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Volume 22 No 2 December 2008
The
Collective risk hypothesis: Fibrin network architecture and cardiovascular
disease
Frederick J. Veldman (Ph.D)
School of Health Technology, Central
The Effect of Laser Irradiation on wounded mycotoxin exposed human skin
fibroblast cells
Jennifer A. de Villiers, B. Tech., Fezile Khumalo, B. Tech., Sefudi
Sefalafala, B. Tech., Leezanne R. Nelson, B. Tech., Heidi Abrahamse, Prof.,
Ph.D.
Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg,
P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, South Africa, 2028,
All correspondence should be addressed to:
Prof. H. Abrahamse, Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa.
Tel: +27 11 406-8145, Fax: +27 11 406-8202.
Email: habrahamse@uj.ac.za
Evaluation and Implementation of a semi-automated Two-Stage Factor VIII Assay
Corresponding Author:
Walter J Janse van Rensburg, B.Med.Sc Honours (Haematology),
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology,
University of the Free State, PO Box 339 (G2), Bloemfontein, 9300
Second Author:
Philip N Badenhorst, MD,
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology,
University of the Free State and NHLS, PO Box 339 (G2), Bloemfontein, 9300
Volume 22 No 1 June 2008
The
Distribution of Collagen Types I - IV in Pleomorphic Adenoma
J. Hangelbroek, R.J. Vorster and E.J. Raubenheimer
Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, University of Limpopo,
Medunsa, South Africa
Corresponding author:
J. Hangelbroek, Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, University of
Limpopo, School of Dentistry, Box D24, Medunsa
Campus, 0204, South Africa.
The
Demonstration of HHV-8 in Kaposi Sarcoma
R.J. Vorster, J. Hangelbroek, E.J. Raubenheimer
Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, University of Limpopo,
MEDUNSA, South Africa.
Corresponding author:
R.J. Vorster, Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology,
Substance
Abuse among Students at a Caribbean University
Rotimi O Orisatoki,+ Augustus D Jayaraj,# Oluwafemi O
Oguntibeju.*
+Department of Medical Physiology,
#School of Medicine,
Spartan Health Sciences University, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, West Indies,
*Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences,
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville
Campus, South Africa.
+Corresponding Author:
Rotimi O Orisatoki: E-mail address: rotioris@yahoo.com
Volume 21 No 2 December 2007
A
Comparison of the gel (Diamed-ID Micro Typing System) and Tube Agglutination
Crossmatch
Theo Reyneke (BTEch)(a,*), Stephen P. Field (MMed)(a)
Suezette Pretorius (BTech)(b) and Christiaan M.L. Steinmann
(PhD)(b,*)
(a)South African National Blood Service, PO Box 60705, Karenpark,
0118, Pretoria, South Africa
(b)Department of Biomedical Sciences, Tshwane University of
Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
*Corresponding author
The Delphi Technique as a tool to evaluate a concept CPD framework to be
implemented by Medical Technologists in South Africa
Corresponding author:
Catharina E Brand, D. Tech. (Biomedical Technology) cbrand@cut.ac.za
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Other authors:
Laetus OK Lategan, PhD. (Philosophy), D.Th. (Systematic Theology)
Research Office, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag
X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
L de Jager, PhD. (Anatomy)
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Full
article (pdf Format)
Childhood
obesity: Blood pressure levels in learners in the urban communities of
A
Somers1Mtech, MS Hassan1 MPharm, E Rusford1 MPHIL,
RT Erasmus2 MBBS, FMC.Path, DABCC (US), DHSM (NATAL),
FC Path (SA)
Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology1,
Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Stellenbosch2
Correspondence:
MS Hassan
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology, Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
Email: hassans@cput.ac.za · Tel: +27 21
9596274 · Fax: +27 21 9596015
Volume 21 No 1 June 2007
Stem Cell Q and A - An Introduction to Stem Cells and
Their Role in Scientific and Medical Research
Dr. T. J. Moore, an Innovation Post-Doctoral Research
Fellow completed his Doctoral research study at the
The Netherlands on Spermatogonial Stem Cells, and is
currently investigating the effects of Low Level Laser Irradiation on Adipose
Derived Stem Cells, under the supervision of Prof. H. Abrahamse at the Laser
Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, RSA.
Prof. Heidi Abrahamse, Laser Research Group, Faculty of
Health Sciences,
Doornfontein,
Tel: +27 11 559 6550 · Fax: +27 11 559 6558 · E-mail: mailto:habrahamse@uj.ac.za
In Vitro Red palm oil (RPO) administration to human spermatozoa: Finding
a suitable solvent
Y.G. Aboua1, S.S. du Plessis2 and
1Department of
Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula
2Division of
Medical Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Corresponding author
Y.G.
Aboua - E-mail: mailto:guiguiaboua07@yahoo.com
Full article (pdf Format)
The Structural Biology of HIV
Lezelle Botes, Wilhelmina MJ van den Heever, Gert HJ
Pretorius
Qualifications of Authors
1. Dr. L Botes, D. Tech: Biomedical Technology
2. Prof. W.M.J. van den Heever, PhD: Molecular Biology
3. Dr. G.H.J. Pretorius, PhD: Biochemistry
Authors’ Institutional Affiliation and location
1 and 2: School of Health Technology Central University
of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300 South Africa
3. PathCare Reference Laboratory, Private Bag X107, N1
City, Cape Town, 7463 South Africa
Correspondence to:
Dr L Botes
Private Bag X20539,
Tel: +27 51-507 3576 · Fax: +27 51-507 3354 · Email: mailto:lbotes@cut.ac.za
Prof WMJ van den Heever, Private Bag X20539, School of
Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Tel: +27 51-507 3118 · Fax: +27 51-507 3355 · Email: mailto:evdheev@cut.ac.za
Soluble Transferrin
receptors and Soluble Transferrin Receptor –
Ferritin Index in
a healthy African population of
Tandi
Matsha 1*, Lucy T Brink 2, Susan J van Rensburg 2, Rajiv T Erasmus 2
1 Department of Biomedical
Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology, Cape
Town.
2 Department of Chemical Pathology,
Faculty of Health Sciences,
* Dr Tandi
E Matsha, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellness
Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology, P.O. Box 652, Cape Town 8000, South Africa
Tel: +27 21 460 3209 · Fax: +27 21 460 3193 · Email: matshat@cput.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)
Reactive oxygen species measurement in human spermatozoa by flow cytometry
using the fluorescent probe, 2’,7’-dichlorofluorescein-diacetate
(DCFH-DA).
