Department Leadership
Sister Madeleine Somo
Head of Laboratory Department
Department Overview
A key diagnostic department supporting the whole hospital
The biomedical laboratory is a central part of Wasso Hospital. Sister Madeleine Somo leads the department and works with five laboratory technicians.
The department operates around the clock and analyses samples including blood, urine, stool and saliva. Its work supports the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, syphilis, hepatitis, typhoid, brucellosis and meningitis.
Laboratory results help clinicians make treatment decisions, monitor patient progress and coordinate care across hospital departments.
- Twenty-four-hour diagnostic support.
- Testing of blood, urine, stool, saliva and swab samples.
- Support for infectious disease diagnosis and monitoring.
- Blood grouping, cross-match and transfusion support.
Diagnostic Categories
Laboratory Service Areas
The department provides a broad range of diagnostic investigations across four major service categories.
Microbiology
Identification and assessment of infectious microorganisms.
- Gram and ZN stains
- CrAg antigen testing
- Serology tests
- Hepatitis B and C tests
Parasitology
Detection of parasites and related abnormalities in samples.
- Malaria rapid tests
- Stool analysis
- Urine analysis
- High vaginal swabs
Biochemistry
Assessment of organ function and chemical substances in body fluids.
- Renal function tests
- Liver function tests
- Cholesterol and bilirubin
- Amylase and uric acid
Haematology
Analysis of blood cells and blood-related conditions.
- Complete blood count
- Haemoglobin testing
- Sickling tests
- Peripheral blood smear
Priority areas for laboratory improvement
The department would benefit from updated diagnostic equipment, stronger blood-storage capacity and improved digital record management.
- Full blood picture analyser.
- Hormonal analysis equipment.
- Modern microscopes and sputum-testing equipment.
- Professional blood-storage refrigerator.
- Improved blood-donation and sample-collection chair.
- Computerised laboratory information and patient registration system.
- Capacity for antibiotic susceptibility testing.
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