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The African Journal of Laboratory Medicine focuses on the role of the laboratory and its professionals in the clinical and public healthcare sectors, and is specifically based on an African frame of reference. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Friedewald and Martin–Hopkins formulae for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a Malagasy population  
Faralahy H. Rakotonjafiniarivo, Tokinomenjanahary Antsonantenaina, Mahefa S. Rakotomalala, Rajo D. Andriambelo, Miora K. Ranaivosoa
09 February 2026

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The β-goblin gene architecture in individuals with and without sickle cell disease in Nigeria: Implications for β-thalassaemia trait diagnosis  
Oluwatoyin A. Babalola, Biobele J. Brown, Foluke Fasola, Jing Zhang, Yonglan Zheng, Abayomi B. Odetunde, Adeyinka G. Falusi, Olufunmilayo Olopade
28 January 2026

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Effects of disease-modifying drugs on serum neurofilament light chain, chitinase-3-like-1 protein levels, and selected plasmacytoid dendritic cell biomarkers in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis  
Dalia T. Kamal, Sohair K. Sayed, Tarek A. Rageh, Basant Rashad, Eman R. Badawy
21 January 2026

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Audit of pre-transfusion testing practices in hospital blood banks across Tanzania: A national survey  
Oscar F. Mwashiuya, Magdalena A.K. Lyimo, Deus J. Mogela, Abdu J. Bhombo, Julius L. Mwimo, Edwin J. Shewiyo, Beatrice N. Tingo
17 January 2026

Original Research

 
Age- and gender-based frequency and association of common myeloproliferative mutations in a South African cohort  
Bathabile Mbele, Kapila Bhowan, Brendon Roets
08 January 2026

Original Research

 
Usability of a blood-based HIV self-test kit in Lusaka province, Zambia: A cross-sectional analysis  
Fales Z. Mwamba, Mwansa Mwape, Brenda C. Simfukwe, Nowella M. Musunga, Evans M Mathebula, Geofrey Mupeta
20 December 2025

Original Research

 
Using data science to investigate rising HIV low-level viraemia results at Groote Schuur laboratory in South Africa  
Mo Se Kwon, Khumo O. Sematle, Lucia Hans, Stephen Korsman, Nei-yuan Hsiao, Diana R. Hardie
20 December 2025

Original Research

 
In vitro antibacterial activity of tigecycline against multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated at the Sourô Sanou University teaching hospital in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso  
Odilon D. Kaboré, Mélissa J. Gonfouli, Merci Muhigwa, Abdourahmane Sow, Fernand Michodigni, André Nagalo, Jacques Zoungrana, Arsène Hema, Augustin Konkobo, Hervé Kafando, Adama Ouattara, Armel Poda, Sylvain Godreuil, Abdoul-Salam Ouedraogo
18 December 2025

Original Research

 
Apolipoproteins and high-density lipoprotein phospholipids as indicators of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Nigeria  
Promise C. Nwaejigh, Maria O. Ebesunun, Stephen S. Udofia, Adebusola A. Shakunle
17 December 2025

Original Research

 
Antenatal Toxoplasma gondii IgG/IgM seroprevalence at the University Hospital of Cocody  
Amah P.V. Goran-Kouacou, Oppong R. Yéboah, Aya U.A. Assi, Yida J. Séri, Séry R. Dassé
16 December 2025
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