Mar 09, 2024 | Genetics
DNA Test Estate PlanningA verified DNA test, with guaranteed Chain of Custody through Ampath Laboratories, has proven invaluable in resolving many disputes and estate administration problems....
Mar 08, 2024 | Genetics
Breast Cancer Next Generation SequencingThe application of next generation sequencing (NGS) on breast cancer has been associated with tremendous advances in the understanding of the disease. NGS can assist with screening for familial predisposition and can identify pathogenic sequence variants (mutations) that have an important predictive role in the implementation of targeted therapy....
Mar 07, 2024 | Genetics
Genetic Testing for Cardiovascular Conditions Genetics CounsellingDepending on the cardiovascular condition, genetic testing may be useful for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, family screening, and reproductive planning. Genetic counselling plays an important role in assessment and care of patients undergoing genetic testing. Ampath offers face to face and remote genetic counselling to referred patients....
Mar 06, 2024 | Genetics
Precision OncologyPrecision oncology continues to provide a significant survival benefit to cancer patients by matching biomarker therapy with targetable tumour-specific molecular aberrations. To this end, we offer an improved and more comprehensive solid tumour panel, the Oncomine™ Precision Assay....
Mar 05, 2024 | Genetics
Chromosomal AbnormalitiesArray Comparative Genome Hybridisation (Array CGH) for detection of constitutional submicroscopic chromosomal imbalances....
Mar 04, 2024 | Molecular Biology
Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) HPV PCRScreening for cervical cancer is required for women regardless of their HPV vaccination status....
Mar 03, 2024 | Molecular Biology
Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) Pap SmearMajor advances in cervical cancer screening, such as the development of liquid based cytology (LBC), have reduced death rates from cervical cancer worldwide....
Mar 02, 2024 | Immunology
Metal Hypersensitivity Lymphocyte Proliferation Test (LPT)Ampath is currently the only private laboratory in South Africa that offers testing for metal hypersensitivity. Testing is performed at our Cellular Immunology Laboratory....
Mar 01, 2024 | Immunology
Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Genetic ProfilingChimerism testing is used to confirm and monitor engraftment in patients who have received an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). Chimerism testing also allows for detection of early relapse and can guide immunotherapy management decisions....
Feb 29, 2024 | Molecular Biology
Female Infertility Infectious Diseases Testing Male InfertilityInfection causes inflammation which, in turn, can affect both male and female reproductive tracts and potentially impact the ability to conceive....
Feb 28, 2024 | Molecular Biology
Pregnancy Screening Tests VaccinationsInfections during pregnancy can have adverse effects on both the mother and baby. Certain basic precautions, screening and vaccinations can go a long way to protecting both....
Jan 31, 2024 | Haematology
Tumour MarkersMarkers that occur most commonly for specific tumour types....
May 16, 2023 | Immunology
Allergies Allergy TestThe Allergy Xplorer (ALEX2) test is a multiplex IgE immunoassay that contains both whole allergen extracts and molecular allergen components. Multiple allergens are detected in one assay, providing a cost-effective way to examine IgE sensitisation patterns, especially in patients with complex symptoms, polysensitisation and high levels of total serum IgE....