About Us
- Global Health Systems Laboratory, Douala (GHSL-Douala) is a branch of GHSL Limbe, located in Akwa at Rue Prince des Galles, about 100 metres to immeuble Activa.
- It delivers essential diagnostic health information to its clients, which serves in identification, treatment follow up and prevention of infectious, non-infectious, acute and chronic diseases.
- It’s at the forefront of driving diagnostic innovations and research to meet evolving health care needs.
- Besides the capacity to analyse most clinical referral samples it is equipped with the latest materials and equipment for toxicological analysis (drugs, chemical pollutants, etc.), and quality of drugs, agrochemicals, and agricultural and food products.
- GHSL-Douala works to advance health care deliveries through expanded access to quality testing services, and serves as a distribution centre for External Quality Assessment samples.
Services and tests offered
- A routine clinical laboratory where screening and diagnostics tests are performed to assist the healthcare team in treatment and disease prevention.
- A scientific research capacity that provides controlled conditions in which research or experiments can be carried out in biomedical and toxicological science fields.
- A sample collection and packaging centre for referral samples to the GHSL-Limbe(Main branch) and a distribution centre for EQA samples produced in GHSL Limbe.
The following units are available to help us offer our services
Reception unit
- Upon arrival of our clients, our signpost and signages will guide you to our reception unit, where all necessary client information and request are documented on a referral form, accompanied with payment receipts carrying client’s names and unique codes.
Sample collection unit
- The client then moves to the Sample collection unit where they present the referral forms and receipts and samples are collected.
- This unit makes use of the Sample collection bed, Lamp and chair to facilitate sample collection processes.
- A rest room is also available for sample collection and collected samples are received at the Sample collection unit.
Sample reception and documentation bench.
- Samples collected at the sample collection with accompanied referral forms are received and documented at the Sample reception and documentation bench within the Laboratory testing section.
- These samples are then transferred to the various units for analysis as required.
Microbiology, Serology and Molecular biology unit
- The Microbiology bench uses different methodologies to detect the presence of microorganisms responsible for infections, such as Bacteria, fungal and other parasites through isolation and characterisation. Further determination of antimicrobial sensitivities of microorganisms can are carried out.
Biochemistry, Toxicology and Haematology unit.
- The Biochemistry unit deals with the measurement of chemicals (both natural and unnatural) in blood, urine and other body fluids. These tests results are useful for detecting health problems, determining prognosis and guiding the therapy of clients. The equipment used is a Gr8 Lab 1.0 Spectrophotometer.
