One of the oldest private laboratories in Montenegro, since 2000. Blood and urine tests, hormones, microbiology and genetics without referral, same-day results.
Bona Lab Prima is a private medical biochemistry laboratory founded in 2000 in Podgorica, at Trg Nikole Kovačevića no. 7, and one of the oldest private laboratories in Montenegro. It now has five branches in Podgorica, Nikšić and Berane and offers complete laboratory diagnostics – from blood counts and biochemistry to hormones, microbiology and genetics – without a referral and, for most tests, without an appointment.
Bona Lab at a glance
Founded in 2000 in Podgorica – one of the oldest private laboratories in Montenegro.
5 branches: Podgorica (Trg Nikole Kovačevića no. 6 and no. 7, Stari Aerodrom), Nikšić and Berane.
Most tests require neither a referral nor an appointment; most results are available the same day.
Home sample collection, sampling for children and babies, with reports available in person, by email or via Viber.
Payment by cash, card or bank transfer; agreements with GRAWE, Sava and Dunav insurance.
Daily internal quality control and international external quality assessment (PREVECAL, BioSystems S.A.).
Why Bona Lab
More than two decades of experience – Bona Lab has earned patients’ trust through long-standing experience and expertise in laboratory medicine.
A broad range of tests – From routine laboratory diagnostics to genetics, nutrigenetics, kinship testing and bone marrow analysis.
Modern equipment and expert staff – Automated analysers, daily quality control and professional verification of results before reports are issued.
Fields of laboratory diagnostics
Haematology – Complete blood count, anaemia, erythropoietin and other haematology tests.
Biochemistry – Laboratory analysis of biochemical parameters and urine.
Coagulation – Prothrombin time, coagulation parameters and genetic thrombophilia tests.
Serology – Serological testing and laboratory detection of specific antibodies and antigens.
Microbiology – Medical microbiology laboratory diagnostics.
Virology – Laboratory detection of viral infections and virology diagnostics.
Pathology – Histopathology – laboratory examination of tissues and cellular changes.
Genetics – Genetic testing, nutrigenetics and kinship testing through partner institutions.
Forensic medicine – Specialised laboratory processing for forensic medical assessments.
Bona Lab branches
Bona Lab – Prima — Square no. 7 – 7 Nikole Kovačevića Square, Podgorica (The first Bona Lab laboratory, opened in 2000 – Blok 5, central Podgorica). Opening hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat 08:00–16:00 · Closed Sunday. Phone: +382 69 424 081, +382 20 218 628. Email: bonalabprima@gmail.com.
Bona Lab – Prima — Square no. 6 – 6 Nikole Kovačevića Square, Podgorica (Blok 5, central Podgorica – a few steps from the branch at no. 7). Opening hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat 08:00–16:00 · Closed Sunday. Phone: +382 69 323 334, +382 20 218 878. Email: bonalabprima@gmail.com.
Bona Lab — Stari Aerodrom – Petra Obilića bb, Stari Aerodrom, Podgorica (Next to the Stari Aerodrom Health Centre). Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 · Sat 08:00–15:00 · Closed Sunday. Phone: +382 20 651 101, +382 69 129 900. Email: bonalabprimastari@gmail.com.
Bona Lab — Nikšić – Radoja Dakića bb, Nikšić (Near the Nikšić Health Centre). Opening hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat 08:00–16:00 · Closed Sunday. Phone: +382 40 685 685, +382 69 199 899. Email: bonalabprimank@gmail.com.
Bona Lab — Berane – 43 Milorada Jovančevića, Berane (Inside the Stojanović Medical Polyclinic). Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 · Sat 08:00–15:00 · Closed Sunday. Phone: +382 69 350 330. Email: bonalabprimaba@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
Since when has Bona Lab been operating?
Bona Lab has been operating since 2000 and is one of the oldest private laboratories in Montenegro. It was founded in Podgorica at Trg Nikole Kovačevića no. 7 and today has five branches in Podgorica, Nikšić and Berane.
Do I need a doctor's referral for laboratory tests?
No. For most tests at Bona Lab you can come without a doctor's referral and without an appointment. At reception you provide your personal identification number and contact details if you will not collect the report in person.
What are the laboratory opening hours?
The branches at Trg Nikole Kovačevića no. 6 and no. 7 in Podgorica, as well as the Nikšić branch, are open Monday–Friday 07:00–20:00 and Saturday 08:00–16:00. Stari Aerodrom and Berane are open Monday–Friday and Saturday 08:00–15:00. The laboratories are closed on Sunday.
How quickly can I receive my test results?
Most tests can be completed the same day. Faecal calprotectin, rheumatoid factor, Anti-CCP and MxA/CRP are completed in approximately 15 minutes. The exact time for other tests depends on the specific analysis.
Do you offer home sample collection?
Yes. Bona Lab offers sample collection at the patient's address. Call the laboratory to arrange a time and confirm availability.
Which insurance companies do you work with?
Bona Lab works with Grawe, Sava and Dunav insurance. Contact the laboratory before visiting for information about using insurance and the required documentation.