General
No prior appointment is needed for routine laboratory walk-ins. You can visit our facility inside the UNI VET Veterinary Hospital Complex between 07:00 AM and 07:00 PM (Mon - Sat) and 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM on Sundays. For home sample collection visits, we recommend booking 12 to 24 hours in advance.
We are located inside the UNI VET Veterinary Hospital Complex, 393/A, Horana Road, Alubomulla. Our facility is easily accessible on the main Panadura-Horana road with convenient on-site parking for patients and pet owners.
Preparation
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): Requires 8 to 10 hours of overnight fasting.
Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL): Requires 10 to 12 hours of overnight fasting.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panels: Requires 8 to 12 hours.
Note: You are encouraged to drink plain water to stay well-hydrated during fasting. Do not consume tea, coffee, milk, or breakfast prior to the blood draw.
Lipid Profile (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL): Requires 10 to 12 hours of overnight fasting.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panels: Requires 8 to 12 hours.
Note: You are encouraged to drink plain water to stay well-hydrated during fasting. Do not consume tea, coffee, milk, or breakfast prior to the blood draw.
No. CBC, platelet count, ESR, Dengue NS1 antigen, Dengue IgG/IgM antibodies, and HbA1c tests do not require fasting and can be performed at any time during the day.
Veterinary
Animal cell morphology differs significantly from human biology. We utilize specialized veterinary haematology analyzers calibrated specifically with reference intervals for canines, felines, and equine species. All blood smears are cross-examined microscopically by skilled pathology personnel.
Yes! We collaborate closely with private veterinary surgeons and clinics across the Western Province. Clinics can send blood tubes, cytology slides, and formalin biopsy jars via courier or our sample pickup service.
Home Collection
Yes! We offer convenient home blood collection for elderly, convalescing patients, or busy professionals across Alubomulla, Panadura, Horana, and surrounding areas. You can book directly through our online form or by calling our hotline.
Delivery
Most routine hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis reports are ready within 4 to 6 hours. Emergency pre-operative tests can be expedited upon request. Specialized hormonal assays and bacteriology culture sensitivity tests typically take 24 to 48 hours.
Have a Question Not Listed Here?
Our laboratory scientists and customer care coordinators are here to assist you with sample fasting guidelines and reports.