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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 Cape Town
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
Blood Counts, Automated Differential Counts, Automated Reticulocyte Counts and
T-cell Subset Analysis
D. LAWRIE, S. SONDAY, M. MÜNSTER
Department of Haematology, Johannesb