Atasemanso, Kumasi· Open 24 hours
Laboratory

A closer look.
A clearer conversation.

Our laboratory supports clinical care with haematology, infection testing, microbiology, clinical chemistry, cardiac markers and hormone testing. Explore the available tests and meet the team led by Bright Essaw.

Six members of the Atasemanso Hospital laboratory team in their laboratory
The people behind the answers

Care in
this department.

Our laboratory supports clinical care with haematology, infection testing, microbiology, clinical chemistry, cardiac markers and hormone testing. Explore the available tests and meet the team led by Bright Essaw.

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A confirmed range of tests

Find the available laboratory tests below, from full blood count and infection testing to chemistry and hormone profiles.

02

Your clinician’s request

Bring your test request and relevant documents. The laboratory team confirms any preparation and sample arrangements.

03

Reports & follow-up

Confirm when and how to collect your results. Discuss the results and next steps with your treating clinician.

Laboratory services

Tests available at Atasemanso.

Explore our laboratory services below. Bring your clinician’s request and confirm the tests, any preparation, charges and report collection arrangements with the laboratory.

Haematology & coagulation

  • Full blood count (FBC)
  • D-dimer

Infection testing & serology

  • Widal test
  • H. pylori testing
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis B profile
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • HIV rapid test
  • Gonorrhoea testing
  • Syphilis testing

Microbiology

  • Urine routine examination and microscopy
  • Stool routine examination and microscopy
  • High vaginal swab (HVS) routine examination and microscopy
  • Culture and sensitivity testing

Clinical chemistry & diabetes

  • Renal function test
  • Liver function test
  • Lipid profile
  • Electrolytes
  • Uric acid
  • Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)

Inflammatory marker

  • C-reactive protein (CRP)

Cardiac markers

  • Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB)
  • Troponin T
  • Troponin I

Prostate marker

  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Thyroid & reproductive hormones

  • Thyroid function test
  • Testosterone
  • Progesterone
  • Prolactin
  • Estradiol
  • Luteinising hormone (LH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Pregnancy testing

  • Urine pregnancy test
  • Serum pregnancy test

Laboratory services: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; Saturday, 8am–3pm; Sunday, closed. The laboratory team will explain the arrangements for your requested test or profile.

Planning your visit

Know before you go.

  1. Bring the test request or referral if one has been provided.
  2. Follow only the preparation instructions supplied by your clinical or laboratory team.
  3. Confirm the collection process and expected reporting time directly with the department.
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Laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; Saturday, 8am–3pm; Sunday, closed. Confirm your requested test, preparation, fees and reporting time directly with the laboratory.

Our people

Meet the laboratory team.

Led by Bright Essaw, our laboratory team supports clinical investigations through careful sample handling, testing, quality control and communication of results.

Bright Essaw
Head of Laboratory Department

Bright Essaw

MLT

Coordinates laboratory services and the team’s daily work. Oversees sample handling, testing workflow, quality-control processes and results documentation. Supports safe laboratory practice, careful record keeping and clear communication with the clinical teams requesting investigations.

Reception can explain which team members and service arrangements apply to your visit.

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