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Original Research
Morphological patterns of anaemia among pregnant women  
from Sudan
Abuobieda B. Abusharib
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a743 | 14 October 2019

Original Research
Haematological values in a healthy adult population in Yaoundé, 
Cameroon
Martin E. Oloume, Abas Mouliom, Bernard F. Melingui, Suzanne Belinga, 
Julie S. Nana, Mathurin Tejiokem, Francoise N. Sack, Jeanne Manga,  
Annie R. Epote
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a852 | 31 October 2019

Original Research
Onsite healthcare worker acceptability and performance of the  
point-of-care Pima CD4 assay in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Mary E. Schmitz, Karen Chang, Nichole Arnett, Luciana Kohatsu,  
Ruth Lemwayi, Michael Mwasekaga, John Nkengasong, Omotayo Bolu, 
Fausta Mosha, Larry Westerman
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a740 | 21 November 2019

Original Research
Assessment of the AQUIOS flow cytometer – An automated  
sample preparation system for CD4 lymphocyte PanLeucogating 
enumeration
Daniel Rhodes, Guislaine Carcelain, Mike Keeney, Christophe Parizot, 
Dominika Benjamins, Laurine Genesta, Jin Zhang, Justin Rohrbach,  
Denise Lawrie, Deborah K. Glencross
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a804 | 05 December 2019

Original Research
Resazurin microtitre plate assay and Sensititre® MycoTB for detection  
of Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistance in a high tuberculosis  
resistance setting
Prenika Jaglal, Melendhran Pillay, Koleka Mlisana
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a840 | 13 December 2019

Lessons from the Field
Development and validation of a high performance liquid  
chromatography method to determine nevirapine in plasma  
in a resource-limited setting
Faithful Makita-Chingombe, Andrew J. Ocque, Robin DiFrancesco,  
Charles Maponga, Farai Muzambi, Tsitsi G. Monera-Penduka,  
Tinashe Mudzviti, Takudzwa J. Mtisi, Gene D. Morse
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a880 | 16 May 2019

Lessons from the Field
Strengthening laboratory capacity for detection of respiratory  
viral pathogens through the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) 
framework
Brett Whitaker, Karen A. Alroy, Erica Guthrie, Sarah Schildecker,  
Susan Hiers, Jill Woodard, S. Arunmozhi Balajee
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a861 | 18 July 2019

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Editorial
Extending the breadth of African laboratory medicine
Iruka N. Okeke
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a1128 | 05 December 2019

Review Article
Review of molecular subtyping methodologies used to investigate 
outbreaks due to multidrug-resistant enteric bacterial pathogens  
in sub-Saharan Africa
Anthony M. Smith
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a760 | 14 March 2019

Original Research
Implementation and evaluation of the Presto combined qualitative  
real-time assay for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae  
in Rwanda
Vicky Cuylaerts, Irith De Baetselier, Claude M. Muvunyi, Lambert 
Mwambarange, Hilde Smet, John Rusine, Viateur Musengamana,  
Janneke van de Wijgert, Tania Crucitti
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a739 | 18 April 2019

Original Research
Molecular detection of enterovirus D68 among children with acute 
respiratory tract infection in Ghana
Joyce A. Kubi, Mohamed Mutocheluh, Joseph H.K. Bonney,  
William K. Ampofo, John K. Odoom
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a732 | 26 June 2019

Original Research
Molecular confirmation and phylogeny of Lassa fever virus in Benin 
Republic 2014–2016
Olumuyiwa B. Salu, Ayorinde B. James, Honoré S. Bankolé,  
Jijoho M. Agbla, Magloire Da Silva, Fernand Gbaguidi, Christian F. Loko, 
Sunday A. Omilabu
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a803 | 22 August 2019

Original Research
Organisational management of hospital blood transfusion services in 
Nairobi County, Kenya: Evidence of implementation
Anne N. Mbuthia, Eunice M. Mwangi, Musa O. Ong’ombe
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a676 | 26 August 2019

Original Research
The use of real-time polymerase chain reaction and an adenosine 
deaminase assay for diagnosing pleural tuberculosis
Mulalo Molaudzi, Julitha Molepo
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a731 | 28 August 2019

Original Research
Xpert® MTB/RIF assay on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues in the 
diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Allan N. Njau, Samuel M. Gakinya, Shahin Sayed, Zahir Moloo
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a748 | 18 September 2019

