Author: roudene.fourie@pathcare.org

Update on laboratory testing of ophthalmology samples

Ophthalmology specimens pose unique challenges for diagnostic microbiology. Small sample volume and urgency of clinical decision-making requires prioritized testing, thoughtful specimen handling and close communication between clinicians and the laboratory. Key...

Anticonvulsant Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

We are proud to announce the expansion of our anticonvulsant therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) offering to enhance personalized pharmacotherapy. Anticonvulsant drug level testing is available for the following: Perampanel (Fycompa) Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) (including...

Respiratory Pathogen Statistics March 2026

This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during March 2026 (epidemiological weeks 10-13). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...

Respiratory Pathogen Statistics February 2026

This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during February 2026 (epidemiological weeks 6-9). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...