Scanlab Nakuru

03/09/2025

Valley Hospital, in proud partnership with Scanlab, invites you to a Continuous Medical Education (CME) session on:
High-Sensitive Troponin & Procalcitonin
Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
Venue: Valley Hospital
Speaker: Dr. Paul Makau – Clinical Pathologist
Join us as Dr. Makau shares expert insights into the diagnostic value and clinical application of these critical biomarkers in patient care
Tune in via our online link and be part of the conversation from wherever you are.
Let’s learn, connect, and grow together in advancing healthcare excellence.


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03/09/2025

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We had a successful CME today on High Sensitive Troponin and Procalcitonin with our partner Valley Hospital Nakuru. We appreciate the speak Dr. Paul Makau (Clinical Pathologist) and Valley Hospital team.

23/08/2025

Thank You!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their unwavering support in making this CME a success-Update in Microbiology: Blood Cultures Processing and Automated Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing, and to the doctors and healthcare professionals who took the time to attend and engage with us.

Your presence, insights, and contributions made the event not only impactful but also inspiring. Together, we continue to foster learning, collaboration, and better healthcare for all.

🙏 Thank you for being part of this journey—we look forward to more meaningful engagements ahead!
You can trust us with your diagnostic culture testing for both aerobic and anaerobic in all our branches.

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19/07/2025

Internation Selfcare Day
At Scanlab Center, we believe that self-care is not a luxury. It is a responsibility. As we join the global community in marking International Self-Care Day on Thursday July 24, 2025, we are reminded of a simple truth: your health is your greatest asset.

This year’s theme speaks directly to each one of us: “If not now, when?”
In the rush of everyday life, deadlines, demands, and distractions; our own well-being often takes the back seat. But self-care is not selfish. It’s the foundation of your strength, resilience, and quality of life.
Our Commitment to Your Wellness

We are proud to offer comprehensive, gender- and age-specific wellness packages designed to meet your unique needs. Whether you are:
- A young adult navigating career pressures,
- A new mother adjusting to postnatal changes,
- A gentleman concerned about midlife health, or
- A retiree prioritizing longevity and vitality

we have a package tailored for you. Each package is more than a check-up. It’s a statement: “I choose me.”
🩺 Why wait for illness to knock before you open the door to care?

Early detection saves lives. Regular wellness checks empower you with knowledge, reveal hidden risks, and give you the tools to take charge of your health.
This July 24, we invite you to pause, reflect, and take that step towards a healthier you. Because when you take care of yourself, you're better equipped to take care of others.

🔔 Let Self-Care Begin With You. Book Your Wellness Package Today.
[0713376752 |8.00am-6.00pm]

12/07/2025

What is a 24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitor?
A 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small, wearable device that measures your blood pressure (BP) throughout the day and night while you go about your normal activities. It gives your doctor a more complete and accurate picture of how your blood pressure behaves over a full 24-hour period.

Instead of just one reading at the clinic, this test takes multiple readings—usually every 15–30 minutes during the day and every 30–60 minutes at night.

Why Is It Important?
1. 🧑‍⚕️ More Accurate Than a Single Reading
Blood pressure can go up or down depending on your emotions, stress levels, and surroundings. Many people get nervous in a clinic setting, which can cause “white-coat hypertension”—high BP only in the doctor’s office.
This test shows how your BP behaves in real life, helping avoid misdiagnosis.

2. 🩺 Detects Hidden High Blood Pressure
Some people have normal BP in the clinic but elevated BP at home or during sleep—this is called “masked hypertension.” Left untreated, it increases the risk of heart disease. ABPM helps identify these hidden issues.

3. 🌙 Monitors Night-Time BP Patterns
A healthy person’s blood pressure usually drops at night (called “nocturnal dipping”). If this doesn’t happen, it may indicate a higher risk of stroke, kidney disease, or heart problems.
ABPM tracks night-time patterns that regular tests miss.

4. 💊 Evaluates Effectiveness of Treatment
If you're taking blood pressure medication, ABPM helps check how well it's working throughout the day and night. It can show if medicine wears off too soon, or if your BP spikes at certain times.

