This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during 2023, with additional data from December 2023. As with the monthly respiratory pathogen reports, the data is dependent on...
Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 • Influenza A and RSV detection rates remained low during November (≤ 2%). • The highest detection rates for influenza B percentage occurred in week 47 at 8%. • SARS-CoV-2 detection rates in weeks 44 - 47...
Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 Influenza A and RSV detection rates were below 2% during October. Influenza B cases continued to be detected during October with positivity rates reaching 5% in weeks 42 and 43, but remained below the...
PathCare offers two NIPS products: TriScreen and PanoramaNon-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) / Testing (NIPT)
Approximately 10% of all colorectal cancers (CRC) are hereditary. Patients who carry a pathogenic germline variant in a CRC-related gene have an increased risk of developing CRC, as well as other cancers.Genetic testing for hereditary colorectal & endometrial...
When evaluating a patient with abnormal liver functions, it is important to investigate the potential genetic causesGenetic testing for childhood liver disorders
The majority of breast and ovarian cancers are sporadic; however, approximately 5-10% of breast cancers and 10-15% of ovarian cancers are hereditary and passed down through generations.Genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Your doctor/genetic counsellor has ordered a Centogene genetic test for you or your child through Pathcare. Centogene laboratory, based in Germany, will be performing your testing and PathCare is here to coordinate the processCentogene International Referral
Your doctor/genetic counsellor has ordered an Invitae genetic test for you or your child through PathCare. Invitae laboratory, based in the USA, will be performing your testing and PathCare is here to co-ordinate the process.Invitae International Referral Service
Serum-biomarkers of infection such as CRP and ESR and synovial fluid leucocyte count and neutrophil percentage are useful tests to support the diagnosis of PJI. However, it is important to define the infecting micro-organism to direct antimicrobial therapy....