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Lagos State Biobank
Launched in 2018 at the Mainland Hospital in Yaba, the Lagos State Biobank serves as a repository for all high-concentration pathogens in the State and is designed to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks in Nigeria and West Africa. To book a COVID test at the biobank, you can contact them using the following information- 081 04362132
- 09075804259
- 08146513497
- info@lagosbiobank.com
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), located on 1-5 Akinjobi Road, G.R.A is home to one of the public laboratories where COVID-19 testing is conducted in Lagos. To book a COVID test with the hospital, you can contact them using the below information: Phone & Fax – 09091481562. 0805769802 Enquiries: enquiry@lasuth.org.ngSign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
NCDC Central Public Health Laboratory
The Central Public Health Lab by NCDC is a campus of the National Reference Laboratory and a WHO-designated reference lab for the diagnosis of a range of diseases including COVID-19. It is part of a network of NCDC laboratories that are spread across regions of the country. To book a COVID test with the NCDC Central Public Health Laboratory, you can call 0800 970000 10 or send an email to info@ncdc.gov.ng.Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is one of Nigeria’s leading institutes for research. It is tasked with the responsibility of conducting medical research to improve healthcare in Nigeria. The NIMR can be located at 6, Edmund Crescent off Murtala Mohammed Way, P.M.B 2013 Yaba, Lagos.Centre For Human And Zoonotic Virology
The Centre for Human and Zoonotic Virology was the centre to diagnose the first case of COVID-19 in Nigeria. It is one of the public laboratories recommended by the Lagos State Ministry of Health for COVID testing. To book a COVID test, you can contact the centre by sending an email to cmulvirology@gmail.com. Featured Image Source: AppsAfricaGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com