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Review Article
Bridging the gaps in newborn screening programmes: 
Challenges and opportunities to detect haemoglobinopathies  
in Africa
Seth Twum, Kwadwo Fosu, Robin A. Felder, Kwabena A.N. Sarpong
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2225 | 14 December 2023

Original Research
Consequences of rpoB mutations missed by the GenoType 
MTBDRplus assay in a programmatic setting in South Africa
Nomonde R. Mvelase, Lindiwe P. Cele, Ravesh Singh, Yeshnee 
Naidoo, Jennifer Giandhari, Eduan Wilkinson, Tulio de Oliveira, 
Khine Swe Swe-Han, Koleka P. Mlisana
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1975 | 06 February 2023

Original Research
Alternative methods for calculating percentage haemolysis of 
red cell concentrates in peripheral blood banks in Sri Lanka
Caroline A. Fernando, Deklanji T. Dissanayake, Uththara I. Hewamana, 
Shyamini Rathnaweera, Wickrama A. Samanthilake, Ranga Tudugala, 
Kithsiri B. Jayasekara, Kumudu Kuruppu
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1987 | 23 February 2023

Original Research
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial uropathogens in a 
South African regional hospital
Alicia Naidoo, Afsana Kajee, Nomonde R. Mvelase, Khine Swe Swe-Han
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1920 | 03 March 2023

Original Research
Using the SLIPTA checklist to assess laboratory readiness for 
Joint Commission International accreditation
Abdul K. El Karaaoui, Nada Assaf
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2044 | 15 March 2023

Original Research
Use of full blood count parameters and haematology cell ratios 
in screening for sepsis in South Africa
Jason van Rensburg, Saarah Davids, Carine Smuts, Glenda M. Davison
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2104 | 11 April 2023

Original Research
Modelling CD4 reagent usage across a national hierarchal 
network of laboratories in South Africa
Naseem Cassim, Lindi-Marie Coetzee, Deborah K. Glencross
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2085 | 15 May 2023

Original Research
Performance of two multiplex flow cytometric assays for antibody 
detection in Egyptian patients
Alshymaa A. Ahmed, Alia A. El Shahaway, Heba M. Kadry, Nora M. Said
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2099 | 18 May 2023

Original Research
COVID-19 positive cases among asymptomatic individuals 
during the second wave in Ndola, Zambia
Jonathan Gwasupika, Victor Daka, Justin Chileshe, Moses Mukosha, 
Steward Mudenda, Bright Mukanga, Ruth L. Mfune, Gershom Chongwe
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2119 | 31 May 2023

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Editorial
Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible 
global health emergency
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, 
Kirsten Bibbins, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie 
Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia M. 
Sharief, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2335 | 20 November 2023

Editorial
Taking the train of digital health and artificial intelligence to improve 
medical laboratory service in Africa: Key considerations
Rajiv Erasmus, Pascale Ondoa
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2329 | 30 November 2023

Opinion Paper
Medical laboratory practice in Malawi – Current status
Symon F. Nayupe, Patrick Mbulaje, Steven Munharo, Parth Patel, 
Don E. Lucero-Prisno III
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1921 | 06 January 2023

Opinion Paper
Why pathogen genomics is crucial in Africa’s public health
Lamech M. Mwapagha
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2166 | 22 September 2023

Review Article
The COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: The significance 
of presumed immune sufficiency
Abel O. Idowu, Yusuf O. Omosun, Joseph U. Igietseme, Anthony 
A. Azenabor
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1964 | 30 January 2023

Review Article
Key success factors for the implementation of quality 
management systems in developing countries
Iryna Tanasiichuk, Olha Karaman, Larysa Natrus
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2058 | 31 January 2023

Review Article
Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in human health in 
Tanzania: 2016–2021
Neema Camara, Nyambura Moremi, Janneth Mghamba, Eliudi 
Eliakimu, Edwin Shumba, Pascale Ondoa, Beverly Egyir
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2053 | 22 May 2023

