Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Medical Laboratory Service




Medical Diagnostic Laboratory of Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya has been established at the Community Service Centre, near the Bank of Ceylon, Gatambe (adjacent to the SPC Pharmacy, Gatambe). It was opened recently (29th August 2022) with the intention of providing a reliable, and efficient laboratory service for a reasonable price, to the out-patients and delivering a better practical exposure to the students of the department as well. It is a well- equipped laboratory with a well experienced staff. All the tests will be performed by graduates of B.Sc.(hons) in Medical Laboratory Science.



The laboratory service provides the following essential and routine laboratory;

  • Blood glucose (FBS, RBS, PPBS, OGTT)
  • Lipid profile (Total cholesterol, Triglyceride, LDL-c, HDL-c)
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
  • Serum Creatinine
  • Serum Urea
  • Urine analysis (UFR)
  • ESR

Further test panels will be introduced soon…

Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is opened for you now...!

Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (Samples collect until 2.00pm)
Saturday from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm (Samples collect until 12.00 noon)

Contact details –Tel: 081 2068 573