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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.
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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LATEST ARTICLES
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| The colistin resistance pandemic: A dual threat from plasmid-encoded mobilised colistin resistance genes and chromosomal mutations | |
| Muzaheed Muzaheed | |
| 12 June 2026 | |
Lessons from the Field |
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| Establishing a sustainable quality management system in a public clinical laboratory: The case of Mbagathi Hospital Laboratory in Kenya | |
| Jully A. Okonji, Martin K. Maitima, Peter K. Kariuki, Micheal Mugerwa, Romeo W. Kithuka, Maria Landron, Peter L. Nyanga, Bonventure Juma, Adolfo Lara, Rufus Nyaga, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Edwin Ochieng, Lucy Maryogo-Robinson, Naomi Lucchi | |
| 05 June 2026 | |
Lessons from the Field |
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| The road map for ISO 15189-laboratory accreditation: The Experience of Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) laboratory, in southern Mozambique | |
| Delfino C. Vubil, Anelsio Cossa, Ergel Salvador, Miguel Bene, Geraldo Manhiça, Chenjerai Jairoce, Edson Mambuque, Lázaro Quimice, Eusébio V. Macete, Francisco Saute, Inacio Mandomando | |
| 22 May 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Burden of rare genetic variants in genes associated with cancer among Malawian cervical cancer patients | |
| Samuel D. Gwayi, Tamiwe Tomoka, Emile R. Chimusa, George Fedoriw, Benjamin Kumwenda | |
| 15 May 2026 | |
Table of Contents |
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| Table of Contents Vol 14, No 1 (2025) | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 22 April 2026 | |
Original Research |
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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 | |
Original Research |
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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 | |
Original Research |
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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 | |
Original Research |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Due to significant changes in the global funding landscape, ASLM, the title owner of AJLM, has moved to update its publication fee policy to ensure the successful continuation of the journal as a source of quality, up-to-date published research. The cost of accepted manuscripts can no longer be covered by sponsorship; publication fees for accepted manuscripts apply from 19 March 2026. For more information, please consult the journal's publication fees page. | |
| Posted: 2026-03-20 | |
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| Our publisher's scholarly journal has just dropped its Table of Contents for Vol 14, No 1 (2025) Dive into the latest research and fuel your curiosity with insights that matter. Stay ahead of the curve and explore the forefront of academic discovery! | |
| Posted: 2026-04-23 | More... |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 |
Notification: Change in AJLM's publication fee policy| More Announcements... |
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