Clinical Diagnostics
& Reference Testing
in Addis Ababa
Serving partner hospitals, clinical researchers, and the community with Beckman Coulter automated clinical chemistry, VCS 360 hematology, chemiluminescent immunoassays, and real-time HPV genotyping.
A Dual-Purpose Biomedical Institution
Operating at the intersection of professional clinical diagnostics and rigorous Lasallian higher education, the laboratory fulfils two complementary functions simultaneously.
Regional Reference Network
Partner hospitals and affiliated specialty clinics refer complex specimens to our laboratory for confirmatory, specialised, and high-volume routine testing. Multi-tier verification ensures clinical reliability.
- Strict cold-chain specimen handling and accession verification
- Pathologist and senior analyst dual sign-off on critical results
- Direct telephony notification for panic-range values
Academic MLT Teaching Facility
ECUSTA Higher Learning Institute trains the next generation of Medical Laboratory Scientists. In dedicated, physically segregated teaching bays, students gain direct hands-on proficiency on clinical instruments before graduation.
- Certified faculty supervision on automated clinical analyzers
- Daily Levey-Jennings QC chart generation and analysis
- BSL-2 containment discipline and universal precautions
Diagnostic Machinery & Analytical Platforms
Equipped with flagship automated platforms from Beckman Coulter and precision molecular cyclers, combining automation, reproducibility, and high diagnostic throughput.
Beckman Coulter DxC 700 AU & AU480
- Direct whole-blood enzymatic HbA1c testing for rapid diabetes assessment
- Micro-volume sampling (1–25 µL) conserving delicate pediatric and geriatric specimens
- Automated clot detection, probe crash protection, and real-time reflex dilution
- Rapid ~8.5-minute analytical reaction time for urgent hospital referral panels
Beckman Coulter DxH 900
- VCS 360 Technology interrogates white blood cells in their near-native state using Volume, Conductivity, and 5-Angle Laser Scatter
- DataFusion multi-dimensional sensor analysis drastically reduces unnecessary manual slide review rates
- Direct automated Reticulocytes (RET%, RET#, IRF) and Nucleated Red Blood Cells (NRBC)
- Selected body fluid cytometry (CSF, Pleural, Peritoneal, Synovial) cell counts
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 800 & Access 2
- Broad 10-category immunoassay menu: Cardiac, Thyroid, Fertility, Anemia, Bone, and Tumor markers
- High-Sensitivity Troponin I (hs-Troponin I) for early acute coronary syndrome triage
- Prostate Health Index (phi) incorporating [-2]proPSA for precise risk stratification
- Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), β-hCG, Vitamin D, and Intact PTH testing
Real-Time PCR & HPV Genotyping Platform
- High-Risk HPV Genotyping Test: Identifies oncogenic types (including HPV 16 and 18) for proactive cervical cancer prevention
- GeneXpert MTB/RIF®: Direct identification of M. tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in under 2 hours
- Quantitative viral load monitoring for HIV-1 RNA, Hepatitis B (HBV-DNA), and Hepatitis C (HCV-RNA)
- TaqMan probe chemistry with internal extraction and amplification controls
Five Specialised Divisions
Each division operates dedicated instrumentation, sample workflows, and specialist staff — delivering comprehensive diagnostics under one roof.
Clinical Chemistry & Metabolic Profiling
High-throughput automated photometric & ISE testing up to 1,200 tests/hour. Full organ panels, electrolytes, and direct whole-blood HbA1c.
Hematology & Advanced Immunoassays
Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with VCS 360 3D laser cytometry, alongside UniCel DxI 800 chemiluminescence for cardiac, thyroid, and tumor markers.
Molecular Diagnostics & HPV Genotyping
BSL-2 molecular suite featuring High-Risk HPV Genotyping for cervical cancer prevention, GeneXpert MTB/RIF®, and quantitative viral load monitoring.
Pathology & Cytology
Histological tissue processing, surgical biopsy grossing, and cytological analysis with dual-pathologist verification for complex cases.
Research Support & EQA Hub
External Quality Assessment enrollment, undergraduate and faculty thesis support, and inter-laboratory method validation.
Need Testing Feasibility Support?
For specialised assay availability, institutional contract pricing, or bulk referral routing, contact our technical coordinators directly.
Authentic Laboratory Infrastructure & Instrumentation
Inspect real facility photographs of our clinical analyzer fleet, BSL-2 pathogen containment, microscopy suites, and automated specimen processing bays.
Central Clinical Diagnostic Hall
Panoramic perspective of the main analytical diagnostic floor, showcasing continuous pure water raceways, automated analyzer bays, and organized work cells.
Beckman Coulter DxC 700 AU Chemistry Platform
Primary high-throughput clinical chemistry platform delivering up to 1,200 photometric and ISE electrolyte tests per hour with automated reagent tracking.
DxC 700 AU Sample Carousel & Reagent Bay
Macro view of the precision micro-sampling probe and dual refrigerated reagent compartments conserving sample integrity with clot detection.
Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Hematology Suite
Flagship cellular hematology analyzer utilizing VCS 360 3D laser scatter and DataFusion multi-sensor technology for automated complete blood counts and reticulocytes.
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI & Access 2 Immunoassay
Chemiluminescent detection system for cardiac biomarkers (hs-Troponin I), reproductive endocrinology (AMH, β-hCG), thyroid, and oncology markers.
Beckman Coulter Access 2 Dedicated Immunoassay
Compact benchtop chemiluminescence immunoassay workstation dedicated to STAT cardiac enzymes and specialised endocrine testing panels.
Automated Chemistry & Immunoassay Integration
Unified analytical suite connecting high-capacity photometric chemistry and magnetic bead chemiluminescence for comprehensive diagnostic screening.
Cellular Analysis & Peripheral Blood Review
Dedicated hematology workspace with immediate access to automated CBC flag verification, smear preparation, and clinical differential reporting.
Molecular Extraction & Amplification Suite
Multiplex real-time PCR platform and thermal cyclers engineered for high-risk HPV genotyping, viral load quantification, and GeneXpert MTB/RIF.
Outpatient Phlebotomy & Intake Suites
Sterile outpatient sample collection suites with ergonomic blood drawing chairs, vacuum tube supplies, and cold-chain sample preservation protocols.
Beckman Coulter Avanti J-15R Refrigerated Centrifuge
Ultra-quiet refrigerated swinging-bucket centrifugation ensuring optimal serum and plasma separation temperature control prior to automated analysis.
Modular Diagnostic Workbenches & Teaching Bay
Heavy-duty steel laboratory workbenches equipped with chemical-resistant Trespa surfaces, mobile under-bench storage, and overhead electrical raceways.
Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water (CLRW) Network
Central high-resistivity deionized water filtration plant continuously feeding high-volume chemistry analyzers with ultra-pure reagent-grade water.
Reagent Quality Control & Analytical Balance
Precision analytical mass balance and reagent formulation area with verified traceability protocols for quality control matrix validation.
Wet Chemistry & Temperature-Controlled Shaker
Grant-bio orbital shaking incubator, clinical deep-wash decontamination sink, and media preparation infrastructure.
Optika Italy B-510 Research Microscopes
Plan-achromatic infinity optical research microscopes with LED illumination for definitive cytology, peripheral blood morphology, and parasitology.
Multi-Station Cytology & Hematology Workstations
Spacious ergonomic workstations arranged in tandem for concurrent technologist verification, slide review, and BSc-MLS clinical practicums.
Analytical Staining & Pipetting Practice Rows
Linear bench arrays dedicated to differential slide staining (Gram, Giemsa, Ziehl-Neelsen) and micropipette calibration testing.
Faster SafeFAST Class II Biosafety Cabinet
European-certified SafeFAST Premium Class II Type A2 laminar flow cabinet providing HEPA-filtered pathogen containment for infectious clinical specimens.
Health Sciences Complex Specimen Intake Corridor
Main entrance and specimen receiving corridor at ECUSTA Health Sciences Complex Ground Floor, providing secure intake for hospital couriers.
Clinical Diagnostic Core Automation Overview
Monochrome architectural view of the central clinical automation hall showing high-density instrument rows and continuous power raceways.
Analytical Precision Grounded in Rigorous Biosafety
Diagnostic reliability begins before the analyser runs — through structured pre-analytical validation — and continues through formal multi-tier verification protocols.
Cold-Chain Custody
Calibrated temperature monitoring for all -20°C and -80°C freezers, safeguarding enzyme activity and nucleic acid integrity.
Dual Verification
Critical diagnostic results and all histopathology diagnoses undergo independent secondary pathologist review before release.
EQA Benchmarking
Active participation in national proficiency testing panels to benchmark accuracy against standardised blind samples.
Critical Value Alerting
Defined panic-value thresholds trigger immediate direct telephone notification to the ordering clinician.
United in Purpose: Government & Church Leaders Visit the Laboratory
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Health, and Cardinal join ECUSTA President at the new campus
25 December 2025 · ECUSTA New Campus, Lebu Area, Sheger City
“This institution will increase the country's capacity to diagnose and treat patients — the cleanliness and hygiene of the facility should be an example for others.”
— H.E. Temesgen Tiruneh, Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Delegation Members
Key Highlights
- Deputy Prime Minister praised the facility's cleanliness and clinical standards as exemplary
- Government pledge to provide necessary assistance to fully operationalize the facility
- Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba reviewed the advanced medical technology deployment
- Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, University Chancellor, affirmed the Church's commitment to national health development
- First high-level joint government-church visit to an ECUSTA facility
Public Inquiry Notice
This website is an informational and referral inquiry portal. It is not connected to OpenELIS or any Electronic Medical Record system. Patient test results, specimen tracking status, and confidential health records are not accessible through this website. Do not enter patient names, diagnoses, or sensitive medical histories when using this portal.
Partner With ECUSTA Diagnostic Laboratory
Whether you represent a hospital seeking reference testing capabilities, an academic investigator requiring analytical support, or a student inquiring about training — our diagnostic team is ready to assist.