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Ampath Chat 100 - Von Willebrand disease - Update

vWF is a large adhesive multimeric glycoprotein produced by endothelial cells and megakaryocytes which is cleaved by the enzyme ADAMTS13 into smaller ... Read more

Ampath Chat 44.1 - Vitamin D Overview

Overt vitamin D deficiency manifesting as osteomalacia or rickets is now uncommon in developed countries.... Read more

Ampath Chat 28.1 - Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Physiology And Clinical Utility

Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a 140 kDa dimeric glycoprotein belonging to the TGF-B (transforming growth factor beta) superfamily.... Read more

Ampath Chat 73.2 - Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Detection Using NGS

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is the most common autosomal-dominant inherited disorder of lipid metabolism.... Read more

Ampath Chat 99 - Chromosomal Microarray analysis in prenatal diagnostics

Traditional karyotyping has been the cornerstone of prenatal cytogenetic analysis for decades. However, karyotyping is limited by its resolution, dete... Read more

Ampath Chat 95 - Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency

G6PD is a critical housekeeping enzyme in red blood cells (RBCs). It catalyses the oxidation of glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphoglucono-lactone, coupl... Read more

Ampath Chat 97 - Patient Blood Management

Patient Blood Management (PBM ) is a multidisciplinary team approach that aims to improve patient outcomes by prioritising the patient’s own blood a... Read more

Ampath Chat 93 - The ABC of HRD

Homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) refers to the inability of a cell to effectively repair DNA double-strand breaks (DSB) through the homologou... Read more

Ampath Chat 94 - Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis plays an essential role in the following: objective evaluation of a patient’s oxygenation and ventilation status, ... Read more

Ampath Chat 96 - A new 23 serotype pneumococcal IgG immunoassay

Patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEI) present clinically with infectious diseases and disorders of immune regulation.... Read more

Ampath Chat 98 - Introducing the sFLT-1/PLGF ratio

The hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a group of potentially life-threatening conditions, associated with about 10% of all pregnancies and the s... Read more

Ampath Chat 91 - Genotype-guided antidepressant prescribing

Transforming the management of depression and anxiety with Pharmacogenomic testing.... Read more

Ampath Chat 90 - Monkeypox (MPOX)

Mpox disease is caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV). This virus is a member of the family Poxviridae, genus Orthopoxvirus, species Monkeypox. Like ma... Read more

AMPATHCHAT 89 - MAKING SENSE OF THE LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA

Asthma is a serious global health problem that affects all age groups. Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases that affects... Read more

AMPATHCHAT 88 - ERYTHROPOIETIN

Ampath has extensively reviewed and updated the comments provided for thyroid function testing to include recommendations from the most recent interna... Read more

AmpathChat 87 - Demystifying Cholinesterase Testing: Our innovative in-house solution to biomonitoring

The monitoring of cholinesterase levels plays a fundamental role in assessing exposure to organophosphates and carbamate pesticides. The biological mo... Read more

AmpathChat 86 - Rubella Laboratory Diagnosis

Rubella virus causes the classic childhood exanthem sometimes referred to as German measles. Although this vaccine-preventable illness generally cause... Read more

AmpathChat 85 - To Act or Not? Changes to Adult FBC Reference Intervals Explained

In June 2023, Ampath adopted a new set of reference intervals applicable to Full Blood Counts (FBCs) performed on adults. The rationale for the change... Read more

AmpathChat 84 - Improving Patient Care with Pharmacogenomic Testing

Ampath is proud to be a leading provider of pharmacogenomic testing (PGT) in South Africa. PGT investigates the way an individual’s genetic makeup i... Read more

AmpathChat 83 - Diagnosis of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder with high mortality. A high index of suspicion and early communication with the haematolo... Read more

AmpathChat 82 - HLA Tissue Typing: Introducing High Resolution Typing with Next-Generation Sequencing

HLA typing is performed by sequencing the DNA. This method is robust, specific and reproducible, which, in turn, allows for accurate and higher-resolu... Read more

AmpathChat 81 - An approach to Autoimmune Encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis is caused by autoantibodies against intracellular, membrane or synaptic neuronal proteins.¹ The prevalence and incidence of A... Read more

