What are the commonest conditions that can affect the thyroid gland? Under activity (Hypothyroidism) or over activity (Hyperthyroidism) Which tests can be used to diagnose the abovementioned…
Thyroid functions
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INR & Warfarin dosage
PathCare are able to send your INR result and warfarin dosage to your cell phone and want to encourage you to make use of this service.
Influenza
Influenza begins suddenly and may include the following symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue and sometimes diarrhoea and vomiting. These symptoms do not always mean that…
HIV
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, and if left untreated, this system becomes weaker until it can no longer fight off life-threatening infections and diseases.
Antibiotics: What patients should know
Antibiotics save lives, but bacterial resistance to antibiotics is on the rise. There are concerns that antibiotics may soon loose their ability to cure. Find out the important facts about antibiotics, getting better without antibiotics and when antibiotics are...
Urine Specimen Collection
To ensure that the laboratory will be able to get the most accurate results from your urine sample, it is important to follow the specific instructions that can be found in this downloadable pdf. Urine Specimen Collection
TB Test
In this downloadable pdf you will find an overview of the Mantoux TB Skin Test; what it is, when the test is necessary, who can have the test done, how to prepare for the test, how the test is interpreted, as well as other TB diagnostic tests. TB Test
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing
The measurement of PSA levels in the blood has become a valuable tool in the diagnosis of cancer of the prostate. PSA
Pregnancy Checklist
While being pregnant is an exciting time for most families, it can also be a stressful experience, this downloadable pdf Pregnancy checklist will help to ensure that you have had all the necessary tests to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy. Pregnancy...
MRSA Protocol for Patients
Your recent pathology swabs were tested and showed that you are carrying a strain of Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, this downloadable pdf document will provide you with an overview on what MRSA is and how to treat it. MRSA Protocol for Patients
Allergy Testing
Suffering from allergies? Find out more about why allergies occur, why to test for an allergy, the most common allergens, types of allergy testing, the cost of testing and how results are interpreted, in this downloadable pdf. More information regarding allergies and...
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
One in 10 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The majority of breast cancers are sporadic and NOT owing to a genetic predisposition. Breast Cancer Risk Factors