Introduction
Human Pathology services unit was started in 1998 and is located within the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) complex which is the largest teaching and referral hospital in the East and Central African Region. It is primarily run by three departments of the School of Medicine of Universty of Nairobi. The Human Pathology Services unit offers a wide range of test relating to blood specimen to both walk-in-patients as well as large Corporations and Human Research Organizations.
The Human Pathology Service offers offordable services inspired by the University’s objective of providing a service to the community.
Human Pathology Services and Products
- Hematology and Blood Transfusion unit specializes in blood analysis and all blood related activities
- Immunology unit
- Clinical Chemistry
The immunology unit has technical expertise in the following areas
- Antibody/antigen isolation and identification
- Cell separation
- DNA/RNA isolation and identification
- Serology: A wide variety of serological tests are conducted in serology section especially by use of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) ,HIV, HBV,HCV,Antinuclear Antibody (ANA), T3/T4/TSH, PSA,Toxoplasmosis(IgG/IgM), C-peptide, Alpha foetal protein(AFP), EBV, CMV,HSV
- Molecular Biology: This section is able to perform molecular biology tests such as
- PCR both Traditional RT-PCR and Real Time PCR Assays
- HIV RNA assay
- HIV DNA assay for pediatric HIV diagnosis using both whole blood and from filter papers (DBS)
- Others tests on special request;HBV,HCV,CMV, GC,CT
- Nucleic Acid extraction(DNA/RNA)
- PBMCs preparation
- Cellular immunology
- Cellular Markers (FacsCount).
Clinical Chemistry unit carries out Biochemistry Diagnostics.The test profiles done included Urea, Electrolytes, Creatinine, Micro-albumin, Hba1c, Lipid Profile and Thyroid Function tests. The unit also performs Hormonal Profiles, Tumor Markers, DNA Tests, Drug Analysis, Metal Analysis and Electrophoresis.
EQUIPMENT and INFRUSTRUCTURE
- Humalyser 2000
- Flame emission photometer
- Microscopes
- Clinitek
- Axysm
- System 340 bDNA analyser
- PE Thermo cycler 9600
- NucliSens EasyQ
- MX3000P (awaiting installation)
- BD FACSCalibre (4 colour)
- Labsystem well washer
- Thermo Labystem multiscan
- Biosafety level II Laminar flow hood
- Refrigerated and Non-refrigerated Microcentrifuges
- Centrifuge
- Heavy duty freezers
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- All the tests are done to provide utmost laboratory test quality and integrity.
- All the methods and practices conform to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
- All records, study samples, specimens are retained and archived. Study samples and specimens are archived in temperature and monitored deep freezers.
- The staff participates on ongoing Good laboratory Practice and ethics Training and certification.
- The laboratory participates in an external quality control programme with National External Quality Assurance System of UK (UKNEQAS).
Further information may be obtained from:
IMMUNOLOGY
Contact Person: Dr. Chris Gontier - Head of Unit
Alternate Contact: Mrs. Mary Kimani - Chief Technologist,
Immunology Unit
College of Health Sciences
University of Nairobi
Kenyatta National Hospital
E-mail: gs.gontier@yahoo.com
Mobile: +254-722647727
Tel: +254-20-2726300 ext 43302
Postal Address: 19676 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya.
HAEMATOLOGY
Contact Person: Prof. Walter Mwanda - Head of Unit
Alternate Contact: Mr. Jackson Ireri- Chief Technologist
Haematology Unit
College of Health Sciences
University of Nairobi
Kenyatta National Hospital
E-mail: mwanda@africaonline.co.ke
Mobile: +254-733714386 or +254-720527752
Landline: +254-20-2721815
Postal Address: 19676 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya.
Clinical chemistry
Contact Person: Dr. Angela Amayo or Dr. Kuria
Alternate Contact: Mrs. Debora Mogi - Chief Technologist
Clinical Chemistry
College of Health Sciences
University of Nairobi
Kenyatta National Hospital
E-mail: aamayo@swiftkenya.com
Mobile: +254-733617678
Telephone: +254-20-2727326 or +254-20-2726300 ext 43541
Postal Address: 19676 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya.