AmpathChat 80 - Investigating solid tumours in the era of precision Oncology

Ampath is one of the leading providers of comprehensive genetic testing in South Africa. The Oncomine™ Precision Assay (OPANGS) is the latest in a s... Read more

AmpathChat #63 - Pharmacogenomics

It is well established that unique patient characteristics exist to guide therapeutic drug decision making. These assist in optimising drug response a... Read more

Ampath Chat 79 - Investigating Myeloid Neoplasms in the era of precision oncology

With the advent of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and tumour genomic profiling, it has however become apparent that significant mutational overlap e... Read more

AmpathChat 78 - COVID-19 T-cell responses

While a large component of research into the adaptive responses has focused on the humoral (antibody) component of the immune response, and particular... Read more

AmpathChat #77 - COVID-19 Antibody Tests: An Update

Several developments have occurred since the authorisation and introduction of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) antibody tests in South Africa in August 2020. Th... Read more

AmpathChat #76 - The COVID-19 Antigen Testing Solution

Diagnostic testing plays a critical role in the strategy to prevent COVID-19. While nucleic acid amplification tests such as the reverse transcriptase... Read more

AmpathChat #75 - Residual Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The management of cardiovascular disease has seen unprecedented progress in previous decades. Critical advancements have been made in the recognition ... Read more

AmpathChat #74 - A Quick Guide To COVID-19 Tests

The repertoire of laboratory tests related to COVID-19 has expanded since the first appearance of SARS-CoV-2 in December 2019. This guide provides an ... Read more

AmpathChat #71 - Safe At Work - Minimizing Risk Of New Covid-19 Infection In The Workplace

Implement the most current version of regulations on health and safety measures to reduce and eliminate the escalation of Covid-19 infections in the w... Read more

AmpathChat #70 - Cutaneous Manifestations Of Covid-19

SARS-CoV2, the cause of COVID-19, was identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019. Its unrepentant worldwide spread led to the World Health Or... Read more

AmpathChat #69 - Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disorder of mineral metabolism characterised by incompletely (PTH) regulated, excessive secretion of parathyro... Read more

AmpathChat #68 - COVID-19 Antibody Test

Ampath would like to inform you of the availability of a new SARS-CoV-2 antibody test. This test may be used to determine whether a patient has previo... Read more

AmpathChat #67 - Update On Paternity Testing

The term paternity testing, parental testing and human identity testing are interchangeable. Paternity testing refers to the use of genetic fingerprin... Read more

AmpathChat #66 - The Aetiology, Diagnosis And Management Of The Vaginal Discharge Syndrome

The vaginal discharge syndrome may be secondary to vulvovaginitis or cervicitis. Both of these conditions have infectious and non-infectious aetiologi... Read more

AmpathChat #65 - Molecular Pathology Of Lung Cancer

Worldwide, primary lung cancer remains the most common malignancy after non-melanocytic skin cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates lun... Read more

AmpathChat #64 - The Diagnosis Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Revisited

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to devastating disabilities, morbidity and even death if not diagnosed timeously. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of Vi... Read more

AmpathChat #62 - Pneumococcal Serotype-Specific Antibody Testing

Patients suffering from recurrent infections, autoimmunity or lymphoproliferative disease may have an underlying humoral immunodeficiency.... Read more

AmpathChat #61 - SA Dyslipidaemia Guidelines

In 2016 the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) revised guidelines for the management of Dyslipidaemia... Read more

AmpathChat #60 - Stem Cell Transplantation

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is any procedure where haematopoietic stem cells of any donor and any source are given to a recipient ... Read more

AmpathChat #57 - Hypercalcaemia, A Diagnostic Approach

Hypercalcaemia is a relatively common clinical problem. Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy are the most common causes of hypercalcaemia... Read more

AmpathChat #56 - Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common life-limiting autosomal recessive conditions in South Africa. CF is increasingly being recognised in al... Read more

AmpathChat #55 - Tissue Typing: HLA Typing And Screening

Ampath Immunology is proud to announce the introduction of HLA tissue typing and antibody screening using Luminex PCR-based multiplex technology.... Read more

