Arukah Laboratories was birthed in October 2021. It was previously known as Precision Medical Laboratories in Newcastle. We are a private and independent pathology laboratory providing efficient and reliable service to our community for diagnostic purposes. We are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and Board of Health Funders. Our team is headed by well-qualified medical technologists whom have had the opportunity to sharpen and practice their skills over decades in the medical field.
Haematology Services: Specialized haematology testing and blood-related disorder diagnosis by our experienced haematologists for optimal health management.
Chemical Pathology
Chemical Pathology: Advanced chemical pathology assessments and metabolic profile testing to monitor and manage various medical conditions, led by our Medical Technologists.
Virology
Virology Testing: Precise virology diagnostics and viral load analysis for effective management of viral infections, conducted by our expert virologists.
Endocrinology
Endocrinology Services: Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hormonal imbalances and endocrine disorders by our specialized endocrinologists.
Serology
Serology Testing: Accurate serological assessments for infectious diseases, antibodies, and immune response analysis by our experienced experts.
Immunology
Immunology Consultation and Testing: Expert guidance and immune health assessments for allergies, autoimmune conditions, and overall well-being, are provided by experienced immunology specialists.
Genetics (DNA testing)
Unlock your DNA’s secrets: Discover your ancestry, health insights, and genetic predispositions. Our expert-guided service offers clarity and privacy, empowering informed decisions about your well-being.
Meet the founder
MD: Ms Thobile Phakathi
MD: Ms Thobile Phakathi has an extensive experience in managing and running of laboratory. Her particular interest is ensuring that quality is maintained and turnaround time is met. She has over 35 years of experience working as a medical technologist in the public sector. An outstanding role she executed with ease was that of a Quality Assurance Officer. Her supervision skills landed her an opportunity to manage a laboratory under NHLS. In the last years she had been managing Precision Medical Laboratories which had been established in 2017.
our Vision
We are devoted to the application of medical excellence to improve overall community health. We strive to remain the premier choice for clinical pathology in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal. Our vision is to become the most cost effective and efficient pathology laboratory as well as being an influential and training laboratory
our mission
Our overall mission is to set the standard for quality and service in the healthcare sector while maintaining the highest standards in the areas of customer satisfaction, effective cost methods, and ethical conduct. We believe this mission can be best accomplished by recognizing and meeting our fundamental responsibilities to our customers and community allies.
Our Goal
To aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health practitioners’ patients. We strive to continuously improve our operations in order to deliver safe, effective, and timely services that meet the quality expectations of our customers.