What we Do
11 Chemical pathologists, 10 Clinical pathologists, 50 Histo and Cytopathologists, 17 Clinical Microbiologists, 15 HaematopathologistsPathCare Pathology Services and Test Turnaround Times
PathCare is one of Southern Africa’s leading providers of pathology and diagnostic laboratory services, delivering accurate, reliable results to healthcare practitioners and patients. Our laboratories operate around the clock to ensure the timely processing of specimens and the swift delivery of pathology test results.
Pathology Test Turnaround Times
The turnaround time (TAT) for pathology tests depends on the specific test being performed. Expected turnaround times for tests analysed within PathCare are available on request by contacting the analysing PathCare laboratory.
While we strive to deliver results as quickly as possible, turnaround times may be affected by factors such as:
- The operating hours of the analysing laboratory
- Specimen transport times
- Instrument maintenance or unexpected equipment breakdowns
- Reagent or test kit availability
- The need for additional or confirmatory testing
Comprehensive Pathology Services
PathCare provides a broad range of specialised pathology and laboratory testing services, including:
- Chemical Pathology
- Haematology
- Anatomical Pathology
- Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Forensic Pathology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Genetic Testing and Profiling
- Occupational Health Testing
- Environmental and Infection Control Testing
- Clinical Trial Laboratory Support
- Medical Testing for Life Insurance
Our multidisciplinary team of pathologists, scientists and laboratory professionals is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and improved patient care.
Chemical Pathology
Chemical pathology as a sub-speciality within pathology extends across most medical specialities and involves the chemical analysis of bodily fluids…
Find out more
Genetic & Molecular Diagnostics
Genetic information is stored as DNA, or in some viruses as RNA. This information…
Find out more
PathCare Veterinary Laboratory
Laboratory investigations are done on pet and companion animals, production and stock samples as well as samples from wildlife…
Find out more
Clinical Trials
We have worked with many CRO’s, central laboratories and pharmaceutical companies on both national and international level…
Find out more
Haematology
Haematology tests are performed, depending on the urgency and technical complexity, in the Reference Laboratory and numerous peripheral laboratories mainly located in hospitals…
Find out more
Microbiology / Virology
The Microbiology Laboratory offers a modern comprehensive range of tests from microscopy to the detection of organism DNA…
Find out more
Environmental Testing and Infection Control
The PathCare Group offers a variety of microbiological tests for the identification and quantification of micro-organisms in food…
Find out more
Insurance
PathCare offers a comprehensive service to the insurance intermediary (phlebotomy and insurance medical service)…
Find out more
Histo and Cytopathology
Histopathology focuses on the structural changes that occur in cells, tissues and organs when exposed to injurious stimuli. Meanwhile, Cytopathology focuses on the following tests…
Find out more
Serology
Serology is the branch of science dealing with the measurement and characterisation of antibodies, antigens, and other…
Find out more
Occupational Health
Occupational Health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers…
Find out more
Research
PathCare has recently established a Pathology Research Committee to facilitate research done within PathCare. The objective being to…
Find out more











