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African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
On-line version ISSN 2225-2010
Print version ISSN 2225-2002

 

Table of contents
Afr. J. Lab. Med. vol.12 n.1 Addis Ababa  2023

 Opinion Paper
  
 ·  Medical laboratory practice in Malawi - Current status
Nayupe, Symon F.; Mbulaje, Patrick; Munharo, Steven; Patel, Parth; Lucero-Prisno, Don E.

        · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Lessons from the Field
  
 ·  Building clinical pharmacology laboratory capacity in low- and middle-income countries: Experience from Uganda
Omali, Denis; Buzibye, Allan; Kwizera, Richard; Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Namakula, Rhoda; Matovu, Joshua; Mbabazi, Olive; Mande, Emmanuel; Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Christine; Nakanjako, Damalie; Gutteck, Ursula; McAdam, Keith; Easterbrook, Philippa; Kambugu, Andrew; Fehr, Jan; Castelnuovo, Barbara; Manabe, Yukari C.; Lamorde, Mohammed; Mueller, Daniel; Merry, Concepta

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  An assessment of the laboratory network in Ghana: A national-level ATLAS survey (2019-2020)
Kploanyi, Emma E.; Kenu, Joseph; Atsu, Benedicta K.; Opare, David A.; Asiedu-Bekoe, Franklin; Schroeder, Lee F.; Dowdy, David W.; Yawson, Alfred E.; Kenu, Ernest

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Review Article
  
 ·  The COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: The significance of presumed immune sufficiency
Idowu, Abel O.; Omosun, Yusuf O.; Igietseme, Joseph U.; Azenabor, Anthony A.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Key success factors for the implementation of quality management systems in developing countries
Tanasiichuk, Iryna; Karaman, Olha; Natrus, Larysa

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Consequences of rpoB mutations missed by the GenoType MTBDRplus assay in a programmatic setting in South Africa
Mvelase, Nomonde R.; Cele, Lindiwe P.; Singh, Ravesh; Naidoo, Yeshnee; Giandhari, Jennifer; Wilkinson, Eduan; de Oliveira, Tulio; Swe-Han, Khine Swe; Mlisana, Koleka P.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Case Study
  
 ·  Challenges faced by the HIV testing system in low- and middle-income countries
Kamgaing, Rachel S.; Bouba, Yagai; Sosso, Samuel M.; Gabisa, Jeremiah E.; Nanfack, Aubin; Fokam, Joseph; Ngono, Laure; Fainguem, Nadine; Tommo, Michel C.T.; Zam, Krystel N.; Yimga, Junie F.; Takou, Désiré K.; Ndjolo, Alexis

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Brief Report
  
 ·  Evaluation of Xpert Carba-R for detecting carbapenemase-producing organisms in South Africa
Duze, Sanelisiwe T.; Thomas, Teena; Pelego, Tshegofatso; Jallow, Sabelle; Perovic, Olga; Duse, Adriano

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Alternative methods for calculating percentage haemolysis of red cell concentrates in peripheral blood banks in Sri Lanka
Fernando, Caroline A.; Dissanayake, Deklanji T.; Hewamana, Uththara I.; Rathnaweera, Shyamini; Samanthilake, Wickrama A.; Tudugala, Ranga; Jayasekara, Kithsiri B.; Kuruppu, Kumudu

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial uropathogens in a South African regional hospital
Naidoo, Alicia; Kajee, Afsana; Mvelase, Nomonde R.; Swe-Han, Khine Swe

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Using the SLIPTA checklist to assess laboratory readiness for Joint Commission International accreditation
El Karaaoui, Abdul K.; Assaf, Nada

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Brief Report
  
 ·  Effect of delayed sample draw after blood collection for haemoglobin test in South Korea
Kim, Hyerim; Kim, Jongmin

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Use of full blood count parameters and haematology cell ratios in screening for sepsis in South Africa
van Rensburg, Jason; Davids, Saarah; Smuts, Carine; Davison, Glenda M.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Case Study
  
 ·  Neonatal presentation of a patient with Liddle syndrome, South Africa
Steyn, Nicolene; Chale-Matsau, Bettina; Abera, Aron B.; van Biljon, Gertruida; Pillay, Tahir S.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Brief Report
  
 ·  Characterisation of genes encoding for extended spectrum β-lactamase in Gram-negative bacteria causing healthcare-associated infections in Mwanza, Tanzania
Mwakyabala, Jenipher G.; Mtemisika, Conjester I.; Mshana, Stacy; Mwakyoma, Adam A.; Silago, Vitus

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Modelling CD4 reagent usage across a national hierarchal network of laboratories in South Africa
Cassim, Naseem; Coetzee, Lindi-Marie; Glencross, Deborah K.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Performance of two multiplex flow cytometric assays for antibody detection in Egyptian patients
Ahmed, Alshymaa A.; El Shahawy, Alia A.; Kadry, Heba M.; Said, Nora M.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Review Article
  
 ·  Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in human health in Tanzania: 2016-2021
Camara, Neema; Moremi, Nyambura; Mghamba, Janneth; Eliakimu, Eliudi; Shumba, Edwin; Ondoa, Pascale; Egyir, Beverly

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Correction
  
 ·  Corrigendum: Microbiology laboratories involved in disease and antimicrobial resistance surveillance: Strengths and challenges of the central African states
Vounba, Passoret; Loul, Severin; Tamadea, Ludovic F.; Siawaya, Joël F.D.

        · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Corrigendum: Formulation of phage cocktails and evaluation of their interaction with antibiotics in inhibiting carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in vitro in Kenya
Michodigni, Noutin F.; Nyachieo, Atunga; Akhwale, Juliah K.; Magoma, Gabriel; Ouédraogo, Abdoul-Salam; Kimang'a, Andrew N.

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 ·  Corrigendum: The application of sigma metrics in the laboratory to assess quality control processes in South Africa
van Heerden, Marli; George, Jaya A.; Khoza, Siyabonga

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 Original Research
  
 ·  COVID-19 positive cases among asymptomatic individuals during the second wave in Ndola, Zambia
Gwasupika, Jonathan; Daka, Victor; Chileshe, Justin; Mukosha, Moses; Mudenda, Steward; Mukanga, Bright; Mfune, Ruth L.; Chongwe, Gershom

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Selected micronutrient status of school-aged children at risk of Schistosoma haematobium infection in suburban communities of Nigeria
Olerimi, Samson E.; Ekhoye, Ehitare I.; Enaiho, Oriasotie S.; Olerimi, Alexander

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Review Article
  
 ·  A pragmatic approach to the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism in developing countries
Anetor, John I.; Orimadegun, Bose E.; Anetor, Gloria O.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G in HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Francois, Kerri-Lee A.; Msomi, Nokukhanya; Govender, Kerusha; Gounder, Lilishia; Moodley, Pravi; Parboosing, Raveen; Chetty, Indrani; Xaba, Lunga; Khan, Aabida

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Evaluation of tumour marker utilisation and impact of electronic gatekeeping in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dlamini, Immaculate S.; Gounden, Verena; Moodley, Nareshni

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Lipids and apolipoproteins C-III and E among treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced persons with HIV in Nigeria
Okunorobo, Mercy N.; Nnamah, Nwakasi K.; Ude, Ugomma A.; Ude, Enyioma A.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Performance of the automated Sysmex XN-3000 analyser for detecting white blood cell abnormalities in South Africa
Ramiah, Jasmine; Pillay, Dashini; Rapiti, Nadine

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Providing specimen transport through an online marketplace in the Northern region of Ghana
Abdul-Karim, Abass; Opare, David; Balis, Ulysses; Schroeder, Lee F.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Brief Report
  
 ·  Antibacterial activity of soil-isolated Bacillus altitudinis/pumilus complex against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Mwanza, Tanzania
Abednego, Reuben N.; Silago, Vitus

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Missed opportunities for integrated testing of HIV and tuberculosis on the GeneXpert platform in Lesotho
Gwaza, Gamuchirai P.; Leqheka, Monkoe; Mots'oane, Tsietso; Dittrich, Sabine; Kao, Kekeletso

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Establishment of a stable proficiency testing matrix in transfusion microbiology in South Africa
Mpumlwana, Xoliswa L.; Kruger, Winnie; Jentsch, Ute

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Opinion Paper
  
 ·  Why pathogen genomics is crucial in Africa's public health
Mwapagha, Lamech M.

        · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Original Research
  
 ·  Storage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture isolates in MicrobankTM beads at a South African laboratory
David, Anura; Scott, Lesley E.; Da Silva, Pedro; Mayne, Elizabeth; Stevens, Wendy S.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Editorial
  
 ·  Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency
Abbasi, Kamran; Ali, Parveen; Barbour, Virginia; Benfield, Thomas; Bibbins, Kirsten; Hancocks, Stephen; Horton, Richard; Laybourn-Langton, Laurie; Mash, Robert; Sahni, Peush; Sharief, Wadeia M.; Yonga, Paul; Zielinski, Chris

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 Original Research
  
 ·  Role of CTX-M-15 gene in spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases among immunocompetent patients in Ghana
Obeng-Nkrumah, Noah; Tawiah-Abrokwa, Gloria D.; Owusu, Enid; Duah, Francisca; Oduro-Mensah, Daniel; Kwao, Paul; Evariste, Bako; Labi, Appiah-Korang

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Review Article
  
 ·  Epidemic forecast and preparedness for explosive-cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in Nigeria using the preventive vaccination strategy
Peletiri, Iseimokumo C.; Nwachukwu, Rosemary C.; Peletiri, Diweni C.; Onoja, Esther Q.; Tulagha, Charity T.; Igbalibo, Ikaprite I.; Ayanbimpe, Grace M.; Ikeh, Eugene I.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 Editorial
  
 ·  Taking the train of digital health and Artificial Intelligence to improve medical laboratory service in Africa: Key considerations
Erasmus, Rajiv; Ondoa, Pascale

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 Original Research
  
 ·  Serum-free light chain test utilisation at a South African academic laboratory and comparison with serum protein electrophoresis results
Banderker, Razia B.; Fazel, Fatima B.; Zemlin, Annalise E.; Khine, Aye-Aye; Jalavu, Thumeka P.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  
 ·  Impact of novel software on laboratory expenditure at an academic hospital in South Africa
Mayekiso, Zoliswa; Oladimeji, Kelechi E.; Estrada, Guillermo A. Pulido; Hongoro, Charles; Apalata, Teke R.

        · abstract in English     · text in English     · English ( pdf )
  

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