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30 May 2026
30 May 2026
Registration opens: 07:45
Registration opens: 07:45
Session One – Chair - Carol Massyn
Session One – Chair - Carol Massyn
(Exco, SMLTSA, MT, Cytogenetics)
(Exco, SMLTSA, MT, Cytogenetics)
8:30
Opening of Congress: Melanie van Vliet (Chairperson, SMLTSA, GQ)
Opening of Congress: Melanie van Vliet (Chairperson, SMLTSA, GQ)
+-8:40
Opening Address:
Opening Address:
Looking back to the Future – 20 years of SMLTSA and Laboratory Testing in GQ! Carol Massyn, MT (EXCO, SMLTSA, Cytogenetics)
Looking back to the Future – 20 years of SMLTSA and Laboratory Testing in GQ! Carol Massyn, MT (EXCO, SMLTSA, Cytogenetics)
08:45
Placental Pathology and Recurrent Risks: Prof Colleen Wright (Anatomical Pathologust, NHLS, Port Elizabeth)
Placental Pathology and Recurrent Risks: Prof Colleen Wright (Anatomical Pathologust, NHLS, Port Elizabeth)
09:30
The Role of Cytogenetics in Placental Pathology: Andrea Hancock, MT & Margo Louis, MLS (Cytogenetics, Pathcare)
The Role of Cytogenetics in Placental Pathology: Andrea Hancock, MT & Margo Louis, MLS (Cytogenetics, Pathcare)
10:00
"Ethics in Laboratory Medicine": Dr Delwen Henderson (Haematology Pathologist, Ampath)
"Ethics in Laboratory Medicine": Dr Delwen Henderson (Haematology Pathologist, Ampath)
10:30
Introduction to the 2027 SMLTSA National Congress in QC: Gwynneth Matthews (SC Conferences)
Introduction to the 2027 SMLTSA National Congress in QC: Gwynneth Matthews (SC Conferences)
Tea Break +-10:35
Tea Break +-10:35
Session Two – Chairperson – Wilna Hills
Session Two – Chairperson – Wilna Hills
(Ampath, Secretary SMLTSA, GQ)
(Ampath, Secretary SMLTSA, GQ)
11:00
Virtual Presentation: The changing Landscape for Phlebotomy within the NHI framework: Kathy Thavar, GT (MD Themba Futhi Ukhule Innovators)
Virtual Presentation: The changing Landscape for Phlebotomy within the NHI framework: Kathy Thavar, GT (MD Themba Futhi Ukhule Innovators)
11:30
Virtual Presentation: Back to the Future of Healthcare: Unlocking the Power of POCT: Terry van Jaarsveld, MT (Point of Care Africa MD)
Virtual Presentation: Back to the Future of Healthcare: Unlocking the Power of POCT: Terry van Jaarsveld, MT (Point of Care Africa MD)
12:00
The benefits and risks associated with remote vs on-site audits at the South African National Blood Service: Bendolene Oelofse, MT (SANBS)
The benefits and risks associated with remote vs on-site audits at the South African National Blood Service: Bendolene Oelofse, MT (SANBS)
12:30
From the microscope to the molecular signatures: The journey of Haematology classifications: Tyron Victor, MLS (Ampath)
From the microscope to the molecular signatures: The journey of Haematology classifications: Tyron Victor, MLS (Ampath)
Lunch in the Dining Room 13:00
Lunch in the Dining Room 13:00
14:00
Poster Presentations:
Poster Presentations:
Umbilical Cord Lesion: B Williams (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Umbilical Cord Lesion: B Williams (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Macroscopic Abnormalities of the Placenta Parenchym: Dr C Ray (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Macroscopic Abnormalities of the Placenta Parenchym: Dr C Ray (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Twins and Higher Order Placentas: K Hartly (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Twins and Higher Order Placentas: K Hartly (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Macroscopic Examinations and Cutup of Placentas: Dr A Maartens (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Macroscopic Examinations and Cutup of Placentas: Dr A Maartens (Histology, NHLS, Gqeberha)
Session Three - Chairperson - Leyli Zondie
Session Three - Chairperson - Leyli Zondie
(NMU MLS Lecturer)
(NMU MLS Lecturer)
14:30
The Health Status of Blood Donors in Worcester, South Africa: Keán Thompson, MLS (WPBS)
The Health Status of Blood Donors in Worcester, South Africa: Keán Thompson, MLS (WPBS)
14:45
Fatal Waterhouse – Frederichsen Syndrome caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae in a vaccinated adult with traumatic splenectomy. A case report: Madison du Preez (MLS Student, NMU)
Fatal Waterhouse – Frederichsen Syndrome caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae in a vaccinated adult with traumatic splenectomy. A case report: Madison du Preez (MLS Student, NMU)
15:00
Alloimmunization and consequential delayed haemolytic transfusion reactions in sickle cell disease patients: A case series : Janetta Jooste MLS Student, NMU
Alloimmunization and consequential delayed haemolytic transfusion reactions in sickle cell disease patients: A case series : Janetta Jooste MLS Student, NMU
15:15
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a Trojan horse of acute leukaemia?: A case report : Elsje Oosthuizen (MLS Student, NMU)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a Trojan horse of acute leukaemia?: A case report : Elsje Oosthuizen (MLS Student, NMU)
15:30
Echoe of Dormancy Anomic Aphasia unveils Neurocysticercosis Reactivation in a patient on Semaglutide: Evania Reddy (MLS Student, NMU)
Echoe of Dormancy Anomic Aphasia unveils Neurocysticercosis Reactivation in a patient on Semaglutide: Evania Reddy (MLS Student, NMU)
16:00
Awards:
Awards:
Pathcare Angus Hofmeyr Award: Best Presentation of Day
Pathcare Angus Hofmeyr Award: Best Presentation of Day
Ampath Award: Best Student Presentation of Day Sysmex Sponsorship for students: Ampath, Pathcare and NHLS
Ampath Award: Best Student Presentation of Day Sysmex Sponsorship for students: Ampath, Pathcare and NHLS
SMLTSA Perseverance Award: MLS Student from NMU
SMLTSA Perseverance Award: MLS Student from NMU
SANBS – Academic Award: Best GT/ LA in the GQ region
SANBS – Academic Award: Best GT/ LA in the GQ region
Beckman Coulter – Academic Award: Best MLS in GQ region
Beckman Coulter – Academic Award: Best MLS in GQ region
Closing and Thanks
Closing and Thanks
*This schedule is subject to change and will be updated with the final version.
Photography credits: Simangaliso Mosiea
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