Medical Laboratory Professionals Union of Malawi

Medical Laboratory Professionals Union of Malawi One health

Nanga ndingalime ?Good night Tech ninja
25/05/2026

Nanga ndingalime ?
Good night Tech ninja

We've lost one of our own😭😭!! May your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace Emmanuel.
16/05/2026

We've lost one of our own😭😭!! May your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace Emmanuel.

Be part of the positive change of the Laboratory Profession!! Register with MELPUM now!!
12/05/2026

Be part of the positive change of the Laboratory Profession!! Register with MELPUM now!!

Let's Know and talk to our Leaders!
10/05/2026

Let's Know and talk to our Leaders!

09/05/2026

Penanso anthu a Lab mavalidwe amatipeta. C'mon!! Kungovalapo bola wavindikira ujeni? Aaaah

08/05/2026

Life-Saving Professionals, yet remain UNRECOGNIZED, UNREPRESENTED and EXPLOITED. Register with Medical Laboratory Professionals Union of Malawi today, reclaim your deserved RESPECT & RECOGNITION.

06/05/2026

THE BLAME GAME BETWEEN NURSES AND LAB TECHS IN HOSPITALS!! 🙌

ONE DAY, WILL ARRANGE A VENUE FOR YOU GUYS! MUDZATHANE 😋

Ever thought about how safe is blood and products transfused to patients in Hospitals? Hang on for a multi-layered safet...
04/05/2026

Ever thought about how safe is blood and products transfused to patients in Hospitals? Hang on for a multi-layered safety chain from the Donor to Recipient.

The laboratory's primary role is to act as the critical checkpoint, ensuring that only blood which is both disease-free and immunologically compatible reaches the patient.

Before blood is even drawn, the process begins with a strict donor questionnaire and physical exam to exclude high-risk behaviors or medical conditions.

Once blood reaches the MBTS lab, it undergoes mandatory serological testing for Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) . The lab screens every unit specifically for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis using standardized reagents and equipment to prevent window-period transmissions.

Then the lab verifies the donor's ABO blood group and RhD factor . To further reduce the risk of adverse reactions, particularly relevant, given the sensitization risks in patients requiring multiple transfusions (e.g., for malaria or pregnancy complications), advanced technology (such as the NEO Iris machine) is utilized to automate blood typing and screen for unexpected red cell antibodies.

After testing, the lab processes whole blood into specific components (Red Cell Suspensions, Plasma, Platelets, e.t.c). This ensures the patient receives only the specific product needed, avoiding transfusion of unnecessary components that could cause circulatory overload or allergic reactions.

Although the lab ensures the blood is safe, the process concludes at the hospital lab. Before transfusion, a crossmatch is performed by mixing donor cells with the patient’s serum to confirm physical compatibility. In emergencies, O-negative blood may be issued, but compatibility must be verified during the transfusion process.

Now, imagine, what would happen in absence of the Medical Laboratory? You are right, the whole Healthcare System would crumble!

To all Medical Laboratory Professionals, receive your FLOWERS while still ALIVE.

African Society for Laboratory Medicine Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS

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04/05/2026

Someone out there thinks if they take paracetamol, Malaria will be hidden in the eyes of a Laboratory Professional. Just take it or body pains will kill you.

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