AmpathChat #54 - Helicobacter Pylori: An Update

Helicobacter pylori is a highly prevalent curved gram-negative bacterium. Seropositivity rates in South-Africa range between 60% and 100%. It causes m... Read more

AmpathChat #53 - Molecular Testing In Colorectal Carcinoma

Colorectal carcinomas arise from colorectal epithelium, which has undergone a series of molecular changes, referred to as the adenoma-carcinoma progre... Read more

AmpathChat #52 - Breast Cancer

All individuals with a positive family history of breast or ovarian cancer are not equally at risk. The likelihood that BRCA testing will be informati... Read more

AmpathChat #51 - Penicillin Allergy

Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported antibiotic allergy. However, very few patients ever have their penicillin allergy confirmed. Furtherm... Read more

AmpathChat #50 - Bordetella Pertussis

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly infectious disease of the respiratory tract. Bordetella pertussis is classically regarded as the ... Read more

AmpathChat #49 - Cystatin C

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end- stage renal disease is increasing worldwide. Initial diagnosis relies on estimation of the glo... Read more

AmpathChat #48 - Expanded Chromosome Screening Of Products Of Conception (POCs)

Ampath Genetics is excited to announce the introduction of products of conception (POCs) testing using next generation sequencing (NGS) technology. NG... Read more

AmpathChat #47 - CRP Vs PCT

Clinicians are faced with a growing population of immuno-compromised patients who are at risk of systemic infections. The diagnosis of bacterial septi... Read more

AmpathChat #46 - Screening And Diagnosis Of Diabetes

Fasting glucose levels are affected by the duration of fasting and the effect of circadian rythmicity, the latter being the predominant factor. Both g... Read more

AmpathChat #43 - Approach To The Neutropaenic Patient

The extent of evaluation and the nature of intervention depends on duration, severity and clinical findings. The normal absolute neutrophil count (ANC... Read more

AmpathChat #42 - Frozen Section - An Invaluable Tool For Intra-Operative Surgical Consultation

The frozen section technique has evolved and has improved immensely from 1818, when Dutch anatomist Pieter de Reimer utilised cold brine (salt water) ... Read more

AmpathChat #41 - Drugs Of Abuse Screening

Drugs of abuse screening (DOAS) is well established in the workplace and in professional sports. It is increasingly being used in casualties and/or em... Read more

AmpathChat #40 - The Utility Of Urinary Lipoarabinomannan Antigen (LAM) In HIV Infected Patients With Suspected TB

The urine lipoarabinomannan test (U-lam) has been marketed as an adjunct diagnostic modality in HIV-infected patients with severe immunosuppression. T... Read more

AmpathChat #39 - Anaemia Of Chronic Disease Inflammation

Anaemia of chronic disease (ACD)/inflammation is the leading cause of anaemia in hospitalised patients and the second-most common cause of anaemia aft... Read more

AmpathChat #38 - Diagnosing Primary Immunodeficiencies (PID) - The Genetic Revolution

Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) are a diverse group of inborn errors in immunity. PID can present at any age, with the more severe forms presenting i... Read more

AmpathChat #35 - Update On The Management Of Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

Dr Tom Frieden, Director of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) “nightmare b... Read more

AmpathChat #34 - Hypogonadism In The Elderly Male

Testosterone is the principal male sex hormone, and is secreted primarily by the Leydig cells of the testicles in the presence of luteinizing hormone ... Read more

AmpathChat #33 - Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 1.7 million cases diagnosed annually. In South Africa, the incidence... Read more

AmpathChat #31 - Screening For Inhalant Allergy In South Africa

Allergic rhinitis and inhalant allergy are common problems in primary care. Their diagnosis and subsequent management are often suboptimal. This may i... Read more

AmpathChat #30 - Post Exposure Prophylaxis After Occupational Exposure To HIV, HBV, And HCV

It is important that healthcare workers (HCWs) know the steps to follow when an accidental exposure to infectious bodily fluids occurs. Viruses that c... Read more

AmpathChat #27 - Diagnosis And Investigation Of Occupational Exposure To Metals - A General Review

