Author: roudene.fourie@pathcare.org

Respiratory Pathogen Statistics June 2026

This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during June 2026 (epidemiological weeks 23-26). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...

Testing for Hep B Virus: Information for renal units

Worldwide, approximately 250 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), with the prevalence in South Africa being approximately 7%.1 HBV can be transmitted through perinatal transmission, horizontal transmission during childhood,...

Respiratory Pathogen Statistics May 2026

This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during May 2026 (epidemiological weeks 19-22). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...

NPG Respiratory Pathogen Statistics Q1

This report summarises respiratory pathogen PCR panel results for specimens submitted for testing to the private pathology practices that are members of the NPG from January to March 2026. NPG Respiratory Pathogen Statistics Q1 View...

Update on Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infections (PJI)

Serum biomarkers of infection such as CRP, ESR, synovial fluid leucocyte count and neutrophil percentage are useful tests to support the diagnosis of PJI. However, it is important to define the infecting microorganism to direct antimicrobial therapy. Pre-operative...