The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is the largest diagnostic pathology service in South Africa with the responsibility of supporting the national and provincial health departments in the delivery of healthcare. The NHLS provides laboratory and related public health services to over 80% of the population through a national network of laboratories.

As one of the major pathology laboratories operating right through Africa, Lancet Laboratories provides essential diagnostic and pathology supervision.

Vermek and Partners Pathologists is a independent clinical pathology service with no hospital group shareholding. Although our focus is on trauma and hospital pathology, we also provide a comprehensive service to all medical practitioners.