Fanuel Lampiao
MSc, Hans Strijdom MBChB, PhD and Stefan, S. Du Plessis PhD
Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences,
University of Stellenbosch, P.O. Box 19063, Tygerberg, 7505,
South Africa
Corresponding author: Dr SS du Plessis, Division of Medical Physiology,
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of
Stellenbosch, P.O. Box 19063, Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa
Tel.: +27 (0) 21-938 9388 · Fax: +27 (0) 21-938 9476 · E-mail: ssdp@sun.ac.za
Full
article (pdf Format)
Breast Cancer Biomarkers: Development, Application and Management
Puleng R Matatiele* (PhD: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Wilhelmina MJ van den Heever* (PhD: Haematology and Molecular Biology)
*School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Authors’ Institutional Affiliation and location
Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central University of
Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Correspondence to:
Dr PR Matatiele, Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central
University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein,
9300, South Africa
Tel: +27 51-507 3853 · Fax: +27 51-507 3354 · Email: pmatatie@cut.ac.za
OR
Dr WMJ van den Heever, Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central
University of Technology, Free State,
Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Tel: +27 51-507 3118 · Fax: +27 51-507 3355 · Email: evdheev@cut.ac.za
Full
article (pdf Format)
Red
Palm Oil protects against the consequences of oxidative stress when
supplemented with dislipidaemic diets.
Bester DJ 1, Van Rooyen J 1*, Du Toit EF 2, Esterhuyse AJ 1
1Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences,
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
2Department of Biomedical Sciences,
University of Stellenbosch
*Author for correspondence:
Prof J van Rooyen, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula
University of Technology, Bellville
E-mail: vanrooyenj@cput.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)
Overweight and obesity in learners residing in the Belhar, Delft and Mfuleni
communities of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
A SOMERS1Mtech, MS HASSAN1 MPharm, E RUSFORD2 Mphil, RT ERASMUS3 MBBS, FMC.Path, DABCC (US), DHSM
(Natal), FC.Path (SA)
Department of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology1; Department of Applied Sciences,
Cape
Peninsula University of Technology2; Department of Chemical
Pathology, University of Stellenbosch3
Correspondence:
Professor RT Erasmus
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of
Stellenbosch, Tygerberg,
Cape Town, South Africa
Email: rte@sun.ac.za · Fax: +27 21 938 4640
· Tel: +27 21 938 4107
Full article (pdf Format)
Adaptive Response After 632.8 nm Laser Irradiation Decreases Cellular Damage
in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast Cells
Alwin B. Mbene, B.Tech., Innocent L. Zungu, B.Tech., Denise H. Hawkins,
M.Tech., Nicolette N. Houreld, M.Tech., Heidi
Abrahamse, Prof., Ph.D.
Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg,
P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, South Africa, 2028,
All correspondence should be addressed to:
Prof. H. Abrahamse, Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein
2028, South Africa. Tel: +27 11 406-8145, Fax: +27 11 406-8202.
Email: habrahamse@uj.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)
Obstacles limiting medical laboratory technologists and technicians from
participating in continuing professional development activities
Corresponding author:
Catharina E Brand, D.Tech. (Biomedical Technology)
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Other authors:
Linda de Jager, Ph.D. (Anatomy)
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Laetus O K Lategan, Ph.D. (Philosophy), D.Th. (Systematic Theology)
Research Office, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag
X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Full article (pdf Format)
An
analysis of the baseline dietary intake of HIV-positive/AIDS patients
O.O OGUNTIBEJU
D.Tech, W.M.J VAN DEN HEEVER PhD & F.E VAN SCHALKWYK PhD
School of Health Technology & Hospitality and Tourism, Central University
of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South
Full article (pdf Format)
Micronucleus
formation in lymphocytes after exposure to low-dose gamma and neutron radiation
M S Rossouw1,3 JP Slabbert2; KA Meehan3
1. Medical
Physics, Department of Radiation Oncology,
2. Department of Radiobiology, iThemba LABS, Faure
3. Faculty of Health and Wellness, Cape Peninsula University of Technology,
Cape Town
Full article (pdf Format)
A rapid and
cost-effective method to visualize von Willebrand factor multimers in plasma
MURIEL MEIRING Ph
D1, PHILIP N BADENHORST MD2, MARELI KELDERMAN Diploma in Medical Technology3
1. Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the
2. Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the
3. Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the
Full article (pdf Format)
The development and integration of Molecular Genetic and
Cytogenetic modules in the Biomedical Technology curriculum
JOHANNA C A JAMISON
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Private Bag X680, Faculty of Health
Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
Full article (pdf Format)
A Spectrophotometric Method For Serum Lithium Assays Compared To Existing
Methods
MANIE J DREYER BSc (Med)(Hons), DAVID T DUBE Nas. Dip. Med. Tech. (Chem.
Path.)
Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Limpopo – Medunsa
Campus, P O Box 227, MEDUNSA 0204
Full article (pdf Format)
The leukocyte apoptosis assay: A clinical predictor of radiosensitivity
ERASMUS, WL
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
SLABBERT, JP
IThemba LABS, Faure
CROMPTON, N
Cornerstone University, Michigan, USA
MEEHAN, KA (To whom correspondence should be addressed)
Dr K Meehan, Faculty of Health Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
PO Box 652, Cape Town 8000
Full article (pdf Format)
The use of an algorithm for the laboratory diagnosis of von Willebrand
disease
MURIEL MEIRING, Ph D
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State and
NHLS, Bloemfontein, 9300
PHILIP N BADENHORST, MD
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State and
NHLS, Bloemfontein, 9300
MARELI KELDERMAN, Diploma in Medical Technology
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State,
Bloemfontein, 9300
Full article (pdf Format)
Methodology of presenting analytical quality assurance courses for medical
technologists
Moraba MM, D Tech; Odendaal JSJ, PhD
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag x 680, Pretoria 0001
Full article (pdf Format)
Rapid identification and typing of enterovirus isolates
HERBERT R. BASETSE, GERASIMOS LECATSAS
Department of Biomedical Sciences • Faculty of Health Sciences
• Tshwane University of Technology • Private Bag X680 •
Pretoria 0001
JOHANNES SJ ODENDAAL
Dr H.R. Basetse • Department of Virology • Medical University of
Southern Africa • P.O. 173 • Medunsa 0204
Full article (pdf Format)
The potential effect of a nutritional supplement on the health
status of HIV-positive/AIDS patients
O.O Oguntibeju, W.M.J van den Heever
& F.E van Schalkwyk
School of Health Technology & Hospitality and Tourism, Central
University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa.
Full article (pdf Format)
The release of interleukin-6 after Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and the
effect on migration and proliferation of human skin fibroblasts - An in vitro
study
Denise Hawkins and Heidi Abrahamse.
Faculty of Health,
Full article (pdf Format)
The
instrinsic radiosensitivity of chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO-K1) using the
clonogenic and micronuclei assays
K.
