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Blood Screening9 min read

Blood donation screening in Nigeria: how every unit is checked

What donor screening checks, how infection testing and compatibility work, and why a screen-reactive result needs follow-up before blood is used.

Blood Screening8 min read

Blood tests before surgery: which tests may be requested and why

Pre-operative blood tests depend on the planned procedure and your health history. Learn what a clinician may request and what to confirm before testing.

Endoscopy10 min read

Colonoscopy preparation in Nigeria: a clear patient checklist

Learn why bowel preparation matters, what to confirm about food, fluids and medicines, and how to plan transport and recovery after a colonoscopy.

Endoscopy8 min read

Endoscopy biopsy explained: why tissue samples are taken and what happens next

Find out why a specialist may take a small biopsy during endoscopy, how a laboratory examines it and why the result may arrive after the procedure report.

Endoscopy10 min read

ERCP in Lagos: when a specialist may recommend this procedure

Understand how ERCP examines and treats bile or pancreatic duct problems, what preparation involves and which risks to discuss with the specialist.

Endoscopy9 min read

Gastroscopy preparation: fasting, medicines and what to bring

A practical guide to preparing for gastroscopy, including how to confirm fasting instructions, discuss medicines and plan for sedation or throat spray.

Diagnostics8 min read

HbA1c vs fasting blood sugar: how the tests differ

Compare what HbA1c and fasting blood glucose measure, when fasting is needed, and why a clinician may choose one test or use both.

Blood Screening9 min read

Hepatitis B screening in Nigeria: what HBsAg and antibody tests mean

A clear guide to HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc, why different combinations are used, and what to ask after a hepatitis B screening result.

Blood Screening10 min read

HIV screening in Lagos: test types, timing and next steps

Understand how HIV screening tests differ, why timing after exposure matters, when repeat testing may be advised and what happens if a result needs follow-up.

Diagnostics8 min read

Kidney function tests: what creatinine, eGFR and urea can tell you

A patient guide to creatinine, estimated GFR, urea and related kidney blood tests, why clinicians may request them, and how results are interpreted over time.

Diagnostics8 min read

Liver function tests: what ALT, AST, ALP and bilirubin can show

Learn what common liver panel markers measure, why clinicians review them together, how to prepare and why an abnormal result needs clinical context.

Home Collection6 min read

Before you book a home blood test in Lagos: a practical checklist

Confirm that your test can be collected at your address, what preparation applies, any collection fee and how results will be shared before choosing a time.

Endoscopy7 min read

Gastroscopy vs colonoscopy: what each endoscopy checks

Gastroscopy examines the upper digestive tract; colonoscopy examines the large bowel. Learn how the procedures differ and what to confirm with your specialist.

Dialysis9 min read

Choosing a dialysis centre: questions to ask about care, safety and cost

Compare dialysis centres on clinical oversight, access care, monitoring, appointments and what the session fee includes.

Dialysis8 min read

Dialysis access explained: fistula, graft and catheter differences

Learn why haemodialysis needs reliable blood access, how fistulas, grafts and catheters differ, and what to discuss with a clinician.

Dialysis8 min read

Eating well during haemodialysis: a safer way to think about food and fluids

Diet and fluid needs during dialysis are individual. Understand why advice varies and how to work with your renal team and dietitian.

Dialysis10 min read

Kidney Failure Treatment Options: Dialysis and Transplant

Compare the main kidney replacement therapy approaches, the practical questions they raise, and how a kidney team helps match treatment to a person.

Dialysis9 min read

Starting haemodialysis: what to expect before, during and after your first session

A practical, evidence-based guide to preparing for haemodialysis, understanding the session, and knowing what to ask your kidney care team.

Patient Guides9 min read

Understanding your full blood count: what each value means

Haemoglobin, white cells, platelets and the rest. A plain-language walk through the most commonly ordered test in Nigeria.

Home Collection5 min read

Home sample collection in Lagos: preparation and what to expect

How to request a home or office visit, what to confirm before booking, and how to follow the preparation instructions for your selected test.

Corporate Health8 min read

Corporate health screening: why employers should care

The silent conditions screening catches, what a programme actually costs against what absence costs, and how to design one that staff trust.

Corporate Health8 min read

Pre-employment medicals in Nigeria: what employers and candidates should expect

What a proper fitness-to-work assessment includes, what it should never include, and how to run one that stands up to scrutiny.

Endoscopy10 min read

When should you consider an endoscopy? Symptoms, procedures and preparation

Learn what gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and capsule endoscopy examine, and what to discuss with a clinician before a procedure.

Patient Guides8 min read

Blood test prices in Lagos: what tests cost and why

A transparent breakdown of what common laboratory tests cost in Lagos, what drives the price, and how to avoid paying for tests you do not need.

Diagnostics9 min read

Blood group and genotype tests in Nigeria: what your results mean

How blood group and haemoglobin genotype differ, what common results can mean, and when to discuss family-planning questions with a clinician.

Blood Screening8 min read

What blood screening means and why it matters

How donated blood is made safe, what the laboratory actually checks, and what our partnership with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee changes.

Patient Guides8 min read

How to prepare for a medical test: fasting, timing and what to bring

Fasting, timing, medicines and what to bring can affect a test visit. Learn how to confirm the right preparation for your specific investigation.

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