5. 📉 Helps Guide Better Treatment
Doctors can use the detailed BP report to:

Confirm if you really have hypertension

Decide whether you need medication

Adjust your treatment more precisely

Who Should Consider It?
Doctors may recommend ABPM if you:

Have borderline or fluctuating BP

Are suspected of having white-coat or masked hypertension

Have organ damage or risk factors like diabetes or kidney disease

Don’t respond well to regular BP medicines

Have BP that seems high only at certain times

Benefits at a Glance
✅ Benefit 💡 Why It Matters
Real-life monitoring Shows true daily BP patterns
Day and night readings Detects issues missed during office hours
Accurate diagnosis Avoids overtreatment or undertreatment
Informs medication timing Improves control of BP throughout 24 hrs

Final Thoughts
The 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a powerful tool in managing and understanding blood pressure. It gives doctors the full picture they need to diagnose correctly, treat effectively, and help prevent serious conditions like stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure.

If your doctor suggests ABPM, it’s worth doing. It's painless, non-invasive, and gives valuable insights into your heart health.

15/06/2025

To all the father's on this platform, we appreciate you for showing up! Happy Father's Day!

09/06/2025

Accreditation is more than a certificate - it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, precision, and trust. Today, we don't just celebrate recognition; we celebrate the standard we've set for excellence.

Scan Lab Diabetic Clinic

01/06/2025

As we celebrate the freedom that our forefathers fought for, let us play our part in patriotism for our country Kenya. Happy Madaraka day!

24/05/2025

🧬 What Is Histology?
Histology is the study of body tissues under a microscope. It plays a big role in helping doctors diagnose diseases like cancer, infections, or inflammation.
Doctors often send tissue samples (from surgeries or biopsies) to the histology lab. These could be from lumps, growths, or organs that were removed during surgery. Sometimes, tissue is also taken during an autopsy to understand what caused someone’s illness or death.
🧪 How Does It Work?
1. Sample Received: The lab receives the tissue sample. A trained specialist examines it first without a microscope to choose the important parts to study.
2. Preparation: The selected tissue is placed into small containers called cassettes. It's processed, sliced into ultra-thin layers, and placed on glass slides.
3. Staining: The tissue is stained using special dyes that highlight important features of the cells.
4. Microscope Examination: A doctor called a pathologist looks at the slides under a microscope and gives a diagnosis; for example, whether the tissue is normal, inflamed, or cancerous.
🔬 Special Tests:
Sometimes, the pathologist needs extra tests like:
• Special stains – to see specific structures in the tissue
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) – to look for certain proteins that help identify types of diseases, especially cancers
Second Opinions:
If someone was tested at another hospital or clinic, their slides or tissue blocks can be reviewed again by our experts if a second opinion is needed.
💡 Example:
Meet Mrs. A.
Supposing a 52-year-old woman feels a lump in her breast. Her doctor will take a small tissue sample (a biopsy) and send it to the histology lab. The lab will process the sample, to check for the presence of cancer. If the pathologist finds early signs of breast cancer, treatment could begin right away and her chances of recovery are much higher.
This is how histology helps save lives every day quietly working behind the scenes to give doctors the answers they need.

20/05/2025

To our HR team — thank you for your vision, resilience, and commitment to building a future where people thrive.
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17/05/2025

I have not been to Tatu City, but I happened across a clip on their road safety measures! Boy, are they vigilant! It was so refreshing to see much emphasis placed on safety of all road users and also have so many people sold to the idea of enforcing them. What if this was to be replicated on all our roads? In the heart of our bustling cities and towns, every sidewalk, every pavement tells a story — of parents walking their kids to school, hustlers going to their hustle sites, bodabodas weaving through traffic to work, tuktuks trudging with their loads, and everybody minding their own business.. But behind these everyday moments lies a simple truth: our roads must be safe for everyone, not just cars. This World Road Safety Week, we shine a spotlight on the power of safe walking and cycling — not just as ways to get around, but as rights that protect lives.
Imagine a city where footpaths are wide and clear, where riders ride in protected lanes without fear, and where drivers slow down — not because they have to, but because they care. That’s the kind of urban future we can build together. Let’s advocate for safer infrastructure, mindful movement, and a culture that values every journey, big or small. Because a safer city is a stronger, more connected one.

Safe Roads!

13/05/2025

From lab tests to imaging scans—teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Grateful for this amazing crew!