Exposure to metals in the workplace presents serious and significant health risks. The hazards that metals present are a function of the toxic propert... Read more

AmpathChat #26 - Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) In The Outpatient Setting

The majority of antibiotic prescriptions for systemic use are prescribed in the outpatient setting with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) bei... Read more

AmpathChat #24 - Laboratory Markers For Alcohol Use

Alcohol use disorders (AUD) were reclassified by the DSM-5i in 2013. The DSM-5 replaced the DSM-IV, which differentiated alcohol abuse (problem drinki... Read more

AmpathChat #23 - The Role Of PF 200 In Evaluating Platelet Dysfunction

A standard incision is made on the volar surface of the forearm with the application of 40 mmHg pressure to the upper arm. Time to cessation of bleedi... Read more

AmpathChat #22 - Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia-HIT Happens

Most patients who receive unfractionated heparin experience a small, quick drop in their platelet count. This is called Type 1 HIT and is clinically i... Read more

AmpathChat #21 - Clinical Use Of The D-Dimer Assay

Upon presentation, all patients should be carefully evaluated for clinical pretest probability of VTE using a validated clinical prediction rule (CPR)... Read more

AmpathChat #19 - Three Extra Helpful Parameters On The FBC

With the exception of pregnant women and neonates, the presence of immature granulocytes (IG) in the blood indicates a response to infection, inflamma... Read more

AmpathChat #18 - Chronic Kidney Disease - Updated Recommendations On Definition And Classification

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as abnormalities of kidney structure or function, present for longer than three months, with implications for ... Read more

AmpathChat #17 - Haemostasis Problems - A Logical Approach

Haemostasis is the delicate balance between the naturally occurring procoagulant and anticoagulant mechanisms found in the body. Any shift in this bal... Read more

AmpathChat #15 - Screening And Diagnosing Diabetes Mellitus During Pregnancy (Revised Criteria)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has traditionally been defined as any degree of hyperglycaemia in pregnancy, including overt diabetes mellitus (DM... Read more

AmpathChat #14 - Acquired Haemophilia A - Are We Missing The Diagnosis

Acquired Haemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder caused by an autoantibody to factor VIII. The condition is often mistaken for other acquired bleedi... Read more

AmpathChat #12 - An Update On Autoimmune Limbic Encephalitis

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is a pathological diagnosis, yet the diagnosis is made clinically. Diagnosis is made through the observation ... Read more

AmpathChat #10 - BRCA Gene Testing - A General Overview

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing is anything but straightforward. This article attempts to discuss the salient points to consider when faced with testing ... Read more

Ampath Chat 9 - Basic Approach To Abnormal FBC (Part 2): Platelets And WBC

A pseudo (false) thrombocytopenia, due to either a difficult bleed or ethylenediamine- tetraacetic acid (EDTA)-related platelet clumping, should be ex... Read more

AmpathChat #09 - Basic Approach To Abnormal FBC (Part 1): RBC Indices

There are three main possibilities for a microcytic anaemia, namely iron deficiency, thalassaemia and anaemia of chronic disease (ACD). Since iron def... Read more

AmpathChat #08 - Myelodysplastic Syndromes

The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of clonal haematopoietic disorders characterised by progressive bone marrow failure due to ineffective... Read more

AmpathChat #07 - Transfusion Medicine (Blood Safety) The Right Blood Product To The Right Patient At The Right Time

The decision to transfuse a blood product by the clinician requires an evaluation of the risk benefit ratio for the individual patient and documented ... Read more

AmpathChat #06 - The Case Of Newborn Screening In South Africa - A Personal Perspective

Newborn screening (NBS) is a public health measure that is recognised worldwide. It is aimed at the early screening, diagnosis and management of selec... Read more

AmpathChat #05 - Newborn Screening Of Primary Immundeficiencies - TRECS And KRECS

Screening for severe primary immunodefi- ciencies involving the cellular and humoral immune system allows early detection and treatment, potentially s... Read more

AmpathChat #04 - Primary Immunodeficiencies - A Diagnostic Approach

Primary immunodeficiencies are a group of heterogenous genetic disorders that cause an enhanced susceptibility to recurrent and severe infections.... Read more

