 test 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Coagulation profile, PTI/INR TEST, D- DIMER 2 HOURS
Direct Coombs test (DCT) 1 HOUR
Du test 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
Full Haemogram 45 MINUTES
Haemoglobin level (HB) 5 MINUTES
HBAIC 45 MINUTES
Indirect Coombs test (ICT), Blood Cross match 2 HOURS
Peripheral blood film (PBF) 24 HOURS
 

 

MICROBIOLOGY

Blood culture & Sensitivity 7 Days
HVS microscopy 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Pleural Tap, CSF and Ascitic tap analysis 2 HOURS
Semen analysis 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Sputum microscopy 2 HOURS
Stool, Wound/ Pus, HVS and Urine culture and sensitivity 72 HOURS
 

PARASITOLOGY

B/S for malaria parasites 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Stool for Ova and Cyst, Urinalysis 50 MINUTES
HISTOLOGY/ CYTOLOGY
All Histology and Cytology Samples 14 Days