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Ampath
Clinical Trials is a dedicated drug trial laboratory within
the Ampath Group. |
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Ampath
is structured to provide the best possible service to clients
and patients. Our organisation consists of three incorporated
pathology practices that are supported by a network of laboratory
support services. Two subsidiary laboratories, Genepath and
Toga Laboratories, enhance our diagnostic capabilities.
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History
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Ampath
pathology group was established in 1996 and initially included
the following pathology practices:
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Drs
Du Buisson & Partners
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Drs
Bruinette, Kramer & Partners |
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Dr
Bouwer & Partners
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At
approximately the same time, the Du Buisson and Bruinette practices
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Drs Du Buisson, Bruinette & Kramer Inc.
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A
new service organisation, Ampath, was established to provide
the necessary support functions for these incorporated practices.
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Drs
Swart, Maré & Partners recently joined the Ampath Group.
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Geographic
Distribution of Laboratories |
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Drs
Du Buisson, Bruinette & Kramer Inc provides laboratory services
in the following provinces: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State,
Limpopo Province, North West Province, Western Cape and Eastern
Cape (East London and surrounding areas). The laboratories of
Drs Swart, Maré & Partners are located in the Eastern
Cape (Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas), while Dr Bouwer
and Partners provide diagnostic services in KwaZulu-Natal. |
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National
Laboratory Network |
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The
laboratories of our incorporated practices offer over 2000 different
diagnostic analyses. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
and serve approximately 40% of the private healthcare market
in South Africa. Our extensive national network, of more than
150 facilities, includes reference laboratories, regional laboratories,
satellite (STAT) laboratories and service depots. We perform
over 60 000 clinical analyses daily which includes referrals
from elsewhere in Africa and abroad. |
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Staff
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Our
staff complement has grown to more than 3 000, of which the
majority are laboratory professionals. Seventy registered pathologists,
from all disciplines, provide a nationwide analytical and consultative
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