SMIT
Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty Applied Sciences, Cape
Technikon
J.
SLABBERT
iThemba Labs, Faure
K. MEEHAN
Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty Applied
Sciences, Cape Technikon
Full
article (pdf Format)
The use of shell vial fluid to facilitate early detection and serotyping of
influenza viruses
AN. OLIVER, A. BUYS
Diagnostic Respiratory Isolation, National Institute for Communicable
Diseases, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa
Full
article (pdf Format)
The education and training of medical technologists in molecular genetics: A
challenge for the profession
JOHANNA C A JAMISON: M Sc (Human Genetics)
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Private Bag X680, Tshwane University of
Technology Pretoria
Full
article (pdf Format)
A Novel Method for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
S. MOTAUNG
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Technikon Pretoria
J. ODENDAAL
Life Science Research Institute, Technikon Pretoria
G. STEVENS
Department of Molecular Medicine & Haematology, University of
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
Using Colour Image Analysis to Perform Quantitative Analysis on Stained
Tissue Sections
K. WILLIAMS,J. LOUW, S. WOLFE-COOTE.
Diabetes Research Group, MRC, Tygerberg
Abstract
Rapid-High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method Development for Total
Homocysteine Levels in Human Serum
P. GANPUTH, P. OJWANG, W. DEPPE. T. MANICKUM
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson R.
Mandela School of Medicine, Durban
Introduction
Moderator Variables in Neuropsychological Assessment
D.LOUW, R.SCHOEMAN
Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Abstract
The Current Status of Medical Technology as a Profession in South Africa
C. BRAND, L. DE JAGER
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein
C. VAN DER MERWE
Institutional Research, Technikon Free State, BloemfonteinL. LATEGAN
Research, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein
A. VAN RIJSWIJK
PathCare Group of Companies,
Abstract
A Study of the Effect of Alcohol on Liver Function Tests
S. OLOGE
School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Lagos University Teaching Hospital,
Nigeria
0.0.
Abstract
A Method for Estimating Blood Lead Levels Post-humously
F. THEUNISSEN
Dept. Oral Pathology, School for Oral Health Sciences, University of
Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa
S. GROBLER
Oral and Dental Research Unit, School for Oral Health Sciences, University
of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, S.A.
Summary
Detection of Human Papillomavirus in an Amplified SNO Oesophageal Carcinoma
Genomic Library
D.H. HAWKINS and H. ABRAHAMSE
Technikon Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Doornfontein,
Johannesburg
Abstract
Neuropsychological Assessment versus Neuro-imaging in the Diagnosis of
Cerebral Lesions: An Explorative Study
R. SCHOEMAN, D. LOUW
Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Abstract
Immune Reconstitution Post Bone Marrow Transplantation
G.M. DAVISON, N. NOVITZKY
Department of Haematology,
Abstract
The Use of the Micronucleus Assay on a Population of Bats Residing in a
Monazite Mine
K. MEEHAN, E. TRUTER
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Technikon, South Africa
J.P. SLABBERT
Radiobiology Laboratory, iThemba Labs, Faure
Abstract
Biological, Social and Environmental Factors Affecting Sexual Transmission
of HIV Infection
0.0. OGUNTIBEJU, D. VELDMAN, F. VAN SCHALKWYK
School of Health Technology, Technikon
Introduction
Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Gonorrhoea, Trichomoniasis,
Candidiasis, Syphilis) and HIV Infection among Young Adults in
0.0. Ogunribeju, 0. Fabode
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein, South
Africa
STD Clinic, State Hospital Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Abstract
Single-Cell Gel Electrophoresis Assay on Bats (chiroptera) Residing in an
abandoned Monazite Mine
K.A. Meehan, EJ. Truter
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Technikon, South Africa
Abstract
An Analysis of Non-Conformances after Three Years of Medical Laboratory
Accreditation in SA
W. van Rijswijk, S. Peters, G. Dhatt
PathCare Group of Companies
SANAS
Institute of Pathology, NHLS
Abstract
Serum Ascorbate, Cholesterol and Total Protein Levels in Newly Diagnosed
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) among Nigerians
O.O Oguntibeju, M.A. Fafunso
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein,
South Africa
Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Abstract
Identification and Management of Healthcare Personnel Affected by Latex
Allergy
C. DE BEER, J. CILLIERS
Department of Dermatology, Tygerberg Hospital and University of
Stellenbosch.
Introduction
Drugs of Abuse
Testing
G.S. DHATT, J.K.W. PUM, A. VILJOEN
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Abstract
Results of a Study
ro Quantitate the Effects of Ageing and Incorrect Volumes of EDTA Tubes on Full
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Department of Haematology, Johannesburg Hospital, National Health
Laboratory Service
Abstract
Skeletal Muscle Cardiac Assistance -Cardiomyoplasty
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A.J. Esterhuyse, V.I. Hugo
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Abstract
ESR defeated? Can our Conscience live with a Converted ESR Value or with
Converted Clinicians.
H.
Cloete, W. Kleinhans, E.P.G. Mansvelt
Department of Haematological Pathology, Tygerberg Hospital,
University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
Glycated Haemoglobin.
G. Dhatt
Abstract
Surveillance of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in
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A. VAN DER SPOEL VAN DIJK, M.N. JANSE VAN RENSBURG, L.J. CHALKLEY
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Abstract
Discrepancies in Human Serum Albumin Concentrations as determined by
Colorimetric, Electrophoretic and Nephelometric Methods.
M.J. DREYER, W.J. BADENHORST, H.F. JOUBERT, K. VAN STADEN
Department of Chemical Pathology, Medical University of Southern Africa
Abstract
Rapid Acetone Tissue Processing: An Economical Alternative.
M.B. VAN HEERDEN, T.J.P. SWART, W.F.P. VAN HEERDEN
Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract
Feasibility of DOTS Strategies in Nigeria.