Review Article
A pragmatic approach to the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism in 
developing countries
John I. Anetor, Bose E. Orimadegun, Gloria O. Anetor
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1946 | 30 May 2023

Review Article
Epidemic forecast and preparedness for explosive-cerebrospinal 
meningitis outbreak in Nigeria using the preventive vaccination strategy
Iseimokumo C. Peletiri, Rosemary C. Nwachukwu C. Nwachukwu, 
Diweni C. Peletiri, Esther Q. Onoja, Charity T. Tulagha, 
Ikaprite I. Igbalibo, Grace M. Ayanbimpe, Eugene I. Ikey
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2086 | 17 November 2023

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Original Research
Selected micronutrient status of school-aged children at 
risk of Schistosoma haematobium infection in suburban 
communities of Nigeria
Samson E. Olerimi, Ehitare I. Ekhoye, Oriasotie S. Enaiho, 
Alexander Olerimi
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2034 | 31 May 2023

Original Research
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G in HIV-positive  
and HIV-negative individuals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Kerri-Lee A. Francois, Nokukhanya Msomi, Kerusha Govender, 
Lilishia Gounder, Pravi Moodley, Raveen Parboosing, Indrani 
Chetty, Lunga Xaba, Aabida Khan
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2065 | 29 June 2023

Original Research
Evaluation of tumour marker utilisation and impact of electronic 
gatekeeping in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Immaculate S. Dlamini, Verena Gounden, Nareshni Moodley
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2027 | 30 June 2023

Original Research
Lipids and apolipoproteins C-III and E among treatment-naïve 
and treatment-experienced persons with HIV in Nigeria
Mercy N. Okunorobo, Nwakasi K. Nnamah, Ugomma A. Ude, 
Enyioma A. Ude
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2018 | 17 July 2023

Original Research
Performance of the automated Sysmex XN-3000 analyser for 
detecting white blood cell abnormalities in South Africa
Jasmine Ramiah, Dashini Pillay, Nadine Rapiti
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2140 | 19 July 2023

Original Research
Providing specimen transport through an online marketplace in 
the Northern region of Ghana
Abass Abdul-Karim, David Opare, Ulysses Balis, Lee F. Schroeder
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2062 | 20 July 2023

Original Research
Missed opportunities for integrated testing of HIV and tuberculosis 
on the GeneXpert platform in Lesotho
Gamuchirai P. Gwaza, Monkoe Leqheka, Tsietso Mots’oane, Sabine 
Dittrich, Kekeletso Kao
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2132 | 28 August 2023

Original Research
Establishment of a stable proficiency testing matrix in transfusion 
microbiology in South Africa
Xoliswa L. Mpumlwana, Winnie Kruger, Ute Jentsch
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2095 | 30 August 2023

Original Research
Storage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture isolates in  
MicrobankTM beads at a South African laboratory
Anura David, Lesley E. Scott, Pedro Da Silva, Elizabeth Mayne, 
Wendy S. Stevens
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2172 | 25 October 2023

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Original Research
Role of CTX-M-15 gene in spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases 
among immunocompetent patients in Ghana
Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, Gloria D. Tawiah-Abrokwa, Enid Owusu, 
Francisca Duah, Daniel Oduro-Mensah, Paul Kwao, Bako Evariste,  
Appiah-Korang Labi
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2135 | 20 November 2023

Original Research
Serum-free light chain test utilisation at a South African academic 
laboratory and comparison with serum protein electrophoresis results
Razia B. Banderker, Fatima B. Fazel, Annalise E. Zemlin, Aye-Aye Khine, 
Thumeka P. Jalavu
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2201 | 24 November 2023

Original Research
Impact of novel software on laboratory expenditure at an academic 
hospital in South Africa
Zoliswa Mayekiso, Kelechi E. Oladimeji, Guillermo A. Pulido Estrada, 
Charles Hongoro, Teke R. Apalata
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2159 | 30 November 2023

Original Research
Critical values notification: A nationwide survey of practices 
among clinical laboratories across Nigeria
Lucius C. Imoh, Idris Y. Mohammed, Ifeyinwa D. Nnakenyi, 
Ephraim U. Egbuagha, Tomisin M. Adaja, Chinelo P. Onyenekwu
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2249 | 15 December 2023