AmpathChat #03 - The Diagnostic Approach To Coeliac Disease

Coeliac disease used to be a disease of infancy, with children presenting with life-threatening malabsorbtion. Currently and more commonly, the diseas... Read more

AmpathChat #01 - A Practical Approach To The Biochemical Assessment Of Osteoporosis

Recognising the risk of osteoporosis and starting preventative action timeously has become increasingly important. Annually, osteoporosis is responsib... Read more

Alerts

Blood Health Matters

🩸 Frequent Headaches? In adults and children, ongoing headaches can sometimes be linked to low iron. Reduced oxygen delivery in the body may tri... Read more

Blood Health Matters

🩸 Did you know? Iron helps your body produce haemoglobin (Hb), the protein in red cells that carries oxygen. Iron is also required for energy prod... Read more

Blood Health Matters

🩸 Did you know? Anaemia is a condition where haemoglobin (Hb) levels are below normal. Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes, and ... Read more

Blood Health Matters

Anaemia happens when haemoglobin (Hb) levels are below normal, meaning your blood can’t carry enough oxygen around your body. Low Hb can leave yo... Read more

World Anaemia Day

World Anaemia Awareness Day | 13 February | Anaemia affects billions of people worldwide — often without them even knowing it. Low haemoglobin... Read more

Blood Health Matters

Haemoglobin (Hb) is important. It is found in red cells and keeps oxygen moving through the body. It is a key measure of blood health and ideally ... Read more

Ampath Pro Plus App

Improved by doctors. From order to results, simplified.... Read more

HPV PCR Screening Fact Sheet

The goal of cervical cancer screening is to detect unsuspected cancer or precancerous lesions in asymptomatic women as early as possible, thus increas... Read more

HPV Self-collection facilities

A list of Ampath facilities across South Africa that offer HPV self-collection.... Read more

Measles Alert

An outbreak of measles infection in Gauteng has been detected and confirmed by the NICD.... Read more

Cytology Fact Sheet

In South Africa, cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy in women. Major advances in cervical cancer screening, such as the development o... Read more

COVID-19 Antibody Test

Ampath would like to inform you of the availability of a new SARS-CoV-2 antibody test. This test may be used to determine whether a patient has previo... Read more

COVID-19 Infection In The Workplace

Implement the most current version of regulations on health and safety measures to reduce and eliminate the escalation of COVID-19 infections in the w... Read more

Cutaneous Manifestations Of Covid-19

SARS-CoV2, the cause of COVID-19, was identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019. Its unrepentant worldwide spread led to the World Health Or... Read more

Antibody Testing - The Missing Weapon

The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and Covid-19 disease have challenged humanity in many ways. It has also changed the health profession. One example is h... Read more

WHO: Updates On Coronavirus

On this website you can find information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that was first reported... Read more

Increasing Cases Of Coronavirus

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, notes the increase in the number of nov... Read more

Update On Outbreak In Wuhan

On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) China country office reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of C... Read more

No Cases Of Ebola In South Africa

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) can confirm that in South Africa, there is no case of Ebola nor has the NICD been asked to tes... Read more

No Listeriosis Outbreak: Oct 2019

There is no evidence of an outbreak of listeriosis. The number of cases reported since the official end of the 2017/2018 listeriosis outbreak is well ... Read more

Measles Outbreak In Rustenburg

Three laboratory-confirmed measles cases were detected in Rustenburg sub-district, Bojanala Platinum district in North West province within a period o... Read more

A Call To End Rabies By 2030

Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the brain that is transmitted from infected animals to humans. Rabies is a progressive disease and once a person ... Read more

Malaria Update: September 2019

The traditional malaria season in southern Africa is from Sept to May, but cases occur throughout the year.... Read more

Ebola Update: 1 August 2019

The risk for introduction of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) related to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.... Read more

Ebola Considered Low Risk To SA

The risk of spread of Ebola to South Africa remains low according to risk assessments conducted by the Department of Health.... Read more

Influenza Season Declining

The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, has started to decline.... Read more

Update On Influenza Season: Jun '19

As is expected during the influenza season, there has been a marked increase in cases of influenza in the community as well as people seeking care for... Read more

