114 laboratories modernized in Turkmenistan

A joint project on modernization of laboratories in Akhal province and Ashgabat has been implemented in Turkmenistan with government funding and UNDP assistance. This was reported by the TurkmenPortal online publication.

Under the project, innovative equipment was installed in 10 clinical laboratories in Velayat and 28 laboratories in Ashgabat. Modernization included installation of equipment for general and biochemical blood analysis, blood coagulation studies, urine analysis, microscopic studies and other types of diagnostic tests.

The laboratories of Mary, Lebap, Dashoguz and Balkan velayats were also modernized.
The project aims to strengthen the clinical laboratory service of Turkmenistan. Further work will continue to supply laboratories with reagents, consumables and technical support.