🧬 Certified Diagnostic Laboratory — Cape Coast

Where Convenience
Meets Accuracy

Convenient Medical Diagnostic Laboratories

Professional medical laboratory services delivered to your doorstep. Our qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists come to you — safe, fast, and accurate results every time.

98%
Accuracy Rate
24h
Turnaround
100%
Home Service
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2025
Established
Cape Coast
About CMDL

Your Convenience,
Our Priority

Convenient Medical Diagnostic Laboratories is a modern diagnostic facility established in 2025 in Cape Coast, Ghana. We specialise in mobile laboratory services — bringing certified testing directly to patients in their homes, offices, or care facilities.

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Home Service Specialists
Our qualified MLS professionals travel to you, eliminating hospital queues and travel stress.
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Modern Equipment
Portable, certified laboratory instruments ensuring clinical-grade accuracy at your doorstep.
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Confidential & Secure
All patient data and results are handled with the strictest privacy and professionalism.
Our Services

Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing

Click each service tab to explore all available tests, what they measure, and why they matter for your health.

🩸 Blood Tests
🧪 Urinalysis
🦠 Microbiology
⚗️ Clinical Chemistry
💉 Hormone Panel
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Haematology — Blood Tests

Blood tests examine the cellular components of blood to detect anaemia, infections, clotting disorders, and many systemic diseases. A small sample of blood reveals a wealth of information about your overall health.

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Full Blood Count
FBC / CBC

Measures red cells, white cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit, and platelets in a single comprehensive panel.

🎯 Why it mattersDetects anaemia, infections, leukaemia, and immune disorders. One of the most important routine health screening tests.
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Blood Group & Rhesus Factor
ABO / Rh

Determines your ABO blood type (A, B, AB, or O) and Rhesus factor (positive or negative).

🎯 Why it mattersEssential before surgeries, blood transfusions, and critical during pregnancy to prevent Rh incompatibility.
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESR

Measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube over one hour as an inflammation marker.

🎯 Why it mattersFlags inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, infections, and certain cancers.
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Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test
Malaria RDT

Detects malaria parasites (Plasmodium species) in blood using antigen-based rapid testing.

🎯 Why it mattersProvides fast, accurate malaria diagnosis — critical in Ghana where malaria is endemic.
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Packed Cell Volume
PCV / Haematocrit

Measures the percentage of red blood cells in total blood volume.

🎯 Why it mattersQuickly identifies anaemia severity and monitors treatment response, especially important in children and pregnant women.
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Peripheral Blood Film
PBF

Microscopic examination of blood cells to assess their shape, size, and appearance.

🎯 Why it mattersIdentifies sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, malaria parasites, and abnormal white cell forms.
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Clotting Screen
PT / APTT / INR

Evaluates how well blood clots by measuring prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time.

🎯 Why it mattersEssential before surgery, and for monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy like warfarin.
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Sickling Test
Hb Electrophoresis

Detects the presence of abnormal haemoglobin variants including sickle cell trait (AS) and sickle cell disease (SS).

🎯 Why it mattersCritical in Ghana where sickle cell disease is prevalent. Important for family planning and newborn screening.
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Urinalysis — Urine Testing

Urine analysis provides a window into kidney function, urinary tract health, metabolic status, and systemic diseases. A non-invasive, painless sample collection makes it one of the most accessible screening tools in medicine.

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Routine Urinalysis
R/U/A

Comprehensive physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine including colour, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, and cells.

🎯 Why it mattersScreens for urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney disease, and liver disorders in a single test.
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Urine Microscopy, Culture & Sensitivity
Urine M/C/S

Identifies bacteria in urine, cultures them to confirm the organism, and tests which antibiotics will be effective.

🎯 Why it mattersEssential for diagnosing UTIs and guiding targeted antibiotic therapy to prevent resistant infections.
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Urine Pregnancy Test
UPT / hCG

Detects human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in urine to confirm or exclude pregnancy.

🎯 Why it mattersRapid, reliable, and non-invasive pregnancy confirmation, important before medications or procedures.
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Urine Protein-Creatinine Ratio
PCR

Measures the ratio of protein to creatinine in urine to quantify proteinuria without a 24-hour collection.

🎯 Why it mattersKey marker for kidney damage in diabetics, hypertensives, and patients with known renal disease.
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Urine Microalbumin
Microalbumin

Detects very small amounts of albumin in urine that are not detectable by routine dipstick testing.

🎯 Why it mattersEarly warning of diabetic nephropathy — catching kidney damage before it becomes serious.
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Urine Glucose
Glycosuria

Detects glucose spilling into urine, which occurs when blood sugar levels exceed the kidney threshold.

