Sep 9, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during August 2026 (epidemiological weeks 32-35). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...
Sep 3, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
We are proud to announce that, from 1 September 2026, PathCare will perform Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin E (a-tocopherol) testing using HPLC-UV. Bringing these tests in-house will improve turnaround times and introduce updated reference intervals aligned with...
Sep 2, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
What is Cystatin C, and why is it useful? Cystatin C is a low-molecular-weight protein produced at a relatively constant rate by all nucleated cells. It is freely filtered by the glomeruli and then metabolised in the proximal tubules. Unlike creatinine, it is much...
Sep 2, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
This Cancer Awareness Month, we highlight how one of the simplest and most affordable tests in medicine – the full blood count (FBC)- is often the very first clue to a haematological malignancy. A single abnormal result, read alongside the clinical picture, can...
Aug 25, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during July 2026 (epidemiological weeks 23-26). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...