M. OBOT
Department of Microbiology,
Abstract
Antioxidant Effectiveness of some South African Wines toward LDL
Oxidation in vitro
C.E. BRAND School for Health Technology, Technikon Free State,
Bloernfontein
F. CLOETE Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free
State, Bloernfontein
J.G. BARNARD School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State,
Bloernfontein
P.N. BADENHORST Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of
the Free State, Bloernfontein
Abstract
Anticardiolipin Antibodies: Isotype Distribution in Women with Recurrent
Miscarriages and their Pregnancy Outcome
J.R. MOKONOTO, M.N. GUMEDE, S.M.C. LEHMANN
Department of Microbiology, Ga-Rankuwa Hospital and Centre for Human and
Animal Molecular Health. Technikon. Pretoria
Abstract
Identification and Characterisation of Staphylococci
A.A. VORSTER, L.J. CHALKLEY
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences University of
the Free State, Bloernfontein, South Africa
Abstract
Determination of Normal Reference Ranges for Reticulocyte Indices and
Percentage of Hypochromic Red Cells
J. VISSER Department of Haematology and Cell Biology
M. NEL, G. JOUBERT Department of Biostatics, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of the Free State, Bloernfontein, South Africa
Abstract
Importance of Salmonella typhimurium Strain Differentiation in Public
Health Epidemiology
L.J. CHALKLEY
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University
of the Free State
Abstract
The Antimicrobial
Action of Honey on the Oral Flora
F.S. THEUNISSEN, S.R. GROBLER
Dental Faculty, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa
Summary
Total Quality
Management in Transfusion Medicine
P. DE BENEDICTIS
Western Province Blood Transfusion Service, Cape Town
Abstract
The role of a
Tuberculosis Laboratory in the National Tuberculosis Control Programme
J.R. MOKONOTO
National Department of Health, Communicable Diseases Control
Abstract
Latex Gloves: More harm than good!
C. DE BEER, J. CILLIERS
Department of Dermatology,
P.C. POTTER
Department of Allergology,
Abstract
The Use of a Mobile
Laboratory for Tuberculosis Tracing in the Rural Free State
C.C. JORDAAN, M.N. JANSE VAN RENSBURG, P.L. BOTHA
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of the Free State.
Abstract
Standardisation of
Evaluation and Reporting of a Peripheral Blood Film A Brief Overview
H. CLOETE
Haematology,
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of Organisms Producing Extended-Spectrum
b-Lactamases using the Double-Disc
Test
M. SNYMAN, J. PITOUT, C. JORDAAN
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of the
Abstract
Sunscreening Agents and Sun Protection Factors
C. DE BEER
Department of Dermatology, Tygerberg Hospital and University of
Stellenbosch
Abstract
Haemoglobin D in the
Gujerati Population in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
H.C. DOOLABH
Department of Haematology, University of Natal and King Edward VIII
Hospital, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Abstract
Streptococcus
Pneumoniae Susceptibility in Bloemfontein, South Africa Emerging Clarithromycin
Resistance
C.C. JORDAAN, M.J. SNYMAN, M.N. JANSE VAN RENSBURG
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of the Free State.
Abstract
Randomly Amplified
Polymorphic DNA Analysis for Characterising Neisseria Species
K.
Department of Medical Microbiology (G4), Faculty of Health Sciences, University
of the
Abstract
Quantitative Image
Analysis as a Useful Tool in the Routine Pathology Laboratory: A Methodological
Approach
K. WILLIAMS
Experimental Biology Programme, MRC, Tygerberg.
Abstract
Poliomyelitis - Can
this disease be eradicated by the year 2000!
P. KAY, D.G. HALL, J. BEHRENS
Abstract
Tuberculosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
C. DE BEER
Department of Dermatology, Tygerberg Hospital and University of
Stellenbosch
Introduction
The Microbiological
Change in Subgingival Flora during Orthodontic Treatment
F.S. THEUNISSEN, V.M. PHILLIPS
Department of Oral Pathology, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg,
South Africa
Abstract
The Isolation and
Detection of Malignant Cells in Serosal Fluids Utilising Magnetic Beads
E.C. OOSTHUIZEN, L. SCOTT, L.D. SHRIVES
Department of Paramedical Sciences, Free State Technikon, Bloemfontein,
South Africa.
Abstract
Giant Cell Tumour of
Tendon Sheath: An Immunohistochemical Study of Ten Cases
M.N. MUTHUPHEI
Department of Anatomical Pathology. Medunsa/Garankuwa Hospital,
Abstract
Evaluation of Manual
CD4 Cell Counts for use in Peripheral Laboratories
A. CRONJE, N. SMITH
Department of Biomedical Science, Port Elizabeth Technikon
Abstract
A Comparison between
the Sedimatic System and the Westergren Method of Determining Erythrocyte
Sedimentation Rate
M.A. OBERHOLZER, L. NEL, M.C. FOURIE, M.T. COETZEE
Department of Haematology & Cell Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein.
Abstract
The Effect of
Vitamin A Supplement on the Immune System of People with HIV and AIDS
E. BAXTER, N. SMITH, A. CRONJE
Department of Biomedical Science, Port Elizabeth Technikon
Abstract
Cytological and
Histological Presentation of a Primary Malignant Melanoma Arising in a Mature
Ovarian Teratoma - A Case Report
G. LUDIK, G. RIGHTER, *L. SCOTT
South African Institute for Medical Research, and the *Technikon of the
Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Introduction
The Control of
Diarrhoeal Disease in Refugee Camps. A look at the Rwandan Refugees in Eastern
Zaire, 1994
M. ABRAHAMS, D.G. HALL
Cape Technikon, School of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 652, Cape Town, 8000.
Introduction
REWIEW ARTICLE
Antigen Processing
and Presentation
G.M. DAVISON
Department of Haematology, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town
Introduction
Lead Levels in Teeth
of a Remote South African Community
F.S. THEUNISSEN, S.R. GROBLER
Dental Faculty, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg 7505
Abstract
Antimicrobial
activity of some Benzo and Naphthoquinones
A.J. ESTERHUYSE, V.I. HUGO
School of Life Sciences, Cape Technikon, PO Box 652, Cape Town 8008
D. DU PLESSIS
Department Human and Animal Physiology, University of Stellenbosch 7600
I.R. GREEN
Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17,
Bellville 7535
Abstract
What Arthropod-borne
Diseases are prevalent in SA!
G.L. GAPES. D.G. HALL
Cape Technikon, School of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 652, Cape Town 8000.
Introduction
The Mwanza Study on
the Relationship between the Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and
HIV Incidence.
What is the
significance of the study and how should its findings be incorporated into the
G. SCHUTTE, D.G. HALL
Introduction
H. CLOETE, W. KLEINHANS, H.
DE WAAL, I. LOUW
Department of Haematology, Tygerberg Hospital, University of
Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Abstract
Initial Experience in
the Culturing of Human Breast Malignancies on a Pigskin Substrate
L. SCOTT, G.J. VAN HUYSSTEEN, L. GOEDHALS, R. DU TOIT
Department of Paramedical Sciences, Free State Technikon
Abstract
Determination of the
diagnostic cut off point for Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA)
J.H. CHEPHE, M.K. PHOHU, M.N.
GUMEDE, J. MOLEPO
Department of Immunology, Medunsa / GaRankuwa Hospital, South Africa
Abstract
REVIEW ARTICLE
The Chromosomes of
Acute Leukaemia, with special regard to their Prognostic Importance
T. MALHERBE, D.G. HALL
Cape Technikon, School of Life Sciences, PO Box 652, Cape Town 8000
Introduction
Beneficial Viruses!
