Sep 14, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
Placental DNA circulates freely in the maternal blood stream which can be sampled by venipuncture of the expecting mother. NIPS is able to test for extra chromosome 13, 18 or 21 material in foetal placental DNA. The foetal DNA originates from placental trophoblasts. ...
Aug 17, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
PathCare has implemented PCR testing for monkeypox virus. It is therefore no longer necessary to discuss each case with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) prior to specimen submission to PathCare, however, the PathCare Virologist on call may be...
Aug 10, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
Influenza A positivity rates declined steadily during July but remained above 10% throughout the month. A shift in the proportion of influenza A subtypes was noted, with increased circulation of H3N2 as compared to May/June. Influenza B detection increased slightly...
Aug 10, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
This report summarises respiratory virus PCR panel results for specimens submitted for testing to the private pathology practices that form part of the NPG from April to June 2022. A variety of multiplex PCR panels are used across NPG-associated practices. For data...
Jul 19, 2022 | Knowledge Hub, Molecular Pathology
The influenza season continued during June, with influenza A positivity rates remaining above 25% throughout the month despite a gradual weekly decline. Influenza B detection rates remained below 5%. Influenza A positive samples were mostly H1N1 strains, although H3N2...
