About EC-Lab
Delivering accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory results that support better healthcare decisions.
Who we are
EC-Lab (Express Clinical Laboratory) Ltd is a leading provider of world-class diagnostic and pathology services in Nigeria, committed to delivering accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory results that support better healthcare decisions and improved patient outcomes.
Our strength lies in our multidisciplinary team of highly experienced Consultant Pathologists, Medical Laboratory Scientists, Molecular Biologists, and Healthcare Information Professionals who work together to provide comprehensive diagnostic solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, healthcare providers, hospitals, corporate organizations, and public institutions.
At EC-Lab, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We operate a robust Quality Management System and utilize state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, advanced molecular technologies, and internationally recognized best practices to ensure precision, reliability, and consistency in every test we perform. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation for dependable results and exceptional customer service.
Beyond laboratory testing, our clients enjoy access to expert pathology consultations and professional guidance that help clinicians and patients better understand and utilize laboratory findings for optimal healthcare outcomes.
We pride ourselves on providing a warm, welcoming, and client-friendly environment where every client is treated with professionalism, respect, and compassion. Our dedicated staff are always available to guide you through every step of your laboratory experience.
For your convenience, EC-Lab offers Home and Office Sample Collection Services, bringing quality diagnostics directly to your doorstep. Whether at home, in the workplace, or at our modern facility, we make healthcare accessible, convenient, and stress-free.
When accuracy matters, trust EC-Lab. Visit us today and experience diagnostic excellence delivered by experts who care about your health.
Who we work with
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To redefine diagnostics through speed, precision, and innovation.
Our Mission
To combine advanced laboratory science with efficient service to meet everyday healthcare needs.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Delivering world-class diagnostics without compromise.
Accuracy
Every result is precise, reliable, and trustworthy.
Integrity
Honest, ethical, and confidential—always.
Compassion
Caring for every client with dignity and respect.
Timeliness
Fast turnaround without compromising quality.
Quality & Safety
Quality systems ensuring safe, dependable laboratory services.
Innovation
Advancing diagnostics through cutting-edge technology.
Expertise
Experienced specialists delivering trusted diagnostic excellence.
Convenience
Home and office sample collection at your convenience.
Customer Focus
Your health, comfort, and satisfaction come first.
Meet Our Leadership
Dr. Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon
FMCPath, MBBS, MPH, CPF (UK)
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Express Clinical Laboratory
Global LabConnect (GLC)
"Strong laboratories are the foundation of quality healthcare, resilient health systems, and global health security.
Dr. Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon is a distinguished Pathologist, Laboratory Physician, Consultant Medical Microbiologist, and Clinical Research Scientist with more than two decades of experience in diagnostic medicine, laboratory systems strengthening, biosafety and biosecurity, outbreak preparedness, infection prevention and control, clinical research, and public health.
A Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Professional Fellowship (United Kingdom), he has established an outstanding record of leadership in laboratory medicine and infectious disease control at national and international levels.
He previously served as Director of the Institute for Viral and Emergent Pathogens Control and Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, where he led the establishment of one of Nigeria's foremost Biosafety Level 3 molecular diagnostic and research laboratories, significantly strengthening the country's capacity for infectious disease diagnosis, surveillance, and clinical research.
Dr. Ogbaini-Emovon has played strategic roles in Nigeria's response to Lassa fever, Ebola Virus Disease, and COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he chaired the Nigerian Medical Association Outbreak Response Team in Edo State and later served on the National Isolation Centre Assessment and Accreditation Committee constituted by the Federal Ministry of Health. He has also contributed to numerous national technical working groups involving the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), AFENET, and the Federal Ministry of Health, supporting policy development, laboratory strengthening, and emergency preparedness.
Internationally, he has served as a Clinical Fellow at the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory and the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory in England and as a World Health Organization consultant supporting laboratory strengthening and outbreak preparedness initiatives in Liberia and South Sudan. He currently serves as Faculty Member of the Georgetown University Lassa Fever Case Management Fellowship Programme. Dr. Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon has received Awards of Excellent from the NMA, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and was honoured with a commendation from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) in recognition of his contributions to global health.
An accomplished researcher with more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications, Dr. Ogbaini-Emovon has led several landmark initiatives, including the development of the first WHO International Lassa Virus Antibody Standard and the establishment of Nigeria's first hospital-based infectious disease biobank, advancing diagnostics, translational research, and global health security.
He holds Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees from the University of Benin and Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trials from the University of London. He has undertaken advanced professional training in Outbreak Response, Project Management, Advanced Diagnostics, and Biobanking through leading institutions in the United Kingdom and France.