E.F. BAKER
Department of Virology, Medunsa
Introduction
The Cytological
Characterisation of Breast Carcinoma Cells cultured on a Plastic Substrate
L-L. SCOTT, D.J. COETZEE, E.J. SMIT
Department of Paramedical Sciences, Free State Technikon
Abstract
The Red Cell
Ferritin Assay used to Assess Iron Status in Donors and Non-Donors in
Unfavourable Working Environment
H. CLOETE, E. MANSVELT
Department of Haematology, Tygerberg Hospital.
Abstract
REVIEW ARTICLE
Introducing the
Quality System
A.W. VAN RIJSWIJK, J.W. CARTER
Drs. Dietrich, Street and Partners, Cape Town
Abstract
REVIEW ARTICLE
The Aetiology of
Kwashiorkor: The Role of Protein Deficiency, Iron and Free Radicals
J. EGAN, D.G. HALL
Cape Technikon, School of Life Sciences, PO Box 652. Cape 'Town 8000
Abstract
REVIEW ARTICLE
Polymerised Chain
Reaction (PCR)
J. EGLINTON, D.G. HALL
Cape Technikon, School of Life Sciences, PO Box 652, Cape Town 8000
Introduction
C.C. CHASE, P.A.B. WRANZ*
Department of Anatomy and Histology and *Department of Anatomical
Pathology
University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
Acute
Megakaryoblastic Leukaemia in Children A Diagnostic Challenge
G.M. TAPPAN, M.H.G.
SHUTTLEWORTH
Department of Haematology
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Summary
The Value of Automated Blood Counting in Leukaemia Diagnosis
A. KLINE, G.S. PILLAY, P. JACOBS
University of Cape Town Leukaemia Centre and Department of Haematology,
Groote Schuur Hospital
Abstract
Towards the
Histogenesis of a Primary Aneurismal Bone Cyst of Bone: An Immunohistochemical
Study.
M.N. MUTHUPHEI
Department of Anatomical Pathology, Medunsa and Garankuwa Hospital
Summary
REVIEW ARTICLE
This review article was compiled by the author, as part of the requirements
for the Higher National Diploma in Microbiology, at the Cape Technikon.
Once Daily
Aminoglycoside
J.M. BEUKES
Introduction
REVIEW ARTICLE
This review article was compiled by the author, as part of the
requirements for the Higher National Diploma in Microbiology, at the
A comparative study
of the different methods for the diagnosis of
Summary
REVIEW ARTICLE
This review article was compiled by the author, as part of the
requirements for the Higher National Diploma in Microbiology, at the
Nosocomial Transmission
of Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Patients with HIV
A. MALHERBE
Introduction
FELLOWSHIP THESIS
The Prevalence of
Inherited Disorders of Haemoglobin in the Indian Population of Chatsworth,
KwaZulu-Natal
R. BRIDGEMOHAN
Department of Haematology, King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban
Abstract
Status of
Tuberculosis in Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
J.R. MOKONOTO, A.K. RAMPE
Department of Microbiology, Ga-Rankuwa Hospital and Medical University of
South Africa
Abstract
F.S. THEUNISSEN,
Department of Oral Pathology, Dental Faculty, University of Stellenbosch,
Tygerberg
Abstract
Standardised
Methodology for Cytotechnology with the Nabeya Oesophageal Brush Biopsy Capsule
F.S. VENTER
Medical Research Council, Tygerberg 7505
Abstract
REVIEW ARTICLE
A Review of the
Family Rickettsiaceae
J. SAAYMAN
Introduction
The Use of High
Voltage Electrophoresis as Screening Method for Amino Acid Abnormalities
D. DU BRUYN*, J. MIENIE
Department of Chemical Pathology* Faculty of Medicine, UOFS and
University of Potchefstroom
Introduction
The effect of
Antibiotics on the Urinary Amino Acid Patterns
C.J. MYBURGH*, D. DU BRUYN, G.M. MEYER
Department of Chemical Pathology*, Faculty of Medicine, UOFS
Introduction
Flow Cytometric Analysis
of Acute Leukaemia - A Retrospective Study at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
R. POOL, J. MAVUSO
Department of Haematology, Medunsa
Introduction
Application of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for the Early Detection and
Direct Typing of Herpes Simplex
Virus in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
H.M.M. VISAGIE*, M.S. SMITH*, G.H.J. PRETORIUS**, E. VAN DER RYST*, J.G.
BARNARD***
Departments of Virology* and Haematology**, University of the Free State,
Bloemfontein
Department of Paramedical Science***, Free State Technikon, Bloemfontein
Abstract
HIV-1 p24 Antigen
Detection: A Comparison of Two Commercial Assays
S.F. LYONS
MRC AIDS Virus Research Unit, National Institute for Virology and
Department of Virology,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Abstract
REPORT BACK
The National
Convention of the South African Society for Co-operative Education
E.F, BAKER
Department of Virology, Medunsa
Introduction
External Quality
Assessment in Serology at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
M.J. NGWENYA
Serology Department, Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
Abstract
Encouragement of
Young Medical Technologists in Education
D.M. MAKUBALO
Department of Microbiology, GaRankuwa Hospital
Introduction
Laboratory Safety
Preventive Medicine
M. SEKGOBELA
Department of Microbiology, GaRankuwa Hospital and Medical University of
Southern Africa
Abstract
Veterinary
Technology - possible reasons for very low student numbers at Technikons as
compared
to students in Medical Technology amongst black South Africans
M.M. MOTSHWANE
Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health. Faculty of
Veterinary Science. Medunsa
Introduction
at Ga-Rankuwa
Hospital
M.J. MPHAHLELE, S. ASPINALL, I. PEENZE, A.D. STEELE
Department of Virology, Medunsa, 0204
Abstract
The Historical Basis
and Biological Applications of Morphometry
B,L. SEYMOUR
Department of Anatomical Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital
University of Cape Town Medical School
Abstract
The Co-operative
Education of Medical Technologists at GaRankuwa Hospital
E.F. BAKER
Department of Virology, Medunsa
Abstract
An Improved
Extraction and Radioimmuno as Procedure for the Measurement of Plasma
Vasopressin Levels
L. LE ROUX, S.H. VOLLMER, G.E. EYGELAAR, C. AALBERS, J.J.F. TALJAARD
Department of Chemical Pathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg
