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Same-day slots at the OPD, and online booking around the clock.

Free OPD consultation. Corporate insurance accepted at the OPD.
A gloved hand holding a sample vial beside a laboratory analyser
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Diagnostics

Laboratory services

Blood, urine and tissue testing open at every hour, with every result checked twice before it reaches you.

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Hours24 hours
VerificationTwo doctors
ReportsSame day
OPD discount10%

Testing that runs day and night

The laboratory covers haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and histopathology, and stays open around the clock so a sample taken at any hour is processed without waiting for the next shift. Most results are ready the same day, and urgent requests from the wards and emergency department are prioritised.

Every report is verified by two doctors before it is released, adding a second check on top of the technologist's work. Outpatients booking through the OPD receive a 10% discount on laboratory charges, and results can be collected in person or sent on to your referring doctor.

What this covers

  • Full blood count and haematology testing
  • Biochemistry and metabolic panels
  • Microbiology and culture testing
  • Histopathology and tissue analysis
  • Urgent samples from the ward and emergency department

Conditions we see most

  • Routine health screening
  • Suspected infection
  • Diabetes and cholesterol monitoring
  • Anaemia investigation
  • Pre-operative blood work
  • Tissue biopsy analysis

Book a test

Hours
24 hours
Report check
Two doctors, every report
Turnaround
Same day for most tests
OPD discount
10% off laboratory charges
Ground floor, laboratory reception
229/10 St. Joseph Street, Negombo

Your visit, step by step

01

Book

Request a test through OPD or bring a referral form from your doctor.

02

Sample

A phlebotomist takes your sample, with fasting instructions given in advance where needed.

03

Process

Your sample is tested and the report is checked by two doctors before release.

04

Collect

Most reports are ready the same day, for collection in person or forwarding to your doctor.

How to prepare

  • Ask whether your test needs fasting beforehand
  • Bring a referral form if your doctor gave you one
  • Bring your OPD card to claim the 10% discount
  • Drink water beforehand to make sampling easier

Bring with you

  • Photo ID and OPD card, if you have one
  • A referral letter, if a doctor gave you one
  • Current medicines, or a list of them
  • Previous test results or imaging
  • Insurance card or policy details

The team on this service

Laboratory technologists

Process haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and histopathology samples around the clock.

Verifying doctors

Check every report against the technologist's findings before it is released.

Phlebotomy team

Take samples from outpatients, inpatients and emergency arrivals at any hour.

Laboratory reception

Handles bookings, OPD discounts and report collection.

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