Virulence and pathogenicity of three Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense stabilates in a Swiss white mouse model [0.03%]
三种东非锥虫稳定株在瑞士白鼠模型中的毒力和致病性研究
Christopher Kariuki,John M Kagira,Victor Mwadime et al.
Christopher Kariuki et al.
Background: A key objective in basic research on human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is developing a cheap and reliable experimental model of the disease for use in pathogenesis and drug studies. ...
Prolonged storage-induced changes in haematology parameters referred for testing [0.03%]
延长储存诱导的需进行检测的血液学参数变化
Elise Schapkaitz,Dashini Pillay
Elise Schapkaitz
Background: Referral of samples for the work-up of haematological disorders from remote laboratories can result in a delay in analysis. Objective: ...
Corrigendum: Assuring the quality of diagnostic testing: the future is now [0.03%]
勘误：确保诊断检测的质量：未来已经来临
John Nkengasong,Debrah I Boeras,Alash&#x;le Abimiku et al.
John Nkengasong et al.
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.4102/ajlm.v5i2.558.]. © 2017. The Authors.
Published Erratum
African journal of laboratory medicine. 2017 Jul 19:6:661. DOI:10.4102/ajlm.v6i1.661 2017
Establishment of a stable proficiency testing matrix in transfusion microbiology in South Africa [0.03%]
在南非输血微生物学中建立稳定的质量控制矩阵
Xoliswa L Mpumlwana,Winnie Kruger,Ute Jentsch
Xoliswa L Mpumlwana
Background: All medical laboratories must participate in proficiency testing (PT) programmes to ensure high-quality results. Proficiency testing samples mimic clinical samples; however, PT programmes for detection of bact...
Rapid testing for respiratory syncytial virus in a resource-limited paediatric intensive care setting [0.03%]
在资源有限的儿科重症监护环境中对呼吸道合胞病毒进行快速检测
Howard Newman,Donald Tshabalala,Sikhumbuzo Mabunda et al.
Howard Newman et al.
We analysed the performance characteristics of the respiratory syncytial virus lateral flow rapid antigen assay in use when compared to a multiplex polymerase chain reaction for detection of respiratory viruses. The study was conducted at a...
The network approach to laboratory procurement and supply chain management: Addressing the system issues to enhance HIV viral load scale-up [0.03%]
网络方法在实验室采购和供应链管理中的应用：解决系统问题以促进HIV病毒载量的扩大化的方案
Jason Williams,Dianna Edgil,Matthew Wattleworth et al.
Jason Williams et al.
Investment in viral load scale-up in order to control the HIV epidemic and meet the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) '90-90-90' goals has prompted the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and countries to increa...
Sentinel laboratory compliance with best practices in Burkina Faso's antimicrobial resistance surveillance network [0.03%]
布基纳法索抗菌素耐药性监测网络中哨点实验室对最佳实践的遵守情况
Dame Yenyetou,Emmanuel Zongo,Emilie Dama et al.
Dame Yenyetou et al.
Background: Standardising procedures is the best way to harmonise and strengthen the quality of laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance surveillance. Since 2018, Burkina Faso has developed and disseminated the national ...
Impact of potassium test sample rejections on routine laboratory service, South Africa [0.03%]
钾试验样本拒收对南非常规实验室服务的影响
Sarah McAlpine,Bettina Chale-Matsau
Sarah McAlpine
Background: Accurate potassium measurements are necessary for effective clinical management of hyperkalaemia. Pre-analytical factors may affect laboratory measurements, leading to erroneous results and inappropriate patie...
Bridging the gaps in newborn screening programmes: Challenges and opportunities to detect haemoglobinopathies in Africa [0.03%]
非洲新生儿筛查计划中血红蛋白病检测的缺口、挑战及机遇
Seth Twum,Kwadwo Fosu,Robin A Felder et al.
Seth Twum et al.
Background: Haemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease and β-thalassaemia, are monogenic disorders with a relatively higher prevalence among malaria-endemic areas in Africa. Despite this prevalence, most African ...