Summary
A Comparison of
three Sorbents used for the extraction of Vasopressin in Plasma
L. LE ROUX, C. AALBERS, J.J.F.
TALJAARD
Department of Chemical Pathology, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg
Abstract
The Use of Two
Monoclonal Antibodies LH-1 and Pgr-1A6 To Determine Steroid Receptor Status
of
Biopsies Taken From Patients With Breast Cancers at GaRankuwa Hospital
D.P. DU PLESSIS, Z.K. MOTHIBE,
Department of Anatomical Pathology, MEDUNSA
Introduction
Measurement of the
Functional Activity of C1-Esterase Inhibitor
P.W.A. MEYER and R. ANDERSON
Department of Immunology, Institute for Pathology, University of Pretoria
Abstract
Use of the Biocascade Technique to Determine Intravascular and Dermal
Fluid Values of Histamine in
Non-Atopic Patients and Patients with Atopic Eczema
J. CILLIERS, C. DE BEER, D.J. ROSSOUW*
Departments of Dermatology and Anatomical Pathology*
University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, P.O. Box 19063,
Tygerberg 7505
Abstract
Chronic Lymphocytic
Leukaemia at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
R. POOL, J. MAVUSO
Department of Haematology, Medunsa
Abstract
HLA-B27
Assay-Flowcytometric Method
A.P. ENGLAND, P. MODIMOLA, P. NORTMAN*
Drs Mauff & Partners, P.O. Box 8475, Johannesburg 2000
*South African Blood Transfusion Services P.O. Box 9326, Johannesburg
2000
Summary
Antibodies against
Streptococcus Pyogenes Antigens in the black population of Natal/Kwa-Zulu
*M.L. WHITEHEAD, *L.A. TAYLOR, Y. COOVADIA, J. VAN DEN ENDE, N. MILLAR
*Public Health Laboratory, NPA, Durban.
Department Medical Microbiology,
Abstract
Candifast: An
Evaluation of a Commercial Yeast Identification and Sensitivity Testing System
F.S. THEUNISSEN, I.O.C. THOMPSON
Department of Oral Pathology, Oral and Dental Teaching Hospital,
University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Tygerberg 7505
Abstract
Secondary
Amenorrhoea caused by a possible Microdeletion in a Balanced X, 20 Chromosome
Translocation
R.D. SMART*. Z. VAN DER SPUY**
Department of Human Genetics*, Department of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology**
Medical School, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract
Towards the Application
of a Polymerase Chain Reaction Technique for the Diagnosis of Mycoplasma
Fermentans Infections
M. LAMBRICK, F. DE ST.J. VAN DER RIET
Department Medical Microbiology, University of
Summary
Continuing Professional Development of Medical Technologists: Educational
Methods and
Evaluation of CPD
Systems
E.J. TRUTER
School of Life Sciences, Cape Technikon, Cape Town
Introduction
Continuing
Professional Development of Medical Technologists: A Life-Long Career Journey
E.J. TRUTER
School of Life Sciences, Cape Technikon, Cape Town
Introduction
The relationship
between Nucleolar Organiser Regions and DNA content in Salivary
Gland Neoplasms
W.F.P. VAN HEERDEN1, E;T. RAUBENHEIMER1, R. LE ROUX2
1Departments of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology, and 2Anatomical
Pathology, Medunsa.
Abstract
Hepatitis C Virus
Antibodies in the black population of Ga-Rankuwa.
H. R. BASETSE, I. PEENZE, S. ASPINALL
Department of Virology, Medical University of Southern Africa, PO Medunsa
0204
Abstract
Sharpening of
Tungsten-Carbide Knives
M.E. FORBES, J.H. VAN WYK, B.L. VAN DEN HEEVER
Dental Research Institute,
MRC/University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract
The functions and
role of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: A short review
A.W. VAN RIJSWIJK, P.M. ROSSOUW
Department of Human and Animal Physiology, University of Stellenbosch
Introduction
Haptoglobien - 'n
Oorsig Artikel
W.F. KLEINHANS
Departement Hematologie, Lewenswetenskappe, Kaapse Technikon
Full document (Language: Afrikaans)
Bernard-Soulier
Sindroom - 'n Oorsig Artikel
A. THERON
Departement Hematologie, Lewenswetenskappe, Kaapse Technikon
Full document (Language: Afrikaans)
Human Blood Group Chimeras in South Africa
P. P. MOORES
Immuno-haematology Laboratory, Natal Institute of Immunology, Durban
Abstract
Serodiagnosis of
Tuberculosis in Children: An Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay for IgG
Antibodies to
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis H.37 RV
W.S. DEMPSTER, G. HUSSEY, M. KRIEL, S. ROSSEAU
Institute of Child Health, University of Cape Town,
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South
Africa
Introduction
Fragile X syndrome
confirmed by molecular studies in a family in which one member had an
additional
chromosomal translocation involving the Fragile X.
R. D. SMART, M. BABAYA
Department of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town Medical School
Abstract
Evaluation of the
QBC Autoread Haematology System
A. P. ENGLAND
Drs Mauff & Partners.
Abstract
The Use of Hamster Ova as Reactivating Vehicles to obtain Human Sperm
Chromosomes
O.E. CLAASSENS, D.R. FRANKEN, R. MENKVELD, T.F. KRUGER
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg 7505
Abstract
High Pressure Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) with Electrochemical Detection (ECD) for the
determination
of Plasma Catecholamines.
M. F. GANHAO, J. HATTINGH, N. I. PITTS, M. L. HURWITZ
Department of General Physiology, Dental School, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Abstract
Plasma Catecholamine
Estimation using High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Electrochemical Detection*
P.K. JANICKI**, P.S. ELLIS, M.L. VAN DER WATT, M.F.M. JAMES
Anglo-American Corp. Anaesthetic Research Laboratory,
Department of Anaesthetics,
Observatory 7925.
*presented as a short paper during the 11th National Congress
of The Society of Medical Laboratory
Technologists of SA in Durban,
13-17 May 1991
**present address: Dept. Physiology, UCT Medical School
Introduction
An Optimised Acridine
Orange Staining Method for Trichomonas Vaginalis
L. FERNANDES, A.C. FERNANDES, M.F. MAHOMED, H.H. CREWE-BROWN
Department of Microbiology, Medical University of Southern Africa
PO Medunsa 0204
Abstract
REVIEW ARTICLE
HIV and its Effect
on the Blood
JOHAN ERASMUS
Introduction
REVIEW ARTICLE
Hereditary Elliptocytosis
and Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis
DENISE PROSSER
Introduction
A Comparison of
Three Methods for the Direction of Penicillin-Tolerant
Viridans
Streptococci
THORA P. CAPPER, J. SAUNDERS, M. CARMICHAEL, K. KLUGMAN
The South African Institute for Medical Research
Summary
Effects of Serum on
the Synthesis and Secretion of Soluble Proteins by Isolated Rat Hepatocytes
MICHELLE SILOVE, JOHANN HATTINGH
Department of General Physiology, School of Dentistry,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Abstract
Hereditary
Spherocytosis: A Family Study
JOSEPH V. MUVUSO, ROGER POOL
Department of Haematology, Medunsa
Abstract
A Simplified
Procedure for the Separation and Purification of Cortisol Binding Globulin
A. W. VAN RIJSWIJK* and J. J. F. TALJAARD**
*Department of Human and Animal Physiology and **Chemical Pathology,
University of Stellenbosch
Summary
An assessment of the Coulter STKS and the Technicon H2 Automated Blood
Cell Counters
A.P. ENGLAND
Haematology Department, Drs Mauff & Partners.