Confirmed Case Of Ebola In Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health (UMoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have confirmed a case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda on 11 June ... Read more

No Influenza Outbreak In SA

The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza has reached high levels in the ... Read more

Influenza Season 2019: Vaccination

The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza has reached high levels in the ... Read more

Anthrax Outbreak In Lesotho

Since 12th May 2019, three anthrax outbreaks have been reported in the Maseru district of Lesotho. This update details the outbreaks as well as measur... Read more

Influenza Season Has Started

The 2019 influenza season has started. Every year during winter months, May to August, South Africa experiences an increase in influenza circulation c... Read more

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a 54-year-old man from the Ventersdorp surrounds, North West province in the first ... Read more

SA Field Epidemiology Training

The South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme (SAFETP) is requesting applications for the incoming 2020 class from qualified health professi... Read more

Malaria

Series of videos on causes of malaria, malaria diagnosis, risk factors, misconceptions, malaria medication, side effects, and travelling.... Read more

World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day takes place on 25 April each year. It is an internationally recognised day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and c... Read more

Influenza Season Notice

Although the 2019 influenza season has not yet started, there has been an increase in the detection of influenza in specimens submitted to the NICD th... Read more

Mosquitoes: Temperatures and Pollution

Report looking at three key aspects: the effect of human activity on mosquito biology, what impact changes in climate are having on the efficacy of in... Read more

The DRC’s Ebola Outbreak

The DRC’S Ebola outbreak has all the makings of a humanitarian crisis. By the beginning of April, almost 700 people have succumbed to the disease, m... Read more

Cholera Alert For Health Care Workers

The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Beira, the city hardest hit by Cyclone Idai, in Mozambique. As of 1 April, a tot... Read more

Malaria Alert For Travellers

As we approach the holiday season, many will be travelling to malaria-endemic areas within South Africa and to neighbouring malaria-endemic countries.... Read more

Increase In Enteroviral Meningitis

An increase in the number of enteroviral meningitis cases has been reported from the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces since November 2018. All ... Read more

World TB Day 2019

The World Health Organisation estimates that 124,000 people died of TB in South Africa in 2016 (about 330 daily).... Read more

Flu Season Is Around The Corner

As in other temperate Southern and Northern Hemisphere countries, South Africa experiences seasonal influenza epidemics every winter.... Read more

Preventing STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue. It’s estimated that globally, more than a million people are diagnosed wit... Read more

The Ebola Vaccine In The DRC

Report detailing the use of the experimental Ebola vaccine to contain the outbreak in the DRC.... Read more

Ebola Virus Outbreak In Congo

The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country was... Read more

Alert For Returning Travellers

The end of year festive season is a popular time for many people to travel, visiting friends and family. Health care providers and travellers returnin... Read more

Cholera Preparedness For SA Travellers

The most recent bulletin posted by the World Health Organization’s African regional office reports ongoing cholera outbreaks in seven African countr... Read more

Seasonal Malaria Increase In Progress

Malaria cases in South Africa are increasing as expected during the summer months. As at the end of October 2018, more than 16 000 cases with 110 deat... Read more

Salmonella Cases In KwaZulu-Natal

During October and November 2018, certain private sector laboratories have reported an increase in Salmonella cases in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Salmone... Read more

Surviving Polio Documentary

Surviving Polio is a documentary film about the success story of Polio survivors from South Africa.... Read more

Specimen Container Information

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Pamphlets

HPV Pamphlet

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer amongst South African women. Regular screening identifies women who may be at risk of cervical cancer... Read more

Laboratory testing of Asthma (FeNO)

Asthma is a common condition that is characterised by lower airway inflammation.... Read more

whobaby, the early foetal sex determination test

whobaby is the early foetal sex determination test that can be done from 10 weeks of pregnancy.... Read more

Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)

In pregnancy, small amounts of DNA from the placenta of the foetus pass into the bloodstream of the mother. New technology allows us to analyse this D... Read more

Drugs of Abuse

Drugs of abuse screening tests detect the presence of various classes of abused drugs.... Read more

