{"id":1704,"date":"2024-02-06T16:34:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T16:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariestopes.or.ug\/services\/\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:22:05","slug":"lab-services","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg\/services\/laboratory-and-consultation\/lab-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Empeereza ya laabu"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-header-image alignfull\"><div class=\"right-image-block\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h1 class=\"h2-size\">Empeereza ya laabu<\/h1><div class=\"description\"><h3>Precision diagnostics for better care.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-image\"><div class=\"image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2722062773.jpg\" alt=\"Microscope,Close,Up,Of,Woman,Arranging,Sample,Tray,For,Experiment\" class=\"header-image\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"alignwide wp-block-msi-blocks-breadcrumbs\">\r\n\t<h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg'>Ewaka<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/lg\/services\/'>Empeereza<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/lg\/services\/laboratory-and-consultation\/'>Laabu n\u2019okwebuuza ku bantu<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class='breadcrumb'>Empeereza ya laabu<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laboratory tests are important diagnostic investigations that help you better understand the cause of a condition and guide how it is monitored and treated, supporting you in receiving the right care.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-magenta-color\">Lab tests can also help you assess if treatments are working or failing, and help you monitor any side effects.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lab tests can be done on various specimens including stool, urine, blood, and other body tissues or fluids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teeka essaawa y\u2019okusisinkana<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bw\u2019oba weetegese okutukyalira, ssaako essaawa okukendeeza ku budde bw\u2019okulinda mu ddwaaliro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bw\u2019omala okujjuza foomu, mmemba wa ttiimu ajja kukwatagana okukakasa nti olina okulondebwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg\/book-an-appointment\/\">Teeka essaawa y\u2019okusisinkana<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion alignfull\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"accordion-info\"><h3 class=\"title\">Frequently asked questions about immunization<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What happens during a lab test?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Many illnesses can be investigated through lab tests, and what happens during this service will depend on what lab test is being done.<br><br>Common tests include:<br><br><strong>Blood test:<\/strong><br><br>This involves taking a blood sample from your vein. The nurse will put a tourniquet on the arm, clean the site with antiseptic and using sterile blood collection kits, blood will be withdrawn and processed for various tests. Blood tests can be used to check blood count, blood chemistry and liver function.<br><br><strong>Urine test:<\/strong><br><br>You will be asked to collect your urine in a container. Urine tests can be used to check things like protein, sugar, certain types of bacteria, and pregnancy.<br><br><strong>Stool test:<\/strong><br><br>You will be asked to collect your stool sample in a container. Stool samples can be used to identify intestinal parasites or other micro-organisms.<br><br><strong>Culture test:<\/strong><br><br>Blood, urine and stool specimens can be cultured to identify micro-organisms, and help determine more effective treatments.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What happens after a lab test?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>Once your lab test has been completed, you\u2019ll be seen by a doctor who will give you your results and advise you on treatment.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-faq-cta-block alignwide\"><div style=\"background-color:#FFC61F1A\"><div class=\"faq-cta-box-like container-wide\"><div class=\"text-box-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/icon-contact.svg\" alt=\"icon-contact\" \/><\/div><div class=\"faq-cta-text-side\"><h4 class=\"faq-cta-title\">Find a clinic near you<\/h4><p class=\"faq-cta-text\">Don&#8217;t delay coming in to see us for a lab test. Find a clinic near you and book your appointment today.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg\/find-us\/\">Tufune<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-background-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-font-msi-sp-font-family\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Read our latest help &amp; advice articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-related-content\">\r\n\t<div class=\"post-slides\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg\/help-and-advice\/what-is-cervical-cancer-screening\/\" class=\"url\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/image-8.png\" class=\"image-article wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/image-8.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/image-8-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/image-8-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/08\/image-8-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"date\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M19 9H1M14 1V5M6 1V5M5.8 21H14.2C15.8802 21 16.7202 21 17.362 20.673C17.9265 20.3854 18.3854 19.9265 18.673 19.362C19 18.7202 19 17.8802 19 16.2V7.8C19 6.11984 19 5.27976 18.673 4.63803C18.3854 4.07354 17.9265 3.6146 17.362 3.32698C16.7202 3 15.8802 3 14.2 3H5.8C4.11984 3 3.27976 3 2.63803 3.32698C2.07354 3.6146 1.6146 4.07354 1.32698 4.63803C1 5.27976 1 6.11984 1 7.8V16.2C1 17.8802 1 18.7202 1.32698 19.362C1.6146 19.9265 2.07354 20.3854 2.63803 20.673C3.27976 21 4.11984 21 5.8 21Z\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"date-content\">Thursday 17 December 2020<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"question\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg\/help-and-advice\/what-is-cervical-cancer-screening\/\" class=\"url\">What is cervical cancer screening?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"answer\">A cervical smear test is a way to check up on the health of your cervix \u2013 the entrance to your womb (uterus), which is located at the top of your vagina. 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