Pathologists Corner

2025 Newsletters - 2025-09-23

Lipoprotein

Lipoprotein (a) also referred to as Lp (a) is structurally similar to LDL- C with the exception of the presence of apolipoprotein (a) or apo (a) moiety attached to its apo B component1. Apo(a) shares homology with the fibrin binding domain of plasminogen leading to impaired conversion to its active form plasmin. 

2025 Newsletters - 2025-09-23

D–dimer

D-dimer has been in use for almost three decades, as a screening tool for Venous thromboembolism (VTE)¹. It is one of many Fibrin degradation products (FDP) produced after a clot is degraded by the process of fibrinolysis. FDPs come in a variety of molecular weights.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-09-22

High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I (hs-cTnI)

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is the major cause of death and disability worldwide with an increasing incidence. The risk of death is highest within the first few hours of AMI onset. Rapid identification of AMI is critical for the initiation of medical treatment and management. 

2025 Newsletters - 2025-08-25

Iron Deficiency in Infants & Children

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in children. The prevalence of anemia in children in Africa, South and Central America, and Southeast Asia ranges between 45% and 65%.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-07-29

Hepatitis B

How common is Chronic Hepatitis B?

• Chronic Hepatitis B is known to be a global problem.
• More than 250 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis B virus.
• Chronic infection causes more than 650 000 deaths each year.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-07-11

The Hidden Ingredient in Food Safety

When you enjoy your favourite meal at a restaurant, grab a snack from a street vendor, or sip a bottle of juice, there’s something you may not think about but should: the health of the person who prepared it.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-07-11

Cerba Lancet Kenya is Now Officially Approved by the Nairobi City County Government to Provide Food Handler Medical Testing!

We are pleased to announce that Cerba Lancet Kenya is now officially licensed by the Nairobi City County Government to provide Food Handler Medical Testing.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-04-17

Laboratory Science Saves Lives

Medical laboratory professionals are indispensable to modern healthcare, playing a pivotal role in saving patients' lives. Traditionally, they have been responsible for analyzing biological samples, providing physicians with critical diagnostic information essential for disease identification, treatment decisions, and patient monitoring.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-03-24

Colorectal Cancer: On the Rise in Zimbabwe?

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Zimbabwe has seen a dramatic increase in colon and rectum (large intestine) cancer cases, with a significant proportion occurring in young productive members of society.

2025 Newsletters - 2025-03-14

Kidney Awareness Month

Regardless of your age, understanding your kidneys can contribute to a healthier lifestyle and may help prevent or slow the advancement of kidney disease. It's essential to recognize that these tests are vital.