Warfarin Therapy Treatment Guide

By working closely with your medical practitioner and/or pathologist, you can prevent unnecessary risks and contribute to a well-controlled INR value.... Read more

Fighting Influenza Starts With You

Symptoms of influenza: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, achy muscles and joints. Influenza can also make an underlying chronic conditi... Read more

Newborn Screening

Early screening with the TREC/KREC PCR is the best way to know whether your baby’s immune system is working correctly.... Read more

HIV & AIDS

Due to a failing immune system, those infected with HIV may develop infections with certain organisms that usually do not cause disease in people with... Read more

Pharmacogenomics: What it means for your health

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how our genes affect the way we respond to different medications. By looking at unique changes in your genetic code, ... Read more

Male Fertility

When a couple has the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse, a spermiogram (semen analysis) is recommended.... Read more

The role of Genetic Counselling

Genetic counselling is an educational and psychosocial process where genetic counsellors collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide in... Read more

ALEX2 - Building Allergy Puzzles

ARE YOU PUZZLED BY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS? • Hives, itchy skin, eczema (rash)? • Red, itchy, watery eyes? • Runny, blocked nose, sneez... Read more

ALEX2 - FAST FACTS

Puzzling out allergies can be life-changing.... Read more

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among males in South Africa and occurs more often in men older than 50 years.... Read more

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer represents a cancer that originates within the breast and which then spreads to the lymph nodes in the armpit or in the neck, and may sp... Read more

Ampath Patient App

Ampath is proud to offer patients their test results in real time via the Ampath App, downloadable from both Google Play and the App Store. Our step-b... Read more

Anaemia

Anaemia is a condition where there are insufficient healthy red blood cells in the body. Anaemia may be temporary or long term and can range from mild... Read more

Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterised by a raised level of glucose (or sugar) in the blood. Known as diabetes, it is the result... Read more

Cholesterol

A high cholesterol level in the bloodstream can clog the arteries and lead to a heart attack and/or stroke.... Read more

Fasting Blood Tests

There are specific timing requirements for certain fasting blood tests to ensure the most accurate results.... Read more

HPV

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus. Approximately three out of four people who have sex will get a genital HPV infection at some point ... Read more

Influenza

Influenza (“Flu”) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. It can range from a mild infection to severe life-threatenin... Read more

Lipids - Separating Fat From Fiction

Contrary to the widespread belief that lipids are bad for your health, lipids perform essential functions in the body.... Read more

Lung Cancer

Cancer of the lung is a condition where cells of the lung, usually those lining the airways, divide and multiply uncontrollably to form a growth or tu... Read more

Malaria

Malaria is a serious, and sometimes fatal, disease caused by a parasite that infects red blood cells. Five species of the malaria parasite infect huma... Read more

Obesity, Insulin Resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat accumulates to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. One such effect could ... Read more

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of bone, therefore understanding bone is important to understand the disease.... Read more

Paternity & Parentage Testing

Paternity means fatherhood. A paternity test establishes proof as to whether an alleged father is the biological father of a child. Paternity is exclu... Read more

Skin Lesions & Skin Cancer Leaflet

Pigmented (coloured) skin lesions are very common, most of them representing benign (non-cancerous) tumours of the pigment-forming cells and skin, nam... Read more

Stem Cell Transplant Donor Information

Stem cell transplant is a life-saving procedure used in conditions such as leukaemia (cancer of the white blood cells), lymphoma (cancer of the lympha... Read more

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While TB mainly affects the lungs, it can also affec... Read more

Tissue Typing & Cytotoxic Antibody Screening Leaflet

Finding a compatible donor for an organ or stem cell transplant involves comparing tissue types, called HLA (human leucocyte antigen) molecules betwee... Read more

Understanding Pathology

It is estimated that laboratory tests influence about 70% of all treatment decisions made by a doctor and thus pathologists and the laboratory form an... Read more

Urine Collection

This pamphlet has been issued to you because your doctor has requested a specific urine test. Our nursing staff will indicate which method of collecti... Read more

Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause a short-term (acute) infection which may become a long term (chronic) infection. HCV is transmitted mainly through c... Read more

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