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We provide over 300+ routine and specialized laboratory investigations utilizing fully automated analyzers. Key diagnostic divisions include:

• Clinical Chemistry: Lipid profiles, Liver function tests (LFTs), Renal function tests (KFTs), electrolytes, cardiac enzymes, and diabetic screening (HbA1c).
• Hematology: Complete Blood Count (CBC/FBC), hemoglobin electrophoresis (genotype), ESR, blood grouping, and coagulation panels (PT/INR, PTT).
• Microbiology & Parasitology: Culture & antibiotic sensitivity testing (urine, stool, swab, blood), malaria microscopy, and stool analysis.
• Immunology & Serology: Hepatitis B & C viral profiles, HIV I & II, Syphilis (VDRL), Helicobacter pylori, and Typhoid Widal/Typhidot assays.
• Endocrinology: Thyroid panels (TSH, Free T3, Free T4), reproductive hormone profiles (FSH, LH, Prolactin, Progesterone, Testosterone, Estrogen), and PSA.

No referral is required for routine checkups and wellness packages. You may walk in or book online for general screening such as lipid panels, blood glucose, kidney/liver profiles, malaria, typhoid, genotype, or annual health packages.

However, for specialized investigations, hormone therapy monitoring, or insurance claims, having your doctor's requisition form is recommended so our medical team can format and dispatch results directly to your managing physician.

Yes. H-Focus Medical Laboratory (RC: 1397301) operates under strict compliance with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) standards and follows ISO 15189 clinical laboratory quality management frameworks.

Our quality assurance protocol includes daily internal controls (QC), multipoint calibrations on automated analyzers, double-verification by licensed medical laboratory scientists, and regular participation in external quality assessment schemes (EQAS).

We provide structured preventive health packages designed for early detection and lifestyle management:

• Basic Wellness Check: FBC, Fasting Blood Sugar, Urinalysis, Blood Pressure, and Lipid Panel.
• Comprehensive Executive Profile: FBC, Full Chemistry (Liver & Kidney), Lipid Profile, Fasting Sugar, Hepatitis markers, and Resting ECG.
• Men's Health (40+): Full metabolic panel + Total & Free PSA (Prostate) + Abdominal Ultrasound.
• Women's Wellness: Hormonal balance, Pap smear, Pelvic ultrasound, Breast ultrasound, and Bone calcium.
• Pre-Marital & Genotype Screening: Genotype (Hb AA, AS, SS), ABO Blood Group & Rhesus, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and VDRL.

Yes. Our specialized diagnostics section processes oncology markers including PSA (Prostate), CA-125 (Ovarian), CA 19-9 (Pancreatic/GI), CEA (Colorectal), and AFP (Liver).

We also run specialized fertility investigations (AMH - Anti-Müllerian Hormone, Prolactin, DHEA-S) and partner with accredited molecular biology centers for specialized genetic and PCR panels.

Our diagnostic imaging wing features high-resolution Color Doppler Ultrasound systems and cardiac diagnostics:

• Abdominal & Pelvic Ultrasound: Evaluation of liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, urinary bladder, uterus, and ovaries.
• Obstetric Scans: Early pregnancy confirmation, dating scan, anomaly assessment, growth evaluation, and biophysical profile.
• Small Parts Ultrasound: High-frequency scans of Thyroid gland, Scrotum/Testes, and Breast tissue.
• Vascular Doppler: Venous and arterial Doppler scans for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and peripheral blood flow.
• Cardiovascular Diagnostics: Resting 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Echocardiography referrals.

General ultrasound scans and routine digital X-rays can be accessed on a walk-in basis during opening hours.

However, booking an appointment online or calling 0700 225 4365 is highly recommended. Booking ensures minimal waiting time and allows our team to pre-brief you on preparation requirements (e.g., fasting or having a comfortably full bladder).

Yes. HSG is a specialized radiographic contrast study to evaluate the fallopian tubes and uterine cavity for fertility assessment.

A standard 12-lead Resting ECG takes only 10–15 minutes and is performed immediately upon walk-in. For specialized Echocardiograms (ultrasound of the heart), please schedule at least 24 hours in advance by calling 0700 225 4365 or booking online so our sonographer/cardiologist is allocated to your slot.

Common tests requiring fasting include:

• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): Strict 8 to 10 hours overnight fast.
• Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL): Strict 10 to 12 hours overnight fast.
• Abdominal Ultrasound: 6 to 8 hours fast to minimize intestinal gas obscuring abdominal organs.

