CCR LABORATORY UNIT

INTRODUCTION

The Laboratory Unit is dedicated to conducting comprehensive studies on the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. Our focus areas include malaria, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, and diarrheal diseases.

Research is divided into five (5) Units:

  1. Hematology Unit.
    The unit offers haematological tests which include but are not limited to Full Blood Count (FBC), Hemoglobin (Hb), ESR, Prothrombin Time (PT), PBF and WBC differential count.
  2. Clinical Chemistry Unit.
    The unit offers Clinical chemistry tests which includes but not limited to Renal Function Tests (RFT’s), Liver Function Tests (LFT’s), U/E/C, Lipid Profile, Random Blood Sugar (RBS), Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin), Uric Acid and Fluids biochemistry (CSF, pleural peritoneal/ascitic etc.)
  3. Parasitology Unit
    Parasitology laboratory offers services for the identification/diagnosis of a wide range of human parasites from clinical specimens which include but not limited to Malaria Test (microscopy), Stool for Ova & Parasites, Dipstick urinalysis and microscopy and Leishmania Microscopy (VL and CL)
  4. Immunology/Molecular Biology Unit.
    The unit offers immunological tests including Leishmania Direct Agglutination Tests (DAT), Leishmania culture (VL and CL) and Molecular related research studies.
  5. Histopathology/Cytology Unit.
    The unit offers histo-cytological tests which include but are not limited to PAP Smear, FNA, Tissue biopsies, Bone tissue, Immunohisto-chemistry, Special staining (ZN, Giemsa, Gram, PAS, Iron) and Cytology body fluids (CSF, peritoneal, pleural etc.).
  6. Reproductive Health Research Unit.
    The unit offers reproductive health tests which includes but not limited to semen analysis, cytology.

FUNCTIONS

  1. Provide clinical services to patients enrolled in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials at the Model Clinic.
  2. Evaluate both new and existing diagnostic kits to enhance disease diagnosis, management, and patient health by minimizing invasive diagnostic methods.
  3. Perform pathological diagnosis of neoplasms and characterize cancers for research purposes.
  4. Offer diagnostic services to outpatients visiting KEMRI Clinics.
  5. Foster capacity building and mentorship for staff and students during attachments.
  6. Respond to and participate in disease outbreak responses.

STUDY TEAM

  1. Alfred Musau Muia
  2. Alice Kemuma Nyasimi
  3. Beatrice Kaluyu Lingulu
  4. Benny Beldrus Septa
  5. Daniel Jenga Muturi
  6. Pauline Mueni Titus
  7. Reuben Kimanzi Mutisya
  8. Richard Arina Ayieko
  9. Finnley Osuna
  10. Mumina Hagrasu