Excellence in Laboratory Medicine
Providing the highest quality medical laboratory services with accuracy, reliability, and compassion.
Your Trusted Medical Laboratory Partner
The main Laboratory in Lilongwe is situated in Area 47. To provide a comprehensive network of services, APEX Medical Laboratories works with clinics and hospitals throughout Lilongwe and offers mobile specimen collection services where samples are collected at the patient's preferred clinic or doctor and transported to our laboratory without additional cost.
Mobile Specimen Collection
Our professional technicians collect specimens from your location, ensuring prompt testing and timely results delivery.
Expert Medical Staff
Our laboratory is directed by qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists with specialized training and extensive experience.
Advanced Technology
We utilize state-of-the-art testing equipment to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely results.
Quality Assurance
We adhere to ISO 15189 quality standards for medical laboratories and continuously work toward accreditation.
Business Hours
- Weekdays: 7:00 - 17:00
- Weekend: 8:00 - 16:00
Business Hours
- Weekdays: 7:00 - 17:00
- Weekend: 8:00 - 16:00
Locations and Operational Footprint
Apex’s physical presence across Malawi is strategically designed to ensure regional access to diagnostic services, reduce referral burden, and provide coverage in high-demand urban centers as well as underserved areas. The company currently operates three laboratories in key geographic locations:
Lilongwe
Main laboratory located within ASHA Specialist Medical Centre.
Blantyre
Standalone laboratory at Ginnery Corner, contributing 12% of total tests and revenue.
Dedza
New branch within Tupea Dental Clinic, launched in May 2025.
Our Laboratory Services
We offer the city and the nation quality, quick turnaround, affordable and professional laboratory testing services across multiple medical disciplines.
Haematology
Our haematology department specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders. We conduct comprehensive blood analyses including complete blood counts (CBC), peripheral blood smears, coagulation studies, and hemoglobin assessments.
Common Tests:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
- Coagulation Profile
Clinical Chemistry
Our clinical chemistry department analyzes body fluids to measure chemical components crucial for diagnosing diseases and monitoring treatment effectiveness. We employ advanced analyzers for precise measurements of enzymes, hormones, metabolites, and more.
Common Tests:
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Lipid Profile
- Thyroid Function Tests
Serology
Our serology laboratory identifies antibodies in blood samples to diagnose various infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and immune responses to pathogens.
Key Tests:
- HIV Antibody Test
- Hepatitis Panel
- TORCH Panel
Microbiology
Our microbiology department identifies disease-causing organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites through culturing, microscopy, and molecular techniques.
Key Tests:
- Blood Culture
- Stool Analysis
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Immunology
Our immunology services focus on evaluating immune system function and diagnosing autoimmune disorders, allergies, and immunodeficiencies through specialized testing.
Key Tests:
- Allergy Profiles
- Autoantibody Testing
- Immunoglobulin Levels
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What We Do
Specimen Collection Guidelines
We provide guidelines on the proper specimen collection and transportation as part of ensuring the quality of results.
Quality Control Procedures
We have invested in developing standard operating procedures including quality controls to ensure that the testing is done consistently, and our equipment performs at the utmost levels at all times.
Interpreted Results
We provide the results with an interpretation to ensure support for diagnosis and management.
Make an Appointment
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