S'nentokozo Felicia Kubheka

• Analyzing patient blood samples using Phadia 1000/250 to detect:

allergen-specific IgE/IgG/IgG4 antibodies

presence of auto-antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases such as Celiac disease and lupus

• Maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring adherence to quality control standards
• Documenting results, and patient information accurately in laboratory records and electronic medical system (Meditech)
• Monitoring inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used
• Reducing turnaround time for test results by optimizing workflows within the lab setting
• Collaborating with fellow technicians to troubleshoot complex cases, resulting in successful outcomes
• Continuously improving skills through ongoing education and professional development courses

• Receiving specimen and storing them
• Centrifuging, extracting, pipetting and processing specimen according to SOP's
• Received training and competency in:

Phadia - Allergy and auto-immune testing using CAP FEIA

ELISA

Chemi-luminescence

Indirect IFA and ANA/ANCA slides

Flow cytometry

TB spots

LUMINEX

• Processing and extracting specimen for efficient and correct reporting of results
• Performing administrative tasks for accurate recording of patient information using Meditech
• Preparing MasterMix and controls to ensure quality results generated
• Analyzing specimen in the amplification and detection phases using rtPCR
• Performing quality control related tasks to ensure standards are upheld
• Assisting in the development and evaluation of new assays when required

• Marking test/exam scripts and tutorials
• Assisting during practical sessions and tutorials
• Invigilating during examinations and class tests