Summary
Trace Metals, their
analysis and possible relationship to Free Radicals
in children with
Kwashiorkor
W S DEMPSTER, H DE V MEESE, AA SIVE, R SACKS, E SUBOTZKY, H. MALAN
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Institute of Child Health,
Red
Cross, War Memorial Children's Hospital and University of Cape Town,
Rondebosch, 7700
Introduction
Cytomegalovirus:
Seronegative Blood Components using Regular Blood Donors
CAROL J. COLLETT
Western Province Blood Transfusion Service
ALISON B. MURRAY
Department of Medical Microbiology
University of Cape Town
Abstract
Low Plasma
Cholinesterase levels in rural workers exposed to organophosphate pesticide
sprays
Summary of Paper previously published in the South African Medical
Journal 1990: 78: 581-583
DAVID F. INNES*, BRUCE H. FULLER, GEORGE M.B. BERGER
Department of Chemical Pathology, Red Cross War Memorial Children's
Hospital and
*University of Cape Town.
Summary
CHERYL ANDERSONS, ALAN E. MILLS
Department of Haematology,
Red Cross War Memorial Children's
Abstract
The Determination of Plasma Ammonia using a Simple Automated Enzymatic
Ultra-Violet Method
MOTSOSHI. J. MOOKA, PATRICK D. SMITH
Transvaal Provincial Hospitals
Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
MANIE J. DREYER
Department of Chemical Pathology
Medical University of Southern Africa
Abstract
Demonstration of
Donovan Bodies in Lesions of Granuloma Inguinale using an Immunoperoxidase
Method
DANIEL JACOB AFRIKA
Department of Anatomical Pathology, School of Pathology,
The South African Institute for Medical Research
and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
False Free Thyroxine
Levels by Equilibrium Dialysis due to Radiochemical Impurities
ALETTA M. SMIT1, W. JOHN KALK2, GLADYS A. GAGLIARDI2
Departments of Anaesthesia1 and Medicine2,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
Progestogen Contraceptive Modification of Human Papillomavirus
associated Cellular Change
in the Uterine
Cervix
SHAN M. McCALLUM
Cytology Unit, Regional Laboratory Services
University of Natal Medical School, Durban
Abstract
The Plight of Level
IV Medical Technologists
ELIZABETH F. BAKER
Department of Virology, MEDUNSA
Abstract
Comparison of Identification Methods for Anaerobic Bacteria: Evaluation of
the ATB 32A System.
I.
VAN DER WESTHUYZEN, A. M. D. TAUBIN, L. J. GHALKLEY
Department of Medical Technology
Technikon Witwatersrand
Viruses Excreted in the Stools of Children with Gastroenteritis.
A. D. STEELE, L. S. STEINHARDT, G. LECATSAS
Department of Virology
Medical University of Southern Africa
The Perceptions of Qualified Medical Technologists at GaRankuwa Hospital
and Medunsa towards their Education and Career.
E.
F. BAKER
Department of Virology, GaRankuwa Hospital Medunsa 0204
Epidemiology of Pseudamonas aeruginosa Infections at the R. K. Khan Hospital
- Durban
R. H. BHANA, Y. M. COOVADIA
Department of Microbiology, R.K. Khan Hospital, Chatsworth
Determination of the Fetal Karyotype in a Maternally Contaminated
Cordocentesis Sample
R. D. SMART, D. L. VILJOEN, Z. JAQUIRE
Department of Human Genetics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of
Cape Town, South Africa
Influence of the Bias, Imprecision and Incidence of two different
Analytical Methods on the "All Results" Standard Deviation Index
Values in Quality Control Surveys.
R.
J. GEORGES
Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Pathology of the South African
Institute for Medical Researchand the University of the Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg
Dysgonic Fermenter-2:
Laboratory Identification and Report of the Incidence in Dogs in the Cape
Peninsula
I. J. VAN DE VLIET, D. RODITI, D. BARLOW, J.C.T. RADEMAN
Department of Medical Microbiology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925
Effect of Decalcification Solutions on Staining of Pulpal Sections
M. DE BEER, J. H. VAN WYK, P. E. CLEATON-JONES, M. A. SMITH
Dental Research Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
South Africa
Comparison of a Gelatin Particle Agglutination Test and an Elisa for
Detection of Antibodies to HIV-1.
S.
F. LYONS, M. F. GOUS, G. M. MCGILLIVRAY
National Institute for Virology, and the Department of Virology,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
The Measurement of Glycated Serum Proteins using a Colorimetric Method.
C. NAIDOO, P. GANPATH, I. L'HOSTE, S. M. JOUBERT
SA Medical Research Council, Department of Chemical Pathology
University of Natal Medical School, Durban
Evaluation of a Slide Latex Agglutination Test for the Rapid Diagnosis of
Trichomonas vaginalis Infections.
M. F. MAHOMED, L. GROBLER, C. GEFFEN. P. J. FRIPP, H. H. CREWE-BROWN
Department of Microbiology, Immunology Division,
P.O. Box 204, Medunsa 0204 and
City Health Department Pretoria
The Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Infection in Diarrhoeaic Infants at
Livingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth.
E, BAXTER
Department of Microbiology,
South African Institute for Medical Research
P.O. Box 467
Port Elizabeth
The Characterisation of Beta-Lactamase Producing Haemophilus Influenzae
Isolates
T.
P. CAPPER
Department of Microbiology
The South African Institute for Medical Research, P.O. Box 1038
Johannesburg 2000
The Relationship between Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Hepatitis B Virus in
patients at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
H. J. BASETSE, E. F. BAKER. S. ASPINALL, J. J. ALEXANDER
Division of Virology, Department of Microbiology
Medical University of Southern Africa
PO Medunsa, 0204
Prevalence of Cytomegalovirus antibodies in patients with bad obstetric histories,
in neonates and in stillbirths
P. BOS, J. J. ALEXANDER, I. KAISER, A. D. STEELE
Sub-department of Virology
Medical University of Southern Africa
Vaginal Flora and the Role of Genital Mycoplasmas in Pregnant Women
Attending the Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban,
South Africa
H. S. KUNENE
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Natal, Durban
Comparison of Seven Methods for Detecting Human Rotavirus in Stools.
