GENOS Diagnostic Laboratory

15/04/2025

Genos staff training in customer service,after the training everyone wrote a test. Customers are key to our business.

05/01/2025

We are hiring

Motorbike Rider/ Sample collector

Only reliable ones with traceable record are to contact us for immediate start

28/12/2024

Meet our friendly rider always ready for sample pick-up at your doorstep.

21/12/2024

we have fired the following members of staff and they no longer represent GenLab in any Capacity

Mr Edwin Tembo - Manager
Mr Ackim Manyika - Courier
Mr Lloyd Chishala - Courier

If you have any queries regarding your payment or any test result, please do not hesitate to contact us

29/11/2024

We're proud to announce to all our esteemed customers that we are now accredited with NHIMA services.

24/10/2024

10/07/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mcdonald Cixo Phiri, Emmaunel Junior

04/03/2024

WE CONDUCT :
* Medical Tests for food handlers
*Antenatal.
*Medicals Test for all sport Men / women
Feel free to come through our facility.

We are here to serve you Our fellow Zambians, our profit is just to stay afloat not to exploit your illness

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14/02/2024

Genos on Diabates

Tests for Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Prediabetes
Your doctor will have you take one or more of the following blood tests to confirm the diagnosis:

A1C Test

The A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 or 3 months. An A1C below 5.7% is normal, between 5.7 and 6.4% indicates you have prediabetes, and 6.5% or higher indicates you have diabetes.

Fasting Blood Sugar Test

This measures your blood sugar after an overnight fast (not eating). A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

Glucose Tolerance Test

This measures your blood sugar before and after you drink a liquid that contains glucose. You’ll fast (not eat) overnight before the test and have your blood drawn to determine your fasting blood sugar level. Then you’ll drink the liquid and have your blood sugar level checked 1 hour, 2 hours, and possibly 3 hours afterward. At 2 hours, a blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL or lower is considered normal, 140 to 199 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 200 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

Random Blood Sugar Test

This measures your blood sugar at the time you’re tested. You can take this test at any time and don’t need to fast (not eat) first. A blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

If your doctor thinks you have type 1 diabetes, your blood may also tested for autoantibodies (substances that indicate your body is attacking itself) that are often present in type 1 diabetes but not in type 2 diabetes. You may have your urine tested for ketones (produced when your body burns fat for energy), which also indicate type 1 diabetes instead of type 2 diabetes.

Tests for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diagnosed using blood tests. You’ll probably be tested between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. If your risk is higher for getting gestational diabetes (due to having more risk factors), your doctor may test you earlier. Blood sugar that’s higher than normal early in your pregnancy may indicate you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes rather than gestational diabetes.

Glucose Screening Test

This measures your blood sugar at the time you’re tested. You’ll drink a liquid that contains glucose, and then 1 hour later your blood will be drawn to check your blood sugar level. A normal result is 140 mg/dL or lower. If your level is higher than 140 mg/dL, you’ll need to take a glucose tolerance test.

Glucose Tolerance Test

This measures your blood sugar before and after you drink a liquid that contains glucose. You’ll fast (not eat) overnight before the test and have your blood drawn to determine your fasting blood sugar level. Then you’ll drink the liquid and have your blood sugar level checked 1 hour, 2 hours, and possibly 3 hours afterward. Results can differ depending on the size of the glucose drink and how often your blood sugar is tested. Ask your doctor what your test results mean.

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

If your test results show you have prediabetes, ask your doctor or nurse if the lifestyle change program offered through the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program is available in your communit

All these tests are available at Genos Diagnostic Laboratory - Lusaka and Choma offices at the lowest prices you can find on the market

13/02/2024

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04/02/2024

Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test

We are happy to introduce this new test at Genos GENOS Diagnostic Laboratory Lusaka and Choma

Growth hormone (GH) is one of several hormones produced by the pituitary gland in your brain. It’s also known as human growth hormone (HGH) or somatotropin.

GH plays a crucial role in human growth and development, especially in children and adolescents. GH levels that are higher or lower than they should be can lead to health problems in both children and adults.

If your doctor suspects that your body may be producing too much or too little GH, they’ll typically start by ordering tests to measure the levels of GH in your blood. Identifying any issues related to GH will help your doctor make a diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment for you.

GH test protocol and types
There are several different types of GH tests, and the specific testing protocol varies depending on which test your doctor orders.

As with all medical tests, it’s important to follow all of the preparation instructions from your healthcare team. In general, for GH tests, your doctor will ask you to:

fast for a specific period of time before the test
stop taking the vitamin biotin, or B7, at least 12 hours before the test
stop taking certain prescription medications a few days before the test, if they might interfere with the test results
For some tests, your doctor may provide additional preparation instructions.

It’s uncommon for people to have GH levels outside the typical range, so GH tests aren’t performed routinely. If your doctor thinks the levels of GH in your body may be abnormal, they’ll likely order one or more of the following tests.

GH serum test
A GH serum test can measure the amount of GH in your blood. For this test, a healthcare professional will use a needle to collect a sample of your blood — in short, it’s much the same as any other blood test.

The blood sample will be sent to a lab for analysis. The results of a GH serum test let your care team know the level of GH in your blood at the time when your blood sample was taken.

But this may not offer enough information to help your doctor make a diagnosis since levels of GH in your body naturally rise and fall throughout the day.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 test
Your doctor may order an insulin-like growth factor-1 test (IGF-1 test) at the same time as a GH serum test. If you have an excess or a deficiency of GH, you’ll also have higher- or lower-than-normal levels of IGF-1.

The key advantage of examining IGF is that, unlike GH, its levels remain stable. You’ll only need to give one blood sample for both tests.

The GH serum and IGF-1 tests don’t usually provide your doctor with enough information to make a diagnosis. These tests generally serve more of a screening purpose. In other words, they help your care team determine whether you need further tests.

If your doctor suspects that your body is producing too much or too little GH, they’ll most likely order either a GH suppression test or a GH stimulation test.

GH suppression test
A GH suppression test helps your doctor confirm if your body produces too much GH.

For this test, a healthcare professional will use a needle or IV to take a blood sample. Next, they’ll ask you to drink a sweet solution containing glucose, a type of sugar.

You’ll then give a few more samples of blood at timed intervals during the 2 hours after you drink the solution. These samples will be sent to a lab for analysis.

In most people, glucose lowers GH production. The lab will check your hormone levels against expected levels at each testing interval.

GH stimulation test
A GH stimulation test helps your doctor diagnose an excess or deficiency in GH production.

For this test, a healthcare professional will generally use an IV to take an initial blood sample. They’ll then give you a medication that triggers your body to release GH. The healthcare professional will monitor you and take several more blood samples at timed intervals over 2 hours.

The samples will be sent to a lab and compared with the expected GH levels at each interval after taking the medication.

Cost of GH tests
The cost of GH tests varies based on your insurance coverage, the facility where you have the tests done, and the lab used to perform the analysis.

The simplest tests are the GH serum and IGF-1 tests, which only require a blood draw. The typical cost for each of these tests is lower if ordered directly from GenLab lab. Your actual costs may vary depending on how much your healthcare team charges for services, like drawing your blood and sending it to the laboratory