🎯 Why it mattersIndicator of poorly controlled diabetes or renal tubular dysfunction. Useful in monitoring diabetic patients.
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Microbiology — Infection Testing

Microbiological testing identifies the exact bacteria, fungi, or parasites causing an infection and determines the best treatment. This precision prevents misuse of antibiotics and ensures effective targeted therapy.

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Blood Culture & Sensitivity
Blood C&S

Detects bacteria or fungi circulating in the bloodstream by incubating blood samples and identifying growing organisms.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses septicaemia (blood poisoning) — a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate targeted treatment.
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Stool Microscopy, Culture & Sensitivity
Stool M/C/S

Examines stool for bacteria, parasites, and their eggs to identify gastrointestinal infections.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses dysentery, typhoid, cholera, intestinal parasites, and food poisoning. Essential in tropical settings.
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Wound Swab Culture & Sensitivity
Swab C&S

Cultures bacteria from wound, throat, ear, eye, or genital swabs to identify the infecting organism.

🎯 Why it mattersGuides antibiotic selection for wound infections, preventing treatment failure and antibiotic resistance.
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Widal Test
Widal

Detects antibodies against Salmonella typhi antigens in blood to diagnose typhoid fever.

🎯 Why it mattersTyphoid fever is common in Ghana. Early diagnosis and treatment prevents serious complications.
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AFB Smear & Culture
AFB / TB

Stains sputum or other specimens to detect Acid-Fast Bacilli (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) under microscopy.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses tuberculosis (TB) — critical for public health containment and early treatment in Ghana.
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KOH Preparation
KOH / Fungal

Potassium hydroxide preparation dissolves skin cells to reveal fungal elements including hyphae and spores.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses fungal skin infections, ringworm, candidiasis, and other dermatophyte infections.
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MRSA Screening
MRSA

Screens for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

🎯 Why it mattersPrevents hospital-acquired infections. Important for patients undergoing surgery or hospitalisation.
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H. pylori Test
H. pylori Ag

Detects Helicobacter pylori antigen in stool or antibodies in blood associated with gastric ulcers.

🎯 Why it mattersH. pylori causes most peptic ulcers and is a risk factor for stomach cancer. Easy to treat once identified.
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Clinical Chemistry — Biochemical Analysis

Clinical chemistry measures chemicals, enzymes, and metabolites in blood and other body fluids to evaluate the function of organs including the liver, kidneys, heart, and pancreas.

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Liver Function Tests
LFT

Measures ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, albumin, and total protein to assess liver health and function.

🎯 Why it mattersDetects hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and drug-induced liver injury. Essential for patients on long-term medications.
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Renal Function Tests
RFT / U&E

Measures urea, creatinine, and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) to evaluate kidney function.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and electrolyte imbalances. Critical for hypertensive and diabetic patients.
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Lipid Profile
Lipids

Measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk.

🎯 Why it mattersHigh LDL and triglycerides predict heart attack and stroke risk. Essential for cardiac risk assessment and monitoring cholesterol-lowering therapy.
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Fasting Blood Glucose
FBG

Measures blood sugar after at least 8 hours of fasting to screen for and monitor diabetes.

🎯 Why it mattersGhana has a high burden of diabetes. Fasting glucose is the primary diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus.
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Glycated Haemoglobin
HbA1c

Measures average blood glucose over the past 2-3 months by assessing the percentage of glycated haemoglobin.

🎯 Why it mattersThe gold standard for long-term diabetes control. Does not require fasting and reflects real-world glucose management.
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Bone Profile
Calcium, Phosphate, ALP

Measures calcium, phosphate, and alkaline phosphatase to evaluate bone metabolism and parathyroid function.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets, and hyperparathyroidism.
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Cardiac Enzymes
Troponin / CK-MB

Detects proteins released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses heart attacks. Elevated troponin is a medical emergency indicator requiring immediate hospital attention.
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C-Reactive Protein
CRP / hsCRP

Measures this liver-produced protein that rises rapidly in response to inflammation or infection.

🎯 Why it mattersMonitors infection severity, treatment response, and cardiovascular disease risk when measured at high sensitivity.
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Uric Acid
Uric Acid

Measures uric acid levels produced from the breakdown of purines in food and body cells.

🎯 Why it mattersHigh uric acid causes gout — a painful joint condition. Also associated with kidney stones and cardiovascular disease.
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Serum Iron Studies
Ferritin / TIBC

Measures serum iron, ferritin (iron stores), and total iron binding capacity to fully evaluate iron status.

