BASIC CLINIC LABORATORY – KENYA
Purpose: A practical starter checklist for equipping a basic clinic laboratory (Level 2–3) in Kenya, compliant with MOH expectations and suitable for common outpatient diagnostics.
Ideal for: Private clinics, dispensaries, NGO clinics, faith‑based facilities, startup medical centres.
1. BASIC LAB FURNITURE & SETUP
☐ Laboratory workbench (chemical resistant)
☐ Laboratory stools/chairs
☐ Sink with running water
☐ Handwashing station with soap & sanitizer
☐ Storage cabinets / shelves
☐ Adequate lighting & ventilation
☐ Power sockets & extension
☐ Waste bins (general & biohazard)
2. CORE LAB EQUIPMENT (ESSENTIAL)
☐ Binocular microscope
☐ Tabletop centrifuge
☐ Hemoglobin meter
☐ Glucometer
☐ Incubator (small)
☐ Water bath
☐ Laboratory refrigerator (dedicated)
☐ Digital weighing scale
☐ Timer / stopwatch
3. SAMPLE COLLECTION & HANDLING
☐ Vacutainers (EDTA, Plain)
☐ Syringes & needles
☐ Tourniquets
☐ Alcohol swabs & cotton wool
☐ Capillary tubes
☐ Sample containers (urine, stool)
☐ Biohazard specimen bags
4. BASIC HEMATOLOGY TOOLS
☐ Hemocytometer
☐ ESR stand
☐ Micro‑hematocrit reader
☐ Slide staining rack
5. BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY (MANUAL / SEMI‑AUTO)
☐ Semi‑auto biochemistry analyzer (optional but recommended)
☐ Micropipettes (P10, P100, P1000)
☐ Pipette tips
☐ Test tube racks
☐ Reagent racks
6. RAPID & POINT‑OF‑CARE TESTS
☐ Malaria rapid test kits
☐ Pregnancy test kits
☐ HIV rapid test kits (MOH approved)
☐ Urinalysis strips
☐ Random blood sugar strips
7. CONSUMABLES
☐ Glass slides & cover slips
☐ Test tubes
☐ Disposable gloves
☐ Face masks
☐ Lab coats
☐ Paper towels
☐ Disinfectants (Jik / approved alternatives)
8. SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
☐ Sharps container
☐ Biohazard waste bags
☐ Fire extinguisher
☐ First aid kit
☐ Spill kit (basic)
☐ Bio‑safety signage
9. DOCUMENTATION & QUALITY CONTROL
☐ Laboratory SOPs
☐ Equipment user manuals
☐ Temperature monitoring chart (fridge/incubator)
☐ Quality control logbooks
☐ Test request & result registers
10. OPTIONAL ADD‑ONS (AS CLINIC GROWS)
☐ Semi‑auto hematology analyzer (3‑part)
☐ Autoclave (tabletop)
☐ UPS / power backup
☐ Laboratory Information System (LIS)
REGULATORY & OPERATIONAL NOTES (KENYA)
- Clinic must be licensed by Ministry of Health
- HIV testing kits must follow NAS-COP & MOH guidelines
- Lab staff should be trained and registered where applicable
- Preventive maintenance is strongly recommended
This starter package supports common tests:
Malaria, Pregnancy, HIV, Urinalysis, Blood sugar, Hb, Stool & Urine microscopy
Recommended Supplier: TibaQuip Africa Ltd
