LabGuide AI helps patients in Ghana understand common medical lab tests in plain, everyday language before they visit a lab or clinic
# LabGuide AI
> *Understand your lab test before you go.*
> *Helping Ghanaians understand common medical lab tests in plain, everyday language before they visit a lab or clinic.*
LabGuide AI is a mobile-first web application that helps patients in Ghana understand laboratory tests in clear, everyday language. It explains why a test is performed, how to prepare, what to expect during sample collection, estimated costs, turnaround times, and where to access the test.
The goal is to help patients arrive informed, prepared, and confident before visiting the laboratory.
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## Overview
Patients are often given laboratory request forms with little explanation. This can lead to unnecessary anxiety, incorrect preparation, repeated visits, and unexpected costs.
LabGuide AI bridges this information gap by providing patient-friendly laboratory test guidance alongside local laboratory information.
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## Features
### Test Information
Each laboratory test includes:
- Purpose of the test
- Common names and abbreviations
- Preparation instructions
- Sample type
- Collection duration
- Estimated turnaround time
- Estimated price range
- NHIS coverage guidance
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### Browse by Category
Tests are organized into practical patient-focused categories:
- Screening Tests
- Diabetes & Heart
- Women's Health
- General Checkup
- Baby Check
- Men's Health
- Antenatal
- Fertility
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### Intelligent Search
Search tests using:
- Official test names
- Common names
- Abbreviations
Example:
```
Sugar test
FBS
Malaria
HIV
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### Find a Laboratory
Locate laboratories offering a selected test, including:
- Facility name
- Area and city
- Opening hours
Initial coverage includes:
- Greater Accra
- Tema
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### Compare Related Tests
Understand the differences between commonly confused laboratory tests.
Examples:
- Malaria RDT vs Blood Film
- HBsAg vs Hep C test
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### Frequently Ordered Together
Discover laboratory tests that are commonly …