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Lessons from the Field
Blueprint for building a biorepository in a resource-limited setting that 
follows international best practices
Alash’le G. Abimiku, Talishea Croxton, Petronilla J. Ozumba, Ndidi Agala, 
Olasinbo Balogun, Emmanuel Jonathan, Enzenwa Onyemata,  
Kachimi Ndifon, Sunji Nadoma, Thankgod Anazodo, Sam Peters,  
Christine M. Beiswanger
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a722 | 28 August 2019

Lessons from the Field
Medical laboratory accreditation in a resource-limited district health 
centre laboratory, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Daniel M. Desalegn, Boja D. Taddese, Nebiyou Yemanebrhane,  
Mulye S. Getahun, Kumera T. Kitila, Tariku T. Dinku, Kassahun D. Asferie, 
Elizabeth A. Wolde, Gemechis B. Tura, Tilahun B. Mersha, Alemayhu W. 
Rorissa, Daniel D. Wondimagegnehu, Tinsae K. Hailu, Abrham T. Bika
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a793 | 19 September 2019

Lessons from the Field
Tropical Laboratory Initiative: An innovative model for laboratory 
medicine in rural areas
Zelda R. Moran, Atta B. Frimpong, Pablo Castañeda-Casado,  
Francis K. Frimpong, Manuela B. de Lorenzo, Yanis Ben Amor
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a922 | 26 September 2019

Lessons from the Field
A comprehensive district-level laboratory intervention after the Ebola 
epidemic in Sierra Leone
Annelies W. Mesman, Musa Bangura, Sahr M. Kanawa, Joseph S. Gassimu, 
Kerry L. Dierberg, Mohamed M. Sheku, J. Daniel Orozco, Regan H. Marsh
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a885 | 22 October 2019

Lessons from the Field
Design and implementation of a clinical laboratory information  
system in a low-resource setting
Timothy M. Mtonga, Faheema E. Choonara, Jeremy U. Espino, 
Chimwemwe Kachaje, Kenneth Kapundi, Takondwa E. Mengezi,  
Soyapi L. Mumba, Gerald P. Douglas
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a841 | 28 October 2019

Case Study
Coexistence of Kaposi sarcoma and Molluscum contagiosum on the  
same site in a HIV-AIDS patient: A very rare occurrence
Kabir Abdullahi, Yahaya Mohammed, Saddiku A. Sahabi,  
Mahmood M. Dalhat
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a747 | 29 April 2019

Case Study
Late diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in a child at Dr George 
Mukhari Academic Hospital, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa: A case report
Bakani A. Siwele, Ndivhuho A. Makhado, Matodzi T. Mariba
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a783 | 29 July 2019

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Case Study
Atypical presentation of herpes simplex virus type 1 infection in  
paediatric burns patients in a large tertiary hospital, South Africa
Mpho L. Sikhosana, Asma Salloo, Monica Birkhead, Kerrigan McCarthy
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a916 | 23 October 2019

Brief Report
Whole genome sequencing for drug resistance determination in 
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Shaheed V. Omar, Lavania Joseph, Halima M. Said, Farzana Ismail,  
Nabila Ismail, Thabisile L. Gwala, Nazir A. Ismail
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a801 | 21 February 2019

Brief Report
Utilisation of fine needle aspiration cytology and biopsy  
in Sokoto, Nigeria: A five-year review
Kabir Abdullahi, Mohammed Umar, Saddiku M. Sahabi
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a809 | 30 May 2019

Brief Report
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus co-infection among  
HIV-1-positive patients in North-Central Nigeria:  
The urgent need for surveillance
Terver M. Akindigh, Abba O. Joseph, Chrisitiana O. Robert,  
Ocheme J. Okojokwu, Juliet N. Okechalu, Aje J. Anejo-Okopi
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a622 | 27 June 2019

Brief Report
Potential role of Lu/BCAM in HIV-related atherosclerosis
Modisa S. Motswaledi, Ishmael Kasvosve, Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a792 | 30 September 2019

Brief Report
Hyperuricaemia is associated with dyslipidemia but not HbA1c  
among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Botswana
Ellen Gobusamang, Naledi G. Nyepetsi, Modisa S. Motswaledi,  
Ishmael Kasvosve
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a786 | 07 November 2019

Correction
Corrigendum: Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Ethiopia: 
Implementation experiences and lessons learned
Rajiha A. Ibrahim, Amete M. Teshale, Surafel F. Dinku, Negga A. Abera, 
Abebe A. Negeri, Feven G. Desta, Eyasu T. Seyum, Adugna W. Gemeda, 
Wubshet M. Keficho
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a1109 | 06 December 2019

Reviewer Acknowledgement
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 8, No 1 | a1136 | 12 December 2019

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