Nov 22, 2022 | Antimicrobials & infection, Knowledge Hub
The positivity rates for SARS-CoV-2 increased to the 15-20% range during October. It must be noted that the number of tests performed for SARS-CoV-2 remains low and the NICD has reported no significant increase in hospitalizations during this period. Detection of...
Nov 22, 2022 | Antimicrobials & infection, Knowledge Hub
National data showed influenza A positivity rates remaining around the 10% level during September, while influenza B continued to increase compared to August. For the other respiratory viruses, the percentage positivity remained much the same as in the previous...
Nov 22, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
In an effort to further reduce result turnaround time and enhance the quality of the clinical microbiology service, the PathCare Reference laboratory has recently validated and installed the InoqulA sample processing system, part of the modular BD Kiestra™ Talon...
Nov 8, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are commonly underdiagnosed. Molecular methods have improved detection rates, especially among asymptomatic individuals, and has subsequently replaced conventional culture and serology. Despite the availability of syndromic...
Sep 20, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
In collaboration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), numerous pharmaceutical companies have recommended that DPYD pre-testing be performed to identify patients at increased risk of severe toxicity due to fluoropyrimidine containing...
