Nov 14, 2018 | Gastrointestinal, Infectious Diseases, Knowledge Hub, Virology
Although few gastrointestinal infections may require specific therapy, the quick and efficient detection of a causative agent of diarrhoea may limit unnecessary use of antimicrobials, reduce hospitalisation duration and also provide valuable information regarding...
Oct 16, 2018 | Knowledge Hub, Neurology, Virology
PathCare offers a Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplexed PCR test with an expanded organism profile and reduced turn-around time, detecting 14 potential central nervous system (CNS) pathogens. The ME Panel is able to detect and identify multiple bacterial, viral, and...
Oct 15, 2018 | Chemical Pathology, Knowledge Hub
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, and consists of the biochemical triad of ketosis, hyperglycaemia and acidaemia. DKA usually occurs as a result of an absolute or relative insulin deficiency and an increase in...
Oct 15, 2018 | Haematology, Knowledge Hub
Vitamin B12 and folate are vitamins required for normal haematopoiesis and neurologic function. They are often considered together, although folate deficiency has become exceedingly rare in individuals who are living in developed countries and consuming a normal diet....
Oct 15, 2018 | HIV/TB, Infectious Diseases, Knowledge Hub
The WHO recommends that each patient with suspected tuberculosis should benefit from at least one NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test), as these tests have enhanced sensitivity and specificity above conventional microscopy. Over the past years, the Xpert® MTB/RIF...
