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Human Papilloma Virus
Cancer of the cervix (cervical carcinoma) is one of the most common types of female cancer in South-Africa. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
PathCare offers routine screening for drugs. Commonly abused drugs include cannabis and amphetamines / metamphetamines Drug and Alcohol Testing
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Thyroid functions
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…
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INR & Warfarin dosage
PathCare are able to send your INR result and warfarin dosage to your cell phone and are want to encourage you to make use of this service.
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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…
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Know Your Numbers
Cardiovascular disease (including coronary heart disease and stroke) is the leading cause of death in developed countries. In South Africa, it is second to only HIV/AIDS. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) often exists without any symptoms and the first sign may be a heart attack. To assess your risk, it is worthwhile to know your cholesterol and glucose levels, as they are important risk factors for CVD.
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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...
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Newborn Metabolic test
In this downloadable pdf document, you will be able to find frequently asked questions regarding your newborn baby’s screening test, including what it is, who should be tested, when they should…
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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...
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Ever wondered what happens to your blood when it’s sent for tests? We went behind the scenes at PathCare to find out.