🎯 Why it mattersDifferentiates iron deficiency anaemia from other anaemia types and guides appropriate iron supplementation.
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Hormone Panel — Endocrine Testing

Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate virtually every function in the body. Hormone testing identifies imbalances affecting thyroid, reproductive health, adrenal function, and metabolism.

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TSH

Measures the pituitary hormone that controls thyroid activity. The primary screening test for thyroid disorders.

🎯 Why it mattersDetects both hypothyroidism (underactive) and hyperthyroidism (overactive) thyroid. Thyroid disorders are very common and often go undiagnosed.
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Free Thyroxine & Triiodothyronine
fT4 / fT3

Measures the active, unbound thyroid hormones in blood circulation.

🎯 Why it mattersConfirms thyroid dysfunction identified by TSH and monitors thyroid replacement therapy effectiveness.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
FSH

Measures the hormone that stimulates egg development in women and sperm production in men.

🎯 Why it mattersEvaluates fertility problems, menstrual irregularities, early menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Luteinising Hormone
LH

Triggers ovulation in women and testosterone production in men.

🎯 Why it mattersAssesses ovulation, fertility issues, and pituitary function. Used with FSH to evaluate reproductive health.
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Testosterone (Total & Free)
Testosterone

Measures total and biologically active testosterone in both men and women.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, infertility in men, and androgen excess (hirsutism, PCOS) in women.
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Oestradiol
E2 / Oestrogen

The primary female sex hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle, bone density, and fertility.

🎯 Why it mattersEvaluates menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis risk, and ovarian reserve.
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Prolactin
PRL

Hormone produced by the pituitary gland primarily responsible for milk production.

🎯 Why it mattersElevated prolactin causes infertility, irregular periods, and breast milk production outside pregnancy. May indicate a pituitary tumour.
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Progesterone
Progesterone

Prepares the uterus for pregnancy and maintains early gestation after fertilisation.

🎯 Why it mattersConfirms ovulation, evaluates recurrent miscarriage causes, and monitors early pregnancy viability.
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Anti-Müllerian Hormone
AMH

Reflects the size of a woman's remaining egg reserve (ovarian reserve).

🎯 Why it mattersKey test for fertility assessment, predicts IVF response, and helps time family planning decisions.
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Cortisol
Cortisol (AM/PM)

The primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands with a natural daily rhythm.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses Cushing's syndrome (excess cortisol) and Addison's disease (cortisol deficiency). Assesses adrenal function.
Insulin & C-Peptide
Insulin / C-Pep

Measures insulin production and secretion to evaluate pancreatic beta-cell function.

🎯 Why it mattersDifferentiates Type 1 from Type 2 diabetes, evaluates insulin resistance, and investigates hypoglycaemia.
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Parathyroid Hormone
PTH

Regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood and bones.

🎯 Why it mattersDiagnoses hyperparathyroidism causing kidney stones, bone loss, and hypercalcaemia. Often found incidentally.
How It Works

Our Home Visit Process

From your first call to receiving your results — here is exactly what happens during a CMDL home visit, step by step.

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You Book

Call, WhatsApp, or book online. Tell us your location, tests needed, and preferred time.

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We Come to You

Our qualified MLS scientist travels to your home or office with sterile, certified equipment.

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Sample Collected

Blood, urine, or swab samples taken safely and comfortably in your own environment.

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Lab Analysis

Samples transported in sealed, temperature-controlled containers and analysed in our certified lab.

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Results Delivered

Accurate results delivered digitally via WhatsApp or email, or in person — within 24 hours.

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Sterile Collection

All collection equipment is single-use, sterile, and opened in front of you. No risk of cross-contamination.

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Safe Sample Transport

Samples are sealed in certified biohazard containers and transported in temperature-controlled cool boxes to preserve integrity.

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Certified Analysis

Every sample is processed using calibrated, quality-controlled instruments following standard operating procedures.

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Confidential Results

Results are sent only to you through a secure channel. Your health information is never shared without consent.

24-Hour Turnaround

Most routine results are ready within 24 hours. Urgent results are prioritised and communicated immediately.

Contact & Appointments

Book a Home Visit

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Address
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
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Phone / WhatsApp
+233 54 572 7659
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Email
info@cmdlabs.org
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Website
cmdlabs.org
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Hours
Mon – Sat: 7AM – 6PM
Sundays & Emergencies: Call us
🚗 Home Visit Coverage
We serve Cape Coast and surrounding communities. Call to confirm availability for your location.

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