Original Research
Impact of potassium test sample rejections on routine 
laboratory service, South Africa
Sarah McAlpine, Bettina Chale-Matsau
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2239 | 22 December 2023

Lessons from the Field
Building clinical pharmacology laboratory capacity in low- and  
middle-income countries: Experience from Uganda
Denis Omali, Allan Buzibye, Richard Kwizera, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, 
Rhoda Namakula, Joshua Matovu, Olive Mbabazi, Emmanuel Mande, 
Christine Sekaggya-Wiltshire, Damalie Nakanjako, Ursula Gutteck, Keith 
McAdam, Philippa Easterbrook, Andrew Kambugu, Jan Fehr, Barbara 
Castelnuovo, Yukari C. Manabe, Mohammed Lamorde, Daniel Mueller, 
Concepta Merry
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1956 | 07 February 2023

Lessons from the Field
An assessment of the laboratory network in Ghana: A national-level 
ATLAS survey (2019–2020)
Emma E. Kploanyi, Joseph Kenu, Benedicta K. Atsu, David A. Opare, 
Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Lee F. Schroeder, David W. Dowdy, Alfred E. 
Yawson, Ernest Kenu
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1844 | 08 February 2023

Case Study
Challenges faced by the HIV testing system in low- and  
middle-income countries
Rachel S. Kamgaing, Yagai Bouba, Samuel M. Sosso, Jeremiah 
E. Gabisa, Aubin Nanfack, Joseph Fokam, Laure Ngono, Nadine 
Fainguem, Michel C.T. Tommo, Krystel N. Zam, Junie F. Yimga, 
Désiré K. Takou, Alexis Ndjolo
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Case Study
Neonatal presentation of a patient with Liddle syndrome, South Africa
Nicolene Steyn, Bettina Chale-Matsau, Aron B. Abera,  
Gertruida van Biljon, Tahir S. Pillay
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1998 | 14 April 2023

Brief Report
Evaluation of Xpert Carba-R for detecting carbapenemase-producing 
organisms in South Africa
Sanelisiwe T. Duze, Teena Thomas, Tshegofatso Pelego, 
Sabelle Jallow, Olga Perovic, Adriano Duse
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1898 | 05 January 2023

Brief Report
Effect of delayed sample draw after blood collection for  
haemoglobin test in South Korea
Hyerim Kim, Jongmin Kim
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2008 | 28 March 2023

Brief Report
Characterisation of genes encoding for extended spectrum  
β-lactamase in Gram-negative bacteria causing healthcare-
associated infections in Mwanza, Tanzania
Jenipher G. Mwakyabala, Conjester I. Mtemisika, Stacy Mshana, 
Adam A. Mwakyoma, Vitus Silago
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2107 | 12 April 2023

Brief Report
Antibacterial activity of soil-isolated Bacillus altitudinis/pumilus 
complex against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus 
from Mwanza, Tanzania
Reuben N. Abednego, Vitus Silago
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2167 | 18 July 2023

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Correction
Corrigendum: Microbiology laboratories involved in 
disease and antimicrobial resistance surveillance: Strengths 
and challenges of the central African states
Passoret Vounba, Severin Loul, Ludovic F. Tamadea,  
Joël F.D. Siawaya
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1913 | 09 May 2023

Correction
Corrigendum: Formulation of phage cocktails and evaluation 
of their interaction with antibiotics in inhibiting carbapenemase-
producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in vitro in Kenya
Noutin F. Michodigni, Atunga Nyachieo, Juliah K. Akhwale, 
Gabriel Magoma, Abdoul-Salam Ouédraogo,  
Andrew N. Kimang’a
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a2028 | 09 May 2023

Correction
Corrigendum: The application of sigma metrics in the 
laboratory to assess quality control processes in  
South Africa
Marli van Heerden, Jaya A. George, Siyabonga Khoza
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 12, No 1 | a1996 | 15 May 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers

Editoial Office
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