Chioma Umeha
SYNLAB has opened a new wellness-focused facility in
Victoria Island and expanded its comprehensive medical test portfolio to offer
advanced genetic testing relating to sports medicine, nutrition and
pharmacology.
Apart from offering advanced diagnostic services, for which
SYNLAB, formerly PathCare Laboratories, has earned a reputation of accuracy and
reliability over the years, the new facility spearheads three advanced genetic
tests which are designed to improve precision in the practice of personalised
medicine and enhance the quality of life in Nigeria.
These tests, which are concurrently being launched in
Europe, are pillars in personalised medicine and have been brought to Nigeria
in line with SYNLAB’s commitment to ma MyPGx, a once-in-a-lifetime pharmacogenetic
test, is designed to assist doctors to streamline the treatment of patients by
personalising the choice and dosage of medication that is being prescribed.
MyPGx results effectively eliminate “trial and error” and
has been proven to significantly decrease adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
Two lifestyle genetic tests were also unveiled. SportGen is
aimed professional athletes and individuals who regularly partake or want to
partake in physical exercise.
king cutting-edge laboratory testing accessible.
The test determines an individual’s susceptibility to tissue
damage, and allows for the appropriate exercise routines to be recommended
according to their genetic capability, forestalling breakdown or even death as
a result of placing too much strain on the body.
NutriHealth recommends the appropriate diet and food intake
to perform optimally at work or other aspects of life.
Speaking at a cocktail event where the tests were formally
introduced, Dr Tolulope Adewole, Chief Medical Officer SYNLAB Nigeria, said,
“We are an organisation that is committed to introducing the most innovative
and comprehensive advances in diagnostic services to Nigeria.
“Unlike in the past where only outdated technologies were
dumped in Africa, SYNLAB ensures that the latest technological advancements are
launched in Nigeria at the same time as it is launched in Europe.
“This means that our people can have the same opportunity
that people in more medically advanced countries have.
“We introduced these tests to address some disturbing trends
in Nigeria. There are cases of Nigerians dying as a result of inappropriate
exercise routines. Many Nigerians are using medicines that don’t work well with
their bodies, while some just don’t know the right diet to get them to function
optimally. Utilising these new tests, Nigerians will be better equipped to
reach their full potential.”
Also speaking, Dr Adenike Sobulo, who heads the new
facility, said: “We are emphasising preventive healthcare and wellness because
this is the future of medicine globally. If practised properly, it should have
a positive impact on our life expectancy.
“At this our ‘wellness centre’ we encourage people to take
control of their health. We have always promoted health checks and screening,
and have different packages to suit every pocket.
“However, these new specialised tests transform an
individual’s ability to manage their wellbeing and stay healthy.”
Apart from its facility in Victoria Island, SYNLAB’s other
facilities are strategically located across Nigeria with more facilities
opening in 2019.