Yes, plain clean water is permitted and encouraged! Staying well-hydrated makes blood collection significantly easier and ensures physiological balance.

However, you must strictly avoid: tea, coffee, milk, soda, juice, alcohol, chewing gum, and smoking during the fasting window as they alter glucose and enzyme levels.

Pelvic and first-trimester obstetric scans require a comfortably full urinary bladder. A full bladder lifts the bowels out of the pelvis and provides an acoustic window to view the uterus, ovaries, and early gestational sac clearly.

Drink approximately 1 liter (about 3 to 4 glasses) of plain water 1 hour before your scan, and do not empty your bladder until the sonographer completes your examination.

Hormone levels fluctuate with the menstrual cycle. For optimal clinical accuracy:

• Basal Hormones (FSH, LH, Prolactin, Estradiol): Best drawn on Day 2 or Day 3 of your period (counting Day 1 as the first day of active flow).
• Mid-Luteal Progesterone (Ovulation confirmation): Best drawn on Day 21 of a standard 28-day cycle (or approximately 7 days before your next expected period).
• Prolactin: Avoid strenuous physical exercise or nipple stimulation before testing, as stress can artificially elevate prolactin.

We provide four simple, secure methods to access your verified medical reports:

1. Online Patient Portal: Click Check Result on our website, enter your Lab ID / Receipt Number and phone number to download your signed PDF report instantly.
2. Direct Email Delivery: An encrypted PDF is automatically dispatched to your registered email address as soon as verified by the laboratory scientist.
3. WhatsApp Notification: We can send a secure result link directly to your WhatsApp.
4. Physical Printed Copy: Official stamped paper copies are available for collection at our front desk at any time during working hours.

Most routine investigations are delivered the same day within 2 to 4 hours:

• Routine Blood & Urine (FBC, Malaria, Sugar, Urinalysis, Genotype): 1 to 2 hours.
• Chemistry & Lipid Profiles: 3 to 5 hours.
• Ultrasound & ECG Scans: Printed report & thermal films provided immediately after your scan.
• Hormonal Assays & Tumor Markers: Same day to 24 hours.
• Microbiology Cultures (Urine, Stool, Swab): 48 to 72 hours (biological incubation time required to observe organism growth and antibiotic sensitivity).

Strict confidentiality is our medical pledge. H-Focus adheres to medical data protection regulations and the Hippocratic oath of medical privacy.

Your results are stored in secure, encrypted medical records systems and can only be accessed by you, your authorized representative with your receipt token, or your designated attending physician.

Walk-ins are warmly welcomed every single day. You can visit our diagnostic center during working hours without an appointment for any laboratory test or routine scan.

However, scheduling in advance through our Online Booking Form guarantees zero queue delays and priority phlebotomy service.

Yes! We provide convenient Home and Corporate Phlebotomy services. A licensed, insured phlebotomist arrives at your home or corporate office equipped with sterile vacuum collection tubes and cold-chain sample transport containers.

This service is ideal for busy professionals, the elderly, expectant mothers, or individuals with mobility constraints. Call 0700 225 4365 or select "Home Service" when booking online.

Our operational schedule is designed for maximum patient convenience:

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: Emergency and on-demand bookings by prior arrangement
• Online Result Portal: Accessible 24/7, 365 days a year

Primary Diagnostic Center:
Kajola Road, Baba Monday Bus Stop, Ogba-Iyo, Ijoko, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Our facility is easily accessible, featuring secure parking, a comfortable air-conditioned patient waiting lounge, dedicated private phlebotomy suites, and modern diagnostic scanning rooms. View detailed directions on our Contact & Directions Page.

We accept all standard, secure payment methods:

• Debit/Credit Cards (POS): Mastercard, Visa, and Verve cards.
• Direct Bank Transfer: Instant transfer with automated verification at our cashier desk.
• Online Payment: Secure online pre-payment during digital booking.
• Cash: Accepted at our front desk cashier.

Every transaction receives a detailed, official itemized clinical receipt for your medical records or insurance reimbursement.

We partner with major Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and corporate wellness schemes. For HMO patients, please present your valid HMO enrollee card and physician referral letter upon arrival so our billing desk can verify authorization.

If your specific HMO is fee-for-service, we provide official stamped itemized invoices and diagnostic reports for effortless reimbursement.

Yes. We offer tailored corporate retainer packages, annual executive health audits, and pre-employment medical fitness testing for businesses, schools, and industrial teams.

Visit our Corporate Wellness page or contact our corporate desk at support@hfocusmedical.com for customized group retainers and on-site corporate testing.