A.
D, STEELE, A. MUTLOW, P. BOS, G. LECATSAS
Sub-department of Virology, Medical, Medical University of Southern Africa.
The Use, of Ethidium Bromide to Produce Hjgh Resolution Banded Chromosomes
R. D. SMART, A. WILSON, M. GEERTSHUIS, F. BAYLEY, P. SMART
Department of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town, Medical School,
Observatory 7925
Tissue Penetration and Preservation: A Comparative Study of 5 Fixatives
F. S. NKHUMELENI, E. J. RAUBENHEIMER
Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Biology Medical University of Southern
Africa P.O. Medunsa, 0204
Invloede op die Bepaling van Geļoniseerde Kalsium Konsentrasie, soos in die
Laboratorium bepaal.
D.J. ELS
Departement Chemiese Patologie, Tygerberg Hospitaal, Tygerberg 7505
A Study of the Influences of Sampling Methodology on Assay Results during
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
J.B. DU PLESSIS
Department of Pharmacology, University of the Orange Free State,
Bloemfontein.
Criteria for the Selection of Analytical Methods for the Clinical Chemistry
Laboratory: Review and Bibliography.
R.
J. GEORGES
Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Pathologyof the South African
Institute for Medical Research and the University of the Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg.
A Comparison between Two Methods for the Determination of Serum Total
Calcium Levels
M.J. DREYER, P.M. LEA, J. DAUTH, E.J. RAUBENHEIMER
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of
Southern Africa
The Comparison of Techniques for the Preparation of Spermatozoa for Scanning
Electron Microscopy
E. CONRADIE, P.J. SELBY, K. COETZEE, T.F. KRUGER, R. MENKVELD
Research Institute for Medical Biophysics (RIMB), Medical Research Council,
Tygerberg 7505
The Isolation of Polio- and Coxsackie A Viruses from patients with
Paralytic Disease at Ga-Rankuwa Hospital
A.
MUTLOW, H.R, BASETSE, E.F. BAKER, S. ASPINALL, J.J. ALEXANDER
Division of Virology, Department of Microbiology, Medical University of
Southern Africa
PO Medunsa 0204
An Evaluation of Blood Culture Specimens yielding Negative Cultures with
Raised Growth Index Values using the Bactec 460 Machine
J.J. FROHLICH
Department of Microbiology Baragwanath Hospital
South African Institute for Medical Research
P.O. Box 1038 Johannesburg 2000
Evaluation of a Disc Diffusion System for the Identification of Routine
Yeast Isolates
K.J. STEAD, G. NEIL
Department of Medical Microbiology
South African Institute for Medical Research, and the University of the
Witwatersrand Medical School, Johannesburg, 2000
Report Back: The British Council -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Course 656
Part II.
M.F. MAHOMED
Departement of Microbiology, Immunology Division
Medical University of Southern Africa
A Preliminary Evaluation of the Technicon H-1 Haematology Analyser
L.
ADAMS, N, HINDLEY, L. STEVENS, A. KLINE, A. BIRD
Department of Haematology,
Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town
Lecithin/Sphingomyelin Ratios using Bromothymol Blue as Staining Agent:
Is this the Densitometric Reference Method?
J. C. MCCULLOCH, R. WAISBERG, J. M. KUYL, D. MENDELSOHN
Department of Chemical Pathology,
South African Institute for Medical Research, and the University of the
Witwatersrand Medical School, Johannesburg, 2000
Report Back: The British Council Sexually Transmitted Diseases Course 656
(Part I)
M. F. Mahomed
Departement of Microbiology, Immunology Division
Medical University of Southern Africa
The Educational Development of the UK Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer
Profession.
RAYMOND
T. JONES
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
King Henry I Street, Portsmouth
England
The Chemical and Immunochemical Diagnosis of IgD Multiple Myeloma with Total
Cost
J. DAUTH, J. C. SENEKAL, L. R. BOYES, B. B. LENTZ, M. J. DREYER
Department of Chemical Pathology
Medical University of Southern Africa
PO Medunsa, 0204
A Comparison of Two Enzyme Immunoassays and Direct Electron Microscopy for
the Detection of Rotavirus in Faeces
A. D. STEELE, L. S. STEINHARDT, J. J. ALEXANDER
Division of Virology, Department of Microbiology
Medical University of Southern Africa
Quality Control: An Inexpensive Regional Programme
A. SLADE
Department of Chemical Pathology
Regional Laboratory Services
Private Bag X54331
Durban 4000
Multi-element determination of Selenium, Manganese and Cobalt in small
volumes of Serum using Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry.
W.
S. DEMPSTER, F. POCOCK, H. DE V. HEESE
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Institute of Child Health, Red
Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and University of Cape Town, Rondebosch
7700
Evaluation of Haemagglutination test for the detection of circulating
antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens in Patients with auto-immune
diseases.
J. R. MOKONOTO, P. P. MOKAILA, M. F. MOHOMED, H. H. CREWE-BROWN
Immunology Division, Department of Microbiology, Ga-Rankuwa Hospital and
Medical University of Southern Africa, PO Medunsa, 0204.
A Comparative Evaluation of three Commercial Slide Agglutination Tests for
the Identification of Staphylococcus Aureus.
R. H. BHANA, Y. M. COOVADIA, K. K. NAIDOO
Department of Microbiology, University of Natal Medical School, King Edward
VIII Hospital and R.K. Khan Hospital, Durban
An Assessment of the Coulter Counter Models S880 and S Plus
A.
P. ENGLAND
University of the Witwatersrand School of Pathology and SAIMR
Johannesburg 2000
Effective Laboratory Management
REX W. L. FRANCIS
Pathology Laboratory
Durdoc Medical Centre
Durban
Serum Zinc levels and other biochemical paramaters in patients with
pulmonary tuberculosis.
J.
DAUTH, M.J. DREYER AND C. LOURENS
Senior Medical Technical Officer Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty
of Medical University of Southern Africa. P.O. Medunsa, 0204
Pyocin types of pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated at King Edward VIII hospital
Durban
R.H. BHANA
Dept. of Microbiology. University of Natal Medical School and King Edward
VIII Hospital, Durban.
Ringworm of the Scalp in children
G. NEIL
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town and Red
Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town.
Cytologic diagnosis of hydatid disease of the breast.
P. ANDERSON
Ehrlichia Canis -- an intriguing Haemoparasite of the Dog.
P.C. FRANCES AND B.H. FIVAZ
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital - Durban