LABORATORY SERVICES

The Scarborough Regional Hospital Laboratory provides diagnostic services to the people of
Tobago. Most of the basic testing is done on site with specialized and less frequently requested tests being referred to other laboratories in Trinidad.

BUSINESS HOURS
CASHIER'S HOURS: 8.00 AM to 3.00 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY except on Public Holidays.

SERVICES OFFERED
1. Diagnostic
- laboratory tests ordered by a physician.
- an emergency service is provided to the hospital twenty-four hours, seven days a week.
- fees are charged for tests requested by private doctors.
2. Bloodbank
- for the collection and screening of donated blood to be used for therapeutic purposes e.g. surgery.
3. Paternity Testing Appointments
- appointments for paternity testing ordered by the courts.

DETAILS OF SERVICES
1. Diagnostic (Hematology, Biochemistry, Other Tests)
Complete blood count Blood Sugar Urinalysis
Sickle Cell Test BUN/Urea Pregnancy Test
E.S.R. Creatinine H.I.V.
Differential Electrolytes V.D.R.L
Retic Count Amylase Urine Marijuana
Blood Group Cardiac Function Tests Urine cocaine
Coombs Tests Liver Function Tests Stool Occult Blood
Cross Match Sperm Analysis
PT/PTT Cytology(Pap Smears)
2. Bloodbank
Blood can be given VOLUNTARILY every three to four months.
Blood can be given for a specific person.
Blood can be given for oneself as an AUTOLOGOUS DONATION.
3. Paternity Test Appointments
If one has a case before the court and the court and the court orders that a paternity test be performed, an appointment must be made at the Hospital Laboratory.

Clients (all parties), must pay the fees, and obtain an appointment at least on week before seeing the doctor. PLEASE BRING PICTURE IDENTIFICATION.

COST: $200 - For two adults and one child; $10 Extra for each additional child.

APPOINTMENT DATES: Every second Friday.

APPOINTMENT TIMES: 7.15 AM AND 7.30 AM (Only two sets of clients can be seen on one day)

For further information please call 639 2551- 2556, ext. 159, 160 or 170