Malaria Alert -Feb 2026

Recently heavy rainfall across South Africa has led to a continued rise in Malaria cases, with high transmission rates persisting in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, and increasing concern around “suitcase” (Odyssean) malaria in non-endemic areas. Click here to view PDF

Respiratory Pathogen Statistics – 2025 Summary

This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during 2025. Click here to view PDF

Launch of Plasma Free Metanephrines via LC-HRMS

PathCare is pleased to announce that, from 12 January 2026, we will provide plasma metanephrine (MN), normetanephrine (NMN), and 3-methoxytyramine (3MT) measured using High-Resolution Accurate-Mass (LC-HRAM). This upgrade aligns our service with international best practice for the biochemical evaluation of catecholamine-secreting tumours. Click here to view PDF

Launch of Salivary Cortisol & Cortisone via LC-HRMS – 3 November 2025

PathCare will now offer simultaneous measurement of salivary cortisol and cortisone using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Click here to view PDF

HBA1C Report – November 2025

PathCare has developed a unique reporting tool which consolidates pathology results for diabetic patients.   This report allows healthcare providers to assess diabetes management performance of their patients as a group, as well as at an individual level. Click here to view PDF

Respiratory Pathogen Statistics -September 2025

This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during September 2025 (epidemiological weeks 36-39). Click here to view PDF

Gastrointestinal (GIT) Pathogen Statistics – Sept 2025

Laboratory-based data for all GIT molecular panels requested for patients at PathCare laboratories nationally, for the period June to August 2025, are presented in this report. Click here to view PDF

The Value of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Linezolid in Clinical Practice-Sept 2025

Linezolid, a synthetic oxazolidinone antibiotic, is frequently used for the treatment of serious gram-positive infections including Staphylococcus aureus and enterococci. Click here to view PDF

Measles Outbreak 2025: Important Reminders

Measles morbillivirus (MV) is one of the most contagious human pathogens known.  MV infection occurs worldwide, sporadically or through outbreaks, such as the current outbreak in South Africa. Click here to view PDF

THE HBA1C REPORT

PathCare has developed a unique tool which consolidates pathology results for diabetic patients. Click here to view PDF

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