NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY

ISO 15189:2012 ACCREDITED

PARASITOLOGY

Parasitology Section of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) is a full-service diagnostic section capable of diagnosing parasitic infections. This service is provided in an accurate, timely and cost-efficient manner. Accurate identification of parasites benefits by helping to improve human health.

The section is overseen by competent Laboratory scientist and technologist who has experience in parasitology and undergone several national and international trainings and competence certified for performing parasitology tests.

For customers aiming to use Parasitology section for research, Evaluation, EQA provider consultation, TOTs in Malaria microscopy and Malaria diagnostic advisory purposes, they will be required to communicate with NPHL management for discussion on Logistic and other items required for intended service requested, protocols to handle research samples and entering into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Test performed at parasitology section

Rapid test

for detection of Malaria and other heamoparasite

Wet Mount

for wet examination of parasites in samples e.g., Stool, urine.

Formalether concentration test

for wet examination and quantification of parasites in samples e.g., Stool, urine.

Blood smear

For Malaria Examination and other haemoparaste
Filariasis examination e.g Loa loa

Evaluation

In Malaria Rapid test, reagent and equipment

Quality check

In Giemsa stain, and Kits e.g. Malaria rapid test

Post Market surveillance

For Rapid test e.g Malaria Rapid test

Service Provided

a) Training
We offer trainings on various fields specifically in public health laboratory science, Researches and Field epidemiology.
Target groups includes - In-service personnel (medical registrars) and student field attachments.

b) Facilitation
We have skilled national and international facilitators and TOTs for any organized training, workshops and seminars

Areas of facilitation includes but not limited