Legionellosis
The most significant Legionella species for public health is Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. (e.g., a contaminated cooling tower may cause multiple cases of infection).
In addition to the culture of respiratory materials, the detection of Legionella cell-wall antigen in urine can be used to diagnose L. pneumophila sg1 infection. This last test is now a standard part of the treatment for people with acute, community-acquired pneumonia.
Our laboratory tests specimens referred from Nigerian public and private hospitals on a daily basis. All positive results are immediately reported to allow for case follow-up and cluster identification.
What We Offer
Clinical Diagnostics
AptVet provides reference and diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics, and private pathology laboratories.
Laboratory Solutions
We offer close consulting to you figure out where your clinical laboratory needs to improve, and make recommendations.
Health Programs
We collaborate with health agencies and public health laboratories as a reference laboratory for disease detection.
Research & Development
Our R & D methodology is designed to provide consumers with fundamentally impactful innovation.