01/02/2026
MEDIA TEAM ENGAGEMENT | LABORATORY DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW
Today, the Bansang Hospital Media Team successfully conducted an insightful interview with the LABORATORY UNIT In-Charge, highlighting the vital services provided by the Laboratory department to our community.
Here are some key takeaways from the discussion.
1. Your name and role as Laboratory In-Charge
Answer:
My name is Yusupha L. Sanko. I am a Laboratory Scientist and the Head of the Laboratory Department.
2. Key laboratory services the lab offers
Answer:
All laboratory tests are important, and we provide a wide range of tests, including examinations of blood, stool, urine, sputum, semen, and other important body fluids.
In addition to the various laboratory tests Bansang General hospital provide, the facility also operates a fully functional Blood Bank, serving as an accredited transfusion center.
The Hospital management works tirelessly alongside the laboratory team and the Blood Recruitment Officer to ensure that safe and adequate blood is always available especially during emergencies.
3. Most common tests done
Answer:
The most common tests carried out in the laboratory are haemoglobin tests, malaria tests, and urine analysis.
4. How do you ensure accurate and reliable results?
Answer:
To ensure accuracy and reliability, the laboratory has a quality team responsible for monitoring all samples entering the lab and all results leaving the lab. We also have a quality control system that checks and balances all laboratory procedures.
5. What are some modern equipment or technologies available?
Answer:
The advanced equipment available in the laboratory includes biochemistry analyzers, hormone profile assay machines, and GeneXpert equipment.
6. Importance of laboratory tests in diagnosis and treatment
Answer:
The importance of laboratory services cannot be overemphasized. Clinicians depend on laboratory test results to make accurate clinical decisions. Laboratory tests help clinicians avoid blind treatment and ensure patients receive the right diagnosis and appropriate treatment, leading to improved health outcomes within a short period of time.
7. Advice to patients before testing
Answer:
Advice to patients before testing largely depends on the type of test to be done. Some tests require patients to fast for several hours, while others do not. In summary, preparation depends on the specific test requested.
8. Final message to the public
Answer:
My message to the public is that we have a fully functional laboratory, well equipped with the latest technology. The standards we maintain are very high, and we work hard to ensure quality services, which is why we rarely need to refer patients to other laboratories.
