Scrubs vs lab coat: which do you need?
Quick answer: Scrubs are worn for hands on clinical work. A lab coat goes over scrubs or smart clothes for clinics, labs and ward rounds. Most students and clinicians in Kenya keep both.
Below are the details, the sets Scrubs Kenya buyers choose and live prices in KES.
Prices on this page start from KES 1,900. Every price comes live from the Scrubs Kenya shop.
Popular sets with live prices
When to wear scrubs
Theatre, wards, casualty and any work with body fluids.
When to wear a lab coat
Labs, pharmacies, outpatient clinics and teaching rounds.
Questions people ask
Do doctors wear lab coats in Kenya?
Many do in clinics and on rounds, often over scrubs.
How much is a lab coat?
From about KES 1,900 at Scrubs Kenya.
Can I wear a lab coat over scrubs?
Yes, it is common.
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Order on WhatsAppDr Joanne Medina
Ever been told there are no surgical caps left on a busy ward? Dr Joanne Medina was, as a final year medical student. So she started making her own.
That small fix grew into Scrubs Kenya. Today Scrubs Kenya dresses nurses, doctors, clinical officers and students across Kenya.
Dr Joanne is a medical doctor who trained at Egerton University. She grew up in Kitale and now lives and works in Nairobi. She knows how a twelve hour shift feels, so every Scrubs Kenya set is chosen for comfort, pockets and fabric that lasts.
She also hosts the Medina Dinner, a networking evening for healthcare professionals, and interviews leaders in Kenyan healthcare on her YouTube channel.