Resources for Patients

Breathtaking Fundraising NPC

Breathtaking Fundraising NPC (Reg. nr: 2022/798956/08) supports children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in South Africa.

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The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Afric

The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa is supporting people affected by Muscular Dystrophy and endeavoring to improve their quality of life founded on evidence-based research.

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RareLook™

RareLook™ is a lifeline for affected individuals, families, and caregivers searching for answers about an undiagnosed condition in a loved one.

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accelRare® is a pre-diagnostic solution for rare diseases. accelRare® uses the medvir tool, certified as a Class I medical device, for which Medical Intelligence Service is the manufacturer and Sanofi the distributor.

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Provide clinical information

Clinical information may greatly assist in the interpretation of metabolic results and additional recommendations. The clinical information can be provided here

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The National Metabolomics Platform is a specialized laboratory dedicated to diagnosing rare and inherited metabolic diseases. Located on the Potchefstroom campus of North-West University, the laboratory may occasionally require additional tests, including genetic testing, to confirm a diagnosis. If these tests incur additional costs, the laboratory will seek prior approval from you and/or your clinician. To ensure diagnostic accuracy, clinical information and other reports may also be requested. Such requests are made solely to enhance the precision of the diagnosis. Following a diagnosis, the laboratory may contact you about potential research projects for which you might be eligible. These projects aim to improve the understanding and characterization of rare diseases and offer patients opportunities to participate in international clinical trials. Participation in these projects is entirely voluntary, and there is no obligation to take part if contacted. All research is conducted under the oversight of the NWU Health Research Ethics Committee.

GCxGC-TOFMS Untargeted

  • Sample matrix (Volume needed):
  • Serum (100-200 uL)
  • Urine (1-2 mL)
  • Tissue (100 mg)
  • Other (Please consult)
  • Analytical Technique:
  • GCxGC-TOFMS
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Compound list

Spectra identified via comparison with library spectra

NMR Untargeted

  • Sample matrix (Volume needed):
  • Serum (1,5mL)
  • Urine (1-2mL)
  • CSF (150 - 200 uL)
  • Breastmilk (2-3 mL)
  • Tissue (100 mg)
  • Other (Please consult)
  • Analytical Technique:
  • NMR
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Compound list

Spectra identified via comparison with library spectra

LDL Cholesterol Subfractions

  • Sample matrix (Volume needed):
  • Fasting Serum (50 - 100 uL)

  • Price per sample (VAT incl):
  • R 900 (Client should provide total cholesterol value)
  • Analytical Technique:
  • Lipoprint - Gel Electrophoresis
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Compound list

The LDL subfraction test measures up to twelve lipoprotein fractions and subfractions (VLDL, mid-bands A-C and LDL 1 through 7)

HDL Cholesterol Subfractions

  • Sample matrix (Volume needed):
  • Fasting Serum (50 - 100 uL)

  • Price per sample (VAT incl):
  • R 900 (Client should provide total cholesterol value)
  • Analytical Technique:
  • Lipoprint - Gel Electrophoresis
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Compound list

Separates and quantifies up to 10 HDL subfractions, classified from large buoyant HDL lipoproteins (HDL-L) to small-dense HDL lipoproteins (HDL-S).