Diagnostics
Our internationally qualified primary healthcare clinic, based in the heart of Port Moresby, has become a leading provider of diagnostic services to our PNG patients and clients, performing up to 500 tests and 250 X-rays each month.
Pathology
Aspen Medical provides an extensive range of diagnostics and screening tests, delivering highly accurate results within minutes.
To ensure the best possible health outcomes, our medical laboratory team work alongside our clinicians to provide each patient with a tailored medical treatment plan based on their specific test results.
Below are the pathology services offered at our Port Moresby clinic.
| Service | Equipment | Onsite | Turn around time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full blood count | Hematology analyzer (Beckman Coulter) | Yes | 5 mins |
| Blood sugar level | Glucose Meter (Accu Control) | Yes | 5 mins |
| Erythrocytic sedimentation rate | ESR Measurement | Yes | 90 mins |
| Liver function test (ASAT, ALAT, PA, GGT, ALP, TP, TBIL, DBIL & ALB) | Biochemistry analyzer (Fujifilm Dri-Chem NX500) | Yes | 45 mins |
| Lipid profile test (HDL, LDL, Cholesterol, Triglycerides) | Biochemistry analyzer (Fujifilm Dri-Chem NX500) | Yes | 45 mins |
| Urinalysis (urine dipstick test) | Combur 10 test cobas | Yes | 5 mins |
| Uric acid | Biochemistry analyzer (Fujifilm Dri-Chem NX500) | Yes | 45 mins |
| Renal/kidney function test or RFT/UEC (Urea, Creatinine, Electrolytes) | Biochemistry analyzer (Fujifilm Dri-Chem NX500) | Yes | 1 hour |
| QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT) | DS2 analyzer | Yes | 48 - 72 hours |
| Hepatitis B and C screening | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| HIV testing | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| STI screenings | Varies | Yes | Varies |
| Drug screening test | Quest cup | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| COVID-19 testing | Rapid diagnostic test (Molecular antigen invitro diagnostic test, utilising isothermal nucleic acid amplification). | Yes | 30 mins |
| Malaria testing | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| Dengue testing | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| Chikungunya testing* | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| Troponin testing | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| Typhoid testing | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
| Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) | Rapid test | Yes | 10 mins |
| VDRL/Syphilis testing | Rapid test | Yes | 15 - 20 mins |
*Not typically stocked. Booking is required for acquisition.
Additional medical testing and diagnostic capabilities
In addition to the pathology services listed above, Aspen Medical Port Moresby Clinic offers the following diagnostic services.
Audiometry
An audiometry exam evaluates your hearing functions. Our audiometry testing utilises standardised equipment and methods compliant with industry health and safety regulations.
Audiometry testing and surveillance services are vital for maintaining employee hearing health in high noise pollution roles, particularly those in the resource and industry sectors.
Medical imaging
Our clinic in Port Moresby is equipped with X-ray facilities to provide high-quality imaging services.
To ensure we deliver the highest quality and prompt reporting for our patients, we have partnered with a leading Australian-based teleradiology provider that utilises a network of 350 highly trained RANZCR-qualified radiologists to produce the rapid reporting requirements for our Port Moresby clinic.
Electrocardiograms
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests to evaluate the heart. Conducted at our Port Moresby clinic, each ECG is performed by one of our training clinicians to ensure your doctor has accurate reporting to help identify, diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the heart.
Spirometry (Lung function testing)
To assess lung health and assist in diagnosing asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and monitor lung conditions for industry and resource sector workforce.
Our diagnostic team
Our Port Moresby clinic includes a team of dedicated and highly qualified healthcare professionals, Radiographers and Medical Lab Scientists.
Our specialist clinicians and scientists undergo rigorous training on all our in-house equipment to ensure we can deliver the best health diagnoses for our patients.
All our clinicians are credentialed against international credentialing criteria to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.
Our equipment and maintenance
Our diagnostic equipment is calibrated, inspected, maintained and repaired by specialised biomedical technicians as outlined by the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals and procedures.
Each piece of equipment meets international standards for diagnostic and medical imaging production.
Get in touch
Contact